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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
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 27 wins and 13 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Philbert (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working.
Philbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt controls the position.
Philbert is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt gets to mount! Philbert was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (0) vs (6) Hunt
Philbert is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Philbert tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Philbert is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Philbert can't escape the position.
Hunt tries to control but Philbert wriggling away.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Philbert tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.#T2#
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Philbert is looking to escape.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Philbert working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Philbert wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Philbert is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Philbert tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (0) vs (9) Hunt#T4#
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Philbert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Philbert wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Philbert is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Philbert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Philbert is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt tries to control but Philbert wriggling away.
Philbert is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.#T7##SUB2#
Hunt has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Philbert is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Hunt!
As Mike Hunt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
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 33 wins and 11 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Philbert
Philbert tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Philbert is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Philbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Philbert, not yet. #T2#
Philbert is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Philbert is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Philbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Philbert, not yet.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Philbert is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kersikov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Philbert's body to avoid the submission. Philbert has instead reached around Kersikov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Philbert arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Van Dyke Philbert!
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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Event:
SSG 233 McCain vs Finn
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nutz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Philbert pinned against the cage. Philbert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Philbert tries for a takedown but Nutz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nutz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Philbert sprawls and moves away.
Nutz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Nutz clinches up with Philbert and pushes him back against the cage.
Nutz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justa Nutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nutz looking for a takedown.
Philbert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nutz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nutz prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Nutz has hold of one of Philbert's legs. Philbert is fighting the takedown attempt but Nutz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Philbert
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Philbert is looking for a triangle but Nutz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Philbert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Philbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Philbert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nutz has managed to get both his arms back between Philbert's legs - danger averted.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #T2#
Philbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Philbert controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself.
Nutz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Philbert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Nutz is working hard here to advance position.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Philbert is retaining full guard.
Philbert wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.
Nutz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nutz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Nutz being controlled here momentarily.
Philbert 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.
Philbert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Philbert being controlled here momentarily.
Nutz 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: Nutz (4) vs (2) Philbert
Nutz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Philbert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nutz is taking a breather. Philbert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Philbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Philbert is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (7) vs (2) Philbert
Nutz trying to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Philbert slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Nutz trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Nutz prevents Philbert from improving his position.
Nutz moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (10) vs (2) Philbert
Nutz controlling the position easily from mount.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Philbert is looking to escape. #T9#
Philbert tries to reverse the position but Nutz maintains control.
Philbert bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (10) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Nutz.
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Nutz wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutz working a defensive guard but Philbert passes into half guard.
Nutz is pressing down on Philbert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Philbert trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.#T10#
Philbert trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nutz working for a triangle but Philbert defends it easily.
Philbert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Philbert sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Nutz trying to control the position.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nutz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nutz trying to control the position.
#T12#
Philbert trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Philbert forces his way into half guard.
Nutz is not content to let Philbert control the position.
Nutz is looking to improve his position.
Nutz manages to get to full guard.
#T13#
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Philbert is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Philbert is fighting to break Nutz's control of his arms but Nutz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Philbert wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philbert is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Nutz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justa Nutz waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cahute shoots in and gets a takedown into Philbert's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Philbert
Philbert has his hands on Cahute's head, controlling the position.
Cahute will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Cahute is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cahute controls the pace.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Philbert#T1##SUB#
Cahute is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Philbert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Philbert tries to improve position but can't.
Cahute staying calm.
Cahute wants to control but Philbert is keeping him busy.
Philbert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cahute trying to control the pace.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Cahute frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (0) Philbert
Cahute tries to control but Philbert wriggling away. #SUB#
Cahute has control of Philbert's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Philbert regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cahute content just to control the position here.
Philbert bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (2) Philbert#SUB#
Cahute had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philbert defends it easily.#T3#
Philbert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute controlling Philbert's posture.
Philbert trying to move into half guard but instead Cahute has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (10) vs (2) Philbert
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Philbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cahute trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself. #T5#
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Philbert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cahute passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Philbert is defending against the submission attempts here by Cahute.
Cahute moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (13) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (16) vs (2) Philbert#T6##SUB#
Philbert showing good submission defense here.
Cahute biding his time, looking for the opening.
Philbert trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Philbert knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Philbert for a finish.
Cahute has the hooks in. Philbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cahute controlling the positon.
Cahute has the hooks in. Philbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7##SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Philbert knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Philbert for a finish. #SUB#
Cahute looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Philbert right now.
#T8##SUB#
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Philbert turns into Cahute and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (16) vs (4) Philbert
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cahute is pulling down on Philbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Philbert, at least for the moment.
Cahute looking to control.
Philbert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cahute trying to control the position.
Philbert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cahute's guard. #T9#
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Cahute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Philbert is trying to control. Cahute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Philbert might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cahute haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cahute keeping hold of Philbert's head, controlling as best he can.
Philbert keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Cahute holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cahute gets full guard.
Philbert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cahute 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: Cahute (18) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Philbert working a defensive guard here.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Philbert working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
#T11#
Cahute trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Philbert working a defensive guard here.
Cahute won't allow Philbert to sweep him here.
Philbert controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself.
Cahute trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cahute drops back looking for a leg! Philbert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Philbert manages to kick Cahute off! Cahute jumps back into Philbert's guard.
Cahute postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Philbert controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself.
Cahute passes Philbert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Philbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cahute controlling the pace.
Cahute passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (21) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert is looking to reverse the position.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Cahute swings around for an armbar but Philbert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (21) vs (6) Philbert
Philbert wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Philbert trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cahute is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (23) vs (6) Philbert
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Gaston Cahute seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Philbert as Saunders shoots in.#TD2#
Philbert shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert passes Saunders's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saunders is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saunders avoid being mounted?
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Saunders defends it.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
#T1#
Philbert moves into full mount! Saunders won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (5) Philbert
Philbert avoids the attempt from Saunders to control.
Saunders is trying to escape the mount but Philbert keeps good control and instead manages to take Saunders's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (8) Philbert
Saunders is in bad spot here.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
Saunders is keeping busy.
Well, with Philbert on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saunders is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saunders is trying to break free.
Philbert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saunders.
Saunders wants to control his opponent's hands but Philbert gets his hands free. #T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saunders is really stuck here.
Good control from Philbert.
Saunders tries to roll but Philbert sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Philbert sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Saunders taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
Van Dyke Philbert thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 199 Johnson vs Warrior
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Philbert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plant but Plant pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Philbert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Plant sprawls well initially but Philbert persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) Philbert
Plant tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert is taking a breather. Plant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is not content to let Philbert control the position.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Plant tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert prevents Plant from improving his position.
Philbert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philbert prevents Plant from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Philbert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plant defends it well.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it. #SUB#
Plant actively working from the bottom here.
Philbert works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) Philbert#T3#
Plant is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Philbert looking to secure an arm triangle but Plant defends it well.
Plant wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert prevents Plant from getting the reversal.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Plant is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Plant sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Philbert trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it. #SUB2#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Philbert.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
Plant wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plant tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.#T5#
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Plant is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plant wants to sweep but Philbert has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (8) Philbert
Plant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Plant trying to control but Philbert postures up.
Philbert prevents Plant from improving his position.
Plant wants to sweep but Philbert has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (11) Philbert
Plant tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Philbert easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (0) vs (13) Philbert
Philbert controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Plant regains half guard.
Plant is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Philbert controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Philbert is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Philbert sits in half guard. #T7#
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Plant is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it. #T8#
Plant has a hand on Philbert's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Philbert takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (16) Philbert
Philbert tries to control but Plant wriggling away.
Plant is looking to improve his position but Philbert isn't that keen on the idea.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Plant tries to reverse the position but Philbert maintains control.#T9#
Plant wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Philbert controlling the pace for now.
Plant tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Philbert avoids the attempt from Plant to control.
Philbert seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Plant is holding on tight.
#T10#
Plant gets back to half guard.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert is controlling the pace.
Philbert is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Philbert is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Philbert is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Philbert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Plant! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (19) Philbert
Plant working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Plant is squirming around nicely.
Plant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plant wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Plant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Plant won't allow Philbert to pass to mount.
