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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Piedbatulo clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Piedbatulo successfully pulls guard.
Engine content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Engine 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 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Piedbatulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Engine won't allow Piedbatulo to sweep him here.
Piedbatulo has Engine pulled in close to control his posture.
Engine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Piedbatulo 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.
Engine postures up.
Engine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Piedbatulo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.
Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engine 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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Engine won't allow Piedbatulo to sweep him here.
Piedbatulo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piedbatulo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Piedbatulo is trying to hold Engine in close to prevent damage but Engine has managed to pass into half guard.
Engine controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine.
Engine works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (3) Engine
Piedbatulo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Engine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Engine politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Engine prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Piedbatulo is looking for a sweep.
Piedbatulo wants to control but Engine postures up.
Engine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Engine controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Piedbatulo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Piedbatulo tries to bench press Engine off him but Engine keeps the position.
Piedbatulo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Piedbatulo trying to control but Engine postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Engine wants to take a breather but Piedbatulo is having none of it.
Engine is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piedbatulo trying to control from the bottom.
Engine works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (6) Engine#T5#
Piedbatulo tries to improve position but can't.
Engine tries to advance to mount but Piedbatulo denies him.
Engine wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping him busy.
Engine controls the position from side control.
Piedbatulo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Piedbatulo struggling a bit here.
Piedbatulo is looking for a sweep.
Piedbatulo is not content to let Engine control the position.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Engine working away.#SUB2#
Engine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Piedbatulo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Engine staying calm.
Piedbatulo is trying to get back to half guard.
Engine is staying tight to Piedbatulo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piedbatulo keeps working. #T7#
Engine just content to control the position.
Engine tries to advance to mount but Piedbatulo denies him.
Engine has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Piedbatulo (0) vs (8) Engine
Piedbatulo is working to get back to half guard.
Engine looking to control but Piedbatulo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Piedbatulo tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Piedbatulo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Piedbatulo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Engine controlling the action here. #T8#
Piedbatulo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Engine is thwarting Piedbatulo's attempts to control the position.
Engine is taking a breather. Piedbatulo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Piedbatulo won't allow Engine to pass to mount.
Piedbatulo trying to control from the bottom.
Engine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Piedbatulo tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
Engine is pressing down on Piedbatulo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Piedbatulo is holding on for now.
Piedbatulo manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
More stalling from Engine.
Piedbatulo wants to sweep here but Engine controlling him for the moment.
Engine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Engine controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Piedbatulo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Engine puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Engine is controlling the pace.
Piedbatulo controlling the position for now.
Engine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Piedbatulo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Engine manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (11) Engine
Piedbatulo is squirming around, avoiding Engine's attempts to control the action.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Piedbatulo is trying desperately to improve position.
Piedbatulo is working hard here to advance position.
Engine trying to control but Piedbatulo is having none of it.
Engine controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Engine tries to control but Piedbatulo wriggling away.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Piedbatulo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Piedbatulo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Engine wants to control the pace but Piedbatulo is squirming around nicely.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Piedbatulo is desperately trying to improve his position but Engine has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Piedbatulo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Engine wants to control the pace but Piedbatulo is squirming around nicely.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Engine prevents Piedbatulo from getting the reversal.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Piedbatulo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (2) vs (11) Engine#T14#
Engine controlling Piedbatulo's posture.
Piedbatulo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Piedbatulo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piedbatulo is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine keeping full guard, as Piedbatulo tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
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 5 wins and 0 losses; Mark Brees! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Piedbatulo drives through and clinches with Brees against the cage.
Piedbatulo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Piedbatulo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brees regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brees (0) vs (2) Piedbatulo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brees controls Piedbatulo momentarily but Piedbatulo frees himself.
Piedbatulo tries to free his leg and advance position but Brees is retaining full guard.
Brees trying to control the position.
Piedbatulo won't allow Brees to sweep him here.
