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Event:
GFY 61 - Easy Needle Dick
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
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 6 wins and 27 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 21 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Krnacova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mason fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krnacova tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Krnacova tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krnacova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krnacova shoots and misses #CL#
and Mason counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mason looking for a takedown.
Krnacova can't get the takedown.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krnacova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Krnacova has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krnacova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason has Krnacova pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Krnacova manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krnacova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Krnacova has him pressed against the ropes.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krnacova smiles and moves away.
Krnacova tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Krnacova.
Krnacova doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mason is working for takedown but Krnacova is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krnacova after a bit of a struggle.
Krnacova stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krnacova pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason tries for a takedown but Krnacova manages to get underhooks.
Mason tries for a takedown but Krnacova manages to get underhooks.
Krnacova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Mason tries to pull guard but Krnacova holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mason drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Krnacova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason is trying to drag Krnacova to the mat but Krnacova just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Krnacova prevents the takedown attempt.
Krnacova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason tries to pull guard but Krnacova holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mason drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Mason is working for takedown but Krnacova is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krnacova prevents it.
Mason is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krnacova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krnacova after a bit of a struggle.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Krnacova shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason can't get the takedown.
#T5#
Mason has Krnacova pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Krnacova manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Krnacova shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason tries to pull guard but Krnacova holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mason drops back down to his feet.
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krnacova prevents it.
Krnacova is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Krnacova looks winded!
Krnacova wants a takedown.
#T6#
Krnacova stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krnacova pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Krnacova.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Krnacova.
Krnacova has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Mason counters by clinching up.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Krnacova turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#T7#
Mason jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krnacova walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Krnacova in a clinch.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason jumps guard but Krnacova turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Mason is working for takedown but Krnacova is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Krnacova stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krnacova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krnacova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krnacova gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
#T8#
Mason tries for a takedown but Krnacova manages to get underhooks.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krnacova avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krnacova smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Mason closes the distance and pushes Krnacova back into the ropes.
Krnacova is pressed up against the ropes. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krnacova down to the mat. Krnacova avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T9#
Krnacova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mason jumps guard but Krnacova turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Krnacova has him pressed against the ropes.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krnacova smiles and moves away.
Gunner Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krnacova prevents it.
Mason fails to pull guard.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T10#
Mason jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krnacova walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Mason rushes Krnacova and presses him up against the ropes.
Krnacova gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krnacova is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krnacova pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T11#
Krnacova jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mason walks away with a smile on his face. Krnacova gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krnacova pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Mason clinches up against the ropes.
Krnacova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason is working for takedown but Krnacova is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
#T12#
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krnacova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krnacova prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krnacova prevents it.
Krnacova is trying to pull guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Mason tries to pull guard but Krnacova forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krnacova prevents it.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Krnacova has him pressed against the ropes.
Mason jumps guard but Krnacova stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T13#
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krnacova gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Krnacova tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mason jumps guard but Krnacova turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T14#
Mason tries for a takedown but Krnacova manages to get underhooks.
Mason wants a takedown.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krnacova avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Krnacova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason looking for a takedown.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason can't get the takedown.
Krnacova jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Mason is heads and Krnacova is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Mason takes the fight on points by 1 to 0. |
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Event:
GFY 60 - pop song ppl forgot
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
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 6 wins and 26 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 100 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pancake goes for a double leg but Mason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Mason continues to drive forward.#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Pancake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pancake fails to pull guard.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Pancake.
Pancake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pancake is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pancake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pancake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Pancake looking for a takedown.
Pancake jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pancake goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Pancake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pancake is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Pancake tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pancake drops back down to his feet.
Pancake is working for takedown but Mason is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Pancake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pancake wants to take the fight to the mat but Mason manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the ropes.
Pancake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Pancake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mason is defending well.
Pancake looks winded!
Pancake tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pancake drops back down to his feet.
Pancake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pancake is looking for a takedown.
Pancake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mason avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pancake goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Pancake tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pancake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mason is defending well.#T4#
Pancake tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Pancake wants to take the fight to the mat but Mason manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pancake jumps guard but Mason stands there with Pancake around his waist. Pancake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pancake drops back down to his feet.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Pancake wants a takedown.
Pancake is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pancake drops back down to his feet.
#T5#
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
Pancake fails to pull guard.
Pancake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Pancake in a clinch.
Pancake can't get the takedown.
Pancake wants to take the fight to the mat but Mason manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Pancake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mason fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T6#
Pancake tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily#CL#
and Mason moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mason tightens his grip and picks Pancake up, before dumping him to the ground. Pancake manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Pancake
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pancake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason preventing the sweep. #T7#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake 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.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T8#
Mason stays in close to Pancake's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Pancake 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 knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pancake on the ground.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake 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 (2) Pancake
Pancake trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Pancake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (2) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake 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. #T11#
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pancake 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.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pancake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Mason is really struggling to control Pancake but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Pancake 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 Pancake cranks on the arm and Mason is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GFY 59 - I fought a barber man
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
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 26 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 36 losses; Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Mason has hold of one of Loco's legs. Loco is fighting the takedown attempt but Mason gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Loco
Loco looking for a sweep. Not yet Loco, not yet. #SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
Loco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Loco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mason wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving. #T1#
Loco is trying to keep Mason in close.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Loco looking to control.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
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.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Loco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Loco is trying to keep Mason in close.
Loco looks winded!
Mason trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Loco being controlled here, momentarily.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Loco working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Loco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loco manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Loco's guard.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6##SUB#
Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mason trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Loco being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Mason controls from within his opponent's 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.
Loco wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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 wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving. #T8#
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Further stalling from Mason.
Mason continues to stall.#T9#
Mason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from Mason.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loco on the ground.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Mason is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T11##SUB#
Mason thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mason trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12##SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T13#
Mason stays in close to Loco's body and controls the position.
Mason trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Loco being controlled here, momentarily. #T14##SUB#
Mason thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mason thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
GFY 58 - You don't text right
Date: Jun 11, 2024 |
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 25 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fontaine drives through with a takedown into Mason's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Fontaine
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fontaine is stalling in the full guard.
Fontaine stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.#SUB#
Fontaine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fontaine has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fontaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Fontaine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fontaine is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Mason wants to improve his position but Fontaine is controlling well.
Fontaine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Fontaine is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fontaine is working away from the top position though.
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Fontaine uses his free foot to push down on Mason's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mason. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Fontaine
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
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 looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Fontaine controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Fontaine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mason manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fontaine taking a breather here.
Mason is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Mason is not content to let Fontaine control the position.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Fontaine trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Fontaine laying and praying for a moment but Mason takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5##SUB2#
Fontaine wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Fontaine moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (8) Fontaine
Fontaine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason tries to hold on but Fontaine pushes him away. #T6#
Fontaine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fontaine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Fontaine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Fontaine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7##SUB2#
Fontaine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Fontaine working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mason looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Fontaine! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trip Fontaine!
Trip Fontaine gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
GFY 57 - Do you know who I am
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
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 24 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Wiener manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mason is working for takedown but Wiener is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiener is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mason is defending well.
Wiener tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Mason fails to pull guard.
Wiener tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Wiener tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the ropes and eventually Wiener drops back down to his feet.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Wiener's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Mason fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Wiener manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wiener throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wiener 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 (0) vs (2) Wiener#T2#
Wiener trying to advance position but Mason counters by regaining guard.
