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SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peyton moves into the clinch.
Peyton tries to pull guard but Philbert won't allow it.
Peyton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Philbert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Philbert tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peyton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peyton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Peyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peyton fails to pull guard.
Philbert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peyton.
Peyton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Philbert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Philbert fails with the takedown
and Peyton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Philbert
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert is trying to control. Peyton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Philbert has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (2) vs (5) Philbert
Peyton gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Philbert controlling the action here.
Philbert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peyton tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
Philbert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philbert prevents Peyton from improving his position.
Peyton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Philbert is keen to just control but Peyton is a slippery customer.
Philbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Philbert jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (2) vs (8) Philbert
Peyton wants to control but Philbert postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert wants to control but Peyton is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Philbert tries to move to mount but Peyton blocks the move with his legs.
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert happy to just control the position for now.
Peyton is looking to regain half guard here but Philbert keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philbert moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Peyton manages to get back to half guard.
Philbert is thwarting Peyton's attempts to control the position.
Peyton wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (2) vs (11) Philbert
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philbert looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Peyton can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton is working hard here to advance position.
Philbert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Philbert 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.
Peyton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Peyton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Philbert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peyton working to try and regain half guard.
Peyton tries to lock up and control but Philbert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Philbert controlling from the full mount.
Peyton prevents Philbert from taking his back.
Philbert tries to control but Peyton wriggling away.
Peyton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert controlling his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Philbert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Peyton tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.
Peyton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peyton tries to improve his position but Philbert has taken his back! Philbert has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Peyton tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Philbert pushes Peyton away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
Van Dyke Philbert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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