Piedbatulo is stalling in the full guard.
Piedbatulo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brees (0) vs (5) Piedbatulo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brees tries to improve position but can't.
Brees is trying to control Piedbatulo's posture but Piedbatulo avoids it.
Piedbatulo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Brees prevents Piedbatulo from improving position.
Brees can't do much from the bottom here.
Piedbatulo controls the position.
Brees is looking for a sweep.
Piedbatulo controls the position.
Brees tries to bench press Piedbatulo off him but Piedbatulo keeps the position. #T2#
The referee asks Piedbatulo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Piedbatulo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brees is not content to let Piedbatulo control the position.
Brees is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here as Piedbatulo stalls from top position.
Piedbatulo trying to control the action but Brees is working from the bottom. #T3#
Piedbatulo is staying tight to Brees's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brees is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brees can't do much from the bottom here.
Piedbatulo controlling the position from side mount.
Brees is not content to let Piedbatulo control the position. #T4#
Piedbatulo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brees! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brees (0) vs (7) Piedbatulo
Piedbatulo tries to take his opponent's back but Brees turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brees (2) vs (7) Piedbatulo
Piedbatulo trying to control the position here.
Piedbatulo controls Brees momentarily but Brees frees himself.
Brees's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piedbatulo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brees (2) vs (9) Piedbatulo#T5#
Brees keeping moving, preventing Piedbatulo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Brees working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piedbatulo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piedbatulo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Brees has his foot on Piedbatulo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piedbatulo works his way back into a safe position though.
Piedbatulo pushes down on Brees's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Piedbatulo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brees reverses the position - he's now on top in Piedbatulo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brees (4) vs (9) Piedbatulo
Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.
Piedbatulo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Brees trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piedbatulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brees is one step ahead there.
Piedbatulo keeps trying to improve his position.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Brees from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Piedbatulo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Piedbatulo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Piedbatulo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brees (4) vs (11) Piedbatulo#T7#
Piedbatulo trying to control but Brees is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brees is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piedbatulo defends well.
Piedbatulo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Piedbatulo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Brees has his foot on Piedbatulo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piedbatulo works his way back into a safe position though.
Piedbatulo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8##SUB#
Brees is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Piedbatulo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Piedbatulo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Piedbatulo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brees being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
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 wants to control from the top but Brees keeps moving.
Piedbatulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Piedbatulo.
Piedbatulo slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Brees has his hands clasped together around Piedbatulo's back. He's all about the action.
Piedbatulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yet more stalling tactics from Piedbatulo.#SUB#
Brees looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Piedbatulo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brees (4) vs (14) Piedbatulo#T11#
Piedbatulo controlling the pace for now.
Piedbatulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Piedbatulo prevents Brees from getting the reversal.
Piedbatulo controlling from the full mount.
Piedbatulo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Piedbatulo controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Brees can't escape the position.
Piedbatulo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brees has given up his back. Will we see Piedbatulo going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Brees (4) vs (17) Piedbatulo
Good control from Piedbatulo.#T13#
Brees tries to roll but Piedbatulo sticks to his back.
Piedbatulo has good solid back control here. #T14#
Piedbatulo gets his hands free as Brees looks to control.
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Piedbatulo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Brees is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Piedbatulo controlling the position well here. Brees rolled but Piedbatulo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
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 17 to 4.
Azeno Piedbatulo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nevermore Clothing Co for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Dontez Yates!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Piedbatulo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yates wants to take the fight to the mat but Piedbatulo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Piedbatulo decides to pull guard.
Yates tries to free his leg and advance position but Piedbatulo is retaining full guard.
Piedbatulo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Yates's head. It's preventing any offense from Yates, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piedbatulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Piedbatulo, not yet.
Piedbatulo pulls Yates in to control the position.
Yates tries to free his leg and advance position but Piedbatulo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piedbatulo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates won't allow Piedbatulo to sweep him here.
