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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
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 20 wins and 19 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cahute.
Cahute shoots in and drives through. Melia sprawls well.
Melia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Melia gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (0) vs (2) Melia
Cahute is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Melia#SUB#
Melia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cahute struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Melia showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Melia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1#
Cahute gets his hands free as Melia looks to control. #SUB#
Melia showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cahute trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cahute is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Melia fending off the submission attempt from Cahute. #T2##SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Melia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Melia for a finish.
Melia trying to control the hands but Cahute won't let him.
Melia breaks Cahute's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (4) Melia
Cahute is pulling down on Melia's head to control his posture.
Melia trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melia trying to move into half guard but instead Cahute has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (4) Melia
Melia pulls Cahute in close to prevent any damage.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Cahute content to stall in guard here.
Melia keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #T4#
Cahute sitting in guard here, content to control.
Melia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (6) Melia
Melia prevents Cahute from improving his position.#SUB2#
Melia seems to be looking for submissions.
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Melia wants to take a breather but Cahute is having none of it. #T5#
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Melia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melia is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.
Melia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Melia is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Melia 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 Melia.
Cahute trying to control but Melia postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melia pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cahute is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Melia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Melia is trying to control. Cahute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Melia seems to be working for a kimura but Cahute defends the submission attempt.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Melia is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Cahute trying to control but Melia postures up.
Melia wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Melia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cahute haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cahute is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melia tries to pass to full mount but Cahute defends it.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away. #T9#
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Cahute is defending well.
#SUB2#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Cahute tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Cahute gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Melia wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #SUB2#
Melia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cahute manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melia has Cahute in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (6) Melia
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Melia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (8) Melia
Melia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (11) Melia
Cahute manages to work his way to half guard, despite Melia's best efforts.
Melia trying to mount his opponent but Cahute defends it. #T11#
Melia is just content to waste time from the top position. Cahute takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Melia wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melia trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cahute is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Cahute looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cahute wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Cahute pulls Melia in close to prevent any damage.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Melia pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cahute! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (14) Melia#T14#
Cahute doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Melia 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 gets back to half guard.
Cahute trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
Melia is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it.
Cahute trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
San darts in and clinches Cahute up against the cage.
San goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cahute prevents it.
Cahute is looking for a takedown up against the cage. San gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cahute goes for a takedown attempt but San pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Cahute bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: San (0) vs (4) Cahute
San regains half guard.
San trying to control from the bottom.
Cahute working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on San's thigh. San counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from San.#T1#
San is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cahute drops back looking for a leg! San is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and San manages to kick Cahute off! Cahute jumps back into San's guard. #SUB#
San had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there. #SUB#
San isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cahute stacks San on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cahute! Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (7) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but San is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Cahute wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by San, who protects the arm well.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T3#
San trying to remain calm as Cahute controls from the top position.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San tries to bench press Cahute off him but Cahute keeps the position.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute trying to control the position but San is working away. #T4#
San is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
San can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. San knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cahute wants to control but San is keeping him busy. #T5#
Cahute taking a breather here.
San is trying to improve his position.
San is trying to escape the position but Cahute is controlling the position.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San tries to improve position but can't.
Cahute trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom. #T6#
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cahute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is looking for a sweep.
Cahute controls the position.#SUB2#
Cahute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cahute trying to control the position but San is working away.
San is looking for a sweep.#T7#
San gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but San is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (10) Cahute
San sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
San won't allow Cahute to pass to mount.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.#T8#
Cahute won't allow San to sweep him here.
San can't keep his opponent in guard - Cahute advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
San is defending against the submission attempts here by Cahute.
#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. San doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cahute.
Cahute trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
Cahute frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (13) Cahute#T9#
Cahute tries to control but San wriggling away.
Cahute wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San gets back to half guard.
San trying to control here.
Cahute is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.
San works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (13) Cahute
Our spies down at at Funky Gym inform us that Cahute has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
San advances to half guard.
Cahute manages to get to full guard.
Cahute trying to control the position.
San trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San passes Cahute's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Cahute tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg. #SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
San trying to pass the guard but Cahute defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
San advances to half guard. #SUB#
San is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12##SUB#
San 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 San.
Cahute has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. San is working away from the top position though.
San is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it. #T13#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cahute keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cahute trying to control the position.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Cahute pulls San in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
San passes Cahute's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cahute manages to get to full guard.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (15) Cahute
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute passes into half guard.
Cahute wants to take a breather but San is having none of it.
San is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute wins on points by 15 to 2.
An out of breath Gaston Cahute thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
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 19 wins and 18 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cahute shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt stuffs the takedown.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Cahute. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cahute dives in and scores a takedown into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Hunt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Hunt managing to control the position. #T1#
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt pulls Cahute in close to his closed guard and prevents Cahute from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Cahute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahute looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Cahute is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cahute trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahute is working away from the top position though.
Cahute tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Hunt wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cahute is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Cahute trying to control from Hunt's half guard. Hunt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cahute trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Cahute slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Hunt#T6##SUB#
Cahute goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cahute but great work by Hunt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (5) vs (4) Hunt
You can see the frustration on Cahute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cahute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it. #T7##SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom here.
Cahute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cahute's thigh. Cahute counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hunt postures up.
#T8#
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt is fighting to break Cahute's control of his arms but Cahute is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Cahute is trying to control but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (7) Hunt#T9#
Cahute is trying desperately to improve position.
Cahute wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt looking to control but Cahute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Cahute tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Cahute is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Cahute is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Cahute is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Cahute working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Cahute to control.
Cahute is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cahute wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.#T12#
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Cahute working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Well,Cahute is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cahute wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Cahute is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cahute working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T13#
Cahute is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Cahute regains half guard.
Cahute trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Hunt content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Hunt prevents Cahute from improving his position.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Cahute trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 7 to 5.
An intense looking Mike Hunt took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
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 19 wins and 17 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Edison
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
Cahute passes Edison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cahute is looking to advance position but Edison won't allow it. #SUB#
Cahute is working for a kimura but Edison is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cahute is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edison is just riding it out for now. Cahute eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working. #T1#
Cahute is really struggling to control Edison but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Edison gets full guard.
Edison is trying to control the position but Cahute postures up. #SUB#
Cahute has gone for a leg lock! Edison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Edison
Cahute is trying to keep Edison in close.
#T2#
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute trying to control the position here.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Cahute controls Edison momentarily but Edison frees himself.
Cahute has control of Edison's left arm, preventing Edison from doing any damage.
Edison controlling from the top position.
Edison stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.#T3#
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison being controlled here momentarily.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Cahute controls Edison momentarily but Edison frees himself.
Edison controlling from the top position.
Cahute controlling the position.#T4#
Cahute wants to sweep here but Edison controlling him for the moment.
Cahute wants to hit a sweep here but Edison passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cahute there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (2) vs (5) Edison
Cahute wants to hold on but Edison pushes him away.
Cahute regains half guard.
Cahute tries to roll over but Edison keeps him under control.#T5#
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Edison is very close to passing his half guard.
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Cahute defends it.
Edison prevents Cahute from improving his position.
Edison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cahute is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Edison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Edison is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.
Edison wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Cahute is looking to control Edison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Cahute is pressing down on Edison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Cahute escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edison is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Cahute controlling Edison's posture.
Cahute looking to control.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (5) Edison
Cahute looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Cahute wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison controlling the position.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Cahute stands and throws Edison's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (7) vs (5) Edison
Cahute controlling the position.
Edison is not content to let Cahute control the position. #T10#
Edison is trying to control Cahute's posture but Cahute avoids it.
Cahute trying to control the position but Edison is working away.
Cahute slows the pace down. #T11#
Edison is not content to let Cahute control the position.
Cahute controlling the position. #SUB#
Cahute goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edison has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cahute but great work by Edison. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (7) vs (9) Edison#T12#
Cahute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cahute has one of Edison's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Edison controls the position.
Cahute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cahute wants to control but Edison postures up.
Edison taking a breather here.
Cahute is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Edison staying calm.
Cahute tries to buck Edison off but Edison is having none of it.
Cahute sneaks back into half guard.
Cahute trying to hold on to Edison's head to control him but Edison postures up.
#SUB#
Cahute actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edison is controlling the pace.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Edison is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison wins on points by 9 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
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.#CL#
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.#TD#
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. #T1##SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #T5##SUB#
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.#T6##SUB2#
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. #T7#
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#T8#
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. #SUB2#
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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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Standish pushes Cahute up against the cage in a clinch.
Standish tries for a takedown but Cahute manages to get underhooks.
Standish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cahute pulls his leg out and moves away.
Standish closes the distance and clinches up with Cahute, looking for a takedown. Standish pushes Cahute against the cage but Cahute circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niles Standish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cahute manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Standish on his heels. He'll look to pass Standish's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standish is pulling down on Cahute's head. It's preventing any offense from Cahute, at least for the moment.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cahute is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Standish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Standish has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
Standish is stalling in the full guard.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Standish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (4) Cahute
Standish looking to control.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there.