Wiener engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wiener preventing the sweep.
Wiener trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Wiener stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position. #T3#
Wiener looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Wiener pushes his legs off easily.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Wiener is proving a slippery customer.
Wiener trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Wiener is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Wiener stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.#SUB2#
Wiener drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mason manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wiener has Mason in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Wiener#SUB2#
Wiener is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving. #T5##SUB2#
Wiener is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mason trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wiener looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mason is defending well. Wiener quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mason has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wiener celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter Wiener!
During a confident post fight interview, Walter Wiener thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 56 - Zip Zap Zoo
Date: Jun 03, 2024 |
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.#CL#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
Fontaine patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
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. #SUB2#
Mason showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
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.
#T5#
Mason prevents Fontaine from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Fontaine is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
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.
#T6##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Fontaine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Mason wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving.
Fontaine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom. #T8#
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. #T9#
Fontaine looking for a sweep. Not yet Fontaine, not yet. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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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Event:
GFY 55 - Free Air at Ted Weins
Date: May 30, 2024 |
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 22 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 41 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Snowstrinski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mason to the ground. Snowstrinski is now in Mason's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Snowstrinski passes into half guard.
Snowstrinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snowstrinski prevents Mason from improving his position.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mason could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Snowstrinski has cracked it and Mason is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Snowstrinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olaf Snowstrinski!
Olaf Snowstrinski took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
GFY 54 - on I on street
Date: May 26, 2024 |
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 14 wins and 14 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 21 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Mason clinches.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Garcia pulls guard effortlessly.
Garcia has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Mason wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Mason#T2#
Garcia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mason wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Garcia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.#T4#
Garcia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (0) Mason
Garcia controlling his opponent. #T5#
Mason can't escape the position.
#T6#
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Garcia controlling his opponent.
Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mason is holding on tight.
#T7#
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia is trying to take his opponent's back.
Garcia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garcia looking to take Mason's back but Mason rolls and after a scramble, Mason ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Mason to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (5) vs (2) Mason
Garcia pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Garcia 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: Garcia (7) vs (2) Mason
Mason trying to control here.
Garcia tries to pass to full mount but Mason defends it. #T10#
Mason trying to control but Garcia postures up.
Garcia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garcia continues to stall.
Garcia uses his free foot to push down on Mason's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mason. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (10) vs (2) Mason
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia wants to take his opponent's back but instead Mason manages to regain half guard.
Garcia controlling the action here. #T11#
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Garcia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Garcia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garcia is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now.
Garcia controlling the action here. #T13#
More hug and hope from Garcia.
Mason is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Garcia sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Garcia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (13) vs (2) Mason
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wa Hoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 20 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hoo tries to clinch up but Mason circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason tries to counter with a clinch but Hoo shakes him off and moves away.
Hoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Hoo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mason's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoo (2) vs (0) Mason
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoo pulls his head out easily.
Mason wants to improve his position but Hoo is controlling well.
Mason won't allow Hoo to pass to mount.
Mason is refusing to be controlled, as Hoo sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoo (5) vs (0) Mason
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1#
Hoo prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to hold on but Hoo pushes him away.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hoo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoo stalling away here and it's allowed Mason to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Hoo is proving a slippery customer.
Hoo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Hoo is working hard here to advance position.
Hoo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mason manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoo (5) vs (2) Mason
Hoo trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Let's hope that Mason has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hoo keeps moving.
Hoo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoo 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.#T4##SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason won't allow Hoo to sweep him here.
Mason content to stall in guard here.
Hoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoo, not yet.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Hoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoo manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Hoo's guard.
Hoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoo, not yet. #T5#
Mason controlling from the top position.
Hoo is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Hoo 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 looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoo pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Hoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hoo keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Hoo working a defensive guard here.
Mason stays in close to Hoo's body and controls the position. #T7##SUB2#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Hoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoo manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Hoo's guard. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mason stays in close to Hoo's body and controls the position.
Hoo working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoo wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Hoo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mason postures up.
#T9#
Hoo being controlled here, momentarily.
Hoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Hoo controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Mason postures up.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Hoo wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mason is continuing to stall.
Hoo keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T11#
Hoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hoo looking to control.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Hoo is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason stays in close to Hoo's body and controls the position.
Hoo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T12#
Hoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Hoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoo being controlled here, momentarily.
Hoo managing to control the position.
Hoo looking to control.
#T13#
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The adventures of Mason the control monster continue. Boring.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Hoo.#T14#
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mason postures up.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoo takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Wa Hoo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GFY 51 - Enough with the Dogs
Date: May 15, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 7 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 19 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mason forces Hestler back against the ropes and clinches.
Hestler tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
#TD2#
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Hestler to the mat.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hestler postures up.
Hestler 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 controls Hestler momentarily but Hestler frees himself.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Hestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Hestler 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. #T1#
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Hestler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hestler 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.#T2#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hestler 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. #SUB#
Hestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Mason trying to control but Hestler is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hestler pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Hestler keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hestler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5##SUB2#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hestler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hestler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hestler! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hestler (4) vs (2) Mason
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hestler wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hestler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mason will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Hestler trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Hestler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hestler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Hestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Hestler controlling the position.
Hestler trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Hestler taking a breather here. #T8#
Mason is looking to reverse the position.
Mason is still trying to improve position.
Mason wants to control but Hestler postures up.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason struggling a bit here.
Hestler is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Hestler controlling the position from side mount.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hestler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hestler content to control rather than advance.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Hestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason wants to control but Hestler is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Mason is looking for a sweep. Hestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hestler trying to control the pace.
Hestler wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Hestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Hestler trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T13#
Hestler is really struggling to control Mason but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hestler 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: Hestler (4) vs (4) Mason
Hestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Mason wants to control from the top but Hestler keeps moving. #SUB#
Hestler working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Hestler is trying to keep Mason in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hestler keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hestler gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hestler takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Red Hestler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GFY 50 - 3 bottles no jacket
Date: May 12, 2024 |
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 18 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Hole or perhaps it was just good defense by Mason, which made it look bad.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hole.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hole.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Hole.
Hole is working for takedown but Mason is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.#TD#
Mason drags the fight down to the ground.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Well, if Hole 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.
Hole wants to advance to full mount but Mason doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (3) Hole
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB2#
Hole working for a guillotine from mount but Mason is in no mood to give up.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Hole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Hole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling his opponent. #T4#
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Hole is working for a guillotine from mount but Mason frees his head quite easily.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T6#
Mason tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Mason wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Mason tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Mason tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Hole has hold of Mason's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mason manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T10##SUB2#
Hole working for a guillotine from mount but Mason is in no mood to give up.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Hole working for a submission but Mason is keeping him at bay.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole is continuing to stall.#T13##SUB2#
Hole looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 3 to 0.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 49 - so many unkept lawns
Date: May 09, 2024 |
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 9 wins and 22 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 17 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Everett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Everett shoots in looking for a takedown but Mason manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Everett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Everett tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filmore Everett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Everett tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Everett's takedown attempt.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Everett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Everett to the mat.