Yates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Yates trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Yates tries to pass. #T1#
Piedbatulo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yates's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (2) vs (0) Yates
Piedbatulo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Piedbatulo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yates for as long as he can get away with.
Piedbatulo tries to free his leg and advance position but Yates is retaining full guard.
Piedbatulo is pushing down on Yates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yates is fighting to maintain full guard but Piedbatulo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Piedbatulo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Yates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Piedbatulo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Piedbatulo content to stall in guard here. #T2##SUB2#
Yates working for a triangle but Piedbatulo defends it easily.
Piedbatulo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Piedbatulo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Yates working for a triangle but Piedbatulo defends it easily.
Yates wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Yates is still trying to improve position.
Piedbatulo controlling from the top position.
Yates wants to sweep here but Piedbatulo controlling him for the moment.
Piedbatulo advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Piedbatulo in particular looking to stall.
Piedbatulo is looking to advance position but Yates won't allow it.
Yates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Piedbatulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Piedbatulo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Piedbatulo controlling the pace.
Yates trying to control from the bottom.
Yates wants to improve his position but Piedbatulo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Yates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yates tries to get to full guard but Piedbatulo has control of the leg.
Piedbatulo is controlling the pace.
Piedbatulo'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.#T5#
Yates makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yates.
Piedbatulo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yates working a defensive guard here.
Piedbatulo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Yates working for a triangle but Piedbatulo defends it easily.
Yates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Yates wants to sweep here but Piedbatulo controlling him for the moment.
Piedbatulo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yates tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Piedbatulo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Piedbatulo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Yates looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Piedbatulo has picked Yates up and slammed him! Yates can't keep hold of the triangle and Piedbatulo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (5) vs (0) Yates
Piedbatulo controlling the position. #T7#
Piedbatulo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yates is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Yates tries to improve position but can't.
Yates being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Further stalling from Piedbatulo.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Piedbatulo is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Piedbatulo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Piedbatulo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yates will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T9#
Yates tries to buck Piedbatulo off but Piedbatulo is having none of it.
Yates keeps trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Piedbatulo is looking to take a break and control but Yates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yates can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Yates manages to get back to half guard.
Piedbatulo is taking a breather. Yates says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T10#
Piedbatulo wants to pass the guard but Yates is defending well.
Piedbatulo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Piedbatulo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (8) vs (0) Yates
Yates tries to buck Piedbatulo off but Piedbatulo is having none of it.
Piedbatulo takes a little break here. Yates wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yates is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Piedbatulo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Piedbatulo not doing much here.
Yates tries to get to full guard but Piedbatulo has control of the leg. #T11#
Piedbatulo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (11) vs (0) Yates
Piedbatulo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yates is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Piedbatulo stalls from top position.
Yates sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Piedbatulo is controlling the pace.
Piedbatulo continues to stall.#T12#
Yates wants to improve his position but Piedbatulo is controlling well.
Yates has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Piedbatulo is working away from the top position though.
Yates is looking to improve his position.
Piedbatulo slows the pace down in half guard.
More hug and hope from Piedbatulo.
Piedbatulo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yates knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Piedbatulo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yates is trying to control but can't.
Piedbatulo is pressing down on Yates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yates is holding on for now. #SUB#
Piedbatulo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Piedbatulo.
Yates wants to get back to full guard.
Yates won't allow Piedbatulo to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Yates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Yates is trying to control but can't.
Piedbatulo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yates is looking to improve his position.
Piedbatulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yates gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piedbatulo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Yates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piedbatulo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piedbatulo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piedbatulo takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Azeno Piedbatulo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nevermore Clothing Co for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Piedbatulo has Drelas up against the cage in a clinch.
Piedbatulo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drelas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Drelas wants to take the fight to the mat but Piedbatulo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Piedbatulo successfully pulls guard.
Drelas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drelas trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Drelas wants to pass the guard but Piedbatulo is keeping the position.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drelas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Piedbatulo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Piedbatulo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drelas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Piedbatulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Drelas is stalling in the full guard.
Piedbatulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Drelas looking to pass the guard.
Drelas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drelas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piedbatulo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piedbatulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drelas is one step ahead there.
Piedbatulo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Drelas trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Piedbatulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drelas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Piedbatulo pulls Drelas in close to his closed guard and prevents Drelas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drelas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Piedbatulo controlling the position.
Piedbatulo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Drelas tries to pass. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Piedbatulo holds on and takes a little breather.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piedbatulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Piedbatulo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Piedbatulo pulls Drelas in close to his closed guard and prevents Drelas from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piedbatulo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Drelas stays in close to Piedbatulo's body and controls the position.
Piedbatulo looking to control.
Piedbatulo controlling the position.
Drelas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (3) vs (0) Piedbatulo
Drelas is looking to take a break and control but Piedbatulo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piedbatulo is trying to get back to half guard.
Drelas trying to control the position but Piedbatulo is working away.
The referee asks Drelas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Drelas prefers to stall for the moment though.#T5#
Drelas is looking to take a break and control but Piedbatulo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Drelas tries for a kimura but Piedbatulo is defending well.
Piedbatulo can't do much from the bottom here.
Drelas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piedbatulo keeps working.
Piedbatulo is looking to reverse the position.
Drelas trying to control the position but Piedbatulo is working away.
Piedbatulo is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Piedbatulo gets back to half guard.
Drelas is trying to control the action in half guard but Piedbatulo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drelas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drelas wants to free his trapped foot but Piedbatulo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Piedbatulo is staying active underneath Drelas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piedbatulo is looking for a sweep. Drelas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piedbatulo is trying to control but can't.
Drelas controlling the action here.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but Piedbatulo defending well. #T7#
Drelas is working hard here to advance position.
Piedbatulo trying to control but Drelas postures up.
Still in half guard, Drelas seems content to control.
Piedbatulo is controlling Drelas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drelas wants to take a breather but Piedbatulo is having none of it.
Piedbatulo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Piedbatulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drelas is one step ahead there.
Piedbatulo has his hands on Drelas's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Drelas preventing the sweep.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
Drelas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Drelas's head. It's preventing any offense from Drelas, at least for the moment.
Drelas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piedbatulo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piedbatulo trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Piedbatulo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T9#
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Drelas's head. It's preventing any offense from Drelas, at least for the moment.
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Drelas tries to pass.
Piedbatulo is controlling Drelas's posture.
Piedbatulo working a defensive guard here.
Drelas is fighting to break Piedbatulo's control of his arms but Piedbatulo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Drelas is stalling in the full guard.
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Drelas tries to pass. #T10#
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
Drelas won't allow Piedbatulo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Piedbatulo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drelas trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Drelas being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but Piedbatulo is retaining full guard.
Piedbatulo wants to sweep but no luck.
Piedbatulo controls Drelas momentarily but Drelas frees himself.
Drelas looking to pass the guard.
Piedbatulo pulls Drelas in close to prevent any damage.
Piedbatulo controls Drelas momentarily but Drelas frees himself.
Drelas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (6) vs (0) Piedbatulo
Drelas working away.#T12#
Drelas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piedbatulo keeps working.
Piedbatulo controls the position for a moment.
Drelas tries to advance to mount but Piedbatulo denies him.
Piedbatulo is looking to regain half guard here but Drelas keeps moving and retains side control.
Piedbatulo is not content to let Drelas control the position. #T13#
Piedbatulo is trying to get back to half guard.
Drelas slows the pace down.
Piedbatulo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drelas tries to advance to mount but Piedbatulo denies him.
Drelas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piedbatulo keeps working.
Piedbatulo wants to control but Drelas postures up.#T14#
Drelas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Drelas slows the pace down.
Piedbatulo is trying to control Drelas's posture but Drelas avoids it.
