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Stepping Stone 16 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of 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.
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
De Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaul defends well.
Gaul slips nicely into half guard.
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but De Silva defends the submission attempt.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva trying to control here.
Gaul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but De Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva actively working from the bottom here.
De Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Silva is trying to control but can't.
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gaul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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.
De Silva fending off the submission attempt from Gaul.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
De Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gaul looking for the choke from the back.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
De Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gaul has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gaul patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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.
De Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gaul's arms.
De Silva tries to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gaul gets his hands free as De Silva looks to control.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
De Silva trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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
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.
Gaul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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