Philbert moves into full mount! Plant won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (22) Philbert
Philbert looking to control but Plant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Well,Plant is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Plant tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Philbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Philbert is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Plant is surviving well by controlling Philbert's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Philbert working for a guillotine from mount but Plant is in no mood to give up.
Philbert trying to control but Plant is having none of it. #T13#
Plant is trying to escape the mount.
Philbert trying to control but Plant is having none of it.
Plant working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Plant is squirming around nicely.
Plant tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.#T14#
Plant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Philbert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philbert.
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Philbert is working for a kimura but Plant is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 22 to 0.
After winning the bout, Van Dyke Philbert thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ola Badmus!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Badmus clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Badmus jumps guard.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Badmus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Badmus trying to keep a closed guard but Philbert is proving a slippery customer.
Philbert forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Badmus looking for submissions off his back.
Philbert slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Philbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Badmus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Philbert passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (3) vs (0) Badmus
Badmus tries to buck Philbert off but Philbert is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Badmus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Badmus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Philbert wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Badmus gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Badmus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Philbert looking for a submission but Badmus manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T3#
Philbert works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Badmus is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert trying to control the action but Badmus is working from the bottom.
Philbert trying to advance position but Badmus counters by regaining guard.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Badmus is trying to control the position but Philbert postures up.
Philbert advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (6) vs (0) Badmus
Philbert gets to mount! Badmus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (8) vs (0) Badmus
Philbert controlling the pace for now.
Badmus tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Badmus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Badmus tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Badmus is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Badmus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Philbert takes Badmus's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Badmus is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (11) vs (0) Badmus
Philbert tries to keep control of the position but Badmus is staying busy.
Philbert is really struggling to control Badmus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Philbert just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Badmus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6##SUB#
Philbert working for a choke but Badmus is defending well.
Badmus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Badmus turns into Philbert and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (2) Badmus
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Badmus is proving a slippery customer.
Badmus trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Badmus is proving a slippery customer.
Badmus controlling from the top position. #T7#
Badmus looking to pass the guard.
Philbert wants to sweep here but Badmus controlling him for the moment.
Badmus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert controls Badmus momentarily but Badmus frees himself.
Badmus passes Philbert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Philbert tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Badmus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (11) vs (5) Badmus#T8#
Badmus controlling from the full mount.
Philbert gets back to half guard.
Philbert tries to roll over but Badmus keeps him under control.
Badmus is trying to control the action in half guard but Philbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Badmus is taking a breather. Philbert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T9##SUB2#
Badmus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Philbert wants to improve his position but Badmus is controlling well.
Badmus is pressing down on Philbert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Philbert is holding on for now.
Badmus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Badmus is thwarting Philbert's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Badmus wants to free his trapped foot but Philbert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Badmus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working.
Philbert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Badmus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Philbert manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (13) vs (5) Badmus#T11##SUB2#
Badmus looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Philbert is defending well. Badmus quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Philbert has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Badmus celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ola Badmus!
A very excited looking Ola Badmus 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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Event:
SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
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 24 wins and 9 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gaul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Philbert circles away.#CL#
Philbert moves into the clinch.
Gaul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gaul tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Gaul pulls guard successfully.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert advances to half guard.
Philbert wants to pass to mount but Gaul is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Gaul won't allow Philbert to pass to mount. #T1#
Gaul wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Philbert uses his free foot to push down on Gaul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gaul. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (3) vs (0) Gaul
Philbert fails to take his opponent's back.
Gaul tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Philbert wants to take his opponent's back but Gaul doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Philbert working for a submission but Gaul is keeping him at bay.
Philbert avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.
Philbert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Gaul can't escape the position.
Gaul wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.#T3#
Gaul is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Philbert has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (6) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul just trying to survive but Philbert is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gaul is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Philbert is staying active.
Philbert controlling the position well here. Gaul rolled but Philbert kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gaul looking very determined here, making life difficult for Philbert.
Gaul breaks Philbert's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (6) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Philbert keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Philbert being controlled here, momentarily.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Philbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
Philbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Gaul drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Philbert dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (8) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul looking to control.
Philbert controlling from the top position.
Gaul looking to control.
Gaul working a defensive guard but Philbert manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (11) vs (2) Gaul#T6#
The referee asks Philbert politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Philbert prefers to stall for the moment though.
Philbert trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #SUB#
Philbert swings around for an armbar but Gaul sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul postures up.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul passes into half guard.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T7#
Gaul trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul trying to advance position but Philbert counters by regaining guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving. #T8#
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gaul trying to mount his opponent but Philbert defends it.
Philbert is looking to improve his position.
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul controlling the action here.#T9#
Gaul trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the position for now.
Philbert wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Philbert tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gaul has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Philbert defend it? Gaul steps over the head and cranks it - Philbert is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gaul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lamban Gaul!
A very excited looking Lamban Gaul 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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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 9 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim goes for a double leg but Philbert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Philbert continues to drive forward.#TD#
Philbert closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Philbert trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now.
Ibrahim has his hands clasped together around Philbert's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Philbert has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is controlling an arm, preventing Philbert from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ibrahim! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (8) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Philbert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Philbert manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ibrahim to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (11) vs (0) Ibrahim
Philbert trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Philbert gets his hands free as Ibrahim looks to control.
Philbert has the hooks in. Ibrahim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Philbert doesn't have the hooks in and Ibrahim manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (2) Ibrahim
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Philbert is pulling down on Ibrahim's head. It's preventing any offense from Ibrahim, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Ibrahim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ibrahim postures up.
Philbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Philbert wants to sweep but no luck.
Philbert pulls Ibrahim in close to prevent any damage.
Philbert is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Philbert holds on and takes a little breather.
Ibrahim pushes down on Philbert's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Philbert gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Philbert is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB#
Philbert is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
Ibrahim 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.
Philbert keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.#SUB#
Philbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (11) vs (5) Ibrahim
Philbert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ibrahim laying and praying for a moment but Philbert takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be working for a kimura but Philbert defends the submission attempt.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Philbert defends it. #T7#
Philbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Philbert (15) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Philbert gets his way!
Ibrahim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Philbert wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Ibrahim wants to control his opponent's hands but Philbert gets his hands free. #SUB#
Philbert is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ibrahim knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ibrahim for a finish.
Will Philbert go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Philbert has the hooks in. Ibrahim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Ibrahim right now.
Ibrahim tries to escape but Philbert has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Philbert wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Ibrahim trying to control but not successfully.
Philbert has the hooks in. Ibrahim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ibrahim looking very determined here, making life difficult for Philbert.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Philbert manages to sink in the hooks.
Philbert is trying to stick to Ibrahim's back but Ibrahim is turning into Philbert. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Philbert's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ibrahim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (15) vs (7) Ibrahim
Philbert wants to control the position but Ibrahim says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Philbert trying to control here.
Ibrahim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Philbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Philbert is defending the position. #T11#
Philbert is in trouble now - Ibrahim has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (15) vs (10) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Philbert sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Philbert defending well.
Philbert trying to control but Ibrahim postures up.
#T12#
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Philbert defends it.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert regains full guard. Nicely done.
Philbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim controlling from the top position.
Philbert can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Ibrahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Philbert tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.#T14#
Ibrahim moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (15) vs (13) Ibrahim
Philbert is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
Philbert is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Philbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
An out of breath Van Dyke Philbert 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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Event:
SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
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 22 wins and 9 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Philbert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berendas.
Berendas shoots in for a takedown but Philbert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berendas fails with the takedown#TD#
and Philbert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Berendas
Van Dyke Philbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uvele Berendas.
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass.
Philbert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T1#
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Berendas 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) Berendas
Berendas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berendas postures up.
Berendas passes Philbert's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Philbert is staying active underneath Berendas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berendas slows the pace down in half guard.
Philbert is looking to get back to full guard here but Berendas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (5) Berendas
Philbert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berendas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berendas wants to control but Philbert is keeping him busy.
Berendas working away.#T3#
Berendas gets to mount! Philbert was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (2) vs (7) Berendas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert is trying desperately to improve position.
Berendas trying to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Berendas trying to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Philbert wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Philbert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
It looks like Berendas 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.
Berendas prevents Philbert from getting the reversal.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Philbert regains half guard.
Philbert wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
#T6#
Berendas is trying to control the action in half guard but Philbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Philbert wants to control the action here but instead Berendas manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (10) Berendas
Berendas avoids the attempt from Philbert to control.
