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Stepping Stone 35 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Philbert closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garcia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Garcia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia has control of Philbert's left arm, preventing Philbert from doing any damage.
Garcia is trying to keep Philbert in close.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert preventing the sweep.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia has Philbert pulled in close to control his posture.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia looking to control.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia pulls Philbert in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Garcia 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.
Garcia 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.
Garcia pulls Philbert in close to prevent any damage.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Philbert manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Garcia
Philbert controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Philbert keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia pushing down on Philbert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert trying to control here.
Philbert is concentrating on defense, preventing Garcia from advancing position.
Garcia is pressing down on Philbert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Philbert is holding on for now.
Garcia keeps trying to improve his position.
Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Philbert is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Philbert has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (5) Garcia
Garcia 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 (2) vs (8) Garcia
Philbert is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Philbert preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Garcia.
Philbert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Garcia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Philbert has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Philbert looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garcia.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Philbert has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Garcia has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Philbert taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Garcia doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Garcia! |
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