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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kline gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Giljegiljaw to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (0) Kline
Giljegiljaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Giljegiljaw stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.#SUB2#
Giljegiljaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kline 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 (2) vs (2) Kline
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Giljegiljaw is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kline has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kline pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Giljegiljaw is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kline!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wagner dives in for a single leg takedown but Giljegiljaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Wagner has hold of one of Giljegiljaw's legs. Giljegiljaw is fighting the takedown attempt but Wagner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (0) Giljegiljaw
Wagner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (5) vs (0) Giljegiljaw
Giljegiljaw tries to buck Wagner off but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner wants to control but Giljegiljaw is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljegiljaw can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Wagner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Giljegiljaw tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Wagner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wagner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Giljegiljaw will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Wagner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Wagner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Giljegiljaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Giljegiljaw manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wagner's best efforts.#T2#
Giljegiljaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wagner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wagner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wagner (5) vs (4) Giljegiljaw
Well, with Giljegiljaw on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wagner is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wagner tries to roll but Giljegiljaw sticks to his back.
Giljegiljaw gets his hands free as Wagner looks to control.
Wagner breaks Giljegiljaw's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (7) vs (4) Giljegiljaw
Wagner postures up.
#SUB#
Wagner has gone for a leg lock! Giljegiljaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wagner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (7) vs (6) Giljegiljaw
Giljegiljaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wagner 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.#T3#
Giljegiljaw is pushing down on Wagner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wagner is fighting to maintain full guard but Giljegiljaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Giljegiljaw uses his free foot to push down on Wagner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wagner. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (7) vs (9) Giljegiljaw
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giljegiljaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wagner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (7) vs (12) Giljegiljaw
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wagner tries to escape but Giljegiljaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Giljegiljaw controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner tries to roll but Giljegiljaw sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Wagner right now.
Giljegiljaw is not going to allow Wagner to sit and survive in this position.
Wagner has hold of Giljegiljaw's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T5#
Giljegiljaw 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.
It looks like Giljegiljaw 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.
Wagner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Giljegiljaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Wagner is looking to improve his position.
Giljegiljaw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (7) vs (15) Giljegiljaw
Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Giljegiljaw has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner is trying to reverse the position but instead Giljegiljaw has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (7) vs (18) Giljegiljaw
Giljegiljaw controls the action.#T7#
I really don't envy Wagner right now.
Giljegiljaw has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wagner's body.
Wagner trying to control the position but Giljegiljaw manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
Wagner is trying to break free.
What can Wagner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Giljegiljaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Wagner trying to control the position but Giljegiljaw manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Giljegiljaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Wagner wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Wagner is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Giljegiljaw.
Wagner can't escape the position.
Giljegiljaw is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Giljegiljaw is hanging on to Wagner's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Wagner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Giljegiljaw is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Giljegiljaw is hanging on to Wagner's back as he tries to escape.
Giljegiljaw 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.
Wagner tries to escape but Giljegiljaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Giljegiljaw controlling the position well here. Wagner rolled but Giljegiljaw kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wagner can't escape the position.
Giljegiljaw keeps control of the position easily here as Wagner tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Wagner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wagner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Giljegiljaw.
Giljegiljaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Wagner rolls, trying to escape but Giljegiljaw keeps control of the position.
Giljegiljaw is trying to stick to Wagner's back but Wagner is turning into Giljegiljaw. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Giljegiljaw's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wagner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (9) vs (18) Giljegiljaw
Wagner won't allow Giljegiljaw to sweep him here.
Wagner trying to control but Giljegiljaw is working from the bottom.
Giljegiljaw wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Giljegiljaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Giljegiljaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giljegiljaw has Wagner pulled in close to control his posture.
Giljegiljaw keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Wagner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Giljegiljaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Giljegiljaw controls Wagner momentarily but Wagner frees himself.
Giljegiljaw 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: Wagner (9) vs (20) Giljegiljaw
Wagner gets full guard.
