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Stepping Stone 45 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 1 wins and 2 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Gambini with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gambini or perhaps it was just good defense by Cahute, which made it look bad.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown but Cahute shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaston Cahute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Gambini.
Gambini darts in looking for a takedown but Cahute gets double underhooks and turns Gambini into the cage.
Cahute slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cahute goes for a double leg but Gambini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gambini continues to drive forward.
Gambini tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cahute just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gambini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cahute (4) vs (0) Gambini
Gambini regains half guard.
Gambini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cahute's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cahute's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (4) vs (4) Gambini
Gambini has the hooks in. Cahute is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cahute's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gambini controls the action.
Cahute looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahute is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gambini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cahute doesn't escape.
Gambini is hanging on to Cahute's back as he tries to escape.
Gambini not allowing Cahute to control his hands.
Gambini has the hooks in. Cahute is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gambini controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Gambini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cahute is trying to break free.
Gambini biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cahute can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini controls the position.
Cahute is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Gambini.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
More stalling from Gambini.
It looks like Gambini might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cahute trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini controls the position.
Gambini is hanging on to Cahute's back as he tries to escape.
Cahute is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gambini.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute wants to escape the position.
Gambini biding his time, controlling Cahute.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cahute rolls, trying to escape but Gambini keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gambini is continuing to stall.
Gambini with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cahute tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Cahute right now.
Cahute is in bad spot here.
Cahute turns into Gambini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (4) Gambini
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Gambini trying to control the position here.
The adventures of Gambini the control monster continue. Boring.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cahute is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gambini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gambini has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (6) Gambini
Gambini forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambini in particular looking to stall.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gambini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cahute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gambini is taking a breather. Cahute 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.
Cahute won't allow Gambini to pass to mount.
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambini is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.
Gambini controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gambini.
Cahute won't allow Gambini to pass to mount.
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cahute is looking to control Gambini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Gambini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gambini wants to free his trapped foot but Cahute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gambini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gambini works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (6) vs (9) Gambini
Cahute really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gambini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cahute stops Gambini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cahute is looking to get to half guard.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cahute wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cahute has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (6) vs (12) Gambini
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cahute looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
Cahute trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
Gambini controls the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cahute manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gambini's guard. Nice work there by Cahute.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (12) Gambini
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Cahute pushing down on Gambini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cahute is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gambini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cahute.
Gambini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini wants to improve his position but Cahute is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gambini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 12 to 8.
A victorious Gino Gambini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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