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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Corona clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Corona pulls guard successfully.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaul forces his way into half guard.
Corona is trying to control but can't.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Gaul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (3) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Corona to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Corona shrugs it off. #T1#
Gaul looking to take Corona's back but Corona rolls and after a scramble, Corona ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Corona to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (2) vs (3) Gaul
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Corona sitting in guard here, content to control.
Corona passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Corona is working away from the top position though.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona is trying to control. Gaul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corona's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corona (2) vs (7) Gaul#SUB2#
Corona defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Corona tries to break free.
Will Gaul go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Gaul has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Corona has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Corona 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 Gaul gets his way!
#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gaul controlling the positon.
Gaul not allowing Corona to control his hands. #SUB2#
Gaul looking to break Corona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Corona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gaul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Gaul working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gaul has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Corona! Can he survive? No! He's out! Gaul 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 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
During a confident post fight interview, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Edison doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaul circles away.
Gaul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Edison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaul as he jumps to the side.
Gaul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Edison clinches.
Edison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gaul walks away with a smile on his face. Edison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Gaul drives through and clinches with Edison against the cage.
Edison is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addy Edison. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gaul pulls guard successfully.
Edison stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Gaul managing to control the position.
Edison pushing down on Gaul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Gaul is defending well.
Edison passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (3) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1##SUB#
Edison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Edison is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gaul has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gaul! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (3) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Edison is working hard here to advance position.
Edison 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: Edison (5) vs (2) Gaul
Edison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gaul! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (8) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Edison looking to secure an arm triangle but Gaul defends it well.
Gaul tries to hold on but Edison pushes him away. #T2##SUB#
Edison working for a guillotine from mount but Gaul is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Edison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Edison maintains control.#SUB#
Edison looking for a guillotine from mount but Gaul is having none of it.
Edison avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.
Gaul is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Edison working for a submission but Gaul is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Edison swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gaul is now in Edison's guard. A big mistake from Edison there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (8) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul won't allow Edison to sweep him here.
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Gaul 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.#T3#
Gaul wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving. #SUB#
Edison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Edison wants to sweep but no luck.
Edison keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Edison wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Edison wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul passes Edison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Edison tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#SUB#
Edison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edison gets full guard.#SUB#
Edison looking for a guillotine here but Gaul defends easily.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (10) vs (4) Gaul
Edison looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB2#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Edison postures up.
Edison trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gaul manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (10) vs (6) Gaul
Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (12) vs (6) Gaul
Gaul is trying to control the position but Edison postures up. #T6##SUB2#
Gaul working for a triangle but Edison defends it easily.
Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul is pulling down on Edison's head to control his posture.
Gaul controls Edison momentarily but Edison frees himself.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Edison is looking to advance position but Gaul has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Edison (12) vs (10) Gaul
Gaul content just to control the position here.
Edison manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Gaul prevents Edison from improving his position.
Edison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Edison.
Edison wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Edison keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul stopping the sweep attempt from Edison.
Gaul passes Edison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaul sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Gaul prevents Edison from improving his position.
Gaul content to control rather than advance.
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison being controlled here, momentarily.
Gaul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there. #T9#
Gaul is pushing down on Edison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Edison is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edison wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul not doing much here.
Edison is not content to let Gaul control the position.#SUB#
Edison actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Edison is defending it quite comfortably.
Edison is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Edison looking for subs from the bottom but Gaul mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (12) vs (13) Gaul
Gaul with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Edison is working to get back to half guard.
Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edison is looking to escape. #T11#
Edison regains half guard.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison is pressing down on Gaul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Edison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (14) vs (13) Gaul
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Edison slips nicely into half guard.#T12##SUB#
Edison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaul trying to hold on to Edison's head to control him but Edison postures up.
Gaul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaul.
Gaul looking to control.
Edison preventing the sweep.
Edison looking to pass the guard.
Gaul seems keen to control Edison's posture.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T13#
Edison pushes down on Gaul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul trying to control but Edison postures up.
#SUB#
Edison is looking for a kimura but Gaul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edison to get the leverage.
Edison wants to pass to mount but Gaul is defending the position.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul is trying to keep Edison in close.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Edison tries to pass. #T14##SUB2#
Gaul has his foot on Edison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edison works his way back into a safe position though.
Edison looking to pass the guard.
Edison passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Edison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edison passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (17) vs (13) Gaul
Gaul wants to hold on but Edison pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Edison jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gaul manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Edison is breathing heavily.
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison takes the fight on points by 17 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaul tries to sprawl out of it but Gomes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomes looks for a takedown but Gaul sprawls well.
Gaul with the counter takedown but Gomes avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gaul drives through and clinches with Gomes against the cage.
#TD#
Gomes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaul actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#T1#
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard.
Gaul keeping hold of Gomes's head, controlling as best he can.
Gaul wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Gomes has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Gaul#T2#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gomes easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (7) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul can't escape the position.
Gaul tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gaul wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (10) vs (0) Gaul
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Gomes controls the position.
Gaul tries to escape but Gomes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gaul is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomes is hanging on to Gaul's back as he tries to escape.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaul just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gaul is holding onto Gomes's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Gomes is riding his opponent, not letting Gaul buck him off.
Gaul tries to roll but Gomes sticks to his back.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomes controls the action.
Gaul is keeping busy.
Gomes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gaul's body.
#T5#
Gaul tries to escape but Gomes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gaul trying to control the hands but Gomes breaks the grip.
Gomes doesn't have the hooks in and Gaul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (10) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (12) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6##SUB2#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gaul is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Gaul is pulling down on Gomes's head to control his posture. #T7#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gaul has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Gaul looking to control.
Gomes trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gomes 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 Gaul. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (15) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul struggling a bit here.
Gomes trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Gaul is trying to escape the position but Gomes is controlling the position. #T9#
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaul tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gomes easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (17) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.#T10#
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.
Gomes controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes fails to move to back control.
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gaul trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
Gomes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (20) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Gaul is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Gaul holds on to Gomes as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes controlling the pace for now.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is stalling here but it's allowed Gaul to get half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
David Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hunt trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Hunt is staying tight to Gaul's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gaul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.
Hunt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Gaul desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.
Hunt prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
It looks like Hunt 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.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaul wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Gaul 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.
Gaul wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (10) Hunt
Gaul is trying to escape the position but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gaul is not content to let Hunt control the position. #T4#
Gaul is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul looks to move to half guard but instead Hunt has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gaul (0) vs (12) Hunt
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Gaul tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Gaul is squirming around nicely.
Gaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Gaul is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gaul is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gaul tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Gaul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gaul is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaul is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Gaul trying to get back to full guard but Hunt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (15) Hunt#T8#
Hunt prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.#T11#
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Gaul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Gaul wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.#T13#
Hunt trying to control but Gaul is having none of it.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Gaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Gaul is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Hunt trying to control but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 15 to 0.
Post fight, Mike Hunt stared into the camera and said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gaul. Gaul gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Gaul closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Gaul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodrigo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamban Gaul.#TD2#
Gaul has hold of one of Sanchez's legs. Sanchez is fighting the takedown attempt but Gaul gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Gaul
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Gaul defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Gaul advancing to mount.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Gaul is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Gaul controlling the pace.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanchez is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez wants to hit a sweep here but Gaul passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (5) Gaul#T3#
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Gaul working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape. #T4#
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Gaul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (0) vs (8) Gaul
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Gaul gets his hands free.
Gaul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
It looks like Gaul 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.#T5##SUB2#
Gaul tightening his grip on Sanchez, looking for the choke.
Good control from Gaul.
Sanchez prevents Gaul from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sanchez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gaul.
Gaul wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.#T6#
Gaul trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sanchez doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Sanchez right now.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul biding his time, controlling Sanchez. #SUB2#
Sanchez 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 Gaul gets his way!
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Gaul gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Gaul working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7#
Gaul is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Sanchez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gaul's arms.
Sanchez prevents Gaul from getting a body triangle.
Sanchez breaks Gaul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (8) Gaul
Sanchez trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#T8#
Gaul 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: Sanchez (2) vs (10) Gaul
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#T9#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control but Gaul manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (2) vs (13) Gaul#T10#
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Gaul passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well. #T11#
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB2#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Gaul is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez trying to control but Gaul postures up.
#T12#
Gaul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanchez (6) vs (13) Gaul
Gaul wants to escape the position.
Gaul breaks Sanchez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (6) vs (15) Gaul
Well,Sanchez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T13#
Gaul passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is controlling Gaul's trapped leg to prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Gaul wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Gaul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sanchez reverses the position - he's now on top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (8) vs (15) Gaul
Sanchez stands and throws Gaul's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (11) vs (15) Gaul
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Gaul regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 15 to 11.
Lamban Gaul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 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 28 wins and 19 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gaul drives through and clinches with Melia against the cage.
#TD#
Gaul has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Melia is trying to keep an underhook but Gaul manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Melia
Gaul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gaul is keen to just control but Melia is a slippery customer.
Melia trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Melia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Melia defending well.
Melia controlling the position well. #T1##SUB#
Gaul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melia is just riding it out for now. Gaul eventually gives up the hold.
Melia keeping control of the position.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Melia is working away. #SUB2#
Melia actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Gaul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Melia! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Melia
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaul controlling his opponent.
Gaul trying to control but Melia is having none of it.
Gaul 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#
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melia is looking to get to half guard.
Melia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melia avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (0) Melia#SUB#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Melia manages to get back to half guard.
Gaul trying to control the action but Melia is working from the bottom. #T5#
Gaul is pressing down on Melia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melia is holding on for now.
Gaul not doing much here.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Melia is defending the position. #T6#
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Melia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Melia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Melia is defending well.