Giljegiljaw preventing the sweep.
Wagner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Giljegiljaw is now in half guard.
Wagner is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Giljegiljaw seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw wins on points by 20 to 9.
In defeat, Hanz Wagner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 27 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Giljegiljaw closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hageman quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Giljegiljaw
Well, if Giljegiljaw 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.
Hageman is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giljegiljaw slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hageman wants to control but Giljegiljaw is keeping busy.
Giljegiljaw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Let's hope that Giljegiljaw 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giljegiljaw uses his free foot to push down on Hageman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hageman. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Giljegiljaw
Giljegiljaw seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hageman is holding on tight.
Giljegiljaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giljegiljaw pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Giljegiljaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Giljegiljaw wants to take Hageman's back but he can't do it this time.
Hageman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hageman working to try and regain half guard.
Giljegiljaw controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Hageman tries to hold on but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Giljegiljaw pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Giljegiljaw controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Hageman is trying to reverse the position but instead Giljegiljaw has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (0) vs (8) Giljegiljaw
Hageman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Giljegiljaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
It looks like Giljegiljaw 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.#T9##SUB2#
Hageman fending off the submission attempt from Giljegiljaw. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Giljegiljaw.#T11#
Hageman just trying to survive but Giljegiljaw is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hageman tries to escape but Giljegiljaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Giljegiljaw is cranking Hageman's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hageman! He's tightened the choke and Hageman is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hiroki Giljegiljaw! |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Giljegiljaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grov enables Giljegiljaw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grov (0) vs (2) Giljegiljaw#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Giljegiljaw passes into half guard.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Giljegiljaw pulls his head out easily.
Giljegiljaw stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grov trying to control but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Grov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Grov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Giljegiljaw defends well.#SUB#
Grov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Giljegiljaw is defending well. Grov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Giljegiljaw has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Grov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 24, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Jordy Juggernaut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Giljegiljaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juggernaut did well to prevent Giljegiljaw getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juggernaut (0) vs (2) Giljegiljaw
Juggernaut is looking to control Giljegiljaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juggernaut avoid being mounted?
Juggernaut is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juggernaut wants to control but Giljegiljaw is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Juggernaut looking for submissions off his back.
Giljegiljaw slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljegiljaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Juggernaut is looking to improve his position.
Juggernaut makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juggernaut.
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Juggernaut looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Giljegiljaw passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juggernaut (0) vs (5) Giljegiljaw
Juggernaut is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Giljegiljaw controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juggernaut is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Juggernaut's face as Giljegiljaw controls the position.
Juggernaut is looking to reverse the position.
Giljegiljaw controlling the position from side mount.
Juggernaut is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Juggernaut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Giljegiljaw controls the position from side control.
It looks like Giljegiljaw 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.
You can see the frustration on Juggernaut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juggernaut is being controlled here.
Juggernaut is trying to control Giljegiljaw's posture but Giljegiljaw avoids it.
Giljegiljaw is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
More stalling from Giljegiljaw.
Juggernaut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Juggernaut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juggernaut is trying to get back to half guard.
Giljegiljaw wants to control but Juggernaut is keeping him busy. #T5#
Juggernaut tries to improve position but can't.
Giljegiljaw is staying tight to Juggernaut's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giljegiljaw working away.
Juggernaut is looking to reverse the position.
Juggernaut wants to control but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Giljegiljaw is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Juggernaut is trying to improve his position.
Giljegiljaw happy to just control the position for now. #T6#
Juggernaut is trying to control Giljegiljaw's posture but Giljegiljaw avoids it.
Giljegiljaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juggernaut keeps working.
Juggernaut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Juggernaut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Juggernaut is looking for a sweep.
Giljegiljaw taking a breather here.
Juggernaut is looking to reverse the position.
Juggernaut seems a little lost for a moment, as Giljegiljaw dominates the positioning.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position but Juggernaut is working away.
