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SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim 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 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ibrahim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
Philbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Philbert trying to control here.
Ibrahim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Philbert tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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