#SUB#
Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melia sees it coming and defends easily.
Melia is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaul is looking to stall here but Melia recovers full guard. #T7#
Gaul wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Gaul stays in close to Melia's body and controls the position.
Melia trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Gaul won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Gaul trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Melia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (8) vs (2) Melia
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaul's guard.
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melia is working away from the top position though.#T9##SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
#SUB2#
Melia seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaul sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaul moves into full guard.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T10#
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Melia is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gaul looking for a triangle here. Melia is fighting it but it looks tight! Gaul pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Melia is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lamban Gaul!
An out of breath Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 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 18 wins and 8 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nutz pushes Gaul up against the cage in a clinch.
Nutz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaul pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaul wants it to stay on the feet.
Nutz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Gaul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nutz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (0) vs (2) Gaul
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justa Nutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nutz wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Gaul passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.#T1#
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutz is positioning himself well to prevent Gaul advancing to mount.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Nutz defending well.
Nutz gets back to full guard.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass. #T2#
Gaul passes Nutz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Gaul controlling the action here.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Nutz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nutz gets back to full guard.
Nutz controlling Gaul's posture.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gaul looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gaul is sitting in close to Nutz's body. Nutz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gaul is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gaul is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nutz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justa Nutz!
Justa Nutz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gaul is defended easily by Edison.#CL2#
Gaul closes the distance and pushes Edison back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gaul turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gaul manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Edison (0) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Gaul is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Edison will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Gaul wants to control but Edison is keeping him busy.
Edison tries to improve position but can't.
Edison is trying to escape the position but Gaul is controlling the position.
Gaul in the domination position with Edison hanging on.#SUB2#
Gaul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gaul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Gaul looking to control but instead Edison has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gaul trying to mount his opponent but Edison defends it.
Edison is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Gaul is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but Edison defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Edison has his hands clasped together around Gaul's back. He's all about the action.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Gaul wants to advance to full mount but Edison doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Edison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (4) Gaul
Edison trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edison passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (4) Gaul#T5#
Gaul is trying to improve his position.
Edison controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Edison presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (7) vs (4) Gaul
Edison trying to control but Gaul is having none of it. #T6#
Edison prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Edison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gaul can't escape the position.
Edison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Gaul looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Edison (10) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul is really stuck here.
What can Gaul do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gaul is in bad spot here.
Edison doesn't have the hooks in and Gaul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (10) vs (6) Gaul
Edison pulls Gaul in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Edison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Gaul stays in close to Edison's body and controls the position.
Gaul trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Edison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (12) vs (6) Gaul#T9#
Edison pushing down on Gaul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gaul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (12) vs (8) Gaul
Gaul 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.
Edison keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul pushing down on Edison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10#
Edison moves into full guard.
Gaul trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Edison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Gaul 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.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there. #T11#
Edison working a defensive guard here.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Gaul pushing down on Edison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Gaul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Edison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage. #T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Gaul trying to advance position but Edison counters by regaining guard.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaul advances to half guard. #T13##SUB#
Edison actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul is pressing down on Edison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edison is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Gaul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Gaul trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Edison looking to control.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Edison keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (0) vs (4) Hunt
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hunt has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Gaul's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Gaul is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Hunt!
In his post fight interview, Mike Hunt gave a big smile as he said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute
Date: Jan 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 28 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cahute shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaul tries to sprawl out of it but Cahute keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaul slaps away a takedown attempt from Cahute, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cahute tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cahute somewhat.
Gaul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lamban Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Cahute.#CL#
Gaul darts in and clinches Cahute up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gaul lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Cahute
Cahute trying to control from the bottom.
Gaul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cahute 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.
Cahute won't allow Gaul to pass to mount. #T1##SUB#
Gaul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaul.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Cahute is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Cahute tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#T2#
Cahute gets full guard.
Gaul forces his way into half guard.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.
Cahute moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Gaul stays in close to Cahute's body and controls the position. #T3#
Cahute wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cahute is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Gaul 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.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cahute holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul passes Cahute's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Gaul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Cahute defending well.
Gaul is trying to control. Cahute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute is pressing down on Gaul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cahute is pulling down on Gaul's head to control his posture.
Cahute 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.#T6##SUB2#
Cahute is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaul is aware though and is defending well.
Cahute looking to control.
Cahute wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cahute is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Cahute controlling Gaul's posture.
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute has his hands on Gaul's head, controlling the position.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Gaul passes into half guard.
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cahute reverses the position - he's now on top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Cahute#T8#
Gaul trying to control the position.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Cahute postures up. #SUB2#
Gaul wants to control position but Cahute is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Gaul here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gaston Cahute!
A very excited looking Gaston Cahute 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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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
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 27 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; CJ Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Robinson gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Robinson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gaul trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Gaul is defending the position.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is holding on to half guard well.
Gaul trying to control but Robinson postures up.
#T1#
Robinson is pressing down on Gaul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gaul is holding on for now.
Gaul trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Gaul defends it.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Gaul is having none of it. #SUB2#
Robinson 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.
Gaul is trying to control but Robinson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (5) Robinson#T2#
Robinson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (0) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson gets his hands free as Gaul looks to control.
Robinson keeps control of the position as Gaul tries to break free.
Gaul surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Gaul turns into Robinson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (8) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul 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.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gaul 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.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Gaul passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (8) Robinson
Gaul is staying tight to Robinson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Robinson is not content to let Gaul control the position. #T5#
Gaul staying calm.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #T6#
Gaul in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gaul wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (5) vs (12) Robinson
Gaul is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gaul turns into Robinson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (7) vs (12) Robinson#T7#
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson looking to control but Gaul passes into half guard.
Robinson tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
Gaul is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robinson won't allow Gaul to pass to mount. #T8#
Gaul works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (10) vs (12) Robinson
Robinson reaches up to try and control the position but Gaul seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Robinson rolls and tries to escape and now Gaul has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (13) vs (12) Robinson#SUB#
Robinson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Robinson turns into Gaul and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (13) vs (14) Robinson
Gaul has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Gaul 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.
Robinson content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Gaul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (15) vs (14) Robinson
Gaul trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. #T10#
Gaul slips nicely into half guard.
Gaul passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (18) vs (14) Robinson
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Gaul's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Robinson wants to control but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Gaul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robinson tries to hold on but Gaul pushes him away.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Gaul wants to take his opponent's back but Robinson doesn't allow it.
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robinson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (21) vs (14) Robinson#SUB#
Gaul is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gaul biding his time, controlling Robinson. #T13#
Robinson trying to control the position but Gaul manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Gaul working for the choke. #SUB#
Gaul is looking for the choke from the back position but Robinson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Robinson is in a bad position with Gaul working for a choke. Robinson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (21) vs (16) Robinson
Gaul is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Robinson 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.
Robinson trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T14#
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaul is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 21 to 16.
Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 233 McCain vs Finn
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
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 26 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ulatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaul tries to sprawl out of it but Ulatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaul tries to counter with a takedown but Ulatov is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Ulatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Ulatov
Gaul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ulatov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T1#
Gaul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul 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.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul is trying to keep Ulatov in close.
#T2#
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Gaul controls Ulatov momentarily but Ulatov frees himself.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Ulatov
Ulatov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ulatov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Gaul's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gaul has gone for a leg lock! Ulatov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (4) Ulatov
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Ulatov#SUB2#
Ulatov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gaul has picked Ulatov up and slammed him! Ulatov can't keep hold of the triangle and Gaul manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (7) vs (4) Ulatov#T4#
Gaul controls the position.
Ulatov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gaul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gaul controlling the position.
Ulatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gaul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gaul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Ulatov is being controlled here.
Gaul trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away.
Ulatov tries to buck Gaul off but Gaul is having none of it.#SUB#
Gaul is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ulatov is trying to escape and Gaul transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ulatov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gaul! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
A victorious Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
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 25 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and pushes Gaul back into the cage.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gro Ulfimph tries for a takedown but Gaul manages to get underhooks.
Gaul has Gro Ulfimph pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gro Ulfimph manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaul is pressed up against the cage. Gro Ulfimph has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaul down to the mat. Gaul avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lamban Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murzol Gro Ulfimph.
Gaul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch there but Gaul circles away.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gaul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Gro Ulfimph rushes Gaul and presses him up against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score a body lock takedown but Gaul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gro Ulfimph has picked Gaul up - he's going for a ride! Gro Ulfimph dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Gro Ulfimph#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gaul has a hand on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gro Ulfimph takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (5) Gro Ulfimph
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul can't escape the position.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control the pace but Gaul is squirming around nicely.
Gro Ulfimph manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gaul to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (0) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph
Gaul trying to control but not successfully.
Gro Ulfimph controlling from the back.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to stick to Gaul's back but Gaul is turning into Gro Ulfimph. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gro Ulfimph's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gaul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph#T3#
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gaul controls the pace.
Gaul preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gaul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gaul controls the pace.#T4#
Gaul'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.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul stays in close to Gro Ulfimph's body and controls the position.
Gaul trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Gro Ulfimph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #T5#
Gaul passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph tries to bench press Gaul off him but Gaul keeps the position.
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom here.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to escape the position but Gaul is controlling the position.
Gro Ulfimph gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position.
Gaul performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Gaul wants to take a breather but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control but can't.
Gaul controlling the action here.
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Gro Ulfimph is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to get back to full guard.
Gro Ulfimph is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.#T7#
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gaul prevents Gro Ulfimph from improving his position.
Gaul is trying to control. Gro Ulfimph wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gro Ulfimph is holding on for now.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gaul controls the pace.
Gaul slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gro Ulfimph is just riding it out for now. Gaul eventually gives up the hold.