Giljegiljaw controls the position from side control.
Juggernaut is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
A lull in the action here as Giljegiljaw stalls from top position.
Juggernaut tries to improve position but can't.
Juggernaut struggling a bit here.
Juggernaut being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Juggernaut is trying to control Giljegiljaw's posture but Giljegiljaw avoids it.
Juggernaut is trying to improve his position.
Giljegiljaw controlling the position from side mount.
Juggernaut is trying to improve his position.
Juggernaut gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T10##SUB#
Juggernaut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Giljegiljaw performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juggernaut is concentrating on defense, preventing Giljegiljaw from advancing position.
Juggernaut tries to get to full guard but Giljegiljaw has control of the leg.
Giljegiljaw content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Juggernaut makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juggernaut.#SUB#
Juggernaut isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Giljegiljaw stacks Juggernaut 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 Giljegiljaw! Score +3 for passing guard: Juggernaut (0) vs (8) Giljegiljaw
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.#SUB2#
Giljegiljaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juggernaut has escaped the position, nice work there.
Juggernaut is being controlled here. #T12#
Juggernaut is looking for a sweep.
Juggernaut is working hard here to advance position.
Juggernaut struggling a bit here.
Juggernaut seems a little lost for a moment, as Giljegiljaw dominates the positioning.
Juggernaut tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Juggernaut wants to control but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Juggernaut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Giljegiljaw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Giljegiljaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Giljegiljaw with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Juggernaut is looking to improve his position.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the pace.
Giljegiljaw is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Giljegiljaw shoots in and bounces Wellington off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Giljegiljaw
Wellington wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Giljegiljaw is now in half guard.
Wellington trying to hold on to Giljegiljaw's head to control him but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Wellington is looking to improve his position.
Wellington is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljegiljaw prevents Wellington from improving his position.#T1#
Wellington won't allow Giljegiljaw to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington is trying to control but can't.
Giljegiljaw is pressing down on Wellington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wellington is holding on for now. #SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Wellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Wellington tries to roll over but Giljegiljaw keeps him under control.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
Giljegiljaw stalling.
Wellington wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Giljegiljaw has latched onto it... Big trouble! Giljegiljaw pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Wellington is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Giljegiljaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroki Giljegiljaw! |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Giljegiljaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orozco was covering up waiting for the punch and Giljegiljaw finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco is pulling down on Giljegiljaw's head to control his posture.
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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Giljegiljaw being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljegiljaw is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Giljegiljaw is fighting to break Orozco's control of his arms but Orozco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Giljegiljaw stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position. #T2#
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the guard.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giljegiljaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Giljegiljaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Orozco seems keen to control Giljegiljaw's posture.
Orozco 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.#T5#
Giljegiljaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giljegiljaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orozco pulls Giljegiljaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Giljegiljaw from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Giljegiljaw content to stall in guard here.
Orozco trying to control the position here. #T7#
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco controls Giljegiljaw momentarily but Giljegiljaw frees himself. #T8#
Giljegiljaw being controlled here momentarily.
Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Orozco keeping full guard, as Giljegiljaw tries to pass.
Giljegiljaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Giljegiljaw'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.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Giljegiljaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Giljegiljaw trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco 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.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Giljegiljaw passes Orozco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orozco is refusing to be controlled, as Giljegiljaw sits in half guard.
Giljegiljaw uses his free foot to push down on Orozco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orozco. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (0) Orozco
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giljegiljaw is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T12#
Giljegiljaw tries to control but Orozco wriggling away.
Giljegiljaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orozco manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Giljegiljaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orozco is looking to control Giljegiljaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?#T14#
Orozco keeping control of the position.
Orozco tries to roll over but Giljegiljaw keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco is positioning himself well to prevent Giljegiljaw advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tervur Braven!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Giljegiljaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Braven. Braven gets slowly back to his feet.
Braven leaves Giljegiljaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Braven shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Giljegiljaw defends it nicely.