Berendas looking to control but Philbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berendas content just to control the position here. #T7#
Philbert is trying to escape the mount.
Philbert manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Philbert defends it well.
Well, if Berendas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Philbert is pressing down on Berendas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Philbert wants to control but Berendas passes easily into half guard.
Philbert works his way to full guard. Good work.
Berendas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Philbert is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Berendas has his hands clasped together but Philbert extends and breaks Berendas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Philbert.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Van Dyke Philbert!
Van Dyke Philbert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 163 Robinson vs Banner
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
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 21 wins and 9 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Philbert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Rossi's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
Philbert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Philbert is looking to advance position but De Rossi won't allow it. #T1#
De Rossi is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?
De Rossi tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.#SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
De Rossi is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Philbert is taking a breather. De Rossi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
De Rossi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
De Rossi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Rossi.#T3#
Philbert passes De Rossi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (0) De Rossi#SUB#
Philbert has hold of De Rossi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Rossi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Philbert trying to control but De Rossi is having none of it. #T4#
De Rossi is trying to escape the mount.
De Rossi wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
De Rossi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Well, if Philbert is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Philbert frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (8) vs (0) De Rossi#T5#
Philbert fails to advance to De Rossi's back.
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Rossi prevents Philbert from taking his back.
Philbert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape.
De Rossi wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.#T6#
Philbert prevents De Rossi from getting the reversal.
Philbert looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Philbert looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position but Philbert isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Philbert goes for an armbar but he's not got it… De Rossi turns into him and now he's in Philbert's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (8) vs (2) De Rossi#SUB#
Philbert looking for subs off his back but De Rossi has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T7#
De Rossi not doing much here.
Philbert is looking to get back to full guard here but De Rossi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (8) vs (5) De Rossi
Philbert tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
De Rossi is staying tight to Philbert's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Philbert tries to buck De Rossi off but De Rossi is having none of it.
De Rossi is staying tight to Philbert's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Philbert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Philbert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (10) vs (5) De Rossi#T9#
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but De Rossi defends it.
De Rossi tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert controlling the action here.
Philbert frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (13) vs (5) De Rossi
Philbert controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Philbert moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (16) vs (5) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Philbert looking to break De Rossi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Rossi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Philbert will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
De Rossi trying to control the action but Philbert just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy De Rossi right now.
De Rossi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11#
Philbert is just content to waste time from the top position. De Rossi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Philbert stacks De Rossi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Philbert! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (19) vs (5) De Rossi
You can see the frustration on De Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Philbert wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
De Rossi wants to control but Philbert postures up.
De Rossi gets back to half guard.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is defending well. #SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
Philbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Rossi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Rossi wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Philbert showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Philbert seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Rossi for as long as he can get away with.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but De Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (19) vs (7) De Rossi
Philbert wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and De Rossi is now in half guard. #SUB#
Philbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Rossi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (19) vs (10) De Rossi#T14#
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
Our winner, Van Dyke Philbert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Philbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahmad Ibrahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Philbert drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Philbert postures up.
Ibrahim 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: Ibrahim (2) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Philbert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Philbert is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Ibrahim maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Philbert could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ibrahim has cracked it and Philbert is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ibrahim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
After winning the bout, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 149 Jagonoy vs Philbert
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Philbert drives through and clinches with Jagonoy against the cage.
#TD2#
Philbert has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jagonoy regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (2) Philbert
Jagonoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but Jagonoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert seems keen to control Jagonoy's posture.#SUB#
Jagonoy has gone for a leg lock! Philbert slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jagonoy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (4) Philbert
Jagonoy wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Jagonoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Philbert looking to pass the guard.
Jagonoy 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: Jagonoy (4) vs (4) Philbert
Jagonoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Philbert is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Philbert is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (6) Philbert
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but Jagonoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (6) vs (6) Philbert#T2#
Philbert is pulling down on Jagonoy's head to control his posture.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Jagonoy wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Philbert holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Philbert has his foot on Jagonoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jagonoy works his way back into a safe position though.
Jagonoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Philbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Philbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jagonoy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jagonoy wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Philbert has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jagonoy doesn't defend quickly enough and Philbert has managed to lock this one up! Can Jagonoy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Philbert on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Van Dyke Philbert!
Van Dyke Philbert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Thammy Jagonoy had this to say: 'Once Again I ded Tried my Best but I Guess it's not good enough or might be it's just his body's too slippery'. |
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Event:
SSG 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 19 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Philbert with that takedown attempt.
Philbert fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Philbert closes the distance and pushes Spanks back into the cage.#TD2#
Philbert has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Spanks regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Spanks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philbert is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but Spanks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Philbert
Spanks looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Philbert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Spanks passes Philbert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Philbert wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Philbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spanks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spanks's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (2) vs (6) Philbert
Spanks can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Philbert is cranking Spanks's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Spanks! He's tightened the choke and Spanks is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
Our winner, Van Dyke Philbert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 138 Barnes vs Dew
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 8 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lieb Fraumilch!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fraumilch looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Fraumilch
Fraumilch trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert 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.
Fraumilch wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Fraumilch wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraumilch won't allow Philbert to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Philbert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Fraumilch
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Fraumilch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fraumilch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fraumilch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Philbert passes Fraumilch's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Fraumilch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Fraumilch won't allow it.
Philbert stalling. #T2#
Fraumilch manages to get to full guard.
Philbert pushing down on Fraumilch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Philbert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fraumilch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philbert. #SUB2#
Fraumilch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Fraumilch is looking for a sweep. Philbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Philbert passes into side control, despite Fraumilch's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (2) Fraumilch
Philbert controls the position.
Fraumilch gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (7) vs (2) Fraumilch
Philbert wants to control the pace but Fraumilch is squirming around nicely.
Fraumilch has given up his back here. Will Philbert look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (10) vs (2) Fraumilch
Fraumilch staying busy and making it hard for Philbert to control.
Philbert is really struggling to control Fraumilch but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Philbert controlling the position well here. Fraumilch rolled but Philbert kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fraumilch breaks Philbert's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (10) vs (4) Fraumilch
Philbert wants to sweep here but Fraumilch controlling him for the moment.
Fraumilch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fraumilch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Fraumilch stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Fraumilch trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (12) vs (4) Fraumilch
Philbert pushes down on Fraumilch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Philbert wants to take a breather but Fraumilch is having none of it.
Philbert prevents Fraumilch from improving his position.#T6#
Philbert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Philbert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fraumilch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Fraumilch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Philbert is keen to just control but Fraumilch is a slippery customer.
Fraumilch wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Fraumilch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fraumilch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fraumilch 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. #SUB2#
Fraumilch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.#T8#
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fraumilch is keeping the position for now.
Philbert pushes down on Fraumilch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Philbert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philbert works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (15) vs (4) Fraumilch#T9#
Fraumilch tries to buck Philbert off but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert controlling the position from side mount.
Fraumilch can't do much from the bottom here.
Fraumilch tries to bench press Philbert off him but Philbert keeps the position.
Philbert tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fraumilch's legs.
Fraumilch is trying to get back to half guard.#T10##SUB#
Philbert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fraumilch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fraumilch is looking for a sweep.
Philbert has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (17) vs (4) Fraumilch
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount.
Fraumilch tries to control Philbert's body but Philbert pushes him off. Fraumilch squirms to his side and now Philbert has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (20) vs (4) Fraumilch#T11#
Fraumilch breaks Philbert's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (20) vs (6) Fraumilch
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Philbert is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (22) vs (6) Fraumilch
Fraumilch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philbert is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fraumilch working for a triangle but Philbert defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert trying to control but Fraumilch is working from the bottom. #T12#
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert is pushing down on Fraumilch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fraumilch is fighting to maintain full guard but Philbert has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Philbert seems to be looking for submissions.
Fraumilch is trying to get back to full guard.
Philbert works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (25) vs (6) Fraumilch#T13#
Fraumilch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert trying to control but Fraumilch is having none of it.
Fraumilch working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Fraumilch is squirming around nicely. #T14##SUB#
Philbert moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fraumilch has worked his arm free - good work by Fraumilch!
Fraumilch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fraumilch prevents Philbert from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fraumilch is not content to let Philbert control the position.
