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Stepping Stone 63 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 7 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb tries for a takedown but Philbert circles away easily
and Philbert counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Philbert
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Philbert
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Philbert is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (4) Philbert
Thumb trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumb continues to stall.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb being controlled here, momentarily.
Thumb has control of Philbert's left arm, preventing Philbert from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Philbert pushes his legs off easily.
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philbert is one step ahead there.
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Philbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thumb is tightening it up a little... Philbert has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Philbert reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Philbert taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thom Thumb!
An out of breath Thom Thumb 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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