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SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 0 losses; Alexey Turmarrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Turmarrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tischenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turmarrov is in Tischenko's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turmarrov (2) vs (0) Tischenko
Turmarrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tischenko is keeping the position for now.
Tischenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tischenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tischenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Turmarrov is posturing up here but Tischenko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Turmarrov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Turmarrov has to tap! Slick submission there by Tischenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaroslav Tischenko! |
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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 3 losses; Will Wynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Rafael Souza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wynn wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Wynn.
Wynn tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Wynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wynn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Souza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wynn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Souza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wynn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wynn has Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Souza decides to pull guard.
Wynn won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Wynn postures up.
#SUB2#
Wynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Wynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (0) vs (2) Souza
Souza wants to pass the guard but Wynn is keeping the position.
Souza trying to control but Wynn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wynn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (2) vs (2) Souza
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wynn wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Wynn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza trying to control the position here.
Wynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Wynn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Souza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Souza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Souza! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wynn (2) vs (6) Souza
Wynn tries to bench press Souza off him but Souza keeps the position.
Wynn is working hard here to advance position.
Souza working away.#SUB2#
Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wynn wants to control but Souza postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wynn is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza trying to control the action but Wynn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wynn, who protects the arm well.
Souza looks winded!
Wynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Wynn wants to control but Souza postures up.
Wynn is looking for a sweep.
Wynn keeps Souza under control for a moment.
Souza wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy.
Wynn tries to buck Souza off but Souza is having none of it.#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wynn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wynn (6) vs (6) Souza#SUB#
Souza 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 Wynn gets his way!
#T6#
I really don't envy Souza right now.
Souza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wynn's guard. Nice work there by Souza.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (6) vs (8) Souza#SUB#
Wynn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souza passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (6) vs (11) Souza
Wynn is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wynn, who protects the arm well.
Souza wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy. #T7#
Souza working away.
Souza trying to control the action but Wynn is working from the bottom.
Wynn is trying to improve his position.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wynn keeps working.
Wynn can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Wynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wynn (10) vs (11) Souza#SUB#
Wynn looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Wynn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Souza turns into Wynn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (10) vs (13) Souza
Wynn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wynn keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza won't allow Wynn to sweep him here. #SUB#
Wynn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Wynn is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Wynn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Wynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Souza trying to control but Wynn is working from the bottom.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (10) vs (16) Souza
Wynn is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wynn, who protects the arm well.
Wynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wynn keeps working. #SUB2#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wynn struggling a bit here.
Wynn holds on to Souza's head and controls the position momentarily.
Wynn is looking for a sweep.
Wynn gets back to half guard.
Wynn is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Souza is trying to control. Wynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Souza prevents Wynn from improving his position.#SUB2#
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wynn is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold.
Wynn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wynn (14) vs (16) Souza
Souza breaks Wynn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (14) vs (18) Souza#SUB#
Wynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza stands and throws Wynn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (14) vs (21) Souza#T12#
Souza working away.
Wynn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souza's best efforts.
Souza is pressing down on Wynn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wynn is holding on for now.
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wynn is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold. #T13##SUB2#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Wynn defends the submission attempt.
Wynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wynn.
Wynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there. #T14##SUB#
Wynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Souza defends well.
Wynn is pulling down on Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Souza, at least for the moment.
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Souza stands and throws Wynn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (14) vs (24) Souza
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy.
Wynn is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Souza wins on points by 24 to 14.
A relieved looking Rafael Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Huntington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Huntington gets caught napping as Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown. Huntington manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Huntington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Huntington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving.
Huntington 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.
Silalahi slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silalahi 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.
Huntington won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount. #T1#
Huntington is trying to get back to full guard.
Huntington won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount.
Silalahi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Huntington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Huntington looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huntington keeps working.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Silalahi is looking to advance position but Huntington won't allow it. #T3#
Silalahi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Silalahi controlling the pace.
Silalahi trying to control from half guard but Huntington is working away.
Huntington is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Huntington is a slippery customer.