Cahute passes Standish's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Standish gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Standish's guard.
Cahute is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Standish wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cahute wants to work for an arm triangle but Standish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cahute prevents Standish from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cahute is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Standish is just riding it out for now. Cahute eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Cahute wants to control but Standish is keeping him busy.
Standish keeping hold of Cahute's head, controlling as best he can.
Cahute works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (2) vs (7) Cahute
Cahute looking to control but Standish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Standish is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Cahute is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Standish is surviving well by controlling Cahute's body position as best he can.
Standish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Standish is squirming around, avoiding Cahute's attempts to control the action.
Cahute content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Cahute is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Standish to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Standish shrugs it off.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Cahute gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Cahute controlling the position easily from mount.
Cahute tries to control but Standish wriggling away.
Standish is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cahute avoids the attempt from Standish to control.
Standish is looking to improve his position but Cahute isn't that keen on the idea.
Cahute trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Standish tries to hold on but Cahute pushes him away.
Standish is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cahute has control of Standish's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Standish regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Standish is squirming around, avoiding Cahute's attempts to control the action.
Cahute is trying to take his opponent's back.
Standish tries to reverse the position but Cahute maintains control.#T7#
Cahute wants to control the pace but Standish is squirming around nicely.
Standish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cahute looking to control but Standish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cahute might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Standish haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Cahute swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Standish is now in Cahute's guard. A big mistake from Cahute there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (4) vs (7) Cahute
Cahute is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Standish's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cahute seems keen to control Standish's posture.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute working a defensive guard but Standish passes into half guard.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.#T9#
Cahute is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Standish is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cahute reverses the position - he's now on top in Standish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (4) vs (9) Cahute#SUB#
Standish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Standish wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Standish 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.
Cahute trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom. #T10#
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Standish looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Standish looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Standish! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Standish (8) vs (9) Cahute
Cahute tries to bench press Standish off him but Standish keeps the position. #SUB#
Standish working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cahute is not content to let Standish control the position. #T11#
Standish is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cahute will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cahute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Standish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cahute is not content to let Standish control the position.
Cahute is looking to reverse the position.
Cahute trying his best to control but Standish has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (10) vs (9) Cahute
Cahute tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cahute tries to hold on but Standish postures up.
Standish 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 is in all sorts of trouble here.
Standish avoids the attempt from Cahute to control.
Cahute gets back to half guard.
Cahute keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Standish seems content to control.#T13#
Standish seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cahute for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Standish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Standish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Standish stalling. #SUB2#
Cahute looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Standish trying to pass the guard but Cahute defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A relieved looking Niles Standish thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 28 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cahute manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snowstrinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Snowstrinski's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Cahute showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cahute's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cahute controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Snowstrinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (5) Cahute#T1#
Snowstrinski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute taking a break here but Snowstrinski is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cahute is trying to control. Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Snowstrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snowstrinski defends it well.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Snowstrinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cahute trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cahute seems to be working for a kimura but Snowstrinski defends the submission attempt.
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position. #T3#
Snowstrinski 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: Snowstrinski (4) vs (5) Cahute#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cahute defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Snowstrinski working for the choke.
Cahute just trying to survive but Snowstrinski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking to break Cahute's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cahute remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Snowstrinski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cahute manages to reverse the position and now he's in Snowstrinski's guard. Nice work there by Cahute.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (7) Cahute
Cahute trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Cahute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Cahute looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5##SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snowstrinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snowstrinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snowstrinski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (7) Cahute#SUB#
Snowstrinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowstrinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cahute tries to bench press Snowstrinski off him but Snowstrinski keeps the position.
Cahute 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.#SUB#
Snowstrinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowstrinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snowstrinski trying to control the position but Cahute is working away. #T6#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cahute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snowstrinski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Snowstrinski seems to be working for a kimura but Cahute defends the submission attempt.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7##SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Cahute is defending it quite comfortably.
Snowstrinski is pressing down on Cahute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cahute is holding on for now.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Cahute desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Cahute controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski 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 Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Cahute is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
#T9##SUB#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute keeps trying to improve his position.
Cahute trying to control here.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Cahute is defending well.
Cahute tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Cahute is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Snowstrinski trying to work for an americana but Cahute has managed to regain full guard.
Cahute seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking to cinch up a triangle. Snowstrinski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cahute's body to avoid the submission. Cahute has instead reached around Snowstrinski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cahute arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gaston Cahute!
Our winner, Gaston Cahute, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 16 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cahute shoots in and gets a takedown into Philbert's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Philbert
Philbert has his hands on Cahute's head, controlling the position.
Cahute will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Cahute is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cahute controls the pace.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Philbert#T1##SUB#
Cahute is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Philbert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Philbert tries to improve position but can't.
Cahute staying calm.
Cahute wants to control but Philbert is keeping him busy.
Philbert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cahute trying to control the pace.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Cahute frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (0) Philbert
Cahute tries to control but Philbert wriggling away. #SUB#
Cahute has control of Philbert's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Philbert regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cahute content just to control the position here.
Philbert bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (2) Philbert#SUB#
Cahute had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philbert defends it easily.#T3#
Philbert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute controlling Philbert's posture.
Philbert trying to move into half guard but instead Cahute has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (10) vs (2) Philbert
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Philbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cahute trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself. #T5#
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Philbert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cahute passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Philbert is defending against the submission attempts here by Cahute.
Cahute moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (13) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (16) vs (2) Philbert#T6##SUB#
Philbert showing good submission defense here.
Cahute biding his time, looking for the opening.
Philbert trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Philbert knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Philbert for a finish.
Cahute has the hooks in. Philbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cahute controlling the positon.
Cahute has the hooks in. Philbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7##SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Philbert knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Philbert for a finish. #SUB#
Cahute looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Philbert right now.
#T8##SUB#
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Philbert turns into Cahute and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (16) vs (4) Philbert
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cahute is pulling down on Philbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Philbert, at least for the moment.
Cahute looking to control.
Philbert 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.
Cahute trying to control the position.
Philbert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cahute's guard. #T9#
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Cahute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Philbert is trying to control. Cahute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Philbert might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cahute haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cahute keeping hold of Philbert's head, controlling as best he can.
Philbert keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Cahute holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cahute gets full guard.
Philbert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (18) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Philbert working a defensive guard here.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Philbert working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
#T11#
Cahute trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Philbert working a defensive guard here.
Cahute won't allow Philbert to sweep him here.
Philbert controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself.
Cahute trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cahute drops back looking for a leg! Philbert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Philbert manages to kick Cahute off! Cahute jumps back into Philbert's guard.
Cahute postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Philbert controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself.
Cahute passes Philbert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Philbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cahute controlling the pace.
Cahute passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (21) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert is looking to reverse the position.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Cahute swings around for an armbar but Philbert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (21) vs (6) Philbert
Philbert wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Philbert trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cahute is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (23) vs (6) Philbert
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Gaston Cahute seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 15 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kyng gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Kyng
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Cahute being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Cahute passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but Kyng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage.
Kyng trying to control from the bottom.
Cahute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cahute content to control rather than advance.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyng keeps working. #T2#
Kyng is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cahute trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng controlling the position for now.
Kyng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cahute seems to be looking for submissions.
Kyng is refusing to be controlled, as Cahute sits in half guard.
Cahute is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Kyng is controlling Cahute's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Kyng tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.
Kyng won't allow Cahute to pass to mount.
Kyng is pressing down on Cahute's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cahute won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyng is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cahute is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Cahute looking to control.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cahute escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cahute trying to control the position.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Cahute looking to control.
Kyng 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.
Cahute looking to control.
#T7#
Cahute keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
More stalling from Kyng.
Cahute is trying to keep Kyng in close.
#T8#
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.
Kyng postures up.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Kyng postures up.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Kyng is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Kyng the control monster continue. Boring.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet. #T10#
Kyng postures up.
Kyng stands and throws Cahute's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (2) vs (5) Kyng
Kyng controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Kyng 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 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Cahute manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyng's best efforts.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cahute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cahute trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cahute trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
#T12#
Kyng 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.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Cahute is defending the position.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Cahute tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Cahute defends it.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cahute trying to control here.
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Cahute won't allow Kyng to pass to mount. #T14#
Kyng works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (2) vs (8) Kyng
Cahute is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Cahute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cahute manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cahute is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 8 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tanner Kyng waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 205 Majere vs Tosanesti
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 15 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Cahute's coaches at Funky Gym 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Cahute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cahute is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cahute has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cahute tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Cahute is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute is pressing down on Yasalmibaal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Cahute has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there.
Cahute is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head to control his posture.
Cahute looking to control.
#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cahute is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Cahute is trying to control the action in half guard but Yasalmibaal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cahute passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Cahute moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yasalmibaal has worked his arm free - good work by Yasalmibaal!
