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SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Piedbatulo moves into the clinch.
Piedbatulo drags the fight down to the ground.
Giljegiljaw is fighting to break Piedbatulo's control of his arms but Piedbatulo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Piedbatulo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Giljegiljaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Giljegiljaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Piedbatulo managing to control the position.
Giljegiljaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (3) vs (0) Piedbatulo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piedbatulo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Giljegiljaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Piedbatulo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw is looking to take a break and control but Piedbatulo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piedbatulo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Giljegiljaw's best efforts.
Piedbatulo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Piedbatulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piedbatulo has his hands on Giljegiljaw's head, controlling the position.
Piedbatulo 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: Giljegiljaw (3) vs (2) Piedbatulo
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw is in trouble now - Piedbatulo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (3) vs (5) Piedbatulo
Piedbatulo controlling the position easily from mount.
Piedbatulo prevents Giljegiljaw from getting the reversal.
Piedbatulo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Giljegiljaw is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piedbatulo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Giljegiljaw is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Giljegiljaw (3) vs (8) Piedbatulo
What can Giljegiljaw do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Piedbatulo is not going to allow Giljegiljaw to sit and survive in this position.
Piedbatulo looking to break Giljegiljaw's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Giljegiljaw remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Piedbatulo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Piedbatulo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piedbatulo not allowing Giljegiljaw to control his hands.
Piedbatulo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Piedbatulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Piedbatulo.
Piedbatulo controlling well, preventing Giljegiljaw from escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
What can Giljegiljaw do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've been informed that Piedbatulo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Let's hope that Piedbatulo 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.
Piedbatulo looking for the choke from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the hands but Piedbatulo won't let him.
Good control from Piedbatulo.
Piedbatulo not allowing Giljegiljaw to control his hands.
Piedbatulo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Giljegiljaw's body.
Piedbatulo is hanging on to Giljegiljaw's back as he tries to escape.
Piedbatulo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Giljegiljaw tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Piedbatulo controls the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Piedbatulo with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Piedbatulo not allowing Giljegiljaw to control his hands.
Giljegiljaw is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Giljegiljaw is trying to break free.
Piedbatulo controls the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw rolls, trying to escape but Piedbatulo keeps control of the position.
Giljegiljaw is working hard here to advance position.
What can Giljegiljaw do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Giljegiljaw is trying to break free.
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.
Giljegiljaw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Piedbatulo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Giljegiljaw's body.
Giljegiljaw tries to roll but Piedbatulo sticks to his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Piedbatulo gets his hands free as Giljegiljaw looks to control.
Piedbatulo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the hands but Piedbatulo breaks the grip.
Piedbatulo controls the action.
Giljegiljaw tries to break free.
Piedbatulo keeps control of the position easily here as Giljegiljaw tries to buck him off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piedbatulo is riding his opponent, not letting Giljegiljaw buck him off.
Giljegiljaw just trying to survive but Piedbatulo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Giljegiljaw is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Piedbatulo.
Giljegiljaw tries to escape the position.
Piedbatulo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Giljegiljaw.
Piedbatulo controlling well, preventing Giljegiljaw from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Piedbatulo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Giljegiljaw.
It looks like Piedbatulo 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.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the action but Piedbatulo just sinks the hooks in.
Giljegiljaw wants to escape the position.
Piedbatulo biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Piedbatulo controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Giljegiljaw right now.
Piedbatulo 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw breaks Piedbatulo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (8) Piedbatulo
Giljegiljaw stopping the sweep attempt from Piedbatulo.
Giljegiljaw wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Giljegiljaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Giljegiljaw, at least for the moment.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully.
Piedbatulo has Giljegiljaw pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Piedbatulo wins on points by 8 to 5.
Azeno Piedbatulo made sure to mention his sponsor, Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. |
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