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SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke 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 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.
Corona clinches up against the cage.
Corona pulls guard successfully.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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
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?
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!
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gaul controlling the positon.
Gaul not allowing Corona to control his hands.
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!
Gaul working for the choke.
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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