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SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cahute shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Cahute
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Philbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Cahute showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute is pushing down on Philbert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Philbert is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cahute wants to control but Philbert is keeping him busy.
Cahute moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (0) vs (5) Cahute
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philbert prevents Cahute from taking his back.
Philbert tries to reverse the position but Cahute maintains control.
Cahute takes Philbert's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Philbert is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (0) vs (8) Cahute
Philbert defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cahute's arms.
Philbert is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cahute working for a choke but Philbert reverses nicely into Cahute 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (8) Cahute
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Philbert haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cahute has Philbert pulled in close to control his posture.
Cahute looking to control.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cahute controlling the position.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Philbert pushes down on Cahute's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it.
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
Cahute trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cahute does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert uses his free foot to push down on Cahute's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cahute. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (8) Cahute
Philbert manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cahute to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (8) vs (8) Cahute
Will Philbert go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cahute is in bad spot here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cahute trying to control the hands but Philbert breaks the grip.
Cahute is in bad spot here.
Philbert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cahute.
Cahute just trying to survive but Philbert is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Philbert working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Philbert is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cahute tries to roll but Philbert sticks to his back.
Cahute wants to control his opponent's hands but Philbert gets his hands free.
Cahute is really stuck here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Philbert is looking to control Cahute but Cahute is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Philbert looking for the choke from the back.
Philbert has the hooks in. Cahute is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Philbert passes his arm under Cahute's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Cahute taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
A victorious Van Dyke Philbert thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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