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SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute 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 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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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