#T3#
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working.
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.
Yasalmibaal tries to bench press Cahute off him but Cahute keeps the position.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working.
Yasalmibaal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Yasalmibaal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Cahute is working for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Cahute wants to take a breather but Yasalmibaal is having none of it. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cahute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yasalmibaal defends it well.
Yasalmibaal regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cahute has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard.
Cahute works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Yasalmibaal is having none of it. #SUB#
Cahute is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cahute is keen to just control but Yasalmibaal is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cahute passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Cahute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #T8##SUB#
Cahute tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cahute trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal is working away.
Cahute is really struggling to control Yasalmibaal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cahute wants to control for a moment but Yasalmibaal uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cahute stalling away here and it's allowed Yasalmibaal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T9#
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cahute pulls his head out easily.
Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but Cahute is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cahute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but Yasalmibaal defending well. #T10##SUB#
Cahute looking for a submission but Yasalmibaal manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Cahute passes Yasalmibaal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cahute is looking to stall here but Yasalmibaal recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.
Cahute stands and throws Yasalmibaal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (11) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal sneaks back into half guard.
Cahute wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him busy.
Cahute passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (14) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Cahute wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him busy. #T12#
Yasalmibaal tries to bench press Cahute off him but Cahute keeps the position. #SUB#
Cahute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cahute has hold of Yasalmibaal's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yasalmibaal seems comfortable defending it but Cahute has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yasalmibaal is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yasalmibaal is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cahute couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaston Cahute!
A relieved looking Gaston Cahute thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute dives in and scores a takedown into Bandini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Bandini
Cahute passes Bandini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandini trying to control here.
Cahute is taking a breather. Bandini 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.
Bandini is staying active underneath Cahute, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cahute trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it.
Cahute trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Bandini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it.
Cahute not doing much here.
Cahute trying to advance position but Bandini counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Bandini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cahute escapes and throws Bandini's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Bandini#SUB#
Cahute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cahute trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandini is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cahute is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandini is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cahute is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cahute tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cahute has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandini trying to remain calm as Cahute controls from the top position.
Bandini regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cahute's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
Bandini is looking to control Cahute's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cahute wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it. #SUB#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandini sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandini is doing well to control the position and prevent Cahute from advancing to side control.
Bandini tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahute is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
Bandini is looking to control Cahute's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Cahute is looking to advance position but Bandini won't allow it. #SUB#
Cahute is working for a kimura here but Bandini manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cahute's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (5) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (7) vs (2) Bandini
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cahute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bandini is tightening it up a little... Cahute has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cahute reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cahute taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bandini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matthew Bandini!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matthew Bandini made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 184 Cahute vs Manning
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
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 14 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cahute showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Manning
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cahute not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning tries to get to full guard but Cahute has control of the leg.
Manning trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is staying active underneath Cahute, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Cahute is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Cahute looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cahute wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cahute pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manning tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Cahute is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Cahute is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Manning
Manning is squirming around, avoiding Cahute's attempts to control the action.
Manning is trying to reverse the position but instead Cahute has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (8) vs (0) Manning
Cahute tries to keep control of the position but Manning is staying busy.
Manning can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Manning showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Manning showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Cahute keeps control of the position as Manning tries to break free.
#SUB#
Manning 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 Cahute gets his way!
Cahute trying to control.
Cahute avoiding Manning 's attempts to control his hands.
Manning is in bad spot here.
#T5##SUB#
Manning is in a bad position with Cahute working for a choke. Manning manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (2) Manning
Manning trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Manning is proving a slippery customer.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute is trying to keep Manning in close.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there. #T6#
Manning sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute has control of Manning's left arm, preventing Manning from doing any damage.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #T7#
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute wants to sweep here but Manning controlling him for the moment.
Cahute has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Manning is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Manning pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Manning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manning trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cahute holds on and takes a little breather.
Manning wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #T9#
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Manning wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manning stays in close to Cahute's body and controls the position.
Cahute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manning stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass. #T10#
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute looking to control.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck.
Manning trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manning's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (10) vs (2) Manning
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Manning wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Cahute advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (13) vs (2) Manning#SUB#
Cahute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manning struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Cahute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manning struggling a bit here.#T12#
Cahute trying to control the position but Manning is working away.
Manning manages to get back to half guard.
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cahute trying to mount his opponent but Manning defends it. #SUB#
Manning is defending against the submission attempts here by Cahute.
Cahute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Manning is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cahute wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manning has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manning keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T14#
Manning manages to get to full guard.
Cahute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manning's guard.
Cahute looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning is refusing to be controlled, as Cahute sits in half guard.
Manning wants to improve his position but Cahute is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
The defeated George Manning had this to say: 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 172 Gaul vs Gambini
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
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 14 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cahute shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Rossi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) De Rossi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
De Rossi wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi trying to control here.
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Rossi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Cahute trying to control from half guard but De Rossi is working away. #T1##SUB#
Cahute is working for a submission of some sort.
Cahute trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
Cahute tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute is controlling the pace.
Cahute works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) De Rossi#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cahute manages to capitalize on a mistake by De Rossi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (8) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
De Rossi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cahute's guard. Nice work there by De Rossi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cahute is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (10) vs (2) De Rossi#T3#
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi has his feet on Cahute's thighs here. He's pushed Cahute off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cahute screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flavio De Rossi! |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Totemo did well to prevent Cahute getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Totemo
Cahute is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now.
Totemo wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy.
Totemo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Totemo gets full guard.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Totemo working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo wants to sweep here but Cahute controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Cahute trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo 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.
Totemo working a defensive guard here.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Totemo working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute preventing the sweep.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
#T2#
Totemo trying to control the position.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Cahute is pushing down on Totemo 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Totemo is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cahute pulls his head out easily.
Totemo wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Totemo is defending well.
Totemo trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura but Totemo is defending well.
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Cahute 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.
Totemo controlling Cahute's posture.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB2#
Totemo has his foot on Cahute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cahute works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
Totemo controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself.
Cahute's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Cahute thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Cahute is proving a slippery customer.
#T5##SUB2#
Cahute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cahute has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Cahute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Totemo
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Totemo is proving a slippery customer.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo preventing the sweep.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Totemo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Totemo is one step ahead there.
Totemo is fighting to break Cahute's control of his arms but Cahute is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Totemo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #T8#
Cahute controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself.
Cahute is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Totemo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cahute wants to sweep here but Totemo controlling him for the moment.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Totemo controlling from the top position. #T9#
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
Cahute trying to control the position here. #T10#
Totemo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Totemo slips nicely into half guard.
Totemo wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Cahute tries to roll over but Totemo keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Totemo looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Cahute is trying to keep Totemo in close.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Cahute pulls Totemo in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cahute has Totemo pulled in close to control his posture.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Cahute pulls Totemo in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute is trying to keep Totemo in close.
Totemo stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.#T13#
Totemo wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
Cahute controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself.
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.#SUB2#
Totemo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cahute is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cahute has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
#T14#
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Totemo is pulling down on Cahute's head. It's preventing any offense from Cahute, at least for the moment.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 155 Solo vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Lieb Fraumilch!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fraumilch's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Fraumilch
Cahute is looking to stall here but Fraumilch recovers full guard.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Fraumilch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fraumilch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute trying to control but Fraumilch is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Fraumilch is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute passes into half guard.
Fraumilch is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Fraumilch won't allow Cahute to pass to mount.
Cahute prevents Fraumilch from improving his position.#SUB2#
Fraumilch looking for submissions off his back.
Cahute perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fraumilch is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fraumilch actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Fraumilch is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute moves into full mount! Fraumilch won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Fraumilch#SUB#
Cahute goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fraumilch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (5) vs (2) Fraumilch
Cahute trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Cahute is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fraumilch frees his head nicely. Oh but Cahute has switched to an armbar! Fraumilch is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gaston Cahute! |
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Event:
SSG 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 4 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cahute 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: Mack (0) vs (2) Cahute
Mack is trying to control but Cahute manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (5) Cahute
Cahute tries to control but Mack wriggling away. #SUB2#
Cahute goes for an armbar but Mack turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mack. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (5) Cahute
Cahute keeping full guard, as Mack tries to pass.
Cahute pulls Mack in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Cahute is trying to keep Mack in close.
#T1#
Mack trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute managing to control the position.
Cahute looking to control.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Mack is fighting to break Cahute's control of his arms but Cahute is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack being controlled here momentarily.
Mack trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cahute trying to control the position.
Mack wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cahute is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (7) Cahute
Still in half guard, Cahute seems content to control.#SUB2#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mack sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cahute seems to be working for a kimura but Mack defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Mack wants to improve his position but Cahute is controlling well.
Mack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but Mack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Mack is defending well.
