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SSG 379 Helvig vs Elvul PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 56 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gascoigne drives through with a takedown into Laitila's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne looking to pass the guard.
Laitila is trying to keep Gascoigne in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascoigne preventing the sweep.
Laitila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascoigne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laitila 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.
Laitila wants to control the position but Gascoigne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laitila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascoigne defends well.
Gascoigne stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gascoigne stacks Laitila 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 Gascoigne! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Gascoigne
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gascoigne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
Gascoigne is controlling the pace.
Laitila is pressing down on Gascoigne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laitila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gascoigne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gascoigne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gascoigne stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
Gascoigne 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Gascoigne tries to pass.
Laitila trying to control the position.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gascoigne is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascoigne controls the pace.
Laitila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gascoigne is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitila has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gascoigne doesn't defend quickly enough and Laitila has managed to lock this one up! Can Gascoigne escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Laitila on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jari Laitila!
Our winner, Jari Laitila, 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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