Everett preventing the sweep.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Everett passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (3) vs (0) Mason
Everett controls the position. #SUB#
Everett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mason wants to control but Everett postures up.#T2##SUB#
Everett tries for a kimura but Mason is defending well. #SUB#
Everett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Everett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Everett 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.#T3##SUB#
Everett is working to tighten his grip on Mason's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mason has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Everett is really squeezing tight and eventually Mason passes out! Everett breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Filmore Everett!
Filmore Everett made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Silverstein throws a combination that misses
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Mason lands a nice hook to Silverstein's body. Silverstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silverstein throws a combination that misses
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Klaus Silverstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason tests Silverstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Silverstein tries to clinch up but Mason circles away and keeps his distance.
Silverstein moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silverstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mason has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silverstein uses from the top position. #SU2#
Silverstein stands up and waves to Mason to follow him.
Mason seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silverstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silverstein manages to avoid it.
Mason misses the body punch #TD2#
and Silverstein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silverstein won't allow Mason to get back to his feet.
Silverstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Silverstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mason trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Silverstein passes into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Silverstein working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Silverstein manages to move to mount!
Mason is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Silverstein controlling from mount.
Mason is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Mason dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Silverstein tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Silverstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Silverstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silverstein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Klaus Silverstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silverstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Silverstein feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein closes the distance but Mason moves to the side
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Silverstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silverstein looks to clinch
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silverstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Silverstein blocks a head kick by Mason.
Nice shot by Mason.
Silverstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silverstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Silverstein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gunner Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Silverstein.
Silverstein fails to pull guard.
Silverstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silverstein is trying to pull guard but Mason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silverstein tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Silverstein.#T3#
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Silverstein's ribcage. Silverstein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silverstein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silverstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Mason avoids the body shot from Silverstein.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silverstein manages to avoid it.
Silverstein feints the counter takedown.
Mason bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silverstein's head.
Silverstein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silverstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Mason lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Mason dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Silverstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason thinks about countering with a body kick.
Silverstein tries to clinch up
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Silverstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silverstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Silverstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Silverstein tries to clinch up
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Silverstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silverstein has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silverstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Silverstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silverstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Silverstein closes the distance but Mason moves to the side
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Nice cross by Mason.
Silverstein tries to clinch
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason is looking to wear down Silverstein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Silverstein misses with a double jab
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Mason lands with a hook. Silverstein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mason with a jab.
Silverstein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silverstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silverstein.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason lands a jab.
Klaus Silverstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silverstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Mason! |
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Event:
GFY 42 - When shirts get tight
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
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 6 wins and 23 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 17 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mason sprawls well. Mason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loco (0) vs (2) Mason#SUB#
Loco looking for submissions off his back.
Mason is thwarting Loco's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mason is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
Loco wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Loco wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loco is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Loco is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Loco is working hard here to advance position.
Loco is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Loco is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mason trying to control the pace.
Mason is trying to control. Loco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason. #SUB#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Mason is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Loco is not content to let Mason control the position.#SUB2#
Mason looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Loco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mason passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (0) vs (5) Mason
Mason controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Mason is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Loco is surviving well by controlling Mason's body position as best he can.
Mason avoids the attempt from Loco to control.#T5#
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Mason working for a guillotine from mount but Loco is in no mood to give up.
Mason manages to capitalize on a mistake by Loco to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Loco (0) vs (8) Mason
Mason controlling the position well here. Loco rolled but Mason kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Loco right now.
#SUB2#
Loco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Loco wants to control his opponent's hands but Mason gets his hands free.
Loco is breathing heavily.#T6##SUB2#
Mason is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mason tries to get the hooks in deep but Loco pushed the leg off.
Loco trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mason is riding his opponent, not letting Loco buck him off.
Loco prevents Mason from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Mason working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mason is looking to control Loco but Loco is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Mason is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7#
Loco staying busy and making it hard for Mason to control. #SUB2#
Mason is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Loco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loco is really stuck here.
Mason wants to control but Loco manages to buck him off and is now in Mason's guard! Nice work there by Loco! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (2) vs (8) Mason
Loco is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully. #T8#
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loco defends well.#T9##SUB2#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loco defends it easily.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #T10#
Mason is trying to control the position but Loco postures up.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (2) vs (10) Mason
Mason content to stall in guard here.
Mason is continuing to stall.#T12#
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Loco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T13#
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco trying to control the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving. #T14#
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
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 4 wins and 16 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 85 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pancake tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily#CL#
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Mason has clasped his hands together around Pancake's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mason (4) vs (0) Pancake
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mason trying to control the position but Pancake is working away.
Pancake keeping his opponent close.
Pancake wants to control but Mason postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy. #T1#
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Pancake is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Pancake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pancake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pancake.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (2) Pancake
Mason trying to control the position.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #T5#
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Pancake advances to half guard.
Mason wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Mason is looking to control Pancake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Pancake trying to control from Mason's half guard. Mason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mason is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up. #T7##SUB2#
Pancake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (6) vs (2) Pancake
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T8#
Pancake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (6) vs (4) Pancake
Mason wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pancake is now in half guard.
Mason moves into full guard.
Mason wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Pancake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Pancake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (6) vs (7) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mason gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (6) vs (9) Pancake#T10#
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pancake on the ground.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Pancake is stalling here but it's allowed Mason to get half guard.
Mason wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
#T11#
Pancake wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Pancake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pancake is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Pancake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Pancake passes into half guard.
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.
Pancake prevents Mason from improving his position.
Pancake is looking to pass Mason's guard but actually Mason recovers to full guard.
Pancake slips nicely into half guard.
Pancake wants to advance to full mount but Mason doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Pancake trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pancake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Mason keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T14#
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake 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 (8) vs (9) Pancake
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake wins on points by 9 to 8.
Tobias Pancake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
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 75 wins and 85 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 15 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily#CL2#
and Mason moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mason is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pancake can't fight it off and eventually Mason manages to take the fight to the floor. Pancake looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pancake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pancake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pancake! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (4) vs (2) Mason#T1##SUB#
Pancake tries for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Mason gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
Pancake prevents Mason from improving his position.
Pancake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (2) Mason#T2#
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Pancake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mason has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mason! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (4) Mason#SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pancake looking to control.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pancake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Pancake is pulling down on Mason's head to control his posture.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake 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 wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (9) vs (4) Mason
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake 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.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #T5#
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pancake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (9) vs (8) Mason
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mason's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
#T6#
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake is trying to keep Mason in close.
#SUB#
Pancake working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
#T7#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake 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 Pancake is working from the bottom.
Mason won't allow Pancake to sweep him here. #T8#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Pancake controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pancake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Pancake's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10##SUB#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Pancake 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.#T11#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Mason is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pancake 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.
Pancake 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 must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pancake holds on and takes a little breather.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #SUB#
Pancake is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake is trying to keep Mason in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Tobias Pancake decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 15 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 84 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pancake.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pancake.
Pancake shoots and misses #CL#
and Mason counters by clinching up. #TD#
Mason has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pancake regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Pancake
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake 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 (2) Pancake
Mason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Pancake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pancake trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake trying to control from Mason's half guard. Mason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pancake 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 (4) vs (2) Pancake#T3##SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pancake 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. #SUB2#
Pancake 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.#T4#
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pancake 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.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T5#
Pancake is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pancake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mason working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pancake has passed into half guard!