Cahute performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mack is not content to let Cahute control the position.#T5#
Cahute looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cahute is looking to stall here but Mack recovers full guard.
Cahute trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mack is looking for a triangle but Cahute pushes his legs off easily.
Mack is pulling down on Cahute's head to control his posture.
Cahute pushing down on Mack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Cahute looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Mack is defending well.
Cahute is trying to control the action in half guard but Mack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cahute is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mack reverses the position - he's now on top in Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (4) vs (7) Cahute#T7#
Cahute trying to control the position.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Mack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mack wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Gumburcules Gym inform us that Cahute has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T8#
Cahute is controlling Mack's posture.
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mack defends well.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mack looking to sit in guard and control but Cahute gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (4) vs (9) Cahute
Mack tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Mack keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Cahute trying to move into half guard but instead Mack has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (6) vs (9) Cahute
Mack sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cahute manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mack manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (6) vs (11) Cahute
Cahute stands and throws Mack's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (6) vs (14) Cahute
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack tries to bench press Cahute off him but Cahute keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Mack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Mack seems a little lost for a moment, as Cahute dominates the positioning.
Cahute wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
Mack is trying to control Cahute's posture but Cahute avoids it. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working. #T12#
Mack is trying to get back to half guard.
Cahute trying to control the action but Mack is working from the bottom.
Mack is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cahute thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mack is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Cahute trying to control the position but Mack is working away. #SUB2#
Cahute goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mack has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cahute but great work by Mack. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mack (10) vs (14) Cahute
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Cahute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cahute isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Mack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mack tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cahute's legs. #T14#
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
Cahute manages to get back to half guard.
Mack is trying to control. Cahute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute trying to control here.
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute keeping hold of Mack's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Mack has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute wins on points by 14 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: May 07, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 5 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cahute closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Cahute
Chai won't allow Cahute to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Cahute seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.
Chai trying to control but Cahute postures up.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai 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: Chai (4) vs (2) Cahute
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
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.
#T1#
Cahute is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chai avoiding Cahute 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Cahute 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 Chai gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute is trying to break free.
Cahute trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cahute wants to escape the position.
Cahute is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cahute turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cahute controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (4) Cahute
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Chai wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute managing to control the position.
Chai postures up.
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.#T5#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Cahute looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai stays in close to Cahute's body and controls the position.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Chai stands and throws Cahute's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (9) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute tries to control but Chai manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (12) vs (4) Cahute#SUB#
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cahute defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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.
Chai is not going to allow Cahute to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Cahute prevents Chai from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cahute is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Chai keeps control of the position as Cahute tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Cahute manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Cahute.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (6) Cahute
Cahute engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Cahute trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Cahute is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cahute moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (12) vs (9) Cahute
Chai gets back to half guard.
Cahute trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well. #T9#
Cahute is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (12) vs (12) Cahute
Chai is trying to reverse the position but instead Cahute has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (12) vs (15) Cahute
Chai just trying to survive but Cahute is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Cahute is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Cahute is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chai can't escape the position.
Cahute not allowing Chai to control his hands.
Our spies down at at Gumburcules Gym inform us that Cahute has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T10#
Cahute tries to keep control of the position but Chai is staying busy.
Chai trying to control the hands but Cahute won't let him. #SUB2#
Chai 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 Cahute gets his way!
#SUB2#
Cahute 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, Chai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chai for a finish.
Cahute looks winded!
Cahute controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
#T11#
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cahute's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (15) Cahute
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (17) Cahute
Cahute seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahute is working away from the top position though.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
Cahute is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Cahute is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13##SUB#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cahute can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Cahute is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Cahute sits in half guard. #T14#
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cahute looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (16) vs (17) Cahute
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Cahute lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (16) vs (19) Cahute
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai pulls Cahute in to control the position.
Cahute slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (16) vs (22) Cahute
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute wins on points by 22 to 16. |
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Event:
SSG 138 Barnes vs Dew
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Ray White! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cahute darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White (0) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute tries to pass to full mount but White defends it.
White trying to control here.
White gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cahute is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (2) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
White passes Cahute's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cahute keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working. #SUB#
White is looking for a kimura but Cahute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White to get the leverage.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cahute 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.
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
White slips nicely into half guard.
White is keen to just control but Cahute is a slippery customer.#T2#
White has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: White (5) vs (2) Cahute
White trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cahute regains half guard.#SUB#
White is working for a submission of some sort.
Cahute trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
#SUB#
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
White engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cahute seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cahute wants to hit a sweep here but White passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cahute there! Score +3 for passing guard: White (8) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
White wants to finish this one by submission but Cahute is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from White. #SUB#
White jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cahute is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cahute and White has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cahute tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5##SUB#
White goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cahute has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for White but great work by Cahute. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: White (8) vs (6) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cahute has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
White is not content to let Cahute control the position.
White is looking for a sweep.
White is working hard here to advance position.
Cahute wants to control for a moment but White uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6##SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage.
White trying to hold on to Cahute's head to control him but Cahute postures up.
#SUB2#
Cahute looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
White trying to hold on to Cahute's head to control him but Cahute postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute trying to mount his opponent but White defends it. #T7#
White wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cahute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Cahute.
White wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy.
Cahute tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
White trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cahute.
Cahute not doing much here.
Cahute wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Cahute is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Cahute is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Cahute is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cahute is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now. #SUB#
White actively working from the bottom here.
Cahute trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. White manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
White 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.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Cahute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.
White tries to get to full guard but Cahute has control of the leg.
Cahute controlling the pace.
Cahute works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: White (8) vs (9) Cahute
White has given up his back here. Will Cahute look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: White (8) vs (12) Cahute#T11##SUB2#
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Cahute is persistently looking for the submission but White is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Cahute looking to break White's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. White remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cahute will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Cahute is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
White manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cahute's guard. Nice work there by White.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (10) vs (12) Cahute
White forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
White content to control rather than advance.
White wants to take a breather but Cahute is having none of it.
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Cahute moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
White engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cahute lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (10) vs (14) Cahute#T13#
Cahute trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White trying to control the position here.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (12) vs (14) Cahute
White wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.#T14#
Cahute is trying to keep White in close.
White wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
White trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #SUB#
White 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.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute wins on points by 14 to 12.
Ray White spoke after the fight, saying 'Hold up, they call me the Mic Wrecker for a reason! Yo Loss or no loss u look like a cosby creeper slippin zoloff dis a pro loss takin better than black panthers your last chick ran faster than ya daddy did see I'm grandmaster you a lady in a prom dress gimme another competitor who on next I'm out.'. |
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Event:
SSG 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cahute closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Cahute
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cahute takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cahute moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Cahute
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Cahute tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cahute has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mason is looking for a sweep.
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.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cahute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Cahute wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mason, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cahute thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cahute is staying tight to Mason's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mason tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Cahute working away.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason tries to bench press Cahute off him but Cahute keeps the position. #T3##SUB2#
Cahute in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mason is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaston Cahute! |
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Event:
SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cahute was covering up waiting for the punch and Lake finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (0) Cahute
Lake trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Lake advances to half guard.
Lake prevents Cahute from improving his position.#SUB#
Lake is working for a submission of some sort.
Lake is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cahute is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
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 keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Cahute is not content to let Lake control the position.
Cahute is trying is best to control the position here.
Cahute tries to roll over but Lake keeps him under control.
Lake controlling the action here.
Cahute desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Lake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cahute preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2##SUB#
Lake 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 Lake.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lake is working for a kimura but Cahute is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cahute actively working from the bottom here.
Lake is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Lake is looking to stall here but Cahute recovers full guard.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Lake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cahute is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (2) Cahute
Lake is refusing to be controlled, as Cahute sits in half guard.
Lake wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but Lake defending well.
Lake is looking to control Cahute's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lake avoid being mounted?
Lake is staying active underneath Cahute, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Lake is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lake is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute stalling.
Lake manages to get to full guard.
Cahute slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cahute trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom. #T5#
Lake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cahute controlling from the top position.
Lake looking to control.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cahute passes into half guard.
Cahute keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Lake wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cahute not doing much here.
Lake is not content to let Cahute control the position.
Lake tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.#T7#
Cahute keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Cahute has control of the leg.
Cahute is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura here.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Lake is having none of it. #T8#
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Lake is defending the position.
Cahute is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Lake is defending well.
Cahute is trying to control. Lake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Lake is defending the position.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Cahute content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lake 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: Lake (6) vs (2) Cahute#T9#
Cahute rolls, trying to escape but Lake keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Lake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Lake working for the choke.
Cahute is keeping busy.
Lake doesn't have the hooks in and Cahute manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute postures up.