Piedbatulo is not content to let Drelas control the position.
Piedbatulo struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Drelas tries for a kimura but Piedbatulo is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piedbatulo regains half guard.
Piedbatulo wants to improve his position but Drelas is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drelas takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
An out of breath Thervam Drelas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Joshua Costa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Costa has closed the distance and engaged Piedbatulo in a clinch.
#TD2#
Piedbatulo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.
Costa trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Costa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Piedbatulo is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piedbatulo is pressing down on Costa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Piedbatulo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piedbatulo is trying to control the position but Costa postures up.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Piedbatulo has control of Costa's left arm, preventing Costa from doing any damage.
Piedbatulo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Costa controls the pace.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Piedbatulo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piedbatulo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Piedbatulo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Costa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Piedbatulo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Costa wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving.
Piedbatulo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Piedbatulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piedbatulo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Costa trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Piedbatulo.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Costa's head. It's preventing any offense from Costa, at least for the moment.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Piedbatulo is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Piedbatulo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Piedbatulo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Piedbatulo 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Piedbatulo holds on and takes a little breather.
Costa slips nicely into half guard.
Piedbatulo is trying to get back to full guard.
Piedbatulo trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up.
Costa trying to control from half guard but Piedbatulo is working away. #T5#
Piedbatulo wants to control but Costa is keeping busy.
Costa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Costa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Piedbatulo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Piedbatulo wants to get back to full guard.
Costa trying to control the action but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Piedbatulo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Piedbatulo moves into full guard.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Piedbatulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Piedbatulo.
Costa being controlled here momentarily.
Piedbatulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Costa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Piedbatulo trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piedbatulo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Costa (0) vs (2) Piedbatulo
Piedbatulo 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.
Piedbatulo postures up.
Piedbatulo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Costa keeping full guard, as Piedbatulo tries to pass.
Piedbatulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Costa is trying to control the position but Piedbatulo postures up. #T8#
Costa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Piedbatulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Piedbatulo slips nicely into half guard.
Costa trying to control here.
Piedbatulo controlling the action here.
Piedbatulo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Costa! Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (0) vs (5) Piedbatulo#T9#
Piedbatulo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Costa wants to hold on but Piedbatulo pushes him away.
Piedbatulo controlling his opponent.
Costa regains half guard.
Piedbatulo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Costa wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Piedbatulo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Costa is looking to improve his position.
Piedbatulo slows the pace down in half guard.
Costa gets back to full guard.
Piedbatulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Piedbatulo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (0) vs (8) Piedbatulo#T11#
The referee asks Piedbatulo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Piedbatulo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Costa struggling a bit here.
Piedbatulo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costa keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa is looking to reverse the position.
Piedbatulo just content to control the position. #T12#
Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Piedbatulo keeps moving and retains side control.
Costa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Piedbatulo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Piedbatulo stalling.
Costa trying to control from the bottom.
Piedbatulo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (0) vs (11) Piedbatulo
Piedbatulo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Costa tries to hold on but Piedbatulo pushes him away.
Piedbatulo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Piedbatulo moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Costa (0) vs (14) Piedbatulo#SUB2#
Piedbatulo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Piedbatulo avoiding Costa 's attempts to control his hands.
Costa is trying to break free.
Piedbatulo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Costa trying to control the hands but Piedbatulo won't let him. #T14#
Costa tries to break free.
Piedbatulo controls the position.
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.
Piedbatulo keeps control of the position as Costa tries to break free.
Piedbatulo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Costa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piedbatulo wins on points by 14 to 0.
Azeno Piedbatulo very nearly forgot to thank Nevermore Clothing Co amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chad Harris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Piedbatulo clinches with his opponent.
Piedbatulo stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
#TD#
Piedbatulo pulls guard effortlessly.
Piedbatulo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piedbatulo 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.
Piedbatulo pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Piedbatulo has his hands on Harris's head, controlling the position.