#T6#
Pancake not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mason still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mason has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (8) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
Mason trying to control the position but Pancake is working away.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pancake on the ground.#T7#
Mason taking a break here but Pancake is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pancake has a hand on Mason's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mason takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (11) vs (4) Pancake#SUB#
Mason goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pancake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (11) vs (6) Pancake
Mason keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #T8#
Pancake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Pancake has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pancake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (13) vs (6) Pancake#T9#
Mason postures up.
#SUB2#
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Pancake 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.
Pancake is trying to control the position but Mason postures up. #T11#
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.#SUB2#
Pancake 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.#SUB2#
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Mason is really struggling to control Pancake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Well,Mason is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pancake pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason postures up.
#T14#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pancake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Pancake.
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 Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason takes the fight on points by 13 to 6. |
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Event:
GFY 39 - Cricket Blair Witch
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
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 71 wins and 42 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 14 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Dalton drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Mason
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Dalton passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalton controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now.
Dalton uses his free foot to push down on Mason's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mason. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Mason
Dalton controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Mason is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton'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.
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dalton mounts Mason! Really nice guard pass there!
Dalton controlling his opponent. #T3#
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Dalton has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mason is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pacer Dalton!
Pacer Dalton retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Pacer Dalton, 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. |
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Event:
GFY 38 - Sonny Bonds
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
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 6 wins and 16 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kraag is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Kraag is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraag tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Kraag has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag is looking for a takedown.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraag has Mason pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag can't get the takedown.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mason fails to pull guard.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraag manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.
Kraag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason has Kraag pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kraag manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Mason tries to pull guard but Kraag forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kraag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kraag wants a takedown.
Kraag is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Kraag.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mason walks away with a smile on his face. Kraag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.#T3#
Kraag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason stands there with Kraag around his waist. Kraag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mason forces Kraag back against the ropes and clinches.#T4#
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraag prevents it.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Kraag's takedown attempt.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mason drives through and clinches with Kraag against the ropes.
Kraag looking for a takedown.
Kraag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle.
Kraag can't get the takedown.
#T5#
Mason goes for a takedown attempt but Kraag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kraag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Mason gets a clinch.
Kraag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T6#
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraag prevents it.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Kraag can't get the takedown.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to score a body lock takedown but Mason shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason is looking for a takedown.
Mason tries for a takedown but Kraag manages to get underhooks.
Kraag is looking for a takedown.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
#T7#
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kraag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kraag.
Kraag prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kraag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kraag after a bit of a struggle.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T8#
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason is looking for a takedown.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Kraag's takedown attempt.
Kraag stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kraag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mason has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T9#
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kraag drops back down to his feet.
Kraag gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Kraag gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraag manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T10#
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason tries for a takedown but Kraag manages to get underhooks.
Mason jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mason gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T11#
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kraag smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kraag is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Kraag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag has Mason pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T12#
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kraag pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it. #CL2#
Mason clinches.
Mason is pressed up against the ropes. Kraag has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mason down to the mat. Mason avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kraag is pressed up against the ropes. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kraag down to the mat. Kraag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T13#
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Kraag in a clinch.
Mason is trying to drag Kraag to the mat but Kraag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kraag is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the ropes.
Mason is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T14#
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mason clinches up with Kraag and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason stands there with Kraag around his waist. Kraag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag has Mason pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the ropes.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kraag is heads and Mason is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kraag takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GFY 37 - Go Easy Bro
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 12 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hole gets tackled into the ropes by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hole is trying to trip Mason. He has hold of a leg but Mason is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hole persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Hole
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.#T1#
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole not doing much here.
#T2#
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Hole not doing much here.
It looks like Hole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
More stalling from Hole.
Hole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Hole
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Hole is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Hole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Mason is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hole.#T5##SUB2#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Mason is having none of it.
Hole controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Hole wants to finish this one by submission but Mason is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hole.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Mason can't escape the position.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling from mount. #T7##T8##SUB2#
Hole looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well.
Hole content just to control the position here.
The adventures of Hole the control monster continue. Boring.#T9##T10##SUB2#
Hole looking to isolate an arm here. Mason doesn't see it coming and as Hole extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Hole!
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 35 - Thats not gonna work
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 11 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 83 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason rushes Pancake and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pancake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mason walks away with a smile on his face. Pancake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pancake shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
Pancake shoots in but no luck this time.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Pancake.#CL#
Mason rushes Pancake and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
Pancake has Mason pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mason is pressed up against the ropes. Pancake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mason down to the mat. Mason avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tobias Pancake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mason pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pancake doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Pancake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pancake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pancake fails to pull guard.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
Pancake jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Pancake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mason walks away with a smile on his face. Pancake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pancake looks winded!#T2##CL#
Mason clinches up with Pancake and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pancake jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pancake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Pancake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mason fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Mason rushes Pancake and presses him up against the ropes.
Pancake goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gunner Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pancake.#T3#
Pancake tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily#CL#
and Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pancake.
Pancake is working for takedown but Mason is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pancake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pancake jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pancake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T4#
Pancake is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the ropes.
Pancake jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pancake jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the ropes.
Pancake wants a takedown.
Pancake fails to pull guard.
Pancake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mason walks away with a smile on his face. Pancake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pancake 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 Pancake off to one side.
Mason tries to counter by clinching up but Pancake breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Pancake gets tackled into the ropes by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mason manages to pull guard.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Mason has an active guard here but Pancake has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Pancake is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Pancake prevents Mason from improving his position.
Pancake trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom. #T6#
Mason wants to sweep but Pancake has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (3) Pancake
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Pancake tries to advance position but instead Mason slips a leg back in to half guard.
Mason regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #T7#
Mason trying to control the position.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Pancake trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Mason trying to control the position.
#T8#
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.
Pancake looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mason tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10#
Mason is looking to control Pancake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Mason wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Pancake trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pancake on the ground.
Pancake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Mason tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pancake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pancake.
Pancake wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason trying to control but Pancake postures up.
#T12#
Pancake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mason is in trouble now - Pancake has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (6) Pancake
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pancake trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Pancake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13#
Mason sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason manages to get to full guard.
Pancake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Pancake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Pancake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake wins on points by 6 to 0.
Tobias Pancake decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GFY 33 - U won't get any work
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 10 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fontaine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the ropes. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trip Fontaine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Fontaine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mason on his heels. He'll look to pass Mason's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Fontaine
Fontaine trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Fontaine content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Fontaine might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Fontaine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fontaine preventing the sweep.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mason seems keen to control Fontaine's posture.
Fontaine looking to pass the guard.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Fontaine trying to move into half guard but instead Mason has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Fontaine
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Fontaine 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fontaine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4##SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fontaine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Fontaine's legs - danger averted.
Fontaine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fontaine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Mason wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving. #T5##SUB2#
Mason content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fontaine has locked up a guillotine! Fontaine's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mason is holding on here and Fontaine must be using up a lot of energy. Mason has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fontaine gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trip Fontaine!
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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Event:
GFY 32 - Call on Monday
Date: Mar 12, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 10 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 12 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason rushes Pawn and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Mason has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pawn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mason (4) vs (0) Pawn
Pawn breaks Mason's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (2) Pawn
Pawn passes into half guard.
Pawn wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Pawn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.#T1#
Pawn advances to half guard.
Mason tries to roll over but Pawn keeps him under control.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Pawn trying to pass the guard but Mason defending well. #T2#
Mason gets back to full guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Pawn from controlling successfully.
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.