Fraumilch is looking to regain half guard here but Philbert keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
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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Event:
SSG 129 Chai vs Gambini
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 8 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Jack Lake!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Philbert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Philbert (4) vs (0) Lake
Lake is trying to control Philbert's posture but Philbert avoids it.
Lake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lake struggling a bit here.
Lake tries to buck Philbert off but Philbert is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake isn't going anywhere.
Lake is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Philbert trying to control the position but Lake is working away. #SUB#
Philbert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Philbert off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Philbert (4) vs (4) Lake
I would not like to be Philbert right now.
Philbert wants to escape the position.
Lake is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Philbert prevents Lake from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Lake is not going to allow Philbert to sit and survive in this position.
What can Philbert do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lake is looking to control Philbert but Philbert is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lake keeps control of the position as Philbert tries to break free.
#T3#
Will Lake go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Philbert is trying to break free.
Philbert just trying to survive but Lake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lake keeps control of the position as Philbert tries to break free.
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
Lake trying to control.
Philbert rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lake is trying to control the action in half guard but Philbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Lake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Philbert haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lake stalling.
Philbert preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lake stalling.
Philbert is staying active underneath Lake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Philbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Philbert (8) vs (4) Lake
Lake just trying to survive but Philbert is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Philbert is staying active.#T5#
Philbert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lake.
Lake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Philbert has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (11) vs (4) Lake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert wants to take his opponent's back but instead Lake manages to regain half guard.
Lake is controlling Philbert's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6#
Lake trying to hold on to Philbert's head to control him but Philbert postures up.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Philbert wants to pass to mount but Lake is defending the position.
Lake is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Lake moves into full guard.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Lake wants to control but Philbert passes easily into half guard.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Lake is defending well.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Lake is trying to control but can't.
Philbert wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Lake controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Philbert in particular looking to stall.
Philbert moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (14) vs (4) Lake#T8#
Lake is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Lake can't do much from the bottom here.
Lake tries to bench press Philbert off him but Philbert keeps the position.
Philbert moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (16) vs (4) Lake
Philbert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Lake tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Lake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Philbert is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lake wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Lake is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Lake can't escape the position.
Philbert mounts Lake! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Lake manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lake trying to control from the bottom.
Lake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lake.
Lake is trying to control the position but Philbert postures up.
Philbert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (19) vs (4) Lake
Philbert wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Lake is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T12#
Lake struggling a bit here.
Philbert has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (21) vs (4) Lake
Philbert avoids the attempt from Lake to control.
Lake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Lake wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Philbert controlling his opponent.
Philbert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lake is looking to escape.
Lake tries to control the position but Philbert now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (24) vs (4) Lake
Good control from Philbert.
Philbert avoiding Lake 's attempts to control his hands. #T14##SUB#
Philbert is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lake can't escape the position.
What can Lake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lake trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Philbert is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lake can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
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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Event:
SSG 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal drives through with a takedown into Philbert's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Philbert is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philbert looking to pass the guard.
Philbert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a triangle but Philbert pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Yasalmibaal pulls Philbert in to control the position.
Philbert forces his way into half guard.
Yasalmibaal trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal is staying active underneath Philbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Philbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Philbert in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is defending against the submission attempts here by Philbert.
Yasalmibaal tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Philbert wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him busy.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Yasalmibaal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yasalmibaal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Yasalmibaal is still trying to improve position.
Yasalmibaal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yasalmibaal.
Yasalmibaal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working for a triangle but Philbert defends it easily.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (4) Yasalmibaal#T5#
Yasalmibaal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Philbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yasalmibaal defends it easily.
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Philbert looking to control.
#SUB#
Philbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yasalmibaal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yasalmibaal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yasalmibaal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#T7#
Philbert regains half guard.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Philbert defends it well.
Philbert is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Yasalmibaal moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (10) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Philbert to control.
Philbert sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to free his trapped foot but Philbert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Philbert tries to get to full guard but Yasalmibaal has control of the leg. #T9#
Philbert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Philbert throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yasalmibaal escapes and throws Philbert's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (13) Yasalmibaal
Philbert regains half guard there - taking advantage of Yasalmibaal's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T10#
Philbert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert controlling the position.
Yasalmibaal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Philbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11##SUB#
Philbert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yasalmibaal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB#
Philbert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yasalmibaal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Yasalmibaal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Philbert manages to get to full guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Philbert looking to control.
#T14#
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Philbert is trying to control but can't.
Philbert is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Philbert is defending against the submission attempts here by Yasalmibaal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
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 14 wins and 16 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Philbert looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drago! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Drago (0) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drago's legs.
Drago is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Philbert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Drago is trying to work for a sweep but Philbert has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drago (0) vs (6) Philbert
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Philbert working for a guillotine from mount but Drago is in no mood to give up.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Philbert wants to take Drago's back here but Drago is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Philbert tries to control but Drago wriggling away. #SUB2#
Philbert looking for a guillotine from mount but Drago is having none of it.
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drago is working hard here to advance position.
Drago is trying to escape the mount but Philbert keeps good control and instead manages to take Drago's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drago (0) vs (9) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Drago right now.
Drago prevents Philbert from getting a body triangle.
Drago tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2##SUB2#
Philbert working for a guillotine from mount but Drago is in no mood to give up.
Drago stops Philbert from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drago regains half guard.#SUB2#
Philbert is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Philbert not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Philbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Philbert works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (12) Philbert
Drago is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert fails to take his opponent's back.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Philbert prevents Drago from getting the reversal.
Drago manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Still in half guard, Philbert seems content to control.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the action here.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Philbert sits in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Drago looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Philbert pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (15) Philbert
Drago is trying to escape the mount.
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Drago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Philbert looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Philbert is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago is looking to improve his position but Philbert isn't that keen on the idea.
Philbert tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
Philbert manages to capitalize on a mistake by Drago to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Drago (0) vs (18) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Drago is defending well though. Philbert let's go of the attempt for now.
Philbert trying to control.#SUB2#
Drago fending off the submission attempt from Philbert.
Drago manages to reverse the position and now he's in Philbert's guard. Nice work there by Drago.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (2) vs (18) Philbert#T7##SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Philbert dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (2) vs (20) Philbert
Philbert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (23) Philbert
Drago is not content to let Philbert control the position.
Drago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Philbert is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
Philbert frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (26) Philbert
Philbert is looking to work his way around to Drago's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Drago is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Drago is controlling an arm, preventing Philbert from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philbert with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Drago is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Philbert controlling from mount.
Drago sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T9#
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Philbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Philbert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drago! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (29) Philbert
Philbert trying to control but Drago is having none of it.
Philbert might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Drago tries to reverse the position but Philbert maintains control.
Philbert tries to control but Drago wriggling away. #SUB2#
Philbert is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drago has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
Philbert trying to control but Drago is having none of it. #T11#
Drago sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Philbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Philbert trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the action here.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Philbert controlling the pace. #T12##SUB#
Drago has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Philbert escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Philbert! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (32) Philbert
Drago sneaks back into half guard.
Philbert controlling the pace.
Drago wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Drago is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Philbert is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now. #T13##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Philbert moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (35) Philbert
Philbert trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the position from side mount. #T14#
Philbert advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drago (2) vs (37) Philbert
Philbert controlling from mount.
Drago can't escape the position.
Philbert looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 37 to 2.
Van Dyke Philbert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cahute shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Cahute
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Philbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Cahute showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute is pushing down on Philbert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Philbert is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cahute wants to control but Philbert is keeping him busy.
Cahute moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (0) vs (5) Cahute#T1#
Philbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philbert prevents Cahute from taking his back.
Philbert tries to reverse the position but Cahute maintains control.
Cahute 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 (0) vs (8) Cahute#SUB2#
Philbert defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cahute's arms.
Philbert is trying to break free.
#T2##SUB2#
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Cahute working for a choke but Philbert reverses nicely into Cahute 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (8) Cahute
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Philbert haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cahute has Philbert pulled in close to control his posture.
Cahute looking to control.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cahute controlling the position.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Philbert pushes down on Cahute's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it.
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
Cahute trying to control here.
#T4#
Philbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cahute does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert uses his free foot to push down on Cahute's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cahute. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (8) Cahute
Philbert manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cahute to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (8) vs (8) Cahute
Will Philbert go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cahute is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Cahute trying to control the hands but Philbert breaks the grip.
