Joe Gigliotti
Capo
Gets submitted by Gerald Meerschaert
Gigliotti lost to Gerald Meerschaert via submission (anaconda choke) at 4:12 of the first round at UFC Fight Night 102 on Friday.
ANALYSIS
The disparity in strength and skill was apparent throughout the short fight, as Gigliotti was manhandled in the grappling exchanges before Meerschaert closed the show. After winning the first seven fights of his career in lesser promotions, Gigliotti has dropped his only two fights in the UFC, and has yet to look impressive inside the Octagon. It's unclear where Gigliotti goes from here, but it may be time for the 23-year-old to retool on the regional circuit in order to get his career back on track.
The disparity in strength and skill was apparent throughout the short fight, as Gigliotti was manhandled in the grappling exchanges before Meerschaert closed the show. After winning the first seven fights of his career in lesser promotions, Gigliotti has dropped his only two fights in the UFC, and has yet to look impressive inside the Octagon. It's unclear where Gigliotti goes from here, but it may be time for the 23-year-old to retool on the regional circuit in order to get his career back on track.
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Drops debut to Trevor Smith
Gigliotti was defeated by Trevor Smith via unanimous decision (26-30, 26-30, 26-30) at UFC Fight Night 92 on Saturday in Salt Lake City.
ANALYSIS
Gigliotti was dominated in all aspects of the fight, but one could hardly expect much more from the 22-year-old in his UFC debut. Smith isn't much more than roster depth at 35 years old, but he easily handled the youngster. Gigliotti was taken down four times in the bout, and finished with single digits in the significant strikes department. "Capo" has plenty of time to improve, but he may have to do that in a separate promotion. He's just not ready for UFC middleweights yet.
Gigliotti was dominated in all aspects of the fight, but one could hardly expect much more from the 22-year-old in his UFC debut. Smith isn't much more than roster depth at 35 years old, but he easily handled the youngster. Gigliotti was taken down four times in the bout, and finished with single digits in the significant strikes department. "Capo" has plenty of time to improve, but he may have to do that in a separate promotion. He's just not ready for UFC middleweights yet.