Braven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hiroki Giljegiljaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tervur Braven.
Braven shoots in for a double leg but Giljegiljaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giljegiljaw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Braven has a takedown stuffed.
Tervur Braven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Braven gets caught napping as Giljegiljaw dives in and scores a takedown. Braven manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (0) Braven
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braven wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Braven 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. #SUB2#
Braven looking for a guillotine here but Giljegiljaw defends easily.
#T1#
Giljegiljaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Braven is trying to control the position but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Braven keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully. #T2#
Braven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Braven isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Giljegiljaw stacks Braven 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 Giljegiljaw! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (0) Braven
Braven 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#
Giljegiljaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Braven, who protects the arm well.
Braven is trying to control Giljegiljaw's posture but Giljegiljaw avoids it. #T3#
Giljegiljaw is staying tight to Braven's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Braven is trying to control Giljegiljaw's posture but Giljegiljaw avoids it.
Braven 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. #T4#
Braven is not content to let Giljegiljaw control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braven is letting Giljegiljaw control him for a moment. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw swings around for an armbar but Braven sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Giljegiljaw's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (2) Braven
Braven trying to control the position from guard on top but Giljegiljaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braven preventing the sweep.
Giljegiljaw keeping moving, preventing Braven from controlling successfully.
Braven looking to sit in guard and control but Giljegiljaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (7) vs (2) Braven#T5#
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the guard.
Braven looking for a sweep. Not yet Braven, not yet.
Giljegiljaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Braven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giljegiljaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Braven looking for a guillotine here but Giljegiljaw defends easily.
#T6#
Giljegiljaw wants to control from the top but Braven keeps moving. #SUB2#
Braven looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Giljegiljaw has picked Braven up and slammed him! Braven can't keep hold of the triangle and Giljegiljaw manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (10) vs (2) Braven
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position but Braven is working away. #T7#
Braven is looking to regain half guard here but Giljegiljaw keeps moving and retains side control.
Braven is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Braven tries to roll over but Giljegiljaw keeps him under control.
Giljegiljaw is looking to take a break and control but Braven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braven tries to get to full guard but Giljegiljaw has control of the leg. #T8##SUB#
Giljegiljaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Braven is trying to get back to full guard.
Braven won't allow Giljegiljaw to pass to mount.
Braven 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 (13) vs (2) Braven#T9#
Braven gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Braven actively working from the bottom here.
Giljegiljaw is trying to control. Braven wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braven is looking to get back to full guard here but Giljegiljaw has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (16) vs (2) Braven
Giljegiljaw working away.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the action but Braven is working from the bottom. #T10#
Giljegiljaw controlling the position from side mount.
Braven is trying to control Giljegiljaw's posture but Giljegiljaw avoids it.
Braven manages to get back to half guard.#T11#
Giljegiljaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Braven is controlling Giljegiljaw's trapped leg to prevent Giljegiljaw from advancing to side control.
Well, if Giljegiljaw 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.
Braven trying to control here.
Braven is doing well to control the position and prevent Giljegiljaw from advancing to side control.#T12#
Giljegiljaw prevents Braven from improving his position.
Giljegiljaw is trying to control. Braven wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Braven is looking to control Giljegiljaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Braven avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Giljegiljaw is trying to work for a kimura but Braven is defending well.
Braven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Giljegiljaw is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Giljegiljaw is looking for a kimura but Braven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Giljegiljaw to get the leverage. #T14#
Braven is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Braven actively working from the bottom here.
Giljegiljaw trying to mount his opponent but Braven defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Vellitis!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Giljegiljaw moves into range and clinches up with Vellitis.
Vellitis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Giljegiljaw pulls guard.
