PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tete TC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Fontaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

TC
vs
Fontaine

177 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tete TC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TC tries for a takedown but Fontaine circles away easily
and Fontaine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Fontaine has managed to clinch.
TC is working for takedown but Fontaine is calmly controlling the position for now.

Fontaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TC misses with a takedown attempt

and Fontaine counters with a single leg into guard. TC didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tete TC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

TC had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fontaine defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

TC is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fontaine defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

TC working for a triangle but Fontaine defends it easily.
Fontaine sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Fontaine gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TC misses with a takedown attempt

and Fontaine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in TC's guard.
TC is breathing heavily.

Fontaine stands up from TC's guard - Fontaine perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fontaine misses with an attempted mid kick.
TC shoots and misses
and Fontaine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Fontaine darts in and clinches TC up against the cage.

Fontaine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TC stopping the sweep attempt from Fontaine.
Fontaine trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fontaine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fontaine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for TC!
Fontaine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish TC?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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.
Fontaine with shots to the head and body - TC looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fontaine cracks TC with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
TC keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fontaine is landing with some decent strikes but TC is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fontaine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fontaine wants to control the pace but TC is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TC is in a horrible position here. Fontaine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
TC can't escape the position.
Fontaine content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Fontaine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fontaine controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TC takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fontaine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fontaine landing strikes from the mount.
Fontaine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
TC is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fontaine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fontaine raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fontaine controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Fontaine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

TC misses with a takedown attempt
and Fontaine counters with a straight right hand.
TC with a poor takedown
enabling Fontaine to counter with a crisp jab.

TC is rocked!
Fontaine throws a sloppy head kick and TC moves out of range easily.
Oh TC is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fontaine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
TC tries for a takedown but Fontaine circles away easily
and Fontaine 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 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Fontaine!