Lake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (8) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Cahute controlling Lake's posture. #T10#
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lake is one step ahead there.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Lake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cahute has control of Lake's left arm, preventing Lake from doing any damage.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Lake wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute has Lake pulled in close to control his posture.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (8) vs (6) Cahute
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cahute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Cahute is proving a slippery customer.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute keeps trying to improve his position.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Lake keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
Lake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Cahute's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cahute preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cahute has gone for a leg lock! Lake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (10) vs (6) Cahute
Cahute keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass. #T13#
Cahute has Lake pulled in close to control his posture.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cahute holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Cahute throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard. #T14#
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.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lake content to stall in guard here.
Cahute is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lake wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cahute shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Cahute
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Philbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Cahute showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute is pushing down on Philbert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Philbert is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cahute wants to control but Philbert is keeping him busy.
Cahute moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (0) vs (5) Cahute#T1#
Philbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philbert prevents Cahute from taking his back.
Philbert tries to reverse the position but Cahute maintains control.
Cahute takes Philbert's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Philbert is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (0) vs (8) Cahute#SUB2#
Philbert defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cahute's arms.
Philbert is trying to break free.
#T2##SUB2#
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Cahute working for a choke but Philbert reverses nicely into Cahute 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (8) Cahute
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Philbert haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cahute has Philbert pulled in close to control his posture.
Cahute looking to control.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cahute controlling the position.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Philbert pushes down on Cahute's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it.
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
Cahute trying to control here.
#T4#
Philbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cahute does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert uses his free foot to push down on Cahute's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cahute. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (8) Cahute
Philbert manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cahute to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (8) vs (8) Cahute
Will Philbert go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cahute is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Cahute trying to control the hands but Philbert breaks the grip.
Cahute is in bad spot here.
Philbert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cahute.
Cahute just trying to survive but Philbert is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Philbert working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Philbert is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cahute tries to roll but Philbert sticks to his back.
Cahute wants to control his opponent's hands but Philbert gets his hands free.
Cahute is really stuck here.
#T6#
Philbert is looking to control Cahute but Cahute is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Philbert looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Philbert has the hooks in. Cahute is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Philbert passes his arm under Cahute's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Cahute taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
A victorious Van Dyke Philbert thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 110 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
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 7 wins and 11 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cahute sprawls well initially but Yasalmibaal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal prevents Cahute from improving his position.
Cahute moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yasalmibaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute controlling the position.#SUB#
Cahute has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Cahute has his hands on Yasalmibaal's head, controlling the position.
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.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cahute looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yasalmibaal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling the action here.
Yasalmibaal prevents Cahute from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions.
Yasalmibaal is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cahute is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#T2##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.
Cahute passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yasalmibaal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Cahute keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cahute is looking to pass Yasalmibaal's guard but actually Yasalmibaal recovers to full guard.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Yasalmibaal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Cahute control the position.
Cahute is looking to stall here but Yasalmibaal recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Cahute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cahute controls the pace.#T5#
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasalmibaal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #T6#
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yasalmibaal defends it well. #SUB#
Cahute looking for a submission but Yasalmibaal manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T7#
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.
Cahute slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#T8#
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Cahute control the position.
Cahute advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cahute (7) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Cahute wants to control the pace but Yasalmibaal is squirming around nicely.
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yasalmibaal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9##SUB#
Cahute looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cahute is looking to work his way around to Yasalmibaal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cahute trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Cahute prevents Yasalmibaal from getting the reversal.
Yasalmibaal is squirming around, avoiding Cahute's attempts to control the action.
Yasalmibaal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cahute is looking to work his way around to Yasalmibaal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cahute content just to control the position here.
Cahute trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cahute. #T11#
Yasalmibaal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yasalmibaal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cahute. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but Yasalmibaal defending well.
Yasalmibaal regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position.
#T12#
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Cahute looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (7) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal content to stall in guard here.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Yasalmibaal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
Yasalmibaal passes Cahute's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Yasalmibaal is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cahute holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cahute is refusing to be controlled, as Yasalmibaal sits in half guard.
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
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 7 wins and 10 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Loma Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cahute shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cahute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cahute manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cahute controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cahute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cahute manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cahute drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cahute jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie looking to control.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Cahute pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Cahute pushes his legs off easily.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cahute is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Cahute is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cahute is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Loma Gracie!
After winning the bout, Loma Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 100 Shaver vs Chancel
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 10 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cahute shoots in for a double leg but Gaul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Cahute closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cahute lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Cahute thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cahute passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Gaul#T1##SUB#
Cahute tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cahute has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cahute trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #SUB#
Cahute tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (5) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Cahute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Gaul works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (5) Gaul
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gaul just content to control the position.
Cahute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Cahute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cahute has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Cahute is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cahute knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cahute is trying to control Gaul's posture but Gaul avoids it.
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Gaul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cahute rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gaul's guard! Nice work there by Cahute! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (7) vs (5) Gaul
Cahute trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T5#
Gaul has control of Cahute's left arm, preventing Cahute from doing any damage.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Cahute controlling him for the moment.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cahute trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T6#
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
Gaul is trying to keep Cahute in close.
#T7##SUB2#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Cahute is proving a slippery customer.
Cahute being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
Cahute trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T8#
Gaul is trying to keep Cahute in close.
Cahute preventing the sweep.
Cahute controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gaul looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaul, not yet.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cahute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cahute has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.
Cahute controlling from the top position. #T9#
Gaul controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cahute trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Cahute postures up.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Cahute controlling him for the moment. #T10##SUB2#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cahute passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (10) vs (5) Gaul
Gaul tries to buck Cahute off but Cahute is having none of it.
Cahute wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Gaul manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (10) vs (7) Gaul
Cahute is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Deathsquad, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cahute is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (14) vs (7) Gaul
Cahute wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.#SUB#
Cahute looking for the choke from the back. #T11##SUB#
Cahute is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gaul has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Cahute has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gaul taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Cahute doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Cahute! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 97
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berry scores with a takedown into Cahute's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (0) Cahute
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cahute is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (2) vs (5) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Berry is surviving well by controlling Cahute's body position as best he can.
Cahute trying to control but Berry is having none of it.
Berry is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry tries to hold on but Cahute postures up.
Berry gets back to half guard.#T1#
Cahute tries to pass to full mount but Berry defends it.
Berry is refusing to be controlled, as Cahute sits in half guard.
Cahute is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berry is not content to let Cahute control the position.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Berry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berry is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
Berry tries to get to full guard but Cahute has control of the leg. #T2#
Berry regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berry holds on and takes a little breather.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cahute stands and throws Berry's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (2) vs (8) Cahute
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Berry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cahute goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cahute's guard! Nice work there by Berry! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (4) vs (8) Cahute
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Berry 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.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Berry won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Cahute trying to control the position here. #T4#
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (7) vs (8) Cahute
Berry just content to control the position. #SUB#
Berry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cahute prevents Berry from moving into mount. #T5#
Cahute is not content to let Berry control the position.
Cahute tries to buck Berry off but Berry is having none of it.
Cahute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Berry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Berry eventually gives up the hold.
Cahute is pressing down on Berry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Berry won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.
Cahute is controlling Berry's posture.
Berry 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.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #T7#
Cahute has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Berry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #T8#
Berry being controlled here momentarily.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute has Berry pulled in close to control his posture.
Berry looking to pass the guard.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Berry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahute trying to control the position here.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute pulls Berry in close to prevent any damage.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Berry controlling from the top position.
Cahute is pulling down on Berry's head to control his posture.
Berry is stalling in the full guard.
Berry is fighting to break Cahute's control of his arms but Cahute is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Berry trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berry is really struggling to control Cahute but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Berry preventing the sweep.
Cahute controlling the position.#SUB#
Berry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T12#
Cahute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Cahute working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cahute's guard.
Berry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cahute is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Berry jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (10) vs (8) Cahute#T13#
Berry is looking to take a break and control but Cahute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom here.
Cahute tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Berry (12) vs (8) Cahute
Cahute wants to hold on but Berry pushes him away.
Berry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cahute is looking to escape.
Cahute wants to control but Berry is having none of it.
Berry looking to control but Cahute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Berry controlling from the full mount.
Berry tries to control but Cahute wriggling away.
Cahute keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry tries to control but Cahute wriggling away.
Berry controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry takes the fight on points by 12 to 8. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 93
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 9 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peyton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cahute sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peyton somewhat.#TD#
Cahute closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cahute lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Peyton#SUB2#
Cahute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cahute has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Cahute postures up.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cahute seems to be working for a kimura but Peyton defends the submission attempt.
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peyton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Peyton trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peyton is not content to let Cahute control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Cahute in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Peyton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cahute!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaston Cahute! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lake gets caught flat footed, as Cahute shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute pushing down on Lake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lake is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
Lake tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.
Cahute is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cahute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lake's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cahute wants to work for an arm triangle but Lake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lake is not content to let Cahute control the position.#T1#
Cahute prevents Lake from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cahute looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura but Lake is defending well.