Cahute is in bad spot here.
Philbert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cahute.
Cahute just trying to survive but Philbert is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Philbert working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Philbert is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cahute tries to roll but Philbert sticks to his back.
Cahute wants to control his opponent's hands but Philbert gets his hands free.
Cahute is really stuck here.
#T6#
Philbert is looking to control Cahute but Cahute is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Philbert looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Philbert has the hooks in. Cahute is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Philbert passes his arm under Cahute's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Cahute taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
A victorious Van Dyke Philbert thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
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.#CL#
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#TD#
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.#T1#
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.#T2##SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #T5#
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.
#T6#
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. #T7#
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.
#SUB2#
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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Event:
SSG 107 Cheese vs Gambini
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mo Mohammad!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Philbert gets caught flat footed, as Mohammad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Mohammad
Mohammad wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Philbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mohammad trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Mohammad is proving a slippery customer.
Mohammad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Philbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving. #T1#
Mohammad passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (0) vs (5) Mohammad#SUB2#
Mohammad swings around for an armbar but Philbert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mohammad's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (5) Mohammad
Philbert postures up.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mohammad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mohammad keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Philbert won't allow Mohammad to sweep him here.
Philbert passes Mohammad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mohammad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Philbert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Philbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Mohammad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Philbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Mohammad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Philbert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mohammad wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (5) Mohammad
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mohammad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Philbert prevents Mohammad from getting the reversal.
Philbert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Philbert tries to control but Mohammad wriggling away.
Philbert is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mohammad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Philbert with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mohammad sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Philbert is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (8) vs (5) Mohammad
Philbert wants to control the pace but Mohammad is squirming around nicely.
Mohammad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mohammad wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Mohammad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Philbert haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Philbert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T5#
Philbert tries to control but Mohammad wriggling away.
Philbert takes Mohammad's back. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (11) vs (5) Mohammad
Philbert controlling from the back.#SUB#
Philbert tightening his grip on Mohammad, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Mohammad showing good submission defense here.
Philbert trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Mohammad tries to escape but Philbert has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Mohammad defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Philbert's arms.
Philbert is not going to allow Mohammad to sit and survive in this position.
Philbert has the hooks in. Mohammad is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Mohammad prevents Philbert from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Mohammad preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Philbert.
Mohammad trying to control the position but Philbert manages to sink in the hooks.
Mohammad is really stuck here.
#T8##SUB#
Mohammad is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mohammad is keeping busy.
Philbert keeps control of the position easily here as Mohammad tries to buck him off.
Mohammad staying busy and making it hard for Philbert to control.
Philbert has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mohammad's body.
#T9#
Philbert is hanging on to Mohammad's back as he tries to escape.
Mohammad manages to reverse the position and now he's in Philbert's guard. Nice work there by Mohammad.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (7) Mohammad
Mohammad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Philbert controls Mohammad momentarily but Mohammad frees himself.
Mohammad looking to pass the guard.
Mohammad is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Mohammad looking to sit in guard and control but Philbert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (13) vs (7) Mohammad
Mohammad trying to control the position here.
Mohammad can't keep his opponent in guard - Philbert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Philbert seems to be working for a kimura but Mohammad defends the submission attempt.
Mohammad gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Mohammad.
Mohammad can't keep his opponent in guard - Philbert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mohammad wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it.
Philbert works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (16) vs (7) Mohammad
Mohammad can't do much from the bottom here.
Mohammad tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12##SUB#
Philbert working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mohammad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Philbert wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammad keeps working. #SUB#
Philbert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mohammad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mohammad gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (18) vs (7) Mohammad#T13#
Mohammad working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (21) vs (7) Mohammad
Philbert tries to get the hooks in deep but Mohammad pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Mohammad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Philbert is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mohammad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mohammad for a finish.
Mohammad looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T14##SUB#
Philbert looking to break Mohammad's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mohammad remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Philbert will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Philbert keeps control of the position as Mohammad tries to break free.
#SUB#
Philbert looking for the RNC.
Mohammad tries to roll but Philbert sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert tries to get the hooks in deep but Mohammad pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Our winner, Van Dyke Philbert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 98
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
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?#TD2#
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.
#SUB2#
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#SUB#
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. #T1#
Snowstrinski stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving. #SUB#
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. #T2##SUB#
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. #T3##SUB#
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#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard. #T4#
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. #SUB#
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.#T5#
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. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
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.#SUB#
Snowstrinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Philbert advances to half guard. #T7#
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.
#T8#
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. #SUB#
Philbert is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski working for a choke but Philbert is defending well. #SUB#
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.
#T9##SUB#
Snowstrinski working for a choke but Philbert is defending well. #SUB#
Philbert is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for the choke from the back.
Snowstrinski not allowing Philbert to control his hands. #SUB#
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!
#T10#
Snowstrinski has the hooks in. Philbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T11#
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.#T12##SUB#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
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. #T13#
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#T14#
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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Event:
Stepping Stone 96
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason has Philbert up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Philbert to the mat.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Philbert looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philbert is aware though and is defending well.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Mason 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. #SUB#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philbert defends it easily.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
Philbert stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (3) Philbert#T2#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (5) Philbert
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Philbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Philbert prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Philbert looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert controlling the pace for now.
Mason tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away. #T4#
Philbert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Philbert avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Philbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason prevents Philbert from taking his back.#T5#
Philbert trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Philbert wants to take his opponent's back but Mason doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB2#
Philbert is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mason is surviving well by controlling Philbert's body position as best he can.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Philbert tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mason tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.#T7##SUB2#
Philbert swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mason is now in Philbert's guard. A big mistake from Philbert there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Philbert
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Philbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (7) Philbert
Philbert wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T8#
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Philbert is now in half guard. #SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Philbert moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (10) Philbert
Mason can't escape the position.
Mason regains half guard.#T9#
Philbert passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (13) Philbert
Mason tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is having none of it. #SUB2#
Philbert looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well. #T10#
Philbert avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Mason is looking to improve his position but Philbert isn't that keen on the idea.
Philbert pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Philbert tries to control but Mason wriggling away. #T11#
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Philbert tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg. #T12#
Philbert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mason wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Philbert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
Philbert wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Philbert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (16) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mason to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mason shrugs it off. #T13#
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Philbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg. #T14#
Philbert moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (19) Philbert
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Philbert keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 19 to 2.
Van Dyke Philbert thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 88
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Philbert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (4) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Philbert tries to advance to mount but Jagonoy denies him.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Jagonoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Jagonoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jagonoy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Philbert's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy is pressing down on Philbert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jagonoy wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.#T2#
Jagonoy looking to control.
Jagonoy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Jagonoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Philbert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jagonoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jagonoy wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jagonoy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Philbert is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Philbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Jagonoy is concentrating on defense, preventing Philbert from advancing position. #T4#
Philbert is looking to pass Jagonoy's guard but actually Jagonoy recovers to full guard.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Jagonoy.
We've been hearing good reports from Jagonoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully. #T5#
Philbert controlling from the top position.
Jagonoy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Philbert preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert passes Jagonoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jagonoy trying to control from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the pace.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is defending well. #T6#
Jagonoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is defending well.
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Philbert's head to control him but Philbert postures up.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Philbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Philbert has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (7) Philbert#T7#
Philbert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jagonoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Philbert has a good base and remains in mount.
Philbert is looking to work his way around to Jagonoy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Philbert controlling from mount.
Jagonoy regains half guard.#T8#
Jagonoy wants to control the action here but instead Philbert manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (10) Philbert
Jagonoy wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.#SUB2#
Philbert swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jagonoy is now in Philbert's guard. A big mistake from Philbert there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (10) Philbert
Jagonoy postures up.
Jagonoy is looking to pass into half guard but Philbert pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Philbert is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (12) Philbert
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass.
Philbert trying to move into half guard but instead Jagonoy has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (12) Philbert#T9#
Jagonoy controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Philbert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jagonoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jagonoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Philbert looking for a guillotine here but Jagonoy defends easily.
Jagonoy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T10#
Philbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Philbert is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jagonoy rolls with it to try and escape but Philbert cranks on the arm and Jagonoy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Van Dyke Philbert!