Harris trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Harris is pushing down on Piedbatulo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Piedbatulo is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Harris is looking for a kimura but Piedbatulo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris to get the leverage.
Piedbatulo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harris wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping him busy.
Piedbatulo is doing well to control the position and prevent Harris from advancing to side control.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Piedbatulo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB2#
Harris 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.
Piedbatulo is controlling Harris's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Harris trying to control the action but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Piedbatulo manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Piedbatulo is retaining full guard.
Piedbatulo pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harris should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Piedbatulo pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.
Piedbatulo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (2) vs (0) Harris
We've been informed that Harris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Piedbatulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Piedbatulo passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5#
Piedbatulo trying to control the pace.
Harris wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping busy.
Well, if Piedbatulo 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.
Harris is trying to control but can't.
Piedbatulo content to control rather than advance.
Piedbatulo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harris is looking to control Piedbatulo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?#T6#
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Piedbatulo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Piedbatulo trying to pass the guard but Harris defending well.
Piedbatulo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Piedbatulo prevents Harris from improving his position.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Piedbatulo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Piedbatulo pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Piedbatulo controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piedbatulo pulls his head out easily.
Piedbatulo trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Piedbatulo trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Piedbatulo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piedbatulo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Piedbatulo wants to pass to mount but Harris is defending the position. #T8#
Piedbatulo content to control rather than advance.
Harris trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piedbatulo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harris wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping busy.
#T9#
Piedbatulo controlling the action here.
Piedbatulo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harris for as long as he can get away with.
Harris trying to control here.
Piedbatulo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (5) vs (0) Harris#T10#
Harris tries to hold on but Piedbatulo postures up.
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
Piedbatulo controlling from the full mount.
Piedbatulo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Harris is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Piedbatulo (8) vs (0) Harris#T11#
Piedbatulo has good solid back control here.
Piedbatulo doesn't have the hooks in and Harris manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (8) vs (2) Harris
Piedbatulo pulls Harris in to control the position.
Piedbatulo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (10) vs (2) Harris
Piedbatulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Harris is trying to keep Piedbatulo in close.
Harris wants to sweep here but Piedbatulo controlling him for the moment.
Piedbatulo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Piedbatulo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piedbatulo defends well.#T13#
Piedbatulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piedbatulo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Piedbatulo tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Piedbatulo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris 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.
Piedbatulo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Piedbatulo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piedbatulo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Piedbatulo is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piedbatulo stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piedbatulo takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Azeno Piedbatulo gave a mention to Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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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Event:
SSG 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 03, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Madden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Piedbatulo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Madden shoots for a takedown but Piedbatulo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Piedbatulo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Azeno Piedbatulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reese Madden.#TD2#
Madden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (4) Madden
Piedbatulo is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piedbatulo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Madden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piedbatulo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Piedbatulo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Piedbatulo's face as Madden controls the position.
Let's hope that Madden 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 wants to control but Madden postures up.#T2#
Piedbatulo seems a little lost for a moment, as Madden dominates the positioning.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Madden.#T3#
Piedbatulo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
It looks like Madden 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.
Madden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Piedbatulo struggling a bit here.
Piedbatulo is trying to escape the position but Madden is controlling the position. #T5##SUB2#
Madden swings around for an armbar but Piedbatulo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Madden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (2) vs (4) Madden
Piedbatulo wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving.
Madden looking for a sweep. Not yet Madden, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Madden is continuing to stall.#T7#
Piedbatulo won't allow Madden to sweep him here. #T8#
Madden is pulling down on Piedbatulo's head to control his posture.
Madden looking for a sweep. Not yet Madden, not yet.
Madden has his hands on Piedbatulo's head, controlling the position.
Madden wants to sweep here but Piedbatulo controlling him for the moment.
Madden pulls Piedbatulo in to control the position. #T9#
Madden is looking to sweep but instead, Piedbatulo has passed into half guard.