Cahute takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lake is pressing down on Cahute's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cahute passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (0) vs (5) Cahute#T2#
Lake prevents Cahute from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Lake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Cahute goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cahute but great work by Lake. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (4) vs (5) Cahute
Cahute is looking to regain half guard here but Lake keeps moving and retains side control.
Lake trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cahute! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lake (6) vs (5) Cahute
Cahute is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Cahute is squirming around, avoiding Lake's attempts to control the action.
Lake prevents Cahute from getting the reversal.
Cahute is squirming around, avoiding Lake's attempts to control the action.
Cahute slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Lake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Cahute looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cahute looks winded!
Cahute is staying active underneath Lake, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cahute defends it well. #SUB#
Lake seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Lake trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away.
Lake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cahute is refusing to be controlled, as Lake sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lake in particular looking to stall.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lake wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy. #T5#
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cahute.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lake won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB#
Lake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (9) vs (5) Cahute
You can see the frustration on Cahute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lake happy to just control the position for now.
Cahute is not content to let Lake control the position.
Cahute wants to control but Lake postures up.
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 is looking to regain half guard here but Lake keeps moving and retains side control.
Lake wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Lake is staying tight to Cahute's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Cahute tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Cahute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cahute is letting Lake control him for a moment.
Cahute is not content to let Lake control the position.
Cahute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cahute is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lake off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (9) vs (9) Cahute
Cahute gets his hands free as Lake looks to control. #T8#
Lake tries to escape but Cahute has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute avoiding Lake 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Cahute looking to break Lake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cahute will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Will Cahute go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lake trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Cahute is persistently looking for the submission but Lake is defending it well.
Lake tries to escape the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Cahute is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lake is defending well though. Cahute let's go of the attempt for now.
Lake trying to control the hands but Cahute breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Cahute goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lake escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (11) vs (9) Cahute
Lake is just content to waste time from the top position. Cahute takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lake trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute trying to control the position here.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Lake trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Lake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lake wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute is adopting a defensive guard.
Lake trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T11#
Cahute pulls Lake in to control the position.
Lake wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Lake looking to pass the guard.
Lake wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Lake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cahute is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cahute pulls Lake in close to his closed guard and prevents Lake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Cahute controlling Lake's posture.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute controlling Lake's posture.
Lake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Cahute is controlling Lake's posture.
Lake 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.
Lake stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.
Lake wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute has Lake pulled in close to control his posture.
Lake wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Lake is really struggling to control Cahute but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
Lake is pushing down on Cahute's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cahute is fighting to maintain full guard but Lake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lake is keen to just control but Cahute is a slippery customer.
Cahute slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lake wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lake wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 11 to 9. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 82
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
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 4 wins and 8 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Loma Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cahute (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie wants to control but Cahute postures up.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cahute's best efforts.
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T1#
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cahute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Cahute is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cahute is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (7) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Cahute has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (10) vs (0) Gracie
Cahute has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Cahute looking for the choke but no joy.
Cahute is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Cahute looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cahute will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie tries to roll but Cahute sticks to his back.
#T3#
Gracie is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cahute is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gracie with him. Gracie is trying to defend but Cahute has an arm under the chin now! Gracie grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Cahute! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 80
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
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 3 wins and 8 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute looking to score a takedown here. Jagonoy is defending well but Cahute drives through and ends up in Jagonoy's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Our spies down at at Brotherhood MMA inform us that Jagonoy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cahute trying to control but Jagonoy is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jagonoy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Jagonoy
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute seems keen to control Jagonoy's posture.#T1#
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
Cahute is really struggling to control Jagonoy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jagonoy content to stall in guard here.
Jagonoy looking to sit in guard and control but Cahute gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Jagonoy
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagonoy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Cahute is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (7) vs (2) Jagonoy
Jagonoy gets back to half guard.
Jagonoy controlling the position for now.
Cahute is trying to control. Jagonoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jagonoy looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Jagonoy wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute content to control rather than advance.
Jagonoy wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cahute will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Cahute passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jagonoy! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (10) vs (2) Jagonoy
Jagonoy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cahute trying to control the pace.
Cahute tries to pass to full mount but Jagonoy defends it.
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Cahute's head to control him but Cahute postures up.
Cahute trying to control the action but Jagonoy is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Jagonoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cahute seems to be looking for submissions.
Jagonoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahute is working away from the top position though.
Jagonoy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jagonoy.
Jagonoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Jagonoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cahute is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Cahute wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving.
Cahute is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Jagonoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cahute looking to sit in guard and control but Jagonoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (10) vs (4) Jagonoy
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7##SUB#
Cahute looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jagonoy trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cahute had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jagonoy defends it easily.
Jagonoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute is looking to sweep but instead, Jagonoy has passed into half guard.
Jagonoy trying to control the pace. #T8#
Cahute is concentrating on defense, preventing Jagonoy from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
Cahute wants to control but Jagonoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jagonoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
Jagonoy trying to control the pace.
Jagonoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working. #T9#
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Jagonoy is very close to passing his half guard.
Jagonoy is trying to control. Cahute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jagonoy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cahute has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jagonoy wants to free his trapped foot but Cahute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Jagonoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
Cahute is looking to control Jagonoy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Cahute gets back to full guard.
Cahute has Jagonoy pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Jagonoy stays in close to Cahute's body and controls the position.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute controls Jagonoy momentarily but Jagonoy frees himself.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jagonoy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Cahute seems keen to control Jagonoy's posture.
Jagonoy looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cahute holds on and takes a little breather.
Jagonoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jagonoy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (12) vs (4) Jagonoy
Cahute won't allow Jagonoy to sweep him here. #T13#
Cahute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cahute is trying to control. Jagonoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute trying to control from Jagonoy's half guard. Jagonoy has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T14#
Jagonoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Jagonoy is trying to keep Cahute in close.
Cahute is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute pushing down on Jagonoy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jagonoy 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 (12) vs (8) Jagonoy
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute takes the fight on points by 12 to 8. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 76
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 8 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cahute shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cahute showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Drago
Cahute trying to control the pace.
Drago is looking to improve his position.
Cahute performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cahute is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drago wants to improve his position but Cahute is controlling well.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Drago is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Drago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cahute uses his free foot to push down on Drago's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drago. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Drago
Drago is trying desperately to improve position.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cahute is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Drago is in trouble now - Cahute has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (0) Drago
Cahute content just to control the position here.
Drago is trying to escape the mount but Cahute keeps good control and instead manages to take Drago's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (11) vs (0) Drago
Cahute is hanging on to Drago's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Cahute 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!
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.
Cahute controls the action.#SUB#
Drago showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Cahute is hanging on to Drago's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cahute's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cahute is really struggling to control Drago but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Drago knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Drago for a finish.
Cahute doesn't have the hooks in and Drago manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (11) vs (2) Drago#SUB2#
Drago has gone for a leg lock! Cahute slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drago's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (13) vs (2) Drago
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Cahute pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago looks winded!
Cahute passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura here.
Cahute wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but Drago defending well. #T5#
Cahute is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cahute pulls his head out easily.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Drago is defending the position. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Cahute trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away. #SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Cahute is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cahute pulls his head out easily.
Cahute takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but Drago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Cahute seems content to control.
Cahute trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away.
Cahute trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cahute is looking to advance position but Drago won't allow it. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cahute trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away. #T8##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura here.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Drago is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Drago is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Still in half guard, Cahute seems content to control.
Cahute has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Cahute is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cahute in particular looking to stall.
Drago moves into full guard.
#T10##SUB2#
Drago working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
Cahute is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Cahute passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drago! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (16) vs (2) Drago#T11#
Cahute wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Drago tries to reverse the position but Cahute maintains control.#SUB#
Cahute working for a guillotine from mount but Drago is in no mood to give up.
Drago is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cahute with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drago is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Cahute looking for a guillotine from mount but Drago is having none of it. #T12#
Cahute trying to control but Drago is having none of it.
Drago working to try and regain half guard.
Cahute wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Cahute is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drago to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drago shrugs it off.
Drago regains half guard.
Drago works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
#T13#
Cahute slips nicely into half guard.
Cahute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cahute works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (19) vs (2) Drago#SUB#
Drago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cahute.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Cahute with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cahute tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Drago moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute is pushing down on Drago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drago is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Drago with the active half guard here but Cahute passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (22) vs (2) Drago#SUB#
Cahute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute takes the fight on points by 22 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 68
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 7 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini shoots in looking for a takedown but Cahute manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gambini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gambini fails to land the takedown.
Gambini fails with the takedown.
Gaston Cahute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Gambini.
Cahute keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gambini darts in looking for a takedown but Cahute gets double underhooks and turns Gambini into the cage.
Cahute tries to counter with a takedown but Gambini is quick to defend against it.
Gambini fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cahute's waist but Cahute gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gambini off to one side.