Silalahi is pressing down on Huntington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huntington is holding on for now. #T4#
Silalahi slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Silalahi 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.
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huntington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Huntington is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Huntington is a slippery customer.#T5#
Silalahi uses his free foot to push down on Huntington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huntington. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (0) vs (5) Silalahi
Silalahi is looking to work his way around to Huntington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Silalahi working for a guillotine from mount but Huntington is in no mood to give up.
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely.
Huntington is looking to improve his position but Silalahi isn't that keen on the idea.
Huntington tries to hold on but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi controlling from mount. #T6#
Silalahi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huntington is looking to escape.
Huntington regains half guard.
Silalahi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (0) vs (8) Silalahi
Huntington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huntington is working hard here to advance position.
Huntington is trying to reverse the position but instead Silalahi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (0) vs (11) Silalahi#T7##SUB2#
Huntington preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silalahi.
Silalahi keeps control of the position as Huntington tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Huntington with him. Huntington is trying to defend but Silalahi has an arm under the chin now! Huntington grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
After the fight, Raja Silalahi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Klopstock enables Kuningas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Klopstock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (0) vs (2) Kuningas#SUB#
Klopstock looking for a guillotine here but Kuningas defends easily.
Kuningas postures up.
#SUB#
Klopstock looking for subs off his back but Kuningas has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kuningas wants to work for an arm triangle but Klopstock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock tries to get to full guard but Kuningas has control of the leg.
Klopstock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuningas is pressing down on Klopstock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klopstock is holding on for now.
Klopstock is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Klopstock gets back to full guard.
Kuningas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (0) vs (5) Kuningas
Klopstock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klopstock is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kuningas is trying to get an arm triangle but Klopstock is defending well.
Klopstock tries to bench press Kuningas off him but Kuningas keeps the position. #T2#
Klopstock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuningas trying to control from half guard but Klopstock is working away. #SUB#
Klopstock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klopstock is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Klopstock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuningas preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Klopstock has his foot on Kuningas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuningas works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuningas won't allow Klopstock to sweep him here. #SUB#
Klopstock looking for a triangle here. Kuningas is fighting it but it looks tight! Klopstock pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kuningas is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leonhard Klopstock!
A less than humble Leonhard Klopstock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 7 wins and 10 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Anno Bik!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bik forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Bik works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Bik
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Bik
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bik's guard.
Bik is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Bik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #T1#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Bik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Bik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Bik wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bik actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Bik defends it. #T2#
Bik is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bik avoid being mounted?
Barnes is looking to advance position but Bik won't allow it.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bik trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Bik trying to get back to full guard but Barnes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Bik
Bik tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.#T3#
Barnes wants to take Bik's back here but Bik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bik can't escape the position.
Bik prevents Barnes from taking his back.
Barnes moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (2) Bik
Bik is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bik defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bik can't escape the position.
Bik trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Bik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Bik defending well.
Bik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (2) Bik
Bik prevents Barnes from improving position.
Barnes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (13) vs (2) Bik
Bik is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Bik wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#T5#
Bik working to try and regain half guard.
Bik regains half guard.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bik keeps working.
Bik trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Bik is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bik avoid being mounted?#T6##SUB2#
Bik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bik gets back to full guard.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (16) vs (2) Bik#SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Bik is defending well.
Bik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (16) vs (6) Bik#T7#
Barnes is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Bik is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barnes is defending well though. Bik let's go of the attempt for now.
Barnes can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bik's arms. #SUB2#
Bik looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Bik working for a choke but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes staying busy and making it hard for Bik to control. #T8##SUB2#
Bik tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Bik looking for a submission but Barnes manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bik won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bik won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bik drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Bik off! Bik jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (18) vs (6) Bik
Bik keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning inform us that Bik has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes is pushing down on Bik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bik is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barnes lying in Bik's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bik decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Barnes taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anno Bik! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gascon has a takedown stuffed.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gascon has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Marston forces Gascon back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Gascon wants the takedown. Marston is fighting it off but Gascon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marston's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Marston#SUB#
Gascon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marston holds on and takes a little breather.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Gascon is proving a slippery customer.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Gascon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB2#
Marston looking for a guillotine here but Gascon defends easily.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Marston keeps trying to improve his position.