Our winner, Van Dyke Philbert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 82
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Ray White! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
White has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White (2) vs (0) Philbert
White seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
White is just content to waste time from the top position. Philbert takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White won't allow Philbert to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Philbert is controlling White's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Philbert gets back to full guard.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Philbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Philbert, not yet. #SUB#
White drops back, looking for a kneebar! Philbert looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Philbert looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Philbert! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: White (2) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
White wants to control but Philbert postures up.
White prevents Philbert from improving position.
White struggling a bit here.
White tries to buck Philbert off but Philbert is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White is trying to control Philbert's posture but Philbert avoids it.
White is not content to let Philbert control the position. #T3#
White manages to get back to half guard.
Philbert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
White moves into full guard.
#SUB#
White has his foot on Philbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Philbert works his way back into a safe position though.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
White looking for subs off his back but Philbert has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Philbert trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
Philbert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Philbert sits in half guard. #T5#
Philbert is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
White manages to get to full guard.
Philbert stays in close to White's body and controls the position. #SUB#
White working for a triangle but Philbert defends it easily.
#T6#
White keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully. #SUB#
White is looking for a triangle but Philbert pushes his legs off easily.
White keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass.
White 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: White (4) vs (4) Philbert#T7#
White wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Philbert has his hands on White's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Philbert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.#SUB#
White 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 White has Philbert in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (4) vs (6) Philbert
White working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
White pulls Philbert in to control the position.
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Philbert controls the pace.
Philbert wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (6) vs (6) Philbert
Philbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Philbert, not yet. #T9#
White slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White won't allow Philbert to sweep him here.
Philbert being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
White looking to pass the guard.
Philbert is trying to keep White in close.
#SUB2#
Philbert looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Philbert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as White controls the pace.#T11#
Philbert wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Philbert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
White wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving. #T12#
Philbert working a defensive guard here.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
White wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
White 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.
Philbert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (6) vs (8) Philbert#T13#
White keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Philbert controls from within his opponent's guard.
White keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass. #SUB#
White has his foot on Philbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Philbert works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
White 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. Philbert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T14##SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Philbert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: White (6) vs (11) Philbert
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 11 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Van Dyke Philbert thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ray White had this to say: 'A-yo this lake kid squeezed this one out, congrats, but bigger congrats goes out to yo girly friend who took all of me last night! Ho-ho, she a real champ bro, a real one, try to keep her if you can.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 77
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
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 8 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandini tries to clinch but Philbert is having none of it.
Bandini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Philbert looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.
Philbert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (0) Bandini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini prevents Philbert from moving into mount.
Bandini can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Philbert trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini has one of Philbert's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Bandini won't allow it. #SUB#
Philbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandini has his hands clasped together around Philbert's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Philbert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philbert.
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Philbert is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Philbert is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Philbert is proving a slippery customer.
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
Philbert stands and throws Bandini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (8) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Philbert's best efforts.#T4#
Philbert content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Philbert is looking for a kimura but Bandini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Philbert to get the leverage.
Philbert passes into side control, despite Bandini's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (11) vs (0) Bandini
Philbert working away.
Philbert advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (13) vs (0) Bandini#SUB#
Philbert working for a submission but Bandini is keeping him at bay.
Bandini holds on, trying desperately to control.#T5#
Philbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandini regains half guard.
Bandini wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy.
Philbert slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Bandini is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Bandini is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Bandini moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on Philbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Philbert works his way back into a safe position though.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Bandini 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.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a triangle here but Philbert uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (16) vs (0) Bandini
Philbert happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Philbert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Bandini tries to bench press Philbert off him but Philbert keeps the position.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandini wants to control but Philbert postures up.
Philbert trying to control the position but Bandini is working away. #T9##SUB#
Philbert swings around for an armbar but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (16) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Bandini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bandini wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Philbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Philbert, not yet. #T10#
Philbert working a defensive guard here.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Philbert's guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Philbert is defending well.
#SUB#
Bandini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Philbert. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (16) vs (5) Bandini
Bandini working away.#T11#
Bandini controlling from side mount.
Philbert is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bandini trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Philbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandini.
Philbert wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working.
Bandini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Philbert wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bandini is working for a kimura but Philbert is defending it quite comfortably.
Philbert tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg.
Bandini works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (16) vs (8) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14##SUB2#
Bandini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Philbert has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bandini but great work by Philbert. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Philbert (20) vs (8) Bandini
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (20) vs (10) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert trying to hold on to Bandini's head to control him but Bandini postures up.
Bandini slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Van Dyke Philbert thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 72
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
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 12 wins and 9 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Philbert clinches up with Dong and pushes him back against the cage.
Philbert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dong to keep the fight standing.
Dong wants to take the fight to the mat but Philbert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Dong has clasped his hands together around Philbert's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dong (4) vs (0) Philbert
Philbert can't do much from the bottom here.
Philbert is looking for a sweep.
Dong trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dong tries to move to mount but Philbert blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Philbert is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Philbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert wants to control but Dong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dong trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dong prevents Philbert from improving his position.
Dong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Philbert trying to control but Dong postures up.
#SUB#
Dong seems to be working for a kimura but Philbert defends the submission attempt.
Philbert gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Philbert is trying to control the position but Dong postures up.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong passes into half guard.
Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Philbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dong wants to free his trapped foot but Philbert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Philbert is concentrating on defense, preventing Dong from advancing position.
Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Philbert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Philbert is controlling Dong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Philbert tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg. #T5#
Philbert controlling the position well.
Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Philbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Philbert controlling the position for now.
Dong is trying to control. Philbert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB#
Philbert is defending against the submission attempts here by Dong.
Dong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (7) vs (0) Philbert
Dong content just to control the position here. #T7##SUB#
Dong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Philbert manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Philbert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (7) vs (2) Philbert
Dong wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Dong is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Philbert trying to mount his opponent but Dong defends it.
Dong is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong has a hand on Philbert's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Philbert takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (7) vs (5) Philbert
Philbert controlling from the full mount.
Dong gets back to half guard.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Dong won't allow it.
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Dong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T10#
Dong is trying to control the position but Philbert postures up.
Philbert controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Philbert is proving a slippery customer.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dong working for a triangle but Philbert defends it easily.
#T11#
Philbert controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong wants to control the position but Philbert says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert trying to control from half guard but Dong is working away. #T12#
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dong wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy.
Philbert stalling.
Philbert trying to mount his opponent but Dong defends it.
Dong is staying active underneath Philbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Philbert wants to pass to mount but Dong is defending the position.
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dong tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well. #T14#
Philbert is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
Dong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dong controls Philbert momentarily but Philbert frees himself.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Dong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Philbert puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Wang Dong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 71
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
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 6 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jack Lake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lake fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Philbert fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lake to the ground. Philbert is now in Lake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Lake
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lake being controlled here, momentarily.
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lake 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. Philbert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lake 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: Philbert (2) vs (2) Lake#T1#
Lake trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Lake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Lake advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Lake is trying to work for a kimura but Philbert is defending well.
Philbert controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Lake is trying to work for a kimura but Philbert is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake is trying to control. Philbert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Philbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Philbert trying to hold on to Lake's head to control him but Lake postures up.
Philbert is refusing to be controlled, as Lake sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Lake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Philbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lake.
Philbert wants to improve his position but Lake is controlling well.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Lake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Philbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lake. #SUB2#
Lake seems to be looking for submissions.
Lake trying to control from half guard but Philbert is working away.
Philbert gets back to full guard.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Philbert is retaining full guard.
Philbert managing to control the position. #SUB#
Lake content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Philbert has locked up a guillotine! Philbert's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lake is holding on here and Philbert must be using up a lot of energy. Lake has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Philbert gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Van Dyke Philbert!
Van Dyke Philbert thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 66
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 6 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jim Lake!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Philbert slaps away a takedown attempt from Lake, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Philbert pushes Lake up against the cage in a clinch.
Lake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lake wants to take the fight to the mat but Philbert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Dyke Philbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lake.
Philbert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lake goes for a takedown attempt but Philbert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jim Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Philbert shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Lake
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Philbert postures up.
Philbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lake is looking to sweep but instead, Philbert has passed into half guard.