Gambini misses with a takedown attempt - Cahute sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gambini shoots for a double leg takedown but Cahute sprawls well. He's pushed Gambini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gambini dives in and grabs Cahute's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cahute pushes down on Gambini's head and hops out.#T1#
Gambini fails with the takedown.
Cahute slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gambini goes for a double leg but Cahute avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cahute continues to drive forward.
Gambini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cahute is fending him off so far but Gambini persists. Nope, Cahute circles away and we're back to standing.
Gambini shoots for a double leg takedown but Cahute sprawls well. He's pushed Gambini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cahute changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cahute shoots in for a takedown but Gambini shows good takedown defense.
Gambini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cahute is fending him off so far but Gambini persists. Nope, Cahute circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gambini.
Cahute feinted with a counter takedown.
Gambini has a takedown stuffed.
Gambini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cahute as he jumps to the side.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cahute as he avoids it easily.
Cahute tries to counter with a takedown but Gambini is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Cahute. No joy for Gambini on that attempt.
Gambini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cahute sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gambini somewhat.
Gambini tries for a takedown but Cahute sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Gambini with that takedown attempt.
Gambini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gambini.
Gambini with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Cahute counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Gambini#T3#
Cahute engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.#T4#
Gambini 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.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini controlling the position.
Cahute preventing the sweep.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Cahute preventing the sweep.
Gambini has his hands on Cahute's head, controlling the position.
Cahute trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there. #T5#
Gambini has his hands on Cahute's head, controlling the position.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gambini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini content to stall in guard here.
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T6#
Cahute trying to control the position.
Gambini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Cahute keeping full guard, as Gambini tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gambini won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Gambini 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.
Gambini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cahute manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Gambini#T8#
Gambini is controlling Cahute's posture.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gambini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini has his hands on Cahute's head, controlling the position.
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.#T9#
Gambini keeps trying to improve his position.
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.
Gambini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini has Cahute pulled in close to control his posture.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gambini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (4) Gambini
Gambini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gambini passes Cahute's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
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 tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.#T12#
Gambini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (4) vs (7) Gambini
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.
Gambini takes Cahute's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Cahute is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (4) vs (10) Gambini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cahute doesn't escape.
Gambini is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Cahute trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Gambini slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
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 trying to control but not successfully.
Gambini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Gino Gambini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 64
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Cahute shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bandini napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandini (0) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Cahute working away.
Cahute tries to advance to mount but Bandini denies him.
Cahute happy to just control the position for now.
Cahute wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute working away.
Cahute tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bandini's legs.
Bandini is looking to reverse the position.
Cahute is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bandini will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Bandini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandini is working hard here to advance position.
Cahute trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini wants to control but Cahute postures up.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandini is letting Cahute control him for a moment.
Bandini is trying to control Cahute's posture but Cahute avoids it.
Bandini prevents Cahute from moving into mount. #T2#
Bandini can't do much from the bottom here.
Cahute trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Cahute tries to move to mount but Bandini blocks the move with his legs.
Bandini seems a little lost for a moment, as Cahute dominates the positioning.
Bandini holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bandini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it.
Cahute is controlling the pace.
Cahute wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy. #T3#
Cahute not doing much here.
Bandini tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahute is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bandini'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandini sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandini is breathing heavily.
Cahute looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cahute tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Cahute is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bandini moves into full guard.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #T6#
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bandini has his foot on Cahute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cahute works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandini, not yet. #SUB#
Cahute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cahute has managed to get both his arms back between Bandini's legs - danger averted.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Cahute sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cahute trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Cahute looking to sit in guard and control but Bandini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (4) Cahute#T7#
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (5) vs (4) Cahute#SUB#
Bandini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandini happy to just control the position for now.
Cahute is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Bandini wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Cahute is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bandini is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandini (7) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute regains half guard.
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg.
Cahute 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.
Bandini is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T9#
Bandini trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Bandini 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.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Bandini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (10) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute is looking to regain half guard here but Bandini keeps moving and retains side control. #T10##SUB#
Cahute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandini's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bandini! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Cahute has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 5 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (0) vs (2) Kimura
Cahute keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cahute has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.#T1#
Kimura stands and throws Cahute's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (0) vs (5) Kimura
Cahute's coaches at Deathsquad 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.
Kimura trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
Kimura working away.#SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cahute, who protects the arm well.
Kimura working away.
Cahute is looking for a sweep.
Kimura trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura 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 Cahute's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cahute struggling a bit here.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Cahute tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cahute (0) vs (7) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura working for a submission but Cahute is keeping him at bay.
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cahute working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cahute is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Cahute stops Kimura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Kimura wants to control but instead Cahute manages to regain half guard.
Kimura works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (0) vs (10) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura has control of Cahute's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cahute regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cahute wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Cahute manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cahute regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cahute is trying to keep Kimura in close.
#T4#
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cahute holds on and takes a little breather.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cahute has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Kimura 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 is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute is breathing heavily.
Kimura is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Kimura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cahute! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (0) vs (13) Kimura
Cahute wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Cahute frees his head quite easily.
#T7#
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kimura wants to finish this one by submission but Cahute is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kimura.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cahute slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Cahute defends it.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Cahute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage. #T8##SUB2#
Kimura is working for a kimura but Cahute is defending it quite comfortably.
Cahute is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard but Kimura has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (0) vs (16) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura but Cahute is defending well.
Kimura trying to control the position but Cahute is working away. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Cahute is defending well.
Cahute is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Kimura trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
Cahute gets back to half guard.
Kimura stalling.
Cahute is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Cahute tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cahute has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg. #T10##SUB2#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Cahute is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cahute has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
#T11#
Cahute is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Kimura controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura controlling the pace.
Cahute has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB2#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura prevents Cahute from improving his position.
Kimura is keen to just control but Cahute is a slippery customer.
Cahute gets full guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Cahute's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cahute is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Kimura controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kimura has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cahute defend it? Kimura steps over the head and cranks it - Cahute is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 57
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cahute as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Cahute gets caught napping as Berry dives in and scores a takedown. Cahute manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (0) Cahute
Berry being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berry has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cahute holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Berry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
Berry is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
Berry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute keeps trying to improve his position.
Cahute slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Berry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Cahute has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berry controlling from the top position.
Cahute lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (2) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Berry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Berry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Berry! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berry (6) vs (2) Cahute#T3#
Berry takes a little break here. Cahute wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Cahute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cahute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berry wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Berry has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cahute! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berry (8) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Cahute is squirming around, avoiding Berry's attempts to control the action.
Cahute tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cahute tries to lock up and control but Berry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cahute is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berry controlling his opponent.
Berry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cahute is looking to escape.
Cahute is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Berry looking to control but Cahute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 is desperately trying to improve his position but Berry has a good base and remains in mount.
Cahute tries to control Berry's body but Berry pushes him off. Cahute squirms to his side and now Berry has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Berry (11) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute rolls, trying to escape but Berry keeps control of the position.
Cahute is keeping busy.
Berry keeps control of the position easily here as Cahute tries to buck him off.
Cahute trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Cahute right now.
#T6#
Berry is looking to control Cahute but Cahute is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cahute can't escape the position.
Cahute just trying to survive but Berry is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cahute is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Berry is staying active.
Cahute rolls, trying to escape but Berry keeps control of the position.
Cahute is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cahute 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 Berry gets his way!
Berry doesn't have the hooks in and Cahute manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (11) vs (4) Cahute#T7#
Berry is trying to keep Cahute in close.
Berry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Berry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.#SUB2#
Cahute drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cahute has Berry in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (13) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet. #T8#
Cahute managing to control the position.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Cahute lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (13) vs (6) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute 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.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Berry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Berry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Berry! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berry (17) vs (6) Cahute
Berry wants to take a breather but Cahute manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Berry.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Cahute is trying to keep Berry in close.
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
Cahute pulls Berry in close to his closed guard and prevents Berry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cahute is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Berry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there.
Cahute is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (17) vs (8) Cahute#T12##SUB2#
Cahute is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berry is just riding it out for now. Cahute eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cahute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berry trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Cahute seems to be looking for submissions.
Berry is trying to control but can't.
Berry wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Cahute trying to work for an americana but Berry has managed to regain full guard.
Berry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berry keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cahute drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cahute has Berry in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (19) vs (8) Cahute
Cahute has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet. #T14#
Cahute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Cahute trying to control the position here.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry takes the fight on points by 19 to 8. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 53
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb closes the distance but Cahute moves to the side #TD2#
and Cahute decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute has gone for a leg lock! Thumb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute trying to control the position.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Thumb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (4) Cahute
Thumb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (4) Cahute
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Cahute is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cahute has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Cahute is defending the position.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb slows the pace down in half guard.
Cahute is doing well to control the position and prevent Thumb from advancing to side control.
Cahute tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
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.
Thumb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Thumb seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cahute for as long as he can get away with.