Pawn looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mason has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pawn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mason. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (4) vs (5) Pawn#T3#
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Pawn taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Mason has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Pawn has tapped! Great work by Mason! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunner Mason! |
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Event:
GFY 30 - Over The Hill
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
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 11 wins and 13 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hole misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Hole tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Mason has hold of one of Hole's legs. Hole is fighting the takedown attempt but Mason gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Mason#SUB#
Hole 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 Hole is working from the bottom.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Hole pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hole is pulling down on Mason's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Hole 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.
Hole pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Mason preventing the sweep.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Mason
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole forces his way into half guard.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Mason trying to control here.
Mason tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Mason wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole controlling the pace. #SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
Hole controlling the pace. #T4#
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Mason
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Mason tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Hole'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.#SUB#
Hole jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mason manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hole taking a breather here. #T7#
Hole 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.
Hole tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mason's legs.
Hole is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Hole continues to stall.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Hole content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hole advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (7) vs (2) Mason
Hole content just to control the position here. #T9##SUB#
Hole goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mason turns into him and now he's in Hole's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (7) vs (4) Mason
Mason being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole 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: Hole (9) vs (4) Mason
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole controlling the action here. #T11#
Hole wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.#SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mason defends it well.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Hole has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (12) vs (4) Mason
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.#T14#
Mason tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Hole.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Hole.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Jackson Hole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GFY 28 - Adam West:BEST BATMAN
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 9 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason rushes Krnacova and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mason prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krnacova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
#TD#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Mason has his foot on Krnacova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krnacova works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Krnacova is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Krnacova
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason won't allow Krnacova to sweep him here.
Mason postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Krnacova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krnacova manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Krnacova's guard.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Krnacova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krnacova manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Krnacova's guard.
Mason stays in close to Krnacova's body and controls the position.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krnacova can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Krnacova trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mason trying to control but Krnacova 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.
Krnacova looking for a sweep. Not yet Krnacova, not yet.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Krnacova working a defensive guard here.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
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 trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova looks winded!#SUB#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Krnacova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krnacova manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Krnacova's guard. #SUB#
Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Mason trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Krnacova is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
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 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mason wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
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 continues to stall.#T6#
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mason stays in close to Krnacova's body and controls the position.
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.#T7#
More hug and hope from Mason.
Mason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krnacova looking for a sweep. Not yet Krnacova, not yet.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving. #T8#
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mason.
Krnacova is trying to control the position but Mason postures up. #SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Krnacova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Mason trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
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 wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Further stalling from Mason.#T11#
Mason trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Krnacova being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T12#
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Mason is really struggling to control Krnacova but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13##SUB#
Mason thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mason content to stall in guard here.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.#T14#
Krnacova keeps trying to improve his position.
Mason content to stall in guard here.
Mason wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
GFY 26 - King of the commode
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 8 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 42 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dalton darts in looking for a takedown but Mason gets double underhooks and turns Dalton into the ropes.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalton circles away.
Mason closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Dalton
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Well, with Dalton on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mason is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Dalton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dalton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
#T2#
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mason rolls, trying to escape but Dalton keeps control of the position.
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mason.
Mason tries to roll but Dalton sticks to his back.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape. #T3#
Mason wants to escape the position.
Dalton 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.
#SUB2#
Dalton has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mason! Can he survive? No! He's out! Dalton gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pacer Dalton!
Pacer Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GFY 25 - Old Man Jiu Jitsu
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 7 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ceferino Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mason avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceferino Garcia.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mason pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Garcia takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Garcia jumps guard and drags Mason to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T2#
Garcia is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.#T3##SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garcia 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. #SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Mason wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #T6#
Garcia is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Garcia looking to control.
#T7##SUB2#
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Garcia controlling the position.#T8#
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T9#
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there. #T10##SUB2#
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Garcia 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 sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Mason trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Mason trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12#
Garcia has Mason pulled in close to control his posture.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Garcia is trying to keep Mason in close.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet. #T13#
Garcia is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Garcia's guard. #SUB2#
Garcia working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Garcia gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Event:
GFY 23 - Preworkout food fight
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kawainui Perry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Perry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perry tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Perry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mason fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Perry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perry prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kawainui Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T1#
Perry goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Perry tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perry is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the ropes.#TD#
Perry drags the fight down to the ground.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Perry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Perry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perry (2) vs (0) Mason
Mason is trying to control the position but Perry postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perry is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
Perry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Perry continues to stall.#T4#
Perry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mason looking to control but Perry passes into half guard.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Perry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason wants to sweep but Perry has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Perry (5) vs (0) Mason#T5#
Perry controls the position from side control.
Perry has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Perry (7) vs (0) Mason
Mason is looking to improve his position but Perry isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Perry controlling from the full mount.
Mason can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perry manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mason to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Perry (10) vs (0) Mason
You can see the frustration on Mason's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Perry.
Mason rolls, trying to escape but Perry keeps control of the position.
Perry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Mason wants to control his opponent's hands but Perry gets his hands free.
Perry just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Perry seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T8#
Mason trying to control the action but Perry just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
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.#T9#
Mason can't escape the position.
Perry has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Perry keeps control of the position easily here as Mason tries to buck him off.
Mason rolls, trying to escape but Perry keeps control of the position.
Perry doesn't have the hooks in and Mason manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perry (10) vs (2) Mason
Mason trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
Perry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T12#
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Perry holds on and takes a little breather.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Perry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perry (12) vs (2) Mason
Perry won't allow Mason to sweep him here. #T13#
Mason trying to control the position.
Mason working a defensive guard but Perry manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perry (15) vs (2) Mason
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Perry works to advance to full mount. Mason defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Perry (17) vs (2) Mason#T14#
Perry controlling the pace for now.
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.
Mason is trying to reverse the position but instead Perry has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Perry (20) vs (2) Mason
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perry takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A victorious Kawainui Perry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GFY 21 - Jump Street
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 5 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Matt Enforcer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Enforcer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Mason rushes Enforcer and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Mason wants the takedown. Enforcer is fighting it off but Mason persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Enforcer's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Enforcer
Enforcer looking to control.
#SUB2#
Enforcer pushes a forearm under Mason's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mason is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Enforcer!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Enforcer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 19 - Huevos en la cesta
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Matt Enforcer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mason pushes Enforcer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Enforcer tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Enforcer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Mason has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Enforcer uses from the top position.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Enforcer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enforcer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Enforcer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Enforcer trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Enforcer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enforcer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Enforcer trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Enforcer slips nicely into half guard.
Enforcer is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Enforcer is working for a submission of some sort.
Enforcer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Enforcer works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Enforcer (3) vs (0) Mason
Enforcer prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Enforcer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Enforcer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mason is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mason and Enforcer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mason is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Enforcer has hold of Mason's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mason tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Enforcer cranks the arm and Mason screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mason, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matt Enforcer!
An out of breath Matt Enforcer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GFY 17 - Daddy's gone to Cali
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 10 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kraag tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kraag is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mason gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Kraag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mason walks away with a smile on his face. Kraag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Kraag is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
Mason steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kraag.#CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Kraag has Mason pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Mason pulls guard effortlessly.
Kraag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kraag avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kraag 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: Kraag (0) vs (2) Mason#T1#
Kraag trying to control the position.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kraag is trying to keep Mason in close.