Gascon controlling from the top position.
Gascon trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gascon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Gascon content to stall in guard here.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Marston
Marston is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gascon advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (7) vs (0) Marston
Gascon wants to control the pace but Marston is squirming around nicely.
Marston is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Gascon is looking to work his way around to Marston's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marston is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gascon looking to control but Marston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gascon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marston is looking to escape.
We've been informed that Marston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marston tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.
Marston regains half guard.
Marston wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
#T4#
Marston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascon is working away from the top position though.
Marston tries to roll over but Gascon keeps him under control.
Marston wants to control but Gascon is keeping busy.
Gascon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (0) Marston
Gascon tries to control but Marston wriggling away.
Gascon controlling the position easily from mount.
Marston is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Gascon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marston wants to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
Marston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marston tries to get to full guard but Gascon has control of the leg.
Gascon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Marston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascon controls the pace.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gascon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascon has managed to get both his arms back between Marston's legs - danger averted.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.#SUB2#
Marston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gascon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (10) vs (2) Marston#SUB#
Gascon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marston uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (5) Marston
Gascon is trying to work for a sweep but Marston has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (10) vs (7) Marston#T7#
Gascon can't escape the position.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marston avoids the attempt from Gascon to control.
Marston controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Gascon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gascon 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.
Marston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marston prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marston won't allow Gascon to sweep him here. #T9#
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Marston defends easily.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon looking to control.
#T10#
Gascon 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.#SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Marston defends easily.
Gascon is breathing heavily.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Marston stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Marston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gascon working a defensive guard but Marston manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (10) Marston
Gascon is trying to get back to half guard.
Marston slows the pace down. #T11#
Gascon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marston's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gascon gets back to full guard.
Gascon 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.
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
It looks like Marston 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.
Gascon trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Gascon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marston defends well.
Marston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gascon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gascon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marston has picked Gascon up and slammed him! Gascon can't keep hold of the triangle and Marston manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (13) Marston#T13#
Marston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Marston 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.
Marston is continuing to stall.
Gascon is looking to reverse the position.
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gascon's legs.
Gascon is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Marston controls the position.
Gascon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marston passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gascon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (10) vs (15) Marston
Gascon is trying to escape the mount.
Gascon tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon tries to control the position but Marston now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (10) vs (18) Marston
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.
Gascon is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 18 to 10. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Frederick is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Frederick's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Frederick
Frederick is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frederick's guard.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick moves into full guard.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunt 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. #T2#
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #SUB2#
Frederick working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Hunt controlling the action here.#T3#
Hunt passes into side control, despite Frederick's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Frederick
Frederick is trying to improve his position.
Frederick tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hunt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Frederick
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frederick tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frederick felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
Frederick is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frederick 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: Hunt (7) vs (2) Frederick
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Frederick wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt controlling the position.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Frederick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt is pulling down on Frederick's head to control his posture.
Hunt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Frederick won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Frederick stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (5) Frederick
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Frederick keeps moving and retains side control. #T9##SUB2#
Frederick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to buck Frederick off but Frederick is having none of it.#T10##SUB2#
Frederick swings around for an armbar but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Frederick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (5) Frederick
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (12) vs (5) Frederick
Frederick is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt working away.
Frederick regains half guard.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frederick wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Hunt is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Hunt is looking to advance position but Frederick won't allow it.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Frederick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14##SUB2#
Frederick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is taking a breather. Frederick 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Frederick still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Frederick has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (12) vs (9) Frederick
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 12 to 9. |
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Undercard bout
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Thomas Bolleke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Manning gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolleke (0) vs (2) Manning
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke won't allow Manning to pass to mount.
Manning passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (5) Manning
Bolleke manages to get back to half guard.
Manning with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Manning in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bolleke tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Manning!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Manning!
