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SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall 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 8 wins and 4 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Giljegiljaw dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (0) McDonald Jr
Giljegiljaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (2) McDonald Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Giljegiljaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw is trying to control the position but McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giljegiljaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (5) McDonald Jr
Giljegiljaw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McDonald Jr uses his free foot to push down on Giljegiljaw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Giljegiljaw. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Giljegiljaw is having none of it.
McDonald Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Giljegiljaw tries to hold on but McDonald Jr postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
Giljegiljaw tries to reverse the position but McDonald Jr maintains control.
McDonald Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Giljegiljaw is looking to escape.
McDonald Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Giljegiljaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Giljegiljaw is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw tries to lock up and control but McDonald Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald Jr prevents Giljegiljaw from getting the reversal.
McDonald Jr controlling from mount.
McDonald Jr tries to take Giljegiljaw's back but instead Giljegiljaw uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Giljegiljaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr stalling.
Giljegiljaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Giljegiljaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (4) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr 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.
McDonald Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Giljegiljaw preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giljegiljaw forces his way into half guard.
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.
Giljegiljaw is controlling the pace.
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Giljegiljaw keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Giljegiljaw wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but Giljegiljaw is controlling well.
Giljegiljaw is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
Giljegiljaw works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (7) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is trying to escape the position but Giljegiljaw is controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Giljegiljaw keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Giljegiljaw politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Giljegiljaw prefers to stall for the moment though.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep.
Giljegiljaw 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 McDonald Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr 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.
Giljegiljaw controls the position.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep.
McDonald Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Giljegiljaw dominates the positioning.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Giljegiljaw wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy.
Giljegiljaw taking a breather here.
Giljegiljaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working.
McDonald Jr tries to buck Giljegiljaw off but Giljegiljaw is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr gets back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Giljegiljaw jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (10) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Giljegiljaw prevents McDonald Jr from improving his position.
McDonald Jr is pressing down on Giljegiljaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giljegiljaw tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Giljegiljaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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