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SSG 138 Barnes vs Dew 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 18 wins and 8 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lieb Fraumilch!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fraumilch looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Fraumilch
Fraumilch trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert 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.
Fraumilch wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Fraumilch wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraumilch won't allow Philbert to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philbert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Fraumilch
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Fraumilch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fraumilch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fraumilch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Philbert passes Fraumilch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fraumilch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Fraumilch won't allow it.
Philbert stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraumilch manages to get to full guard.
Philbert pushing down on Fraumilch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Philbert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fraumilch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philbert.
Fraumilch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraumilch is looking for a sweep. Philbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Philbert passes into side control, despite Fraumilch's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (2) Fraumilch
Philbert controls the position.
Fraumilch gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (7) vs (2) Fraumilch
Philbert wants to control the pace but Fraumilch is squirming around nicely.
Fraumilch has given up his back here. Will Philbert look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (10) vs (2) Fraumilch
Fraumilch staying busy and making it hard for Philbert to control.
Philbert is really struggling to control Fraumilch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philbert controlling the position well here. Fraumilch rolled but Philbert kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fraumilch breaks Philbert's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (10) vs (4) Fraumilch
Philbert wants to sweep here but Fraumilch controlling him for the moment.
Fraumilch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fraumilch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fraumilch stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Fraumilch trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (12) vs (4) Fraumilch
Philbert pushes down on Fraumilch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Philbert wants to take a breather but Fraumilch is having none of it.
Philbert prevents Fraumilch from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Philbert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Philbert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fraumilch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fraumilch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Philbert is keen to just control but Fraumilch is a slippery customer.
Fraumilch wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Fraumilch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fraumilch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fraumilch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Philbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fraumilch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fraumilch is keeping the position for now.
Philbert pushes down on Fraumilch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Philbert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philbert works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (15) vs (4) Fraumilch
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fraumilch tries to buck Philbert off but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert controlling the position from side mount.
Fraumilch can't do much from the bottom here.
Fraumilch tries to bench press Philbert off him but Philbert keeps the position.
Philbert tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fraumilch's legs.
Fraumilch is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Philbert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fraumilch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fraumilch is looking for a sweep.
Philbert has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (17) vs (4) Fraumilch
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount.
Fraumilch tries to control Philbert's body but Philbert pushes him off. Fraumilch squirms to his side and now Philbert has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (20) vs (4) Fraumilch
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fraumilch breaks Philbert's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (20) vs (6) Fraumilch
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Philbert is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (22) vs (6) Fraumilch
Fraumilch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philbert is one step ahead there.
Fraumilch working for a triangle but Philbert defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert trying to control but Fraumilch is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert is pushing down on Fraumilch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fraumilch is fighting to maintain full guard but Philbert has managed to sneak the leg through.
Philbert seems to be looking for submissions.
Fraumilch is trying to get back to full guard.
Philbert works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (25) vs (6) Fraumilch
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fraumilch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert trying to control but Fraumilch is having none of it.
Fraumilch working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Fraumilch is squirming around nicely.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Philbert moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fraumilch has worked his arm free - good work by Fraumilch!
Fraumilch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fraumilch prevents Philbert from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fraumilch is not content to let Philbert control the position.
Fraumilch is looking to regain half guard here but Philbert keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Van Dyke Philbert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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