Gaul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Gro Ulfimph is working away. #T9#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gro Ulfimph won't allow Gaul to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gro Ulfimph avoid being mounted?
Gaul is taking a breather. Gro Ulfimph says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gaul works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Gro Ulfimph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gro Ulfimph manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gaul's best efforts.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph defending well.
Gaul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph
Gaul wants to take his opponent's back but Gro Ulfimph doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Gaul looking for a guillotine from mount but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph is trying desperately to improve position.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Gro Ulfimph is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Gro Ulfimph can't escape the position.
Gaul wants to take Gro Ulfimph's back but he can't do it this time.
Gro Ulfimph is desperately trying to improve his position but Gaul has a good base and remains in mount.
Gaul controlling the position easily from mount.
Gro Ulfimph working to try and regain half guard.
Gaul tries to control but Gro Ulfimph wriggling away.
Gaul content just to control the position here. #T13#
Gro Ulfimph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph has given up his back here. Will Gaul look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (14) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph
I really don't envy Gro Ulfimph right now.
Gaul keeps control of the position easily here as Gro Ulfimph tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gaul. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gaul's arms.
I really don't envy Gro Ulfimph right now.
#T14##SUB#
Gaul looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gaul is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gro Ulfimph has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Gaul looking for the choke from the back.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Gaul is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is looking to control Gro Ulfimph but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gaul has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gro Ulfimph's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 209 Gaul vs Green
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
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 24 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Green drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (0) vs (4) Green
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul looking for a sweep but Green has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gaul (0) vs (6) Green
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green trying to control but Gaul is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Gaul wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Gaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Gaul tries to control Green's body but Green pushes him off. Gaul squirms to his side and now Green has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (0) vs (9) Green#SUB2#
Green is persistently looking for the submission but Gaul is defending it well.
Green not allowing Gaul to control his hands.
Gaul is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
Green is looking for a choke. Gaul gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Gaul manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (9) Green
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Green keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #T5#
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green is pressing down on Gaul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Green is looking to sweep but instead, Gaul has passed into half guard.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Green is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working. #T6#
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green trying to control but Gaul postures up.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (11) Green
Gaul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Gaul wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaul seems keen to control Green's posture.
Green is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Green wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T8#
Green won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB#
Green is sitting in close to Gaul's body. Gaul has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Green is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Green is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gaul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lamban Gaul!
Our winner, Lamban Gaul, 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:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Berendas
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Gaul 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: Gaul (2) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but Berendas defends the submission attempt.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (2) Berendas
Gaul looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Berendas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berendas is squirming around, avoiding Gaul's attempts to control the action.
Gaul mounts Berendas! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Gaul moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Berendas has worked his arm free - good work by Berendas!
Gaul wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T2#
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul controlling the position from side mount.
Berendas is looking to regain half guard here but Gaul keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Berendas is not content to let Gaul control the position. #T3#
Berendas is being controlled here. #SUB#
Gaul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berendas, who protects the arm well.
Gaul trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Gaul controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Gaul is really struggling to control Berendas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gaul is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berendas has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Gaul stalls from top position.#T5#
Gaul wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Berendas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaul taking a breather here. #T6#
Berendas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berendas is not content to let Gaul control the position.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berendas has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Berendas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaul trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T8#
Berendas keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul content to stall in guard here.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gaul pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9##SUB#
Gaul is working for a submission of some sort.
Gaul controlling the action here.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Berendas is defending the position.
Berendas is not content to let Gaul control the position.#T10#
Berendas won't allow Gaul to pass to mount.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away.
Gaul is thwarting Berendas's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.#T11#
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul trying to mount his opponent but Berendas defends it.
Gaul is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Gaul is pressing down on Berendas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berendas is holding on for now.
Gaul stalling. #T12#
Gaul works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas is trying to improve his position.
Gaul laying and praying for a moment but Berendas takes advantage and regains half guard.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Gaul works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas regains half guard.
Gaul working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Berendas's thigh. Berendas counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Gaul being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Berendas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim tries to sprawl but Gaul drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Ibrahim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ibrahim trying to control but Gaul postures up.
Gaul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul trying to control the pace.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim avoiding Gaul 's attempts to control his hands.
Gaul is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ibrahim is not going to allow Gaul to sit and survive in this position.
Ibrahim is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gaul just trying to survive but Ibrahim is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Gaul is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Ibrahim working for the choke. #SUB#
Ibrahim working for a choke but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ibrahim has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Ibrahim working for the choke.
Gaul can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ibrahim working for the choke.
Gaul breaks Ibrahim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (4) Gaul
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself. #T4#
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim managing to control the position.
Ibrahim wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gaul is now in half guard.
Ibrahim is not content to let Gaul control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Gaul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim looking to control.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T6#
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim looking to control.
Gaul won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaul controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim pulls Gaul in to control the position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Gaul postures up.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ibrahim trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Ibrahim is positioning himself well to prevent Gaul advancing to mount. #T8##SUB2#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending it quite comfortably.
Ibrahim is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
Gaul is keen to just control but Ibrahim is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?#T9#
Gaul is keen to just control but Ibrahim is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?
Gaul passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (7) Gaul
Gaul tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
Gaul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibrahim tries to reverse the position but Gaul maintains control.
Gaul controlling his opponent.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Ibrahim is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Ibrahim wants to hold on but Gaul pushes him away.
Ibrahim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gaul is trying to control here but Ibrahim has managed to regain half guard.
Gaul tries to pass to full mount but Ibrahim defends it. #SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending well.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Ibrahim moves into full guard.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Gaul looking to pass the guard. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (7) Gaul#SUB2#
Ibrahim lying in Gaul's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gaul decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ibrahim taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
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 24 wins and 9 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gaul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Philbert circles away.#CL#
Philbert moves into the clinch.
Gaul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gaul tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Gaul pulls guard successfully.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert advances to half guard.
Philbert wants to pass to mount but Gaul is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Gaul won't allow Philbert to pass to mount. #T1#
Gaul wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Philbert uses his free foot to push down on Gaul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gaul. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (3) vs (0) Gaul
Philbert fails to take his opponent's back.
Gaul tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Philbert wants to take his opponent's back but Gaul doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Philbert working for a submission but Gaul is keeping him at bay.
Philbert avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.
Philbert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Gaul can't escape the position.
Gaul wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.#T3#
Gaul is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Philbert has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (6) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul just trying to survive but Philbert is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gaul is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Philbert is staying active.
Philbert controlling the position well here. Gaul rolled but Philbert kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gaul looking very determined here, making life difficult for Philbert.
Gaul breaks Philbert's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (6) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Philbert keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Philbert being controlled here, momentarily.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Philbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
Philbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Gaul drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Philbert dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (8) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul looking to control.
Philbert controlling from the top position.
Gaul looking to control.
Gaul working a defensive guard but Philbert manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (11) vs (2) Gaul#T6#
The referee asks Philbert politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Philbert prefers to stall for the moment though.
Philbert trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #SUB#
Philbert swings around for an armbar but Gaul sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul postures up.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul passes into half guard.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Gaul 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.
#T7#
Gaul trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul trying to advance position but Philbert counters by regaining guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving. #T8#
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gaul trying to mount his opponent but Philbert defends it.
Philbert is looking to improve his position.
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul controlling the action here.#T9#
Gaul trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the position for now.
Philbert wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Philbert tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gaul has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Philbert defend it? Gaul steps over the head and cranks it - Philbert is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gaul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lamban Gaul!
A very excited looking Lamban Gaul 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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Event:
SSG 172 Gaul vs Gambini
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
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 20 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 6 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gaul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gambini to the ground. Gaul is now in Gambini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Gambini
Gambini is controlling Gaul's posture.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gaul 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.
Gambini pulls Gaul in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaul from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gambini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gambini looking for a sweep. Not yet Gambini, not yet.
Gambini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Gaul slips nicely into half guard.
Gambini wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Gambini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gambini tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gambini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Gambini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gambini is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Gambini preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Gambini defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gambini wants to get back to full guard.
Gambini 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.
Gambini keeping hold of Gaul's head, controlling as best he can.
Gaul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gambini reverses the position - he's now on top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gambini controls the pace.#T4#
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gambini is one step ahead there.
Gaul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gambini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gambini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaul 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. #T5#
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gambini is pulling down on Gaul's head. It's preventing any offense from Gaul, at least for the moment.
Gambini is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Gaul trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini controlling Gaul's posture.
Gaul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gambini 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.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Gambini managing to control the position.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul is really struggling to control Gambini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Gambini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Gambini
Gaul is trying to keep Gambini in close.
#T8#
Gambini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gambini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaul's guard.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Gambini tries to pass to full mount but Gaul defends it.
Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Gambini is very close to passing his half guard.
Gambini content to control rather than advance.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gambini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Gambini trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gambini pushes down on Gaul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul is looking to control Gambini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaul avoid being mounted?
Gambini trying to control the pace. #T11#
Gambini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini trying to mount his opponent but Gaul defends it. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.
Gambini is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Gambini slows the pace down in half guard.
Gaul trying to hold on to Gambini's head to control him but Gambini postures up.
Gambini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Gambini is taking a breather. Gaul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Gambini trying to control from half guard but Gaul is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gaul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gambini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gambini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (8) vs (4) Gambini
Gambini trying to control the position but Gaul manages to sink in the hooks.
Gaul is looking to control Gambini but Gambini is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gambini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T14##SUB#
Gaul is looking for the choke from the back position but Gambini is controlling his hands well.
Gambini just trying to survive but Gaul is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Gaul working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gambini is doing well to defend. Gaul seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gambini is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
An out of breath Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Stella Fella! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gaul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fella sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Fella counters by clinching up.
Fella tries for a takedown but Gaul manages to get underhooks.