Cahute moves into full guard.
Cahute wants to hit a sweep here but Thumb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cahute there! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute has given up his back. Will we see Thumb going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (10) vs (4) Cahute
Thumb biding his time, controlling Cahute. #SUB#
Cahute showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Cahute trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Cahute defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Thumb keeps control of the position as Cahute tries to break free.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for the choke from the back.
Cahute tries to escape but Thumb has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Thumb 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, Cahute has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cahute is trying to break free.
#T4#
Thumb has good solid back control here.
Thumb is hanging on to Cahute's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Cahute defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Cahute is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thumb off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Thumb has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Thumb looking to break Cahute's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cahute remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thumb will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Thumb really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cahute.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Thumb controls the position.
Thumb struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Cahute right now.
Thumb not allowing Cahute to control his hands.
Thumb is hanging on to Cahute's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Thumb is persistently looking for the submission but Cahute is defending it well.
Cahute is in bad spot here.
#T6#
Cahute is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thumb.
Cahute looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cahute looks winded!
Thumb biding his time, controlling Cahute.
Cahute tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Thumb has got one arm under Cahute's chin. This could be trouble... Cahute trying to control the other hand but Thumb gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Cahute has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 49
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
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 3 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hole forces Cahute back against the cage and clinches.
Cahute is pressed up against the cage. Hole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cahute down to the mat. Cahute avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hole is looking to clinch but Cahute is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Hole instigates a clinch.
Hole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cahute pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cahute is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hole is defending well.
Hole is looking for a takedown.
Gaston Cahute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
Hole tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cahute avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cahute goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hole prevents it.
We've been hearing reports that Cahute has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute is pressed up against the cage. Hole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cahute down to the mat. Cahute avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cahute looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##TD#
Cahute closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Hole#SUB#
Cahute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cahute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hole is looking to control Cahute's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hole avoid being mounted?
Hole is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hole sees it coming and defends easily.
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cahute looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Cahute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hole's guard.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cahute trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cahute 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.
Hole keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
Hole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Hole
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hole has eaten all the pies!
Let's hope that Hole 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Cahute wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Cahute will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cahute manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hole manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Hole
Cahute passes Hole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole has his hands clasped together around Cahute's back. He's all about the action.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Hole wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cahute trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Cahute won't allow Hole to sweep him here. #SUB#
Cahute drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cahute as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hole screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cahute! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gaston Cahute! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 45
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
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.#TD#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #T5#
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.#T6#
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. #T7##SUB#
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. #T8#
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.#T9#
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.
#T10#
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. #T11#
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.
#T12#
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.#T13##T14#
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. #SUB#
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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Event:
Stepping Stone 41
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
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 1 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Chai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cahute is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chai is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Cahute has picked Chai up - he's going for a ride! Cahute dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Cahute
Chai trying to control but Cahute postures up.
#SUB2#
Cahute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cahute seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Cahute trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Cahute
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cahute's guard. #T2#
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Cahute desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cahute tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Cahute's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cahute. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Cahute
Chai moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (2) Cahute#SUB#
Chai looking for the choke from the back.
Cahute tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Chai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cahute is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cahute and Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chai happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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 tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai working away.#T4#
Cahute is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cahute, who protects the arm well.
Chai trying to control the action but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cahute! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (10) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away. #SUB#
Chai working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cahute turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Chai off and cradles Cahute's limp body as Chai celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Leonardinho Chai!
Leonardinho Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 37
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
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 0 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute drives through with a takedown into Araujo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is trying to control the position but Cahute postures up.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Araujo trying to control but Cahute postures up.
#SUB#
Cahute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cahute is working for a kimura but Araujo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araujo sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Cahute trying to advance position but Araujo counters by regaining guard.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Cahute drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Araujo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Araujo
Cahute has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Araujo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Araujo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Araujo wants to pass to mount but Cahute is defending the position.
Cahute trying to control here.
Cahute is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Cahute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cahute sees it coming and defends easily.
Cahute is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cahute pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (2) vs (5) Araujo
Cahute tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position.
Araujo wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Cahute is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Araujo trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
Cahute manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (5) Araujo
Cahute will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Araujo is trying to keep Cahute in close.
#SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cahute can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cahute thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.#T5#
Cahute looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (7) Araujo
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Araujo 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.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo is stalling in the full guard.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Araujo looking to sit in guard and control but Cahute gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (7) Araujo
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute postures up.
#SUB#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Araujo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Araujo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Araujo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (6) vs (11) Araujo
Cahute wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Araujo takes a little break here. Cahute wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cahute tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7##SUB2#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cahute is looking to regain half guard here but Araujo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Araujo controlling the position from side mount.
Cahute tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.#T8#
Araujo is staying tight to Cahute's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cahute sneaks back into half guard.
Cahute is staying active underneath Araujo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cahute controlling the position for now.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
Araujo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Cahute has his hands clasped together around Araujo's back. He's all about the action.
Araujo is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.#T10##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away.
Araujo is controlling the pace.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Cahute trying to control here.
Araujo controlling the action here.#T11#
Cahute regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Araujo 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.
Cahute is pulling down on Araujo's head. It's preventing any offense from Araujo, at least for the moment.#T12#
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.
Araujo controlling from the top position.
Cahute looking to control.
Araujo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cahute has his foot on Araujo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Araujo works his way back into a safe position though.
Cahute is breathing heavily.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Araujo controls the pace.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Cahute controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
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.#T14#
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute seems keen to control Araujo's posture.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo wins on points by 11 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 33
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
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; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shadrack Sinclair !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cahute looking to score a takedown here. Sinclair is defending well but Cahute drives through and ends up in Sinclair 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Sinclair #SUB#
Cahute thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cahute 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.
Sinclair told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cahute drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cahute jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cahute thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cahute trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
Cahute is really struggling to control Sinclair but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #SUB#
Cahute thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Cahute trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cahute thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sinclair wants to sweep but no luck.
Sinclair looks winded!
Sinclair controlling Cahute's posture.
Sinclair trying to keep a closed guard but Cahute is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Cahute drops back looking for a leg! Sinclair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sinclair manages to kick Cahute off! Cahute jumps back into Sinclair 's guard.
Cahute trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Cahute drops back looking for a leg! Sinclair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sinclair manages to kick Cahute off! Cahute jumps back into Sinclair 's guard.
Cahute trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
Cahute works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Cahute looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Cahute is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Sinclair is defending against the submission attempts here by Cahute.
Sinclair keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Cahute seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura here.
Cahute prevents Sinclair from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Sinclair is defending against the submission attempts here by Cahute.
#SUB#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sinclair has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sinclair has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cahute prevents Sinclair from improving his position.#SUB#
Cahute is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sinclair is just riding it out for now. Cahute eventually gives up the hold. #T5##SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but Sinclair is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage.
Sinclair trying to control here.
#SUB#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura but Sinclair is defending well.
#SUB#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura but Sinclair is defending well.
#SUB#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura but Sinclair is defending well.
#T6#
Sinclair tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.
Sinclair has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahute is working away from the top position though.
Sinclair is staying active underneath Cahute, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sinclair defends it well. #SUB#
Cahute in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sinclair tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cahute!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaston Cahute! |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanders closes the distance and pushes Cahute back into the cage.
Sanders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cahute avoids the damage to the body.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cahute backwards.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders is pressed up against the cage. Cahute has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanders down to the mat. Sanders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Sanders clinches.
Cahute is looking for a takedown.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cahute backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cahutes head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cahute goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanders prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Cahute. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cahute is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cahute drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
#KD2#
Sanders lands a big uppercut and Cahute crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cahute looks OK. Sanders waves Cahute back to his feet!#ROC2#Cahute is rocked!
Cahute avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Cahute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Cahute tries to keep at a distance but Sanders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cahute seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cahute is looking for a takedown.
Sanders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cahute.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cahute backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanders.
Cahute is breathing heavily.
Sanders taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders is pressed up against the cage. Cahute has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanders down to the mat. Sanders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cahute paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cahute appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanders tries to clinch but Cahute is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
Cahute appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Sanders has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Sanders dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cahute tries for a takedown but Sanders manages to get underhooks.
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cahute backwards.
Cahute drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Sanders pushes Cahute up against the cage in a clinch.
Cahute avoiding damage as Sanders throws knees to the body.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanders takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Sanders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Sanders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Cahute backwards.
Sanders lands a shot to the body.
Cahute wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cahutes head.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sanders dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanders connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Sanders pushes Cahute up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
Cahute tries to circle away but Sanders has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders lands a body shot.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanders prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanders pushes Cahute back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sanders.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanders lands a right hand.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cahute tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cahute up against the cage.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cahute backwards.
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cahute avoids it.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Cahute's head.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders lands a body punch.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanders unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cahute! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sanders is unloading with more strikes now! Cahute drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Sanders!
Shawn Sanders spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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