Madden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Madden trying to control here.
Piedbatulo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Madden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Madden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Piedbatulo is working away from the top position though.
Madden won't allow Piedbatulo to pass to mount.
Madden controlling the position well.
Piedbatulo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Madden is concentrating on defense, preventing Piedbatulo from advancing position.
Piedbatulo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (5) vs (4) Madden
Piedbatulo wants to control the pace but Madden is squirming around nicely.
Madden tries to lock up and control but Piedbatulo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Madden tries to improve his position but instead Piedbatulo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Piedbatulo (8) vs (4) Madden
Piedbatulo not allowing Madden to control his hands.
I really don't envy Madden right now.
Will Piedbatulo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Madden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Madden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Piedbatulo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Piedbatulo keeps control of the position as Madden tries to break free.
Piedbatulo wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.#T14#
Piedbatulo not allowing Madden to control his hands.
Madden tries to escape but Piedbatulo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Madden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piedbatulo has the hooks in. Madden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piedbatulo takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Azeno Piedbatulo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nevermore Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 233 McCain vs Finn
Date: Nov 26, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snake wants to clinch up but Piedbatulo keeps it at a distance.
Piedbatulo is looking to counter the offense by Snake and move into the clinch.
Snake tries to clinch but Piedbatulo moves out of range.
Snake wants to clinch up but Piedbatulo keeps it at a distance.
Piedbatulo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Piedbatulo swats away the attempt to clinch by Snake.
Piedbatulo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but Piedbatulo pushes him off.
Piedbatulo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Snake.
Snake doesn't manage to clinch there - Piedbatulo circles away.
As Snake tries to get set, Piedbatulo tries to push him back and clinch up but Snake manages to avoid the attempt.
Snake tries to clinch but Piedbatulo moves out of range.
Snake fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piedbatulo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Piedbatulo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snake manages to circle out of the way.
Snake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piedbatulo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Snake doesn't manage to clinch there - Piedbatulo circles away.
Piedbatulo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snake manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Snake moves into the clinch.#T1#
Snake jumps guard but Piedbatulo stands there with Snake around his waist. Snake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Piedbatulo walks away with a smile on his face. Snake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Snake doesn't manage to clinch there - Piedbatulo circles away.
Piedbatulo is looking to counter the offense by Snake and move into the clinch.
Snake wants to clinch up but Piedbatulo keeps it at a distance.
Snake wants to clinch up but Piedbatulo keeps it at a distance.
As Snake tries to get set, Piedbatulo tries to push him back and clinch up but Snake manages to avoid the attempt.
Snake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piedbatulo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snake tries to clinch up but Piedbatulo circles away and keeps his distance.
Snake is looking to clinch but Piedbatulo is avoiding it.
Piedbatulo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Piedbatulo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Piedbatulo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snake manages to circle out of the way.
Snake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Piedbatulo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sea Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake is looking to clinch. #T2#
Snake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Snake tries to get set, Piedbatulo tries to push him back and clinch up but Snake manages to avoid the attempt.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but Piedbatulo pushes him off.
Snake tries to clinch up but Piedbatulo circles away and keeps his distance.
Piedbatulo keeps the fight on the outside.
Snake is looking to clinch but Piedbatulo is avoiding it.
Snake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Piedbatulo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Piedbatulo is looking to counter the offense by Snake and move into the clinch.
Piedbatulo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Piedbatulo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snake is looking to clinch.
Snake tries to clinch up.
Piedbatulo tries to counter by clinching up but Snake breaks away and moves out of range.
Snake tries to clinch up but Piedbatulo circles away and keeps his distance.
Piedbatulo tries to counter by clinching up but Snake breaks away and moves out of range.
Snake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Snake is looking to clinch.
Piedbatulo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Piedbatulo pulls guard effortlessly.
Piedbatulo is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Snake slips nicely into half guard.
Snake slows the pace down in half guard.
