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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Philbert tries to clinch but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Philbert (0) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien happy to just control the position for now.
Philbert tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
OBrien staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like OBrien 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.
Philbert is looking to regain half guard here but OBrien keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien controlling the position from side mount.
Philbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that OBrien 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.
Philbert is looking to regain half guard here but OBrien keeps moving and retains side control.
OBrien is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philbert is trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Philbert's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philbert is looking for a sweep.
OBrien controls the position from side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Philbert is looking for a sweep.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien working away.
Philbert is being controlled here.
Philbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Philbert, who protects the arm well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks OBrien politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. OBrien prefers to stall for the moment though.
Philbert tries to improve position but can't.
OBrien happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Philbert tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Philbert gets back to half guard.
Philbert manages to get to full guard.
OBrien sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Philbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OBrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OBrien passes Philbert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
OBrien perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OBrien tries to pass to full mount but Philbert defends it.
OBrien moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (0) vs (7) OBrien
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
OBrien controlling the position easily from mount.
OBrien is continuing to stall.
OBrien moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (0) vs (10) OBrien
OBrien keeps control of the position as Philbert tries to break free.
OBrien is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Philbert is defending well though. OBrien let's go of the attempt for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Philbert is trying to break free.
OBrien controls the action.
The adventures of OBrien the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
OBrien has the hooks in. Philbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
OBrien is riding his opponent, not letting Philbert buck him off.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from OBrien.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Philbert trying to control the hands but OBrien won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Yet more stalling tactics from OBrien.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Lochlain OBrien thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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