Fella drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaul pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fella is fending him off so far but Gaul persists. Nope, Fella circles away and we're back to standing.
Stella Fella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamban Gaul.
Gaul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fella sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaul somewhat.
Lamban Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gaul closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fella (0) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fella is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Fella tries to buck Gaul off but Gaul is having none of it.#T2#
Fella is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
Gaul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fella wants to control but Gaul postures up.
Fella regains half guard.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fella keeps working.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
More stalling from Gaul.#SUB2#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Fella is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Fella trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fella knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fella preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fella trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fella (0) vs (7) Gaul#T4#
Gaul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fella is squirming around, avoiding Gaul's attempts to control the action.
Gaul fails to move to back control.
Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fella is looking to escape.
Gaul wants to take his opponent's back but Fella doesn't allow it.
Fella is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fella is looking to escape.
Fella keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gaul looking for a guillotine from mount but Fella is having none of it.
Fella is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gaul looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fella is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Gaul wants to control the pace but Fella is squirming around nicely.
Gaul takes Fella's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fella is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Fella (0) vs (10) Gaul
Gaul trying to control momentarily.
Gaul controlling well, preventing Fella from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Gaul looking to break Fella's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fella remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gaul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gaul is looking to control Fella but Fella is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fella breaks Gaul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fella (2) vs (10) Gaul#T7#
Fella's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fella has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fella trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Fella tries to pass.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.
Gaul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Fella controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.
Fella looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fella tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Gaul throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fella uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fella (5) vs (10) Gaul#SUB#
Fella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gaul tries to bench press Fella off him but Fella keeps the position.
Gaul is trying to control Fella's posture but Fella avoids it.
Gaul is being controlled here.
Gaul tries to bench press Fella off him but Fella keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.#T10##SUB#
Fella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gaul has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
Fella is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gaul will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fella wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #SUB#
Fella goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gaul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fella but great work by Gaul. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fella (5) vs (14) Gaul
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gaul with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11##SUB2#
Gaul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fella knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fella is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
Gaul wants to control for a moment but Fella uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fella wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is thwarting Fella's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Fella tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Fella is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.
Gaul is looking to pass Fella's guard but actually Fella recovers to full guard.
Fella looking to control.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Fella is keeping the position.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Fella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fella is pulling down on Gaul's head to control his posture.
Fella'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fella.
Fella is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up. #T14##SUB#
Fella throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fella keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Fella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fella swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 14 to 5.
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gaul fails to land the takedown.
De Rossi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gaul.#CL2#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.#TD2#
De Rossi successfully pulls guard.
De Rossi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Rossi keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul trying to move into half guard but instead De Rossi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi is fighting to break Gaul's control of his arms but Gaul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De Rossi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (5) De Rossi
De Rossi wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy. #T2#
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
De Rossi taking a breather here.
Gaul tries to improve position but can't.
De Rossi trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
De Rossi takes a little break here. Gaul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Gaul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Rossi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
De Rossi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gaul will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul gets back to half guard.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. De Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul has his hands clasped together around De Rossi's back. He's all about the action.
De Rossi not doing much here.
Let's hope that De Rossi 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.#T5#
Gaul tries to get to full guard but De Rossi has control of the leg.
De Rossi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. De Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Gaul trying to get back to full guard but De Rossi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (8) De Rossi
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.
De Rossi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Gaul regains half guard.#SUB#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
De Rossi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaul is pressing down on De Rossi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Rossi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaul's guard.
Gaul has his hands clasped together around De Rossi's back. He's all about the action.
Gaul works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Rossi controls the pace.#T8#
De Rossi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Rossi controls the pace.
Gaul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Gaul keeping full guard, as De Rossi tries to pass.
Gaul is pulling down on De Rossi's head. It's preventing any offense from De Rossi, at least for the moment.
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Rossi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Rossi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
De Rossi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gaul has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. De Rossi is looking to defend but Gaul has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for De Rossi! Gaul pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, De Rossi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamban Gaul!
During a confident post fight interview, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dresner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle here but Dresner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul looking for a sweep but Dresner has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (7) vs (2) Gaul
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner tries to control but Gaul wriggling away. #SUB#
Dresner has control of Gaul's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gaul regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Dresner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Dresner is working for a guillotine from mount but Gaul frees his head quite easily.
Gaul tries to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Gaul is looking to improve his position but Dresner isn't that keen on the idea.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Gaul tries to hold on but Dresner pushes him away. #SUB#
Dresner working for a submission but Gaul is keeping him at bay.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gaul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul won't allow Dresner to pass to mount.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.
Dresner is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gaul trying to hold on to Dresner's head to control him but Dresner postures up.
#T4#
Gaul gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gaul working for a triangle but Dresner defends it easily.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul has his hands on Dresner's head, controlling the position.
Gaul trying to control the position.
#T5#
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gaul is trying to keep Dresner in close.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Dresner passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Gaul 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: Dresner (7) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy.
Gaul working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dresner's thigh. Dresner counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresner wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Dresner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Glory 4 Boxing, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T8#
Gaul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gaul is keen to just control but Dresner is a slippery customer.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but Dresner defends the submission attempt.
Dresner controlling the position well. #T9#
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Dresner keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Gaul trying to work for an americana but Dresner has managed to regain full guard.
Dresner pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (9) vs (4) Gaul#T10#
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (12) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dresner's best efforts.
Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Dresner.
Gaul controlling the position for now.#T11##SUB#
Dresner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dresner.
Gaul tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Gaul is trying is best to control the position here.
Dresner moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (15) vs (4) Gaul
Dresner tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dresner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Gaul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Gaul has a hand on Dresner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dresner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (18) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul is trying to escape the mount.
Dresner looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Dresner looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaul wants to control but Dresner is having none of it.
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Dresner has control of the leg.
Gaul keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dresner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Dresner wants to take a breather but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul won't allow Dresner to pass to mount.
Gaul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (18) vs (6) Gaul
Gaul pushes down on Dresner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
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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Event:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 13 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laulhere is defended easily by Gaul.
Gaul attempts a counter takedown but Laulhere avoids it well and moves away.
Henri Laulhere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laulhere fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Laulhere gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gaul to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Laulhere#T1##SUB#
Gaul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
Laulhere is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Laulhere wants to control but Gaul postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laulhere reverses the position - he's now on top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (5) vs (2) Laulhere
Gaul keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #T2#
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
It looks like Laulhere 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.#SUB#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gaul working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Laulhere stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laulhere trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul looking to control.
Gaul pulls Laulhere in close to his closed guard and prevents Laulhere from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5##SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laulhere stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position.
Laulhere pushes down on Gaul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
#T6##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gaul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
Gaul is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laulhere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laulhere passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but Gaul defending well. #T8#
Laulhere trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Laulhere has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape. #T9#
Gaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.
Laulhere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Laulhere with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laulhere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (5) vs (8) Laulhere
Gaul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laulhere prevents Gaul from improving his position.#T11#
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Gaul is working away.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is working for a kimura but Gaul is defending it quite comfortably.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Laulhere is trying to control. Gaul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere is controlling the pace.
Gaul wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Laulhere is controlling well.
Laulhere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gaul with the active half guard here but Laulhere passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (11) Laulhere
Gaul is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it. #T13#
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.
Gaul is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Laulhere is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gaul's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 11 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: May 07, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 12 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gaul rushes Berendas and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gaul jumps into guard, dragging Berendas to the mat.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul has Berendas pulled in close to control his posture.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gaul holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (3) Berendas
Gaul struggling a bit here.#T1#
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Berendas keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gaul rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berendas's guard! Nice work there by Gaul! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (3) Berendas
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (5) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaul has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (5) Berendas
Gaul wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #T2#
Berendas wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (7) Berendas
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas preventing the sweep.
Gaul controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T3#
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gaul holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul wants to control but Berendas passes easily into half guard.
Gaul gets full guard.
Berendas pushes down on Gaul's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Gaul wants to control but Berendas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (10) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berendas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Berendas keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Berendas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Berendas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaul, who protects the arm well. #T5#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Gaul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gaul! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (13) Berendas
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas trying to control but Gaul is having none of it. #T6#
Gaul regains half guard.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Gaul won't allow it.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Berendas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gaul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berendas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (16) Berendas
Gaul is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.
Berendas looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8##SUB2#
Berendas looking for a guillotine from mount but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gaul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (19) Berendas
Gaul is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Gaul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berendas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (8) vs (19) Berendas#SUB#
Gaul looking for the choke but no joy.
Berendas prevents Gaul from getting a body triangle.
Gaul keeps control of the position as Berendas tries to break free.
Berendas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Berendas makes his way to full guard, as Gaul worked for a kimura.
#T11#
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Berendas pulls Gaul in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaul pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Berendas trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Gaul content to control rather than advance.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Gaul sits in half guard.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Gaul is looking to stall here but Berendas recovers full guard.
Gaul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaul advances to half guard.
Gaul uses his free foot to push down on Berendas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Berendas. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (19) Berendas
Gaul avoids the attempt from Berendas to control.#SUB#
Gaul swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Berendas is now in Gaul's guard. A big mistake from Gaul there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (11) vs (21) Berendas#T14##SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berendas passes Gaul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Berendas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (24) Berendas
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 24 to 11.
Uvele Berendas 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:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 11 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ibrahim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Gaul tries to buck Ibrahim off but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim takes a little break here. Gaul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ibrahim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to roll but Gaul sticks to his back.
