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Stepping Stone 98 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Philbert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Snowstrinski napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (4) Philbert
Snowstrinski tries to control but Philbert manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (0) vs (7) Philbert
Snowstrinski can't escape the position.
Philbert patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Philbert controls the position.
Philbert doesn't have the hooks in and Snowstrinski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (7) Philbert
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snowstrinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Philbert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowstrinski stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Philbert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowstrinski has Philbert in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (9) Philbert
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski controls Philbert momentarily but Philbert frees himself.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Philbert trying to move into half guard but instead Snowstrinski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (9) Philbert
Snowstrinski trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski has gone for a leg lock! Philbert slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (11) Philbert
Philbert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowstrinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Philbert has managed to get both his arms back between Snowstrinski's legs - danger averted.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snowstrinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Philbert passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (14) Philbert
Snowstrinski wants to control but Philbert postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski gets back to half guard.
Philbert trying to control the pace.
Snowstrinski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert passes Snowstrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Philbert wants to advance to full mount but Snowstrinski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position.
Snowstrinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Philbert is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Snowstrinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Philbert advances to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Philbert has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (17) Philbert
Philbert can't control as he wanted to and Snowstrinski manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snowstrinski keeps working.
Still in half guard, Philbert seems content to control.
Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Philbert's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Philbert's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (17) Philbert
Snowstrinski has the hooks in. Philbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Philbert is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Snowstrinski working for a choke but Philbert is defending well.
Snowstrinski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Philbert needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Snowstrinski is hanging on to Philbert's back as he tries to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski working for a choke but Philbert is defending well.
Philbert is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Snowstrinski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Philbert defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Snowstrinski looking for the choke from the back.
Snowstrinski not allowing Philbert to control his hands.
Snowstrinski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Philbert has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski has the hooks in. Philbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Snowstrinski is looking for the choke from the back position but Philbert is controlling his hands well.
Snowstrinski is not going to allow Philbert to sit and survive in this position.
Philbert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Philbert tries to roll but Snowstrinski sticks to his back.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Philbert defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Snowstrinski is trying to stick to Philbert's back but Philbert is turning into Snowstrinski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Snowstrinski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Philbert. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (19) Philbert
Snowstrinski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Philbert content to stall in guard here.
Philbert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philbert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowstrinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Philbert has managed to get both his arms back between Snowstrinski's legs - danger averted.
Philbert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Philbert postures up.
Philbert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snowstrinski's guard.
Philbert stalling away here and it's allowed Snowstrinski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert passes Snowstrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Philbert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Snowstrinski! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (22) Philbert
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski prevents Philbert from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (8) vs (25) Philbert
Philbert keeps control of the position as Snowstrinski tries to break free.
Philbert is looking to control Snowstrinski but Snowstrinski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert keeps control of the position as Snowstrinski tries to break free.
Snowstrinski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 25 to 8.
A very excited looking Van Dyke Philbert made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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