Lake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Philbert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Lake 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: Philbert (2) vs (2) Lake
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lake wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Lake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Philbert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (4) vs (2) Lake
Lake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
Lake trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (4) vs (4) Lake
Philbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Philbert, not yet.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.#T4#
Philbert has control of Lake's left arm, preventing Lake from doing any damage. #SUB#
Philbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Philbert is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Philbert has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (6) vs (4) Lake
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Lake wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Philbert is proving a slippery customer.
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert won't allow Lake to sweep him here.
Philbert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake wants to control but Philbert passes easily into half guard.
Lake is trying is best to control the position here.
Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake trying to control here.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Philbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lake is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert wants to pass to mount but Lake is defending the position.
Philbert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lake! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (9) vs (4) Lake
Philbert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Philbert is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lake is working to get back to half guard.
Lake is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Philbert has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (12) vs (4) Lake
Philbert is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Philbert keeps control of the position as Lake tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Lake tries to escape the position.
Philbert gets his hands free as Lake looks to control.
Lake tries to break free.
Philbert is not going to allow Lake to sit and survive in this position.
Philbert controlling from the back.
Philbert's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lake tries to break free.
#T9#
Lake is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Philbert looking for the choke from the back.
Philbert keeps control of the position as Lake tries to break free.
Philbert trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lake doesn't escape. #SUB#
Lake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Philbert's arms.
I really don't envy Lake right now.
#T10#
Philbert biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Philbert is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lake is defending well though. Philbert let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Lake preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Philbert. #SUB#
Lake fending off the submission attempt from Philbert.
Lake tries to break free.
Philbert is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Philbert is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T11#
Philbert not allowing Lake to control his hands.
Lake is keeping busy.
Lake rolls, trying to escape but Philbert keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Philbert is trying to stick to Lake's back but Lake is turning into Philbert. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Philbert's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lake. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (12) vs (6) Lake
Lake wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving. #T12##SUB#
Philbert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lake is aware though and is defending well.
Philbert trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Philbert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lake is fighting to break Philbert's control of his arms but Philbert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Philbert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lake manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (14) vs (6) Lake#T13#
Philbert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lake controls Philbert momentarily but Philbert frees himself.
Philbert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lake trying to control the position.
Lake wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Philbert stands and throws Lake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (17) vs (6) Lake
Lake is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Philbert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Philbert controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
Van Dyke Philbert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 63
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
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#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2##SUB#
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Philbert pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
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. #SUB#
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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Event:
Stepping Stone 58
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 4 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Philbert counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Philbert (4) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Philbert wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Philbert's best efforts.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Philbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia keeps trying to improve his position.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Philbert passes into half guard. #T2#
Philbert trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Philbert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Garcia trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (7) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Philbert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Philbert controlling from mount.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Garcia is controlling Philbert's trapped leg to prevent Philbert from advancing to side control.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Garcia trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Philbert trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Garcia has Philbert pulled in close to control his posture.
Philbert won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia 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: Philbert (7) vs (2) Garcia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Philbert has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Philbert's guard.
Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Philbert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Philbert is having none of it. #SUB2#
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Garcia works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (7) vs (5) Garcia
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia 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.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working. #T8#
Philbert tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia tries to move to mount but Philbert blocks the move with his legs.
Philbert tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (7) vs (7) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Philbert turns into him and now he's in Garcia's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (9) vs (7) Garcia
Philbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (9) vs (9) Garcia
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Philbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (9) vs (12) Garcia
Philbert prevents Garcia from improving position. #T10#
Philbert is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it.
Philbert is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Garcia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Philbert rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Garcia's guard! Nice work there by Philbert! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (12) Garcia
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia wants to improve his position but instead Philbert has moved into half guard.
#T11#
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Philbert wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garcia managing to control the position.
Garcia 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: Philbert (11) vs (14) Garcia#T13#
Garcia content to stall in guard here.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Philbert is retaining full guard. #T14#
Garcia wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Garcia looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Philbert dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (13) vs (14) Garcia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia wins on points by 14 to 13. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 53
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
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 5 wins and 4 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jaditsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Philbert as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Philbert.
Jaditsa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Philbert defends well and Jaditsa ends up having to push Philbert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jaditsa shoots in for a takedown but Philbert shows good takedown defense.
Van Dyke Philbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Jaditsa.
Jaditsa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaditsa wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaditsa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Philbert shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa moves into full guard.
#T1#
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaditsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaditsa is trying to hold Philbert in close to prevent damage but Philbert has managed to pass into half guard.
Philbert controlling the action here.#T2#
Philbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaditsa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jaditsa wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy.
Philbert stalling.
Philbert stalling away here and it's allowed Jaditsa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jaditsa pulls Philbert in close to his closed guard and prevents Philbert from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Jaditsa trying to control the position.
Philbert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jaditsa wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Jaditsa keeps moving.
Jaditsa is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Jaditsa controls Philbert momentarily but Philbert frees himself. #SUB2#
Jaditsa looking for subs off his back but Philbert has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaditsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Philbert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Philbert wants to control from the top but Jaditsa keeps moving.
Philbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaditsa has his hands on Philbert's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Jaditsa 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. #T6#
Jaditsa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaditsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaditsa has control of Philbert's left arm, preventing Philbert from doing any damage.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Philbert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaditsa is retaining full guard.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaditsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert stays in close to Jaditsa's body and controls the position.
Jaditsa trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Jaditsa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Philbert puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jaditsa is refusing to be controlled, as Philbert sits in half guard.
Jaditsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaditsa is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaditsa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Philbert is staying active.#T9##SUB#
Philbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jaditsa is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Jaditsa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jaditsa is defending well.
Jaditsa trying to hold on to Philbert's head to control him but Philbert postures up.
Philbert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Philbert wants to control but Jaditsa is keeping him busy. #T11#
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jaditsa wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Philbert seems content to control.
Philbert is keen to just control but Jaditsa is a slippery customer.
Jaditsa trying to control from the bottom.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Jaditsa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jaditsa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (0) Jaditsa#T12#
Philbert looking to control but Jaditsa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jaditsa wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.#T13#
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.
Jaditsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Philbert has a good base and remains in mount.
Jaditsa tries to lock up and control but Philbert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Jaditsa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jaditsa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Philbert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaditsa tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Van Dyke Philbert thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 49
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
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 8 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smooth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (0) Philbert#SUB#
Smooth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Philbert makes his way to full guard, as Smooth worked for a kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
Smooth is looking to pass into half guard but Philbert pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Philbert is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth 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.
Smooth looking to control.
#T1#
Philbert looking to pass the guard.
Philbert trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth is controlling Philbert's posture.
Smooth wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment.
Philbert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Smooth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Philbert escapes and throws Smooth's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (2) vs (5) Philbert#T2#
Smooth is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth looks to move to half guard but instead Philbert has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (2) vs (7) Philbert
Smooth is desperately trying to improve his position but Philbert has a good base and remains in mount.
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount.
Smooth is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Philbert controlling from mount.
Philbert prevents Smooth from getting the reversal.
Smooth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Smooth is trying to get back to full guard.
Smooth is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Smooth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smooth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smooth 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: Smooth (4) vs (7) Philbert
Philbert managing to control the position.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully. #T5#
Smooth is looking to pass into half guard but Philbert pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Philbert is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (4) vs (9) Philbert
Smooth wants to control the position but Philbert says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smooth trying to control here.
Philbert is keen to just control but Smooth is a slippery customer.
Smooth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smooth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smooth.#T6##SUB#
Smooth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Philbert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smooth's guard.
Smooth has a hand on Philbert's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Philbert takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (4) vs (12) Philbert
Smooth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smooth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Philbert tries to control but Smooth wriggling away.
Smooth prevents Philbert from taking his back.#T7#
Smooth manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Smooth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smooth is staying active underneath Philbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smooth is holding on to half guard well.
Smooth is looking for a sweep. Philbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Smooth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Smooth looking for submissions off his back.
Smooth wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Smooth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smooth wants to get back to full guard but Philbert has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (4) vs (15) Philbert
Smooth is trying to control Philbert's posture but Philbert avoids it.
Smooth tries to buck Philbert off but Philbert is having none of it.#T10#
Philbert controlling the position from side mount.
Smooth tries to buck Philbert off but Philbert is having none of it.
Smooth can't do much from the bottom here.