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.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mason is sitting in close to Kraag's body. Kraag has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mason is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mason is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kraag.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GFY 15 - Made 2 Be Broken
Date: Jan 16, 2024 |
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Fidelity Castro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Castro rushes Mason and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Castro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mason is defending well.#TD#
Castro decides to pull guard.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Castro controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Mason preventing the sweep.
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.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Castro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castro (2) vs (0) Mason#SUB#
Castro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Castro (2) vs (4) Mason
Castro is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Castro is working hard here to advance position.
Castro is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
Castro is not content to let Mason control the position. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mason's best efforts.#T3#
Castro wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Castro is not content to let Mason control the position.
Castro gets back to full guard.
Castro wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Castro pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro is adopting a defensive guard.
Castro 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.#T5#
Castro pulls Mason in to control the position.
Mason trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom. #T6#
Castro controlling the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Castro'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.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T7#
Castro has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage. #SUB#
Castro 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Castro.#T8#
Castro keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Castro 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: Castro (4) vs (4) Mason
Castro trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away. #SUB#
Castro seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.#T9##SUB#
Castro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castro.
Mason works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Castro drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Castro seems to have locked his on tight now - Mason screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Castro, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fidelity Castro! |
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Event:
GFY 13 - 13 Unlucky Numbers
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
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 6 wins and 14 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Destroyer shoots in.
Mason tries to counter with a clinch but Destroyer shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Destroyer 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: Destroyer (2) vs (0) Mason
Destroyer looking to pass the guard.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Destroyer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Destroyer (2) vs (4) Mason
Destroyer is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason trying to control the action but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Destroyer tries to control but Mason manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Destroyer (2) vs (7) Mason#T1#
Destroyer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mason trying to control but Destroyer is having none of it.
Mason wants to control but Destroyer has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Destroyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.
Destroyer wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Mason is looking to control the position but Destroyer frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Mason grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Destroyer there - Mason really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chicken Destroyer!
During a confident post fight interview, Chicken Destroyer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 11 - Day of the Woman
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 9 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kraag tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it. #CL2#
Mason clinches up against the ropes.
Mason looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kraag tries to score a body lock takedown but Mason shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Mason is trying to trip Kraag. He has hold of a leg but Kraag is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mason persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraag (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving. #SUB#
Kraag is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mason has his hands clasped together but Kraag extends and breaks Mason's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kraag.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desi Kraag!
A victorious Desi Kraag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GFY 10 - Dinosaur
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Nate Pawn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Mason rushes Pawn and presses him up against the ropes.
Pawn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Pawn has been working on his balance at The Factory, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mason.#TD2#
Mason gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pawn (0) vs (2) Mason
Pawn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Still in half guard, Mason seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason prevents Pawn from improving his position.
Mason controlling the action here.#T1##SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pawn defends it well.
Pawn trying to control but Mason postures up.
Mason is trying to control. Pawn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pawn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
Pawn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Mason is continuing to stall.
Pawn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mason jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pawn (0) vs (5) Mason
You can see the frustration on Pawn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pawn is trying to escape the position but Mason is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mason is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pawn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Pawn tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
Pawn is working hard here to advance position.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pawn keeps working.
Mason is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pawn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawn looking for a sweep but Mason has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pawn (0) vs (7) Mason#T5#
Mason content just to control the position here.
Pawn is working to get back to half guard.
Pawn wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Mason takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pawn manages to control the position for a moment.#T6##SUB2#
Mason is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pawn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pawn shrugs it off.
Pawn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pawn tries to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Pawn tries to reverse the position but Mason maintains control.
Mason looking to control and managing it successfully.
More stalling from Mason.
Mason wants to control the pace but Pawn is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Pawn gets back to half guard.
Pawn wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason controlling the action here.
Pawn tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Pawn is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pawn avoid being mounted?#T8#
Mason controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pawn defends it well.
Pawn is trying to control but Mason passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pawn (0) vs (10) Mason
Mason controlling from side mount. #T9#
Mason wants to control but Pawn is keeping him busy.
Pawn tries to improve position but can't.
Mason taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pawn is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it. #T10#
Pawn stops Mason from passing to mount.
Mason controls the position from side control.
Mason wants to control but Pawn is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pawn, who protects the arm well. #T11#
Mason tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pawn is looking for a sweep.
Pawn is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
Pawn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pawn is looking to improve his 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.
#T12#
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Pawn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pawn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mason's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mason's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pawn (4) vs (10) Mason#SUB#
Pawn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mason is defending well though. Pawn let's go of the attempt for now.
Mason looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pawn not allowing Mason to control his hands. #SUB#
Mason is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pawn gets his way!
#T13#
Pawn keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
Mason turns into Pawn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pawn (4) vs (12) Mason
Pawn is trying to keep Mason in close.
#SUB#
Pawn working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason trying to control but Pawn is working from the bottom. #T14#
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Skwat.
Skwat throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason slips a jab from Skwat.
It looked like Mason was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skwat.
Mason moves out of range as Skwat strikes.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Skwat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Skwat.
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Skwat throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Skwat throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Mason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Skwat there.
Skwat misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skwat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skwat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skwat. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skwat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Skwat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skwat can pounce on him.
Mason avoids the body shot from Skwat.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skwat throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skwat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Skwat dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Skwat.#T2#
Mason walks into a jab.
Skwat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skwat keeps Mason at a distance using the push kick.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skwat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skwat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason throws a quick counter head kick but Skwat was just out of range.
Mason misses with a kick to the body.
Donk. Skwat catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Mason slips under a jab from Skwat.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Skwat's knee but Skwat avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Skwat swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skwat looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Skwat looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skwat doesn't seem phased though.
Skwat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Skwat is just out of range.
Skwat throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Skwat only half commits.
Skwat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason throws a body punch but Skwat moves out of range.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwat.
#T4#
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skwat throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mason takes a swing at Skwat's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Skwat.
Skwat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skwat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mason had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Skwat.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Skwat throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
Skwat looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Skwat.
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Mason shoots in and bounces Skwat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mason wants to stand and escape but instead Skwat has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Skwat looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skwat is standing up over Mason. Mason looks to escape but Skwat dives into side control.
Mason tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Skwat controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skwat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mason is looking to escape.
Skwat controlling the pace for now.
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Skwat wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mason has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Good control from Skwat.
Mason is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skwat is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mason is trying to get back to his feet but Skwat has full control of the position and if anything, Mason has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mason trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Skwat connects with the punch.
Skwat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skwat throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skwat is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skwat.
Skwat misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skwat can pounce on him.
Skwat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Skwat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Mason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skwat thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Skwat connects with a leg kick.
Skwat misses with a right hand
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Skwat misses with a straight left.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skwat misses with a straight left.
Skwat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Skwat.
Mason is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Skwat misses
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Skwat misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skwat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skwat misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skwat misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Gunner Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skwat fakes the leg kick and cracks Mason in the body.
Skwat throws a right hand that misses
and Skwat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skwat wants to slow Mason down by chopping away at his legs.
Skwat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason looks to land a combination but Skwat avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skwat! But no joy.
Skwat throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Skwat misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mason counter with a right hand. #T3#
Mason moves out of range as Skwat strikes.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skwat takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Skwat lands a nice shot to the body.
Skwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skwat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skwat connects with the punch.
Skwat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skwat tries to clinch up.
