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Stepping Stone 92 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 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.
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.
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Drago working for a triangle but Gaul defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaul content to stall in guard here.
Drago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gaul passes into half guard.
Gaul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Gaul looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
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.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to work for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drago defends it easily.
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.
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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
Gaul is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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
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
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to escape the position.
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!
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.
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.
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 is persistently looking for the submission but Drago is defending it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Will Gaul go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
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.
Drago fending off the submission attempt from Gaul.
Gaul tightening his grip on Drago, looking for the choke.
Gaul controlling well, preventing Drago from escaping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gaul has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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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