Ibrahim breaks Gaul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (6) Ibrahim#T1##SUB2#
Ibrahim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaul has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (6) Ibrahim
Gaul stands and throws Ibrahim's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (9) vs (6) Ibrahim#SUB#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Gaul's head. It's preventing any offense from Gaul, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Gaul pushes down on Ibrahim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ibrahim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ibrahim is trying to keep Gaul in close.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Ibrahim has control of Gaul's left arm, preventing Gaul from doing any damage. #T5#
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Gaul content to stall in guard here.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a triangle but Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
#T6##SUB2#
Ibrahim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gaul has passed into half guard!
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Gaul is controlling the pace.
Ibrahim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaul defends well.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (9) vs (8) Ibrahim
Gaul being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #SUB#
Gaul working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ibrahim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ibrahim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Gaul preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Gaul defending well.
Ibrahim passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gaul! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (9) vs (11) Ibrahim#T10#
Gaul gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying for a kimura here. Gaul looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ibrahim wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
Our winner, Ahmad Ibrahim, 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:
SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 17 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gaul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spanks (0) vs (4) Gaul
Spanks wants to control but Gaul postures up.
Spanks trying to remain calm as Gaul controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Gaul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gaul wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy.
Spanks manages to get back to half guard.
Spanks tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Spanks is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks is controlling Gaul's trapped leg to prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Spanks trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
#T1#
Gaul content to control rather than advance.
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spanks is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaul from advancing position.
Gaul is trying to control. Spanks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spanks tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Spanks wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Gaul trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spanks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaul.
Spanks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Gaul won't allow Spanks to sweep him here.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet.
Spanks 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: Spanks (2) vs (4) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaul defends it well.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Spanks has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (5) vs (4) Gaul#T4#
Gaul tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Spanks presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (7) vs (4) Gaul
Spanks is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gaul 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Spanks seems to be working for a kimura but Gaul defends the submission attempt.
Gaul trying to control but Spanks postures up.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spanks.
Gaul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaul.#T5#
Gaul looking to control.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Spanks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Spanks pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Spanks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaul's guard.
Gaul is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spanks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spanks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Spanks postures up.
Gaul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Spanks is posturing up here but Gaul has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spanks tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spanks has to tap! Slick submission there by Gaul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
Our winner, Lamban Gaul, 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:
SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gaul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Plant was covering up waiting for the punch and Gaul finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gaul is pushing down on Plant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Plant is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaul is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Gaul passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) Gaul
Plant working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Plant is working to get back to half guard.
Plant tries to hold on but Gaul pushes him away. #T1#
Gaul controlling the pace for now.
Plant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant is controlling Gaul's trapped leg to prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (8) Gaul#T2#
Gaul controls the position.
Gaul working away.
Plant is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Plant tries to bench press Gaul off him but Gaul keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gaul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Plant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gaul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Plant wants to control but Gaul postures up.#T3#
Plant is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Plant tries to improve position but can't.
Gaul taking a breather here.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul has hold of Plant's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Plant tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gaul cranks the arm and Plant screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Plant, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lamban Gaul!
A victorious Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul looks to move to half guard but instead Banner has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (6) vs (0) Gaul
Banner tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Banner works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (9) vs (0) Gaul#SUB#
Gaul is in a bad position with Banner working for a choke. Gaul manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (9) vs (2) Gaul
Banner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Gaul passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it. #T2#
Banner wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Gaul is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Banner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Banner tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Gaul trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Banner.#T4#
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gaul trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner has control of Gaul's left arm, preventing Gaul from doing any damage.
Banner keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Gaul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gaul has Banner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (11) vs (2) Gaul#T5#
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul pulls Banner in to control the position. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (14) vs (2) Gaul
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gaul's legs. #T6#
Banner trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul is not content to let Banner control the position. #SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.
Gaul keeps trying to improve his position.
Banner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (16) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Gaul tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away. #SUB#
Banner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gaul has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Banner fails to take his opponent's back. #T8#
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gaul is holding on tight.
Banner moves to his opponent's back but Gaul bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (16) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy. #T9#
Gaul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Banner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner is doing well to control the position and prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Gaul prevents Banner from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Banner is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Banner is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner trying to control here.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Gaul stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Banner wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Banner has his hands on Gaul's head, controlling the position.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Banner keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Gaul stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Gaul trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner 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: Banner (18) vs (4) Gaul
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious Roddy Banner 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:
SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Goble looking to score a takedown here. Gaul is defending well but Goble drives through and ends up in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Gaul
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Goble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goble controls the pace.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goble is now in half guard.
Goble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Goble is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Gaul controlling the position for now.
Well, if Goble 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.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Gaul is defending well. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Goble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul wants to control but Goble is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble controlling the pace.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.
Gaul moves into full guard.
Gaul managing to control the position.
Goble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Goble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Gaul trying to control the position.
Gaul has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goble has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Goble controls the position.
Gaul isn't going anywhere.
Gaul wants to control but Goble postures up.#T6#
Goble trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom here.
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Goble trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Goble just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Gaul tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gaul holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Goble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Goble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (8) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.
Gaul gets back to half guard.
Gaul is looking to get back to full guard here but Goble has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (11) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Gaul keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble takes a little break here. Gaul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Gaul tries to improve position but can't.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom here.
Gaul seems a little lost for a moment, as Goble dominates the positioning.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Goble tries for a kimura but Gaul is defending well. #T11#
Gaul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goble happy to just control the position for now.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul manages to get back to half guard.#T12#
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (14) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gaul tries to hold on but Goble pushes him away.
Gaul is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Goble is staying active.
Goble prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
Gaul has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Goble (17) vs (0) Gaul#T13#
Goble has the hooks in. Gaul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gaul prevents Goble from getting a body triangle.
Goble has good solid back control here.
Goble has the hooks in. Gaul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Gaul trying to control the hands but Goble won't let him.
Gaul can't escape the position.
Goble is trying to stick to Gaul's back but Gaul is turning into Goble. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goble's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gaul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (17) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Our winner, Shane Goble, 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:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 9 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gaul tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Gaul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Gaul gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mason regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Mason
Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 has control of Gaul's left arm, preventing Gaul from doing any damage.
Mason wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul forces his way into half guard.
Gaul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mason works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Gaul passes into half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gaul is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gaul 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.
Gaul is stalling here. Mason is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gaul seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mason has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (2) vs (4) Mason#T3##SUB2#
Mason swings around for an armbar but Gaul sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Mason#SUB2#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Gaul defends easily.
Gaul controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gaul 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: Gaul (4) vs (6) Mason#T4#
Gaul trying to control the position here.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gaul manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Gaul in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (6) Mason
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Gaul trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Gaul forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mason is just riding it out for now. Gaul eventually gives up the hold.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Mason is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaul 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 is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaul is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (9) vs (6) Mason#SUB#
Gaul has control of Mason's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mason regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T7#
Gaul wants to take Mason's back but he can't do it this time.
Gaul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mason tries to reverse the position but Gaul maintains control.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason is looking to improve his position but Gaul isn't that keen on the idea.
Mason is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8##SUB#
Gaul is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mason has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul fails to move to back control.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul wants to take Mason's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Gaul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gaul tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gaul controlling the pace for now.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10##SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul prevents Mason from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Mason trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaul is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Mason trying to control here.
Gaul controlling the action here.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
Gaul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (12) vs (6) Mason
Gaul wants to take Mason's back here but Mason is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T13#
Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mason is looking to escape.
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
Mason wants to control but Gaul is having none of it.#SUB#
Gaul goes for an armbar but Mason turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (12) vs (8) Mason
Mason wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T14#
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Gaul seems keen to control Mason's posture.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Mason is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gaul has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mason is looking to defend but Gaul has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mason! Gaul pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mason taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamban Gaul!
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 104 Gomes vs Rua
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
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 14 wins and 9 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Ray White!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Gaul as White shoots in.
White wants to clinch.
Ray White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gaul rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White fails to pull guard.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaul.
White jumps guard but Gaul turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lamban Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gaul manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaul pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gaul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) White
White keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaul defends well.
Gaul's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Gaul trying to move into half guard but instead White has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) White
Gaul trying to control the position.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
White looking to pass the guard.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
White trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. #SUB#
Gaul working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (5) White
White trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White controlling the position. #T5#
Gaul manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (5) White
Gaul is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaul passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (7) vs (5) White
Gaul moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (10) vs (5) White#SUB#
Gaul tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke.
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.
#T6#
White is keeping busy.
White is trying to break free.
Gaul biding his time, controlling White. #SUB#
Gaul tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gaul patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7##SUB#
Gaul has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. White is defending well but eventually Gaul manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! White has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ray White spoke after the fight, saying 'Whoah, whoah, forreal now!? This dude is a pussy cat momma's boy and ya'll think he won this!? Let's square up dog, I'll knock this fool right back to his upstairs bedroom in his power ranger sheets.'. |
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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Loma Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gaul smiles and moves away.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Gracie forces Gaul back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Gaul has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Gaul
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gaul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Gaul.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (6) Gaul
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaul is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gaul controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is trying to hold Gaul in close to prevent damage but Gaul has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Gaul 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.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gaul slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Gaul postures up.
Gracie is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaul content to control rather than advance.
Gaul is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Gracie trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
#SUB2#
Gaul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gaul 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.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul controlling the pace. #T7##SUB2#
Gaul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Gaul is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB2#
Gaul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.
Gaul is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gaul 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.
Gaul prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T9#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaul from advancing position.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Gaul is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gaul not doing much here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Gracie trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Gaul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #T12##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gaul is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gaul trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Gaul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaul works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Gaul is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gaul controlling the pace.
Gaul trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gaul is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Gaul controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Gaul 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.