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Skwat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.#T4#
Skwat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Skwat throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
Skwat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skwat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skwat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason cracks Skwat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Skwat 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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skwat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gopnik Skwat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skwat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gopnik Skwat! |
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Event:
AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
McArthur wants to clinch but Mason slips to the side
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
McArthur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
McArthur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mason jabs McArthur right on the nose. McArthur blinks but takes it well.
McArthur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McArthur has his takedown stuffed
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses.
Mason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McArthur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McArthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Gunner Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McArthur tries to clinch but Mason moves away
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McArthur shoots and misses
and McArthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McArthur tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McArthur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mason has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McArthur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McArthur misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
McArthur tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Mason counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
McArthur shoots and misses
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McArthur with a poor takedown
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mason blocks the body kick.
Mason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but McArthur seems unphased.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
Mason digs a good body shot into McArthur's ribs.
McArthur darts in trying to clinch
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McArthur has his takedown stuffed
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McArthur tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and McArthur ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Mason gets control of McArthur's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
McArthur won't allow Mason to sweep him here. #SU#
McArthur gets to his feet - Mason follows without any prompting.
A lazy left from Mason finds it's target.
George McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur throws a lazy head kick
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McArthur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason connects with a body shot.
McArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Mason.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McArthur has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Mason dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McArthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason throws a series of punches but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur with a poor takedown
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by McArthur or perhaps it was just good defense by Mason, which made it look bad.
Mason looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mason lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McArthur at a distance.
#T1#
Mason digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a combination that misses
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McArthur has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McArthur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McArthur drops his hands momentarily and Mason takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McArthur misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
McArthur looks to clinch
and Mason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason cracks McArthur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McArthur with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McArthur with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason jabs at McArthur's body.
McArthur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McArthur throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Mason digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
McArthur throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
McArthur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McArthur moves to clinch but Mason breaks away
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McArthur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
McArthur tries to clinch up
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
McArthur shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
McArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McArthur won't allow Mason to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McArthur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason connects with a single shot there.
McArthur tries to clinch up.
McArthur wants to clinch
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McArthur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason blocks a head kick by McArthur.
Mason jabs at McArthur's body.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
McArthur misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur misses with a takedown
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McArthur closes the distance but Mason moves to the side
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McArthur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McArthur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McArthur doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mason scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
McArthur misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason digs a good body shot into McArthur's ribs.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McArthur's head.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends McArthur's belly button to the back.#T3#
McArthur tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
And Mason responds with a good body kick, but McArthur manages to step out the way in time.
McArthur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McArthur looks to clinch
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McArthur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McArthur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
McArthur shoots and misses
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mason digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
McArthur tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McArthur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
George McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McArthur throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 24:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Mason! |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 7
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mason blocks a jab.
Sierrra swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sierrra throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Sierrra controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason managing to block the knees to the body from Sierrra.
#T1#
Mason lands an uppercut.
Mason blocks the elbow strike.
Sierrra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sierrra is trying to break free.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sierrra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mason lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sierrra misses with some punches.
Mason wants to get back to striking at distance but Sierrra won't allow it.
Sierrra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sierrra fails to land. #T3#
Mason misses with a body punch.
Sierrra tries a knee to the head but Mason blocks it.
Mason takes an elbow to the temple.
Sierrra throws an elbow but it misses.
Mason tries to work over Sierrra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sierrra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Sierrra uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Sierrra.
Sierrra misses with a knee strike.
Sierrra throws a head punch that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Sierrra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Sierrra.
Mason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sierrra throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sierrra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sierrra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sierrra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Mason has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sierrra throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mason misses.
Sierrra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Sierrra avoids the body shot from Mason.
Sierrra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason unleashes a big counter combination but Sierrra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mateo Sierrra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sierrra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Mason lands a glancing blow to the side of Sierrra's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sierrra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sierrra.
Sierrra throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Sierrra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
Sierrra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Sierrra misses with a looping right.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sierrra with a body shot.
Sierrra misses the jab.
Sierrra throws a body shot but no joy.
Sierrra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sierrra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason flicks out a counter leg kick but Sierrra steps away.
Sierrra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Sierrra misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sierrra tries to clinch up.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sierrra misses the jab.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Sierrra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sierrra looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sierrra loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mateo Sierrra is winning the standup battle so far.
Sierrra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sierrra thinking.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason counters with a body kick.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
Sierrra looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Mason releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Sierrra misses its intended target. #T3#
Sierrra lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Sierrra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sierrra is able to avoid easily.
Sierrra throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sierrra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sierrra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Sierrra misses the jab.
Sierrra missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sierrra throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
Sierrra misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sierrra with a hook.
Mason is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sierrra rather than just go for the knockout.
Sierrra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Sierrra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Jab from Mason.
Mason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sierrra closes the distance but Mason moves to the side
and Sierrra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sierrra throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Mason releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mason scores with the left hand. Sierrra knows he should have avoided that one.
Mason swinging wildly here.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sierrra throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Sierrra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Sierrra.
A nice side step and Mason releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sierrra throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mateo Sierrra will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Sierrra has closed the distance and engaged Mason in a clinch.
#BC#
Sierrra breaks the clinch.
Mason cracks Sierrra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sierrra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Sierrra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sierrra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sierrra throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sierrra looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Sierrra misses the target.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sierrra throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason scores with a jab. Sierrra acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sierrra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Sierrra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Sierrra.
A countering left hand to the body from Mason misses.
A jab from Sierrra misses.
Sierrra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sierrra lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Mason is looking to chop away at Sierrra's legs.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sierrra.
Sierrra tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sierrra.
A nice side step and Mason releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Sierrra misses.
Sierrra scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sierrra darts in trying to clinch
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Sierrra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sierrra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Gunner Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sierrra with a hook.
Sierrra throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason connects with a single shot there.
Sierrra throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Sierrra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason takes a swing at Sierrra's ribcage but misses.
Mason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Sierrra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason wants to break free but Sierrra has control.
#T3#
Sierrra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sierrra misses with an elbow over the top.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Sierrra avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sierrra to keep the fight standing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sierrra keeps control of Mason as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Sierrra.
Mason tries to work over Sierrra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason avoiding damage as Sierrra throws knees to the body.
Sierrra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sierrra misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateo Sierrra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sierrra 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Sierrra! |
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Event:
AVKT 23: Destroying Hell
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson misses with a takedown
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mason lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson tries to clinch but Mason moves away
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Tyson has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Tyson misses with a takedown
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyson misses with a takedown
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Tyson wants to clinch but Mason slips to the side
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
Andrew Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Tyson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason is looking to wear down Tyson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Tyson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyson ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Mason slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Mason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mason.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyson shoots and misses
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Tyson's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tyson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Tyson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Tyson.#T1#
Tyson tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a left and a right that stings Tyson.
Gunner Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Mason throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Gunner Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tyson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson misses with a right hand
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the cage. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Mason swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Tyson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Tyson sees coming a mile off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tyson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mason has got the better of the exchanges.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Mason dominated that second round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Andrew Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason jabs Tyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Mason lands an uppercut.#T1#
Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mason gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Tyson.#BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Tyson closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Tyson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mason is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tyson.
