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Stepping Stone 88 PBP Commentary |
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 6 wins and 14 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Philbert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Philbert tries to advance to mount but Jagonoy denies him.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Jagonoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jagonoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jagonoy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Philbert's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy is pressing down on Philbert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jagonoy wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy looking to control.
Jagonoy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jagonoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Philbert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jagonoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jagonoy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jagonoy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Philbert is now in half guard.
Philbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Jagonoy is concentrating on defense, preventing Philbert from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philbert is looking to pass Jagonoy's guard but actually Jagonoy recovers to full guard.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Jagonoy.
We've been hearing good reports from Jagonoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Philbert controlling from the top position.
Jagonoy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Philbert preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert passes Jagonoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jagonoy trying to control from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the pace.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is defending well.
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Philbert's head to control him but Philbert postures up.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Philbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Philbert has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (7) Philbert
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Philbert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jagonoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Philbert has a good base and remains in mount.
Philbert is looking to work his way around to Jagonoy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Philbert controlling from mount.
Jagonoy regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy wants to control the action here but instead Philbert manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (10) Philbert
Jagonoy wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Philbert swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jagonoy is now in Philbert's guard. A big mistake from Philbert there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (10) Philbert
Jagonoy postures up.
Jagonoy is looking to pass into half guard but Philbert pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Philbert is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (12) Philbert
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass.
Philbert trying to move into half guard but instead Jagonoy has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (12) Philbert
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Philbert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jagonoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jagonoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert looking for a guillotine here but Jagonoy defends easily.
Jagonoy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Philbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Philbert is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jagonoy rolls with it to try and escape but Philbert cranks on the arm and Jagonoy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Van Dyke Philbert!
Our winner, Van Dyke Philbert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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