Gaul trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 6 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 100 Shaver vs Chancel
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cahute shoots in for a double leg but Gaul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Cahute closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cahute lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Cahute thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cahute passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Gaul#T1##SUB#
Cahute tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cahute has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cahute trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #SUB#
Cahute tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (5) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Cahute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Gaul works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (5) Gaul
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gaul just content to control the position.
Cahute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Cahute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cahute has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Cahute is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cahute knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cahute is trying to control Gaul's posture but Gaul avoids it.
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Gaul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cahute rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gaul's guard! Nice work there by Cahute! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (7) vs (5) Gaul
Cahute trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T5#
Gaul has control of Cahute's left arm, preventing Cahute from doing any damage.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Cahute controlling him for the moment.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cahute trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T6#
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
Gaul is trying to keep Cahute in close.
#T7##SUB2#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Cahute is proving a slippery customer.
Cahute being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
Cahute trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T8#
Gaul is trying to keep Cahute in close.
Cahute preventing the sweep.
Cahute controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gaul looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaul, not yet.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cahute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cahute has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.
Cahute controlling from the top position. #T9#
Gaul controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cahute trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Cahute postures up.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Cahute controlling him for the moment. #T10##SUB2#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cahute passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (10) vs (5) Gaul
Gaul tries to buck Cahute off but Cahute is having none of it.
Cahute wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Gaul manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (10) vs (7) Gaul
Cahute is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Deathsquad, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cahute is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (14) vs (7) Gaul
Cahute wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.#SUB#
Cahute looking for the choke from the back. #T11##SUB#
Cahute is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gaul has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Cahute has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gaul taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Cahute doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Cahute! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 92
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 8 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gaul scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Drago
Gaul stalling.
Gaul'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.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul 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. #SUB2#
Drago working for a triangle but Gaul defends it easily.
#T1#
Gaul content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gaul passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Gaul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Drago 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.
Gaul passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Drago
Gaul controlling from mount. #T2#
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drago stops Gaul from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drago can't escape the position.
Gaul content just to control the position here.
Drago can't escape the position.
Drago stops Gaul from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gaul trying to control but Drago is having none of it. #SUB#
Gaul is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drago has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Gaul has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Gaul looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Drago is controlling an arm, preventing Gaul from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gaul looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul controlling the pace for now.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drago is still trying to improve position.
Drago regains half guard.
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Drago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4##SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gaul moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Drago. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (0) Drago
Drago tries to improve position but can't.
Drago is not content to let Gaul control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.
Drago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (8) vs (2) Drago
Gaul is doing well to control the position and prevent Drago from advancing to side control.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is trying to control but can't.
Gaul desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaul is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold. #T5##SUB2#
Drago is trying to work for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Drago 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.
Gaul controls Drago momentarily but Drago frees himself.
Gaul pulls Drago in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6##SUB2#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gaul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drago defends it easily.#SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Drago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gaul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gaul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gaul! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (12) vs (2) Drago#SUB#
Gaul is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Gaul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gaul moves into full mount! Drago won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (15) vs (2) Drago#SUB#
Drago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gaul.
Gaul tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
Drago stops Gaul from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaul is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Drago is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (18) vs (2) Drago#T8#
Drago wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Gaul looking to break Drago's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Drago remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gaul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Gaul has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Drago has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gaul has the hooks in. Drago is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gaul is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drago is in bad spot here.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gaul has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Drago has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Gaul is persistently looking for the submission but Drago is defending it well.
#T9#
Will Gaul go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Gaul is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drago rolls, trying to escape but Gaul keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Drago fending off the submission attempt from Gaul. #SUB#
Gaul tightening his grip on Drago, looking for the choke.
Gaul controlling well, preventing Drago from escaping the position.
#T10##SUB#
Gaul has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Gaul has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Drago is defending well but eventually Gaul manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Drago has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 7 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gaul clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Chai turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chai manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (0) vs (4) Chai#SUB2#
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Chai tries to move to mount but Gaul blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chai trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gaul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gaul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Gaul is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is staying tight to Gaul's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gaul tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.#T2#
Gaul stops Chai from passing to mount.
Chai wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaul holding on.
Chai wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gaul is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Chai moves into full mount! Gaul won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (7) Chai
Gaul has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (0) vs (10) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T5##SUB2#
Gaul preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chai looking to break Gaul's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gaul remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gaul looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chai is trying to stick to Gaul's back but Gaul is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gaul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (10) Chai
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
Gaul trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (12) Chai
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Chai trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.#T8#
Gaul is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai postures up.
Chai trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (15) Chai#SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gaul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chai but great work by Gaul. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (6) vs (15) Chai#T9#
Gaul taking a breather here.
Chai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Gaul sits in half guard.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (6) vs (19) Chai
Well, with Chai on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gaul is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gaul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gaul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (6) vs (22) Chai#T10#
Chai wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaul prevents Chai from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gaul struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T11##SUB2#
Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaul is defending well. #SUB2#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gaul rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Gaul! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (8) vs (22) Chai
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Gaul looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Gaul advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (22) Chai
Chai is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Gaul tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Gaul wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gaul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T14#
Gaul working away.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (11) vs (24) Chai
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Chai has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (27) Chai
Chai moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (11) vs (30) Chai#SUB2#
Gaul defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 30 to 11.
Olyksandr Chai 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:
Stepping Stone 85
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
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 12 wins and 6 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dick Spots!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spots shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaul sprawls well. He's pushed Spots's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Spots looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Spots
Gaul has control of Spots's left arm, preventing Spots from doing any damage. #SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spots looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spots engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Spots passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (5) Spots
Gaul gets back to half guard.
Gaul won't allow Spots to pass to mount.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gaul trying to hold on to Spots's head to control him but Spots postures up.
Gaul is refusing to be controlled, as Spots sits in half guard.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spots seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Spots wants to pass to mount but Gaul is defending the position. #SUB#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spots trying to pass the guard but Gaul defending well.
Spots is still trying to improve position.
Gaul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Spots from controlling successfully. #T4#
Gaul controls Spots momentarily but Spots frees himself.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Spots from controlling successfully.
Spots is fighting to break Gaul's control of his arms but Gaul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spots controls the pace.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Spots tries to pass.
Spots must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spots controlling from the top position. #T5#
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Spots really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gaul working for submissions but it's allowed Spots to get to half guard.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Spots seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spots is working away from the top position though.
Spots tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spots has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (8) Spots#SUB2#
Spots working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T7#
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Spots looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
Gaul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Spots controlling the action here.
Spots's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Spots is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Spots has control of the leg.
Gaul manages to get to full guard.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Spots is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spots can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
Spots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Spots controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spots trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T10#
Spots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul pulls Spots in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spots controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spots doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spots manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Spots looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Spots got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spots has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.
Spots stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul can't keep his opponent in guard - Spots advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spots tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul is looking to control Spots's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaul avoid being mounted?
Spots stalling.
Spots is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gaul reverses the position - he's now on top in Spots's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (8) Spots#T13#
Spots is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Spots 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.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Spots is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spots is trying to hold Gaul in close to prevent damage but Gaul has managed to pass into half guard.
Gaul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (8) Spots
Spots is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Spots is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gaul is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spots is surviving well by controlling Gaul's body position as best he can.
Spots wants to hold on but Gaul pushes him away.
Gaul tries to control but Spots wriggling away.
Spots is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul wants to control the pace but Spots is squirming around nicely.
Spots is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spots wins on points by 8 to 5.
Dick Spots took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'What are you gonna do when Dick Spots runs wild on you brother? you feel that? Im coming on you like no man has ever come on you before brother! Woooooo!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 79
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
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 11 wins and 6 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Aniruddha Anand!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anand tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Gaul has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Gaul gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Anand
Gaul pushes down on Anand's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anand preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Anand is looking to improve his position.
Anand is not content to let Gaul control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand is pressing down on Gaul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaul 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gaul stays in close to Anand's body and controls the position.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Anand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul stays in close to Anand's body and controls the position.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Gaul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anand trying to control the position here.
Gaul trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Anand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Anand keeps moving.
Anand wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Gaul is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anand has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Anand#T3##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anand stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position.
Anand wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anand trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Anand preventing the sweep.
Anand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul pulls Anand in close to prevent any damage.
Gaul'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.
Gaul controls Anand momentarily but Anand frees himself. #T5#
Anand wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Anand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Anand defends easily.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Anand tries to pass.
Anand 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. #T6##SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anand trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anand wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Anand wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Anand from controlling successfully.
Gaul has Anand pulled in close to control his posture.
Gaul has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gaul looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaul, not yet. #T8##SUB#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anand defends it easily.
Gaul is adopting a defensive guard.
Gaul wants to improve his position but instead Anand has moved into half guard.
Anand wants to take a breather but Gaul is having none of it. #T9#
Gaul tries to roll over but Anand keeps him under control.
Gaul controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is trying to control but can't.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #T10#
Gaul tries to roll over but Anand keeps him under control.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Anand controlling the pace.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Anand takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gaul actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anand in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Anand 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.#SUB#
Gaul actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Anand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anand's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anand's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (6) vs (2) Anand
Gaul not allowing Anand to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12##SUB#
Gaul is persistently looking for the submission but Anand is defending it well.
#SUB#
Gaul is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anand is defending well though. Gaul let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gaul's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Anand is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gaul avoiding Anand 's attempts to control his hands.
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13##SUB#
Gaul looking for the choke from the back.
Anand is in bad spot here.
Gaul not allowing Anand to control his hands.
Anand looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gaul.
#SUB#
Gaul is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anand has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Anand can't escape the position.
