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SSG 363 Feet vs Chai PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 26 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 28 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Flenderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gaul throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flenderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gaul is in Flenderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Gaul
Flenderson pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage.
Gaul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul being controlled here momentarily.
Gaul pushes down on Flenderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flenderson is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flenderson avoid being mounted?
Gaul is looking to advance position but Flenderson won't allow it.
Flenderson controlling the position well.
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Flenderson tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well.
Gaul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Flenderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Flenderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaul is controlling the pace.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Flenderson is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Flenderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Flenderson controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaul tries to pass to full mount but Flenderson defends it.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Flenderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaul is pressing down on Flenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flenderson is holding on for now.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Flenderson is having none of it.
Flenderson wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Gaul is trying to control. Flenderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gaul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Flenderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Flenderson is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gaul trying to control from Flenderson's half guard. Flenderson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Flenderson working a defensive guard here.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Flenderson, not yet.
Flenderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul pushing down on Flenderson'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.
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Flenderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gaul stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gaul is just content to waste time from the top position. Flenderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul keeps trying to improve his position.
Flenderson trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gaul passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (0) vs (5) Gaul
Flenderson 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.
Flenderson is not content to let Gaul control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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 trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away.
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!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gaul trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away.
Flenderson is looking to regain half guard here but Gaul keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaul is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Flenderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Flenderson is looking to regain half guard here but Gaul keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gaul taking a breather here.
Flenderson is trying to control Gaul's posture but Gaul avoids it.
Flenderson is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Gaul 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 Flenderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gaul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flenderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gaul's guard! Nice work there by Flenderson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (5) Gaul
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Flenderson tries to pass.
Gaul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Flenderson trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul pulls Flenderson in close to prevent any damage.
Flenderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Flenderson from controlling successfully.
Gaul pulls Flenderson in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is looking for a triangle here but Flenderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (5) vs (5) Gaul
Flenderson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Flenderson (7) vs (5) Gaul
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson takes the fight on points by 7 to 5. |
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