George Manning made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Keep it coming David! I want a Main event Match'. |
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Co-main event
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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 26 wins and 10 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sadiq gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sadiq drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sadiq is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thumb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sadiq has clasped his hands together around Thumb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (0) vs (4) Sadiq
Thumb manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (4) Sadiq
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Sadiq is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Sadiq is refusing to be controlled, as Thumb sits in half guard.
Sadiq holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Thumb seems content to control.
Thumb trying to control from half guard but Sadiq is working away. #SUB#
Thumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadiq is just riding it out for now. Thumb eventually gives up the hold.
Sadiq is doing well to control the position and prevent Thumb from advancing to side control.#T2#
Thumb not doing much here.
Sadiq is trying to maintain the position but Thumb is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sadiq still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sadiq has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (2) vs (8) Sadiq
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sadiq is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Thumb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thumb.
Sadiq wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #SUB#
Thumb has an active guard here but Sadiq has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Sadiq has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Thumb trying to control from the bottom.
Thumb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thumb.
Thumb looking to control.
Thumb 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.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Thumb has his hands on Sadiq 's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Sadiq has moved into half guard.
Sadiq wants to free his trapped foot but Thumb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb is pressing down on Sadiq 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sadiq postures up.
Thumb is really struggling to control Sadiq but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Sadiq is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb wants to control the position but Sadiq says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb is trying to control but Sadiq passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (2) vs (11) Sadiq
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Thumb is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Thumb wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Sadiq has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Thumb's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Thumb is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Sadiq !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Saad Sadiq !
In his post fight interview, Saad Sadiq started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Main event
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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 23 wins and 9 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim goes for a double leg but Philbert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Philbert continues to drive forward.#TD#
Philbert closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Philbert trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now.
Ibrahim has his hands clasped together around Philbert's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Philbert has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is controlling an arm, preventing Philbert from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ibrahim! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (8) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Philbert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Philbert manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ibrahim to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (11) vs (0) Ibrahim
Philbert trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Philbert gets his hands free as Ibrahim looks to control.
Philbert has the hooks in. Ibrahim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Philbert doesn't have the hooks in and Ibrahim manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (2) Ibrahim
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Philbert is pulling down on Ibrahim's head. It's preventing any offense from Ibrahim, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Ibrahim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ibrahim postures up.
Philbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Philbert wants to sweep but no luck.
Philbert pulls Ibrahim in close to prevent any damage.
Philbert is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Philbert holds on and takes a little breather.
Ibrahim pushes down on Philbert's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Philbert gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Philbert is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB#
Philbert is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
Ibrahim 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.
Philbert keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.#SUB#
Philbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (11) vs (5) Ibrahim
Philbert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ibrahim laying and praying for a moment but Philbert takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be working for a kimura but Philbert defends the submission attempt.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Philbert defends it. #T7#
Philbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Philbert (15) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ibrahim 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 Philbert gets his way!
Ibrahim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Philbert wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Ibrahim wants to control his opponent's hands but Philbert gets his hands free. #SUB#
Philbert is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ibrahim knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ibrahim for a finish.
Will Philbert go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Philbert has the hooks in. Ibrahim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Ibrahim right now.
Ibrahim tries to escape but Philbert has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Philbert wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Ibrahim trying to control but not successfully.
Philbert has the hooks in. Ibrahim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ibrahim looking very determined here, making life difficult for Philbert.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Philbert manages to sink in the hooks.
Philbert is trying to stick to Ibrahim's back but Ibrahim is turning into Philbert. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Philbert's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ibrahim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (15) vs (7) Ibrahim
Philbert wants to control the position but Ibrahim says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Philbert trying to control here.
Ibrahim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Philbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Philbert is defending the position. #T11#
Philbert is in trouble now - Ibrahim has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (15) vs (10) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Philbert 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.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Philbert defending well.
Philbert trying to control but Ibrahim postures up.
#T12#
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Philbert defends it.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert regains full guard. Nicely done.
Philbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim controlling from the top position.
Philbert can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Ibrahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Philbert tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.#T14#
Ibrahim moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (15) vs (13) Ibrahim
Philbert is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
Philbert is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Philbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
An out of breath Van Dyke Philbert 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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