#T14##SUB#
Gaul looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Gaul has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Anand is defending well but eventually Gaul manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Anand has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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:
Stepping Stone 72
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Osrick Dirksz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dirksz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaul sprawls well. Gaul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dirksz gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirksz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirksz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaul sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osrick Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirksz has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Gaul has Dirksz up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gaul has picked Dirksz up - he's going for a ride! Gaul dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirksz (0) vs (2) Gaul#SUB#
Dirksz actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Dirksz is defending well. #T1#
Gaul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirksz (0) vs (5) Gaul
Dirksz's coaches at Cozad Amsterdam have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gaul controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul wants to take Dirksz's back but he can't do it this time.
Dirksz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirksz (0) vs (8) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dirksz is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dirksz flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gaul anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dirksz and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gaul slips an arm under Dirksz chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gaul has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gaul is squeezing on Dirksz like an anaconda would it's prey. Dirksz fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
During a confident post fight interview, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 71
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
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 10 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dirt forces Gaul back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Gaul jumps guard.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt trying to move into half guard but instead Gaul has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul 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. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt 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.
Dirt trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dirt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaul defends it easily.#T1#
Gaul passes Dirt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dirt wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dirt is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gaul is taking a breather. Dirt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dirt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (4) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Dirt gets his hands free as Gaul looks to control.
Gaul tries to escape but Dirt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dirt is looking to control Gaul but Gaul is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gaul is trying to break free.
Gaul is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dirt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gaul breaks Dirt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (4) vs (4) Gaul#SUB#
Dirt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Dirt is trying to keep Gaul in close.
Gaul content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Gaul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
Gaul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dirt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Dirt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dirt keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Gaul 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dirt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (6) vs (4) Gaul#T5#
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Gaul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dirt has his hands clasped together but Gaul extends and breaks Dirt's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gaul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
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 9 wins and 5 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gaul closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jack to the mat! Jack manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Jack
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Jack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaul defends well.
Jack keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaul defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jack looking for a guillotine here but Gaul defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Jack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Jack is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gaul has his hands clasped together but Jack extends and breaks Gaul's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jack.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cactus Jack! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 61
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
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 8 wins and 5 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gaul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hole tries to clinch up.#TD#
Gaul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (4) vs (0) Hole
Hole is trying to control Gaul's posture but Gaul avoids it.
Gaul trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gaul working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Hole is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hole has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole is trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hole is looking to regain half guard here but Gaul keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gaul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hole manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.
Gaul trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gaul controlling the pace. #T2##SUB2#
Hole looking for submissions off his back.
Gaul not doing much here.
Hole trying to control but Gaul postures up.
Hole holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hole wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Hole is working away. #T3#
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hole has his foot on Gaul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaul works his way back into a safe position though.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (2) Hole
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Hole trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Hole is pushing down on Gaul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaul is fighting to maintain full guard but Hole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaul tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Gaul preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole controlling the pace. #T5#
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole prevents Gaul from improving his position.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
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.
Hole is trying to control. Gaul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Hole wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul moves into full guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Hole pushes his legs off easily.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole is continuing to stall.
Hole won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Hole defends easily.
Hole wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gaul pulls Hole in close to his closed guard and prevents Hole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaul 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: Gaul (6) vs (2) Hole
Gaul trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gaul controlling the action here.#T10##SUB#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Hole is defending it quite comfortably.
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Hole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Hole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Hole controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gaul is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.#T11#
Hole wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hole holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul passes into half guard.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gaul tries to pass to full mount but Hole defends it.
Gaul prevents Hole from improving his position.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole pulls Gaul in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (4) Hole
Hole stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard. #T13##SUB#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Hole controlling from the top position.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Lamban Gaul 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:
Stepping Stone 59
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
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 7 wins and 5 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Laulhere tries to keep at a distance but Gaul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laulhere is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gaul is defending well.#TD#
Gaul pulls guard.
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Gaul being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Gaul has his hands on Laulhere's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Gaul passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Laulhere#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaul is trying to get an arm triangle but Laulhere is defending well. #SUB#
Gaul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulhere is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laulhere is trying to control Gaul's posture but Gaul avoids it. #SUB#
Gaul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Laulhere manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gaul.
Gaul advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (0) Laulhere
The referee asks Gaul politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gaul prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4##SUB#
Gaul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laulhere rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gaul's guard! Nice work there by Laulhere! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (8) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (5) Laulhere
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere trying to control the pace.
Gaul trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
#T5#
Laulhere is taking a breather. Gaul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gaul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaul.
Laulhere controlling from the top position.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Laulhere controlling him for the moment.
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laulhere stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gaul has his foot on Laulhere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laulhere works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Gaul trying to control the position.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gaul working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T8#
Gaul keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (8) Laulhere
Gaul tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #T9#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Laulhere wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Laulhere working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Laulhere keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaul wants to control but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Gaul manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Laulhere. #T10#
Gaul keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass.
Gaul looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaul, not yet.
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T11#
Gaul is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
#SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Laulhere 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.#T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Laulhere.
Gaul looking to control.
#SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there. #T14#
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gaul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gaul gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gaul takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Lamban Gaul 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:
Stepping Stone 53
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
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 1 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gaul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Gaul jumps guard and drags Sherk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sherk pushing down on Gaul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Sherk is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Sherk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sherk is really struggling to control Gaul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gaul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Gaul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sherk escapes and throws Gaul's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (3) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul tries to bench press Sherk off him but Sherk keeps the position.
Sherk working away.#SUB#
Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
What's Gaul going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.
Sherk trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sherk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sherk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sherk wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy. #T3#
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Sherk keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaul is not content to let Sherk control the position.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sherk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gaul is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaul avoid being mounted?
Sherk not doing much here.
#SUB#
Sherk is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Gaul is positioning himself well to prevent Sherk advancing to mount.
Sherk uses his free foot to push down on Gaul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gaul. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (6) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (9) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul trying to control the hands but Sherk breaks the grip. #T6#
Gaul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gaul trying to control the hands but Sherk won't let him.
Gaul prevents Sherk from getting a body triangle.
Sherk is hanging on to Gaul's back as he tries to escape.
Gaul wants to control his opponent's hands but Sherk gets his hands free.
Gaul turns into Sherk and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (9) vs (2) Gaul#T7#
Sherk being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gaul content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sherk has locked up a guillotine! Sherk's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gaul is holding on here and Sherk must be using up a lot of energy. Gaul has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sherk gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 50
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
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 4 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hartwell clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Hartwell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gaul can't fight it off and eventually Hartwell manages to take the fight to the floor. Gaul looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Hartwell
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.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hartwell has gone for a leg lock! Gaul slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hartwell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Hartwell
Our spies down at at The Hartwell Dungeon inform us that Hartwell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hartwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaul is aware though and is defending well.
Gaul 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.
Gaul trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Hartwell is keeping the position.
Hartwell 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.
Hartwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Gaul won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartwell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (4) Hartwell#SUB2#
Hartwell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaul has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Hartwell
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hartwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gaul preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gaul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaul has managed to get both his arms back between Hartwell's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hartwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gaul 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.
Hartwell 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.
Hartwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (6) Hartwell#SUB2#
Hartwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gaul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gaul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gaul! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (8) vs (6) Hartwell#T3#
Hartwell is trying to improve his position.
Hartwell keeps trying to improve his position.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaul controlling the position from side mount.
Gaul has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Gaul trying to control the action but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Gaul is staying tight to Hartwell's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Gaul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hartwell, who protects the arm well.
Hartwell tries to improve position but can't.
Gaul trying to control the position but Hartwell is working away. #SUB#
Gaul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hartwell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hartwell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hartwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hartwell.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Gaul pushes down on Hartwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Hartwell is working away. #T6#
Gaul is pressing down on Hartwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hartwell is holding on for now. #SUB#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Hartwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Hartwell manages to get to full guard.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul pushing down on Hartwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Hartwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hartwell.#SUB2#
Hartwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaul passes Hartwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Hartwell is refusing to be controlled, as Gaul sits in half guard.
Hartwell moves into full guard.
Gaul's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaul stays in close to Hartwell's body and controls the position.
Gaul passes Hartwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gaul prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Hartwell is defending well.
Gaul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (6) Hartwell
Gaul content just to control the position here. #T9#
Hartwell 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.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hartwell defends it well.
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartwell is pressing down on Gaul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hartwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hartwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartwell, not yet.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hartwell 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.#T10#
Hartwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Gaul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Hartwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartwell, not yet. #SUB2#
Hartwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaul is aware though and is defending well.
Gaul 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.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11##SUB#
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but Hartwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaul moves into full mount! Hartwell won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (14) vs (6) Hartwell
Hartwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Gaul has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Gaul looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gaul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Gaul is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hartwell is surviving well by controlling Gaul's body position as best he can.
Hartwell 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.
Hartwell gets back to full guard.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Hartwell keeps moving.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Hartwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartwell is keeping the position for now.
Gaul trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Gaul won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here. #T13#
Gaul trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Hartwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Hartwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (14) vs (8) Hartwell#SUB2#
Hartwell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gaul dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (16) vs (8) Hartwell
Hartwell looks winded!
Hartwell wants to hit a sweep here but Gaul passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hartwell there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (19) vs (8) Hartwell#T14#
Gaul moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (22) vs (8) Hartwell
Gaul trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Gaul looking to break Hartwell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hartwell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gaul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hartwell is trying to break free.
Hartwell is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gaul has the hooks in. Hartwell is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Gaul passes his arm under Hartwell's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hartwell taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
During a confident post fight interview, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 46
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
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 4 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Gang ge!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
ge fails with the takedown.#TD#
ge gets caught napping as Gaul dives in and scores a takedown. ge manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) ge#SUB2#
ge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaul is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
ge working for a triangle but Gaul defends it easily.
#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gaul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) ge
ge is looking for a sweep.