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking. #T3#
Mason stuns Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mason is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Mason circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Tyson shoots in.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mason digs a good hook to Tyson's body.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mason sprawls well. Mason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
As Tyson backs away, Mason returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andrew Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Mason!
The defeated Andrew Tyson had this to say: 'imma fight again idc '. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 6
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Welbeck closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Welbeck pushes Mason against the cage but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mason works the jab nicely.
Welbeck tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason lands with a straight right. Welbeck didn't see that one coming.
Welbeck misses with a takedown
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Welbeck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welbeck shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense.
Mason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Welbeck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Welbeck moves into the clinch.
Welbeck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Mason is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Welbeck has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Welbeck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively.
Welbeck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Mason lands a body shot.
Welbeck lands a nice knee to the body.
Mason lands a body punch.
Welbeck tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Welbeck jumps guard but Mason stands there with Welbeck around his waist. Welbeck gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason stalling against the cage.
Welbeck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mason fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Welbeck tries to move into range but Mason moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danny Welbeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
Welbeck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mason lands a jab to the head.
Welbeck darts in trying to clinch
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Welbeck with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Welbeck misses
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Welbeck closes the distance but Mason moves to the side
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Welbeck wants to clinch
and Welbeck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner 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 stuffs the takedown attempt from Welbeck. Welbeck gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Welbeck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Welbeck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Welbeck.
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welbeck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Welbeck doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Welbeck throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a left to the body. #T1##CL#
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Welbeck looking for a takedown.
Welbeck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Welbeck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Welbeck has Mason pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Mason gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Welbeck regains guard.
Welbeck 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.
Mason has Welbeck pressed against the cage.
Welbeck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Welbeck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Welbeck tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Welbeck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Danny Welbeck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welbeck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunner Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Welbeck shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Mason misses its target.
Welbeck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Welbeck fails with the takedown
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Welbeck is breathing heavily.#T3#
Welbeck moves to clinch but Mason breaks away
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Welbeck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Welbeck moves to clinch but Mason breaks away
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Welbeck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mason.
Welbeck tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Welbeck misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Welbeck should have avoided that one.
Welbeck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
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 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Welbeck can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welbeck slips under a jab from Mason.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Mason dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mason lands a nice hook to Welbeck's body. Welbeck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Welbeck closes the distance but Mason moves to the side
and Welbeck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason throws the kick towards the body but Welbeck avoids it.
Mason lands a body shot.
Welbeck with a poor takedown
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Welbeck shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welbeck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Welbeck.
Welbeck misses with a takedown
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Welbeck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mason thuds a left hand into Welbeck's body.
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
Welbeck wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
Welbeck tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Mason.
Welbeck has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Mason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Welbeck at a distance.
Welbeck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Welbeck somewhat.
Mason changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Welbeck closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Welbeck pushes Mason against the cage but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mason quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Welbeck tries to clinch
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Welbeck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Welbeck misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Mason counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Welbeck is trying to pull guard but Mason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Welbeck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Welbeck jumps guard but Mason stands there with Welbeck around his waist. Welbeck gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mason digs a right hand into Welbeck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Welbeck's gas tank. #T4#
Welbeck fails to pull guard.
Welbeck being controlled against the cage.
Welbeck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Welbeck blocks an elbow strike from Mason.
A frustrated look appears on Welbeck's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Welbeck is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Welbeck looking to stall.
Danny Welbeck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Mason!
In defeat, Danny Welbeck stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you who have supported me I will come back stronger thank you'. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
so Bang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mason is wriggling around but Bang manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Bang'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.
Bang wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Bang working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bang prevents Mason from standing back up.
#SUB#
Mason is trying to control Bang's posture. Bang takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Mason! Bang is rotating here... this could be the end... Mason is out! Bang has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bing Bang!
After winning the bout, Bing Bang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A jab lands there for Mason.#CUT#It looks like Aaa Sdasa has been cut.
Mason lands a nice hook to Sdasa's body. Sdasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sdasa! Mason dives in looking to finish! Sdasa is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Mason! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Mason connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Sdasdaa is rocked!
Sdasdaa circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Mason. Sdasdaa falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunner Mason! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Sdasdaa throws a head kick that misses
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Sdasdaa is rocked!
Sdasdaa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunner Mason! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fraumilch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fraumilch has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fraumilch fails with the takedown
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Fraumilch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Fraumilch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mason was covering up waiting for the punch and Fraumilch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fraumilch throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fraumilch is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fraumilch passes Mason's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
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. Fraumilch connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple.
Fraumilch slips a nice elbow through Mason's hands, connecting with Mason's forehead.
Mason looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mason has hold of Fraumilch's hands but Fraumilch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Fraumilch there.
Ground and pound from Fraumilch.
Fraumilch works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mason is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fraumilch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mason's face.
#T2#
Fraumilch is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mason can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fraumilch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mason is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fraumilch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mason tries to buck Fraumilch off but he can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraumilch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mason hang on?
Fraumilch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mason's face.
Fraumilch lands a big shot there that rocks Mason but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fraumilch raining down shots from the mount!
Fraumilch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Fraumilch is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mason can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fraumilch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fraumilch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mason's face.
Mason is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fraumilch scoring with strikes but Mason is staying in there.
Fraumilch with the ground and pound from mount.
Fraumilch lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Mason is rocked!
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fraumilch on the ground.
Fraumilch unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mason wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fraumilch celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lieb Fraumilch! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1134 Round 3
Date: Feb 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Mason connects with a body shot.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Mason throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Scato counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Mason manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Scato keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scato shoots and misses
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Scato shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mason is trying to defend but Scato finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Scato is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
#SUB2#
Scato seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Scato is looking for a kimura here.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Scato in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mason tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Scato!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mo Scato! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1134 Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Simon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simon thinking.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Simon ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Simon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Simon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Simon drops back looking for a leg! Mason is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mason manages to kick Simon off! Simon jumps back into Mason's guard.
Mason is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him.
Mason controls Simon momentarily but Simon frees himself. #T1#
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Simon won't allow Mason to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Simon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Simon stands and steps away. Mason gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simon tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Simon fails with the takedown
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simon is breathing heavily.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Simon rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
Simon can't break the clinch.
Simon has had enough of the clinch but Mason keeps him there for the moment.
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simon.
Simon tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position. #T3#
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simon moves to clinch but Mason breaks away
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Mason has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Simon.
Simon is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon misses with a takedown
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD2#
Mason cracks Simon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Simon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mason finish him?
#ROC2#Simon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason misses with a head kick.
Oh Simon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Mason lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunner Mason! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1134 Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Camillo. Camillo gets slowly back to his feet.
Camillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camillo tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Camillo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camillo looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.
Mason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Camillo tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camillo misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Camillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camillo throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
#T1#
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Camillo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Camillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camillo on the side of the head.
Carlos Camillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Camillo misses with a hook.
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Camillo darts in looking for a takedown but Mason gets double underhooks and turns Camillo into the cage.
Mason has Camillo pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Mason lands a body punch.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camillo is looking for a takedown.
Camillo tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Camillo fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camillo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camillo is working for takedown but Mason is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camillo is breathing heavily.#T3#
Mason blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camillo tries to clinch
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camillo thinking.
Camillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Mason is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mason lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Camillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
#KD2#
Mason cracks Camillo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Camillo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mason finish him?
#ROC2#Camillo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Camillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camillo gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mason gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Camillo is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Mason! |
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