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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kyle Gable!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Saunders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Gable
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.
Gable passes Saunders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gable is thwarting Saunders's attempts to control the position.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Saunders defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders trying to control here.
Gable wants to pass to mount but Saunders is defending the position.
Saunders trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable tries to pass to full mount but Saunders defends it.
Saunders trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Saunders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gable pulls his head out easily.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Saunders defending well. #T1#
Gable prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Gable is looking to advance position but Saunders won't allow it.
Saunders is in trouble now - Gable has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (5) Gable
Saunders's coaches at Cobra Kai Workout Center 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.
Saunders gets back to half guard.
Gable passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saunders! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (8) Gable#SUB2#
Gable is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Gable!
A very excited looking Kyle Gable 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:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rylan Wheeler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Gable!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gable gets tackled into the cage by Wheeler. Wheeler maintains the clinch. #TD#
Wheeler drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Wheeler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gable gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wheeler keeping full guard, as Gable tries to pass. #SUB#
Wheeler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gable passes Wheeler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gable wants to free his trapped foot but Wheeler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gable is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wheeler is just riding it out for now. Gable eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gable is trying to work for a kimura but Wheeler is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Wheeler actively working from the bottom here.
Gable tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wheeler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wheeler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gable looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Gable has gone for a leg lock! Wheeler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gable's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wheeler (2) vs (0) Gable
Wheeler stopping the sweep attempt from Gable.#SUB2#
Gable looking for subs off his back but Wheeler has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Gable is defending against the submission attempts here by Wheeler.
Gable trying to get back to full guard but Wheeler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (5) vs (0) Gable#SUB#
Wheeler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wheeler looking to control but Gable is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Gable gets back to half guard.
Gable gets back to full guard.
Gable wants to sweep here but Wheeler controlling him for the moment.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wheeler won't allow Gable to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gable isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wheeler stacks Gable 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 Wheeler! Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (8) vs (0) Gable
Wheeler advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wheeler (10) vs (0) Gable
Gable manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wheeler is looking to take a break and control but Gable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wheeler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gable is in trouble now - Wheeler has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (13) vs (0) Gable#T4#
Gable is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wheeler wants to take Gable's back but he can't do it this time.
Gable is looking to improve his position but Wheeler isn't that keen on the idea.
Gable sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gable is looking to improve his position.
Wheeler trying to control from half guard but Gable is working away.
Gable wants to get back to full guard but Wheeler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (16) vs (0) Gable#SUB#
Gable wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Wheeler has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Gable's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Gable is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Wheeler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rylan Wheeler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rylan Wheeler made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lars Phantom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Gable!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gable fails with a takedown attempt.
Gable with a poor takedown #CL#
and Phantom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phantom. #TD#
Phantom tightens his grip and picks Gable up, before dumping him to the ground. Gable manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phantom (2) vs (0) Gable
Gable wants to sweep but no luck.
Gable lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phantom (2) vs (2) Gable
Gable wants to pass the guard but Phantom is keeping the position.
Gable slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Phantom (2) vs (5) Gable
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gable tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Phantom (2) vs (7) Gable
Phantom prevents Gable from taking his back.#T1##SUB2#
Gable is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Phantom to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Phantom shrugs it off.
Gable fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Gable looking to secure an arm triangle but Phantom defends it well. #SUB2#
Gable looking to isolate an arm here. Phantom doesn't see it coming and as Gable extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Gable! |
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