Snake trying to mount his opponent but Piedbatulo defends it.
Snake stalling.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Piedbatulo is defending well. #T4#
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Let's hope that Snake 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.#T5#
Piedbatulo won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Snake controlling the action here.
Piedbatulo is in trouble now - Snake has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (3) Snake
Snake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Snake.
Snake fails to move to back control.
Piedbatulo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
Piedbatulo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Snake has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Piedbatulo (0) vs (6) Snake#T7#
Snake 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.
Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Piedbatulo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8##T9#
Piedbatulo trying to control the action but Snake just sinks the hooks in.
Piedbatulo is in bad spot here.
Piedbatulo is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Snake controlling the positon.#T10##T11#
Snake is continuing to stall.#T12#
Snake is hanging on to Piedbatulo's back as he tries to escape.
Snake controls the position.#T13##T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Snake.
Snake keeps control of the position as Piedbatulo tries to break free.
Snake controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 6 to 0.
An out of breath Sea Snake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Matesa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piedbatulo is looking to counter the offense by Matesa and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Matesa looking to score a takedown here. Piedbatulo is defending well but Matesa drives through and ends up in Piedbatulo's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matesa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matesa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Matesa throwing strikes from guard but Piedbatulo blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piedbatulo is trying to keep Matesa in close.
#T1#
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Matesa from controlling successfully.
Matesa throwing strikes from guard but Piedbatulo blocks nicely.
Matesa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matesa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Matesa moves into the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Matesa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matesa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matesa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Piedbatulo wants to control but Matesa is keeping busy.
Piedbatulo is not content to let Matesa control the position.#SUB2#
Matesa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Matesa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Piedbatulo is refusing to be controlled, as Matesa sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Matesa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matesa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Piedbatulo trying to remain calm as Matesa controls from the top position.
Matesa throws a strike aimed at the side of Piedbatulo's head but Piedbatulo avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albano Matesa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Matesa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matesa stalling.
Albano Matesa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matesa wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matesa is looking to take a break and control but Piedbatulo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matesa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Matesa is stalling here. Piedbatulo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Matesa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Piedbatulo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Matesa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matesa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Matesa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Matesa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Piedbatulo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matesa wants to get back to his feet but Piedbatulo drags him back down.
Matesa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
You can see the frustration on Matesa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matesa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Piedbatulo easily slips into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Matesa throwing hammer fists to the chest of Piedbatulo. What's that going to do exactly?
Matesa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matesa wants to hold on but Piedbatulo pushes him away.
Matesa is trying to stand up.
Matesa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matesa wants to get back to his feet.
Matesa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Matesa is pressing down on Piedbatulo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matesa is trying to keep Piedbatulo in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Matesa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Piedbatulo!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piedbatulo is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albano Matesa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Matesa looking to score a takedown here. Piedbatulo is defending well but Matesa drives through and ends up in Piedbatulo's guard.
Piedbatulo can't keep his opponent in guard - Matesa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matesa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piedbatulo wants to control but Matesa is keeping busy.
#T1#
Matesa wants to stand up but Piedbatulo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Matesa wants to free his trapped foot but Piedbatulo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matesa wants to stand up but Piedbatulo is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Matesa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Matesa tries to pass.
Matesa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matesa trying to control the position from guard on top but Piedbatulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matesa is looking to stand up but Piedbatulo won't let him.
Matesa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matesa looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Matesa trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matesa lands with a kick to the temple. Piedbatulo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Azeno Piedbatulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matesa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piedbatulo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Matesa tries to get set, Piedbatulo tries to push him back and clinch up but Matesa manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Matesa moves into the clinch successfully.
Matesa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Piedbatulo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Come on Matesa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matesa is trying to pull guard but Piedbatulo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Piedbatulo avoids the elbow strike from Matesa, against the cage.
Matesa presses Piedbatulo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matesa misses with a punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Matesa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Matesa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albano Matesa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matesa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albano Matesa! |
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