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SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dresner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laulhere sprawls well initially but Dresner persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Dresner
Laulhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (2) Dresner
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dresner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere is hanging on to Dresner's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere has got his arm under Dresner's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Dresner has spun round into Laulhere's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (4) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laulhere continues to stall.
Dresner passes Laulhere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner wants to free his trapped foot but Laulhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dresner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laulhere manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dresner has Laulhere in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (4) Dresner
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laulhere trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dresner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (6) Dresner
Dresner wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere managing to control the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (8) vs (6) Dresner
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there.
Laulhere trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dresner for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laulhere content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dresner has locked up a guillotine! Dresner's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Laulhere is holding on here and Dresner must be using up a lot of energy. Laulhere has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dresner gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Dresner!
A very excited looking Christian Dresner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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