Vellitis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (0) vs (3) Vellitis
Vellitis is staying tight to Giljegiljaw's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Vellitis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vellitis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Giljegiljaw will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljegiljaw regains half guard.#T1#
Giljegiljaw wants to control but Vellitis passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (0) vs (6) Vellitis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vellitis swings around for an armbar but Giljegiljaw sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vellitis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (6) Vellitis
Vellitis wants to control the position but Giljegiljaw says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but Vellitis defending well.
Vellitis gets full guard.
Giljegiljaw slips nicely into half guard.
Vellitis trying to hold on to Giljegiljaw's head to control him but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Giljegiljaw wants to take a breather but Vellitis is having none of it. #T2#
Vellitis is trying to maintain the position but Giljegiljaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Giljegiljaw trying to mount his opponent but Vellitis defends it.
Giljegiljaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Giljegiljaw wants to pass to mount but Vellitis is defending the position. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vellitis sees it coming and defends easily.
Giljegiljaw is looking to advance position but Vellitis won't allow it. #T3#
Vellitis is not content to let Giljegiljaw control the position.
Vellitis is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but Vellitis defending well.
Giljegiljaw trying to control from Vellitis's half guard. Vellitis has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Vellitis controls Giljegiljaw momentarily but Giljegiljaw frees himself.
Vellitis keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully.
Giljegiljaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vellitis is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vellitis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Giljegiljaw is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Vellitis wants to sweep here but Giljegiljaw controlling him for the moment.
Vellitis is controlling Giljegiljaw's posture.#SUB2#
Giljegiljaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vellitis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Giljegiljaw has managed to get both his arms back between Vellitis's legs - danger averted.
Giljegiljaw wants to control from the top but Vellitis keeps moving.
Giljegiljaw wants to pass the guard but Vellitis is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
Vellitis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vellitis keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully.
Vellitis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giljegiljaw forces his way into half guard.
Giljegiljaw prevents Vellitis from improving his position.#T7#
Giljegiljaw wants to pass to mount but Vellitis is defending the position.
Vellitis tries to get to full guard but Giljegiljaw has control of the leg.
Vellitis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vellitis wants to sweep here but Giljegiljaw controlling him for the moment.
Giljegiljaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vellitis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Vellitis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vellitis looking for a guillotine here but Giljegiljaw defends easily.
Giljegiljaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Giljegiljaw preventing the sweep. #T9#
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Vellitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giljegiljaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Giljegiljaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vellitis's guard.
Vellitis is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vellitis trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Vellitis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Giljegiljaw is thwarting Vellitis's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Well, if Giljegiljaw 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.
Giljegiljaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw 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.
Vellitis gets back to full guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Vellitis is looking for a triangle but Giljegiljaw pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Vellitis is looking for a triangle but Giljegiljaw pushes his legs off easily.
Vellitis is trying to keep Giljegiljaw in close.
#T12##SUB2#
Vellitis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Giljegiljaw has passed into half guard!
Giljegiljaw wants to take a breather but Vellitis is having none of it. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the action but Vellitis is working from the bottom.
Vellitis is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Giljegiljaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Giljegiljaw works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (6) Vellitis
Vellitis is trying to escape the mount but Giljegiljaw keeps good control and instead manages to take Vellitis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Giljegiljaw (8) vs (6) Vellitis
Vellitis wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Vellitis 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 Giljegiljaw gets his way!
Giljegiljaw keeps control of the position as Vellitis tries to break free.
#T14##SUB#
Giljegiljaw 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, Vellitis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Giljegiljaw is looking to control Vellitis but Vellitis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vellitis wants to control his opponent's hands but Giljegiljaw gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw takes the fight on points by 8 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
Date: Dec 31, 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 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.#CL2#
Piedbatulo moves into the clinch.#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T1#
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#T2#
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.
#T3#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#T4#
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.
#T5#
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.#SUB2#
Piedbatulo looking for the choke from the back. #T6#
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.#T7#
Piedbatulo controls the action.#T8#
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.#T9#
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.
#T10#
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.
#T11#
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.
#T12#
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.
#T13#
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.
#T14#
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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