Gaul trying to control the action but ge is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gaul just content to control the position. #SUB#
Gaul in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... ge is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lamban Gaul!
An out of breath Lamban Gaul 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:
Stepping Stone 43
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gaul looking to score a takedown here. Walker is defending well but Gaul drives through and ends up in Walker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Gaul
Walker seems keen to control Gaul's posture.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Walker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (2) Gaul
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.#SUB2#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaul working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.#T1#
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gaul for as long as he can get away with.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaul preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gaul wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
Walker trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gaul is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaul is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Walker is keen to just control but Gaul is a slippery customer.
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Walker is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker wants to take a breather but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul trying to control but Walker postures up.
#SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura here.
#T6#
Walker trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker prevents Gaul from improving his position.
Gaul is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker controlling the action here.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Walker wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Walker is really struggling to control Gaul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gaul tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gaul is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Walker is trying to control. Gaul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul gets full guard.
Walker 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. #SUB2#
Gaul has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.#T11#
Walker advances to half guard.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gaul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard. #T12#
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Walker passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T13#
Walker stalling.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Gaul is working away.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#T14#
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaul tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaul is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is not content to let Walker control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gaul gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gaul wins on points by 3 to 2.
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
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 8 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Drago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Gaul#SUB#
Gaul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaul has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #T1#
Gaul forces his way into half guard.
Gaul is controlling the pace.
Drago's coaches at 3Band MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Drago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drago (4) vs (2) Gaul#SUB#
Drago is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gaul defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Gaul defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Drago's arms.
Gaul controlling Drago 's hands.
Gaul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gaul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Drago goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gaul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (4) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drago is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gaul is tapping! Great win for Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago gave a mention to Nutritional Shaved Ice in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
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 2 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gaul stuffs the takedown attempt from Gambini. Gambini gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambini misses with a takedown attempt - Gaul sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gaul slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gaul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lamban Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Gambini.#CL#
Gaul closes the distance and clinches.
Gambini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gaul smiles and moves away.
Gambini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaul defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gambini is defended easily by Gaul.
Gaul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gambini sprawls and moves away.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Gambini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaul pinned against the cage. Gaul gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gambini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Gaul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gambini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Gambini
Gambini trying to control the position here.
Gambini looking for a sweep. Not yet Gambini, not yet.
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gambini pulls Gaul in to control the position.
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Gambini controlling Gaul's posture.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gambini seems keen to control Gaul's posture.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gaul 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini has Gaul pulled in close to control his posture.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Gambini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gambini is continuing to stall.
Gaul trying to move into half guard but instead Gambini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gaul looking to control.
Gambini content to stall in guard here.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Gambini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gambini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gaul working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gambini has passed into half guard!
#T6#
Still in half guard, Gambini seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambini in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Gambini stalling.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Gambini wants to free his trapped foot but Gaul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gambini prevents Gaul from improving his position.
Gambini not doing much here.
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Gaul is defending the position.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini not doing much here.
#T9#
Gaul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gaul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gambini passes into half guard.
Gambini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gaul! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (5) Gambini
Gaul tries to hold on but Gambini pushes him away.
Gambini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gambini avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.
Gambini content just to control the position here. #T10#
Gambini prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Gambini fails to take his opponent's back.
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gambini avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.#T12#
Gambini controlling his opponent.
Gaul reaches up to try and control the position but Gambini seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gaul rolls and tries to escape and now Gambini has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (2) vs (8) Gambini
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gambini controlling the positon.
Gambini is not going to allow Gaul to sit and survive in this position.
Gambini keeps control of the position as Gaul tries to break free.
#T13#
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gaul tries to roll but Gambini sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gambini controlling the positon.
Gaul is trying to break free.
Gambini is riding his opponent, not letting Gaul buck him off.
Let's hope that Gambini 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.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Gambini.
It looks like Gambini 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Gino Gambini 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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Event:
Stepping Stone 30
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
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 2 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Cole Lake!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gaul scores with a takedown into Lake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Lake#SUB2#
Lake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lake's guard.
Lake wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gaul maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lake could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gaul has cracked it and Lake is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gaul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 26
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Araujo moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gaul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Araujo regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo being controlled here, momentarily.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gaul content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Araujo has locked up a guillotine! Araujo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gaul is holding on here and Araujo must be using up a lot of energy. Gaul has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Araujo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathas Araujo! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 25
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
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 0 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gaul scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Gaul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul prevents Barnes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #T1##SUB#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Gaul is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gaul postures up.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gaul has picked Barnes up and slammed him! Barnes can't keep hold of the triangle and Gaul manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Barnes
A lull in the action here as Gaul stalls from top position.#SUB#
Gaul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gaul is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it. #SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Barnes trying to control here.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##SUB#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul not doing much here.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Gaul trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes is trying to keep Gaul in close.
Gaul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T6#
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Gaul wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Gaul defends easily.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #T8#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul slips nicely into half guard.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Gaul is stalling here. Barnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gaul seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (5) vs (4) Barnes
Gaul is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.#T10##SUB#
Gaul looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Gaul up and slammed him! Gaul can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (7) Barnes
Gaul is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gaul haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Gaul can't do much from the bottom here.
Gaul looking for a sweep but Barnes has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gaul (5) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gaul is holding on tight.
Barnes tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gaul to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gaul shrugs it off. #T12#
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar but Gaul turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gaul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (7) vs (9) Barnes
Gaul is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.#T13#
Barnes tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gaul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gaul trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Gaul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes looking to control.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes controlling Gaul's posture.
Gaul passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 9 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 21
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
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 0 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peyton wants to clinch.
Gaul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peyton has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Peyton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaul was covering up waiting for the punch and Peyton finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Peyton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peyton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gaul to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Peyton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gaul pulls down on the head and he's put Peyton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 18
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton moves in looking to clinch but Gaul pushes him off.#TD2#
Gaul shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gaul showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (0) vs (2) Gaul
Peyton wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peyton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gaul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaul has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Gaul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Gaul pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gaul is thwarting Peyton's attempts to control the position.
Gaul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peyton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peyton tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Peyton is defending well. #SUB2#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul 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.
#T2#
Gaul is looking to advance position but Peyton won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but Peyton defends the submission attempt.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peyton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton won't allow Gaul to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gaul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peyton wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peyton defends it well.
Gaul slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
It looks like Gaul 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.
Gaul is continuing to stall.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul not doing much here.
Peyton trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
#T6#
Gaul sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peyton defends it well.
Gaul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gaul is pressing down on Peyton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peyton is holding on for now.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul trying to control the pace.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.
Gaul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Gaul controlling the action here. #T8#
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Peyton is defending the position.
Gaul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul slows the pace down in half guard.
Gaul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peyton! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (0) vs (5) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gaul extends the arm and Peyton is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jorge De Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Silva enables Gaul to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Silva (0) vs (2) Gaul#SUB#
De Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaul defends well.
Gaul slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but De Silva defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but De Silva is defending well.
Gaul controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul trying to mount his opponent but De Silva defends it.
Gaul is taking a breather. De Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
De Silva trying to control here.
Gaul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
De Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaul.
De Silva is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gaul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but De Silva is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but De Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
De Silva looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Silva is trying to maintain the position but Gaul is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
De Silva actively working from the bottom here.
De Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gaul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Silva is just riding it out for now. Gaul eventually gives up the hold.
Gaul controlling the pace. #SUB#
De Silva actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
De Silva is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
De Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
De Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (0) vs (5) Gaul
De Silva is trying to escape the mount but Gaul keeps good control and instead manages to take De Silva's back.
Score +3 for taking back: De Silva (0) vs (8) Gaul#T5#
Gaul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
De Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
De Silva rolls, trying to escape but Gaul keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
De Silva fending off the submission attempt from Gaul. #SUB2#
Gaul is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gaul tries to keep control of the position but De Silva is staying busy.#T6#
Gaul not allowing De Silva to control his hands.
Gaul has the hooks in. De Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Gaul working for a choke but De Silva is defending well.
Gaul controlling from the back.
De Silva rolls, trying to escape but Gaul keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
De Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T7##SUB2#
Gaul looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Gaul has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
De Silva prevents Gaul from getting a body triangle.
De Silva tries to roll but Gaul sticks to his back.
Gaul is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on De Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8##SUB2#
Gaul is persistently looking for the submission but De Silva is defending it well.
De Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gaul.
De Silva can't escape the position.
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.
#SUB2#
Gaul working for a choke but De Silva is defending well.
Gaul is hanging on to De Silva's back as he tries to escape.
#T9##SUB2#
De Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gaul.
Gaul is not going to allow De Silva to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for the choke but no joy.
Gaul is riding his opponent, not letting De Silva buck him off.
Gaul wants to control but De Silva is keeping busy.#SUB2#
De Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Gaul has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
De Silva tries to escape but Gaul has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gaul not allowing De Silva to control his hands. #SUB2#
Gaul patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Gaul is persistently looking for the submission but De Silva is defending it well.
Gaul is hanging on to De Silva's back as he tries to escape.
De Silva is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
De Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gaul's arms.
De Silva tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Gaul gets his hands free as De Silva looks to control. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. De Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften De Silva for a finish.
Gaul has good solid back control here.
De Silva is really stuck here.
De Silva breaks Gaul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (8) Gaul
Gaul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
De Silva trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul has his foot on De Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#T13##SUB2#
De Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
De Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gaul manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Silva has Gaul in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (10) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul drops back looking for a leg! De Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Silva manages to kick Gaul off! Gaul jumps back into De Silva's guard. #SUB2#
Gaul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T14#
De Silva is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Gaul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but De Silva is keeping the position.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gaul passes De Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
De Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Silva keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Silva keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul pushing down on De Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 10 to 2.
Lamban Gaul very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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