Smooth is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Smooth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smooth is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Philbert is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (4) vs (17) Philbert
Smooth tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away. #T12#
Philbert controlling from the full mount.
Philbert is continuing to stall.
Smooth is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Philbert wants to control the pace but Smooth is squirming around nicely.
Smooth looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (4) vs (20) Philbert
I really don't envy Smooth right now.
Philbert just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Smooth staying busy and making it hard for Philbert to control. #T14#
Philbert not allowing Smooth to control his hands.
Smooth is keeping busy.
Philbert is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smooth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth trying to control the hands but Philbert breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 20 to 4.
A victorious Van Dyke Philbert thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 46
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Imaeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Philbert swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Philbert tries to keep at a distance but Imaeda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Imaeda can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Imaeda is fighting off a takedown attempt but Philbert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Imaeda to the mat. Imaeda regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imaeda (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert passes into half guard.
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Imaeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Philbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Imaeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Imaeda is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Philbert looking to pass the guard.
Imaeda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Philbert puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Imaeda gets back to full guard.
Philbert preventing the sweep.
Imaeda can't keep his opponent in guard - Philbert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Imaeda is looking to improve his position.
Philbert trying to control the action but Imaeda is working from the bottom.
Imaeda tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Imaeda is working hard here to advance position.
Imaeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imaeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Imaeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Imaeda trying to control the position.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert is still trying to improve position.
Imaeda is trying to keep Philbert in close.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Imaeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imaeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imaeda is keeping the position for now.
Philbert won't allow Imaeda to sweep him here.
Philbert is looking to pass into half guard but Imaeda pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Imaeda is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (2) vs (2) Philbert
Imaeda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Philbert's guard.
Philbert is not content to let Imaeda control the position.
Philbert controlling the position for now.
Imaeda 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 wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Philbert trying to control but Imaeda postures up.
Imaeda trying to control from half guard but Philbert is working away. #SUB#
Imaeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Imaeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Philbert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Imaeda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (2) Philbert
Imaeda tries to control but Philbert wriggling away. #SUB#
Imaeda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Philbert manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Imaeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Philbert is looking to reverse the position.
Imaeda is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Imaeda swings around for an armbar but Philbert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Imaeda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (5) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert trying to move into half guard but instead Imaeda has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (7) vs (4) Philbert
Imaeda stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Philbert keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imaeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Imaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert keeping full guard, as Imaeda tries to pass.
Imaeda passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (10) vs (4) Philbert
Imaeda working away.
Philbert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Imaeda off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Imaeda (10) vs (8) Philbert
Imaeda turns into Philbert and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (12) vs (8) Philbert
Imaeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Philbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
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: Imaeda (12) vs (10) Philbert#T7#
Philbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Imaeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Imaeda tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Philbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Imaeda sees it coming and defends easily.
Imaeda manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Imaeda keeps moving.
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Imaeda.#T8#
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Imaeda is retaining full guard.
Imaeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Imaeda 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. Philbert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Imaeda keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass. #SUB#
Imaeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philbert defends it easily.#SUB#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Imaeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9##SUB#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Imaeda controls Philbert momentarily but Philbert frees himself.
Philbert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (12) vs (13) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert tries for a kimura but Imaeda is defending well.
Imaeda struggling a bit here.#T10#
Imaeda is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Philbert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Imaeda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Imaeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imaeda is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Philbert is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (12) vs (15) Philbert
Imaeda tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Imaeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Philbert controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Philbert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Imaeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philbert controlling his opponent.
Imaeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Philbert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Imaeda is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Philbert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Imaeda is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Philbert controlling his opponent.
Imaeda tries to reverse the position but Philbert maintains control.
Imaeda regains half guard.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Imaeda moves into full guard.
Philbert pushing down on Imaeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Philbert moves into full mount! Imaeda won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (12) vs (18) Philbert
Imaeda stops Philbert from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Philbert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Imaeda working to try and regain half guard.
Imaeda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Imaeda defending well. #SUB2#
Philbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Imaeda trying to control from the bottom.
Philbert works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (12) vs (21) Philbert
Imaeda prevents Philbert from taking his back.
Imaeda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Imaeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Philbert content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert preventing the sweep.
Imaeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 21 to 12.
An out of breath Van Dyke Philbert 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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Event:
Stepping Stone 43
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 7 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Philbert tries to clinch up.
Philbert is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Philbert closes the distance and clinches.
Philbert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dong to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Dong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dong manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dong (4) vs (0) Philbert
Dong working away.
Philbert looks to move to half guard but instead Dong has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dong (6) vs (0) Philbert
Philbert tries to hold on but Dong pushes him away.
Philbert sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Philbert wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Dong wants to pass to mount but Philbert is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Philbert tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Philbert desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Philbert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dong is working away from the top position though.
Philbert is looking for a sweep. Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dong is looking for a kimura but Philbert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dong to get the leverage.
Philbert gets full guard.
Philbert looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philbert swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Dong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Philbert trying to control the position here.
Philbert is trying to keep Dong in close.
Philbert pulls Dong in close to prevent any damage.
Dong tries to free his leg and advance position but Philbert is retaining full guard. #T3#
Dong wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Philbert holds on and takes a little breather.
Philbert wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment.
Philbert controlling the position.
Philbert looking to control.
Philbert is pulling down on Dong's head to control his posture. #T4#
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Dong is proving a slippery customer.
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Philbert trying to control the position.
Philbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Philbert, not yet.
Dong passes Philbert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Dong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Philbert is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Dong passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (9) vs (0) Philbert
Dong tries to control but Philbert wriggling away. #SUB#
Dong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Philbert has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dong looking to control but Philbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Philbert wants to hold on but Dong pushes him away.#T6#
Philbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philbert tries to hold on but Dong pushes him away.
Philbert is trying to escape the mount.
Dong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Philbert is looking to escape.
Philbert is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dong (12) vs (0) Philbert#SUB#
Dong is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Philbert tries to roll but Dong sticks to his back.
#T7#
Dong is trying to stick to Philbert's back but Philbert is turning into Dong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Philbert. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (12) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dong trying to control the position.
Philbert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dong's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Philbert stays in close to Dong's body and controls the position.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Dong is trying to control the position but Philbert postures up.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #T8#
Philbert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (14) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert controlling Dong's posture.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Dong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Philbert, not yet.
Dong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Dong tries to free his leg and advance position but Philbert is retaining full guard.
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dong passes Philbert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Philbert wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Philbert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Philbert.
Philbert trying to control the position here.
Philbert controls Dong momentarily but Dong frees himself. #T10#
Dong being controlled here momentarily.
Philbert is continuing to stall.#T11#
Dong trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Philbert looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dong has picked Philbert up and slammed him! Philbert can't keep hold of the triangle and Dong manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (17) vs (2) Philbert
Dong works to advance to full mount. Philbert defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dong (19) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert tries to reverse the position but Dong maintains control.
Dong trying to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert tries to hold on but Dong pushes him away.
Philbert looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dong (22) vs (2) Philbert#T12#
Philbert trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dong wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dong looking for the choke but no joy.
Philbert looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Philbert looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dong.
Dong doesn't have the hooks in and Philbert manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (22) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Dong controls Philbert momentarily but Philbert frees himself.
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Philbert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Philbert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T14#
Philbert slips nicely into half guard.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Dong defends it.
Dong is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dong avoid being mounted?
Dong is looking for a sweep. Philbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Philbert is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong won't allow Philbert to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
A relieved looking Wang Dong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Philbert's takedown attempt.
Philbert looking for a takedown. #TD#
Mason has picked Philbert up - he's going for a ride! Mason dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Philbert
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Philbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (0) Philbert
Mason controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mason jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Philbert manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Philbert seems a little lost for a moment, as Mason dominates the positioning.#T1#
Philbert is not content to let Mason control the position. #SUB#
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Philbert stops Mason from passing to mount.
Philbert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (5) vs (4) Philbert#T2#
Philbert has the hooks in. Mason is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Philbert's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Mason is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Philbert gets his way!
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Philbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Philbert slows the pace down in half guard.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Mason trying to control here.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Philbert prevents Mason from improving his position.#SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well. #T5#
Mason tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert prevents Mason from improving his position.
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Philbert trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Mason looking for subs off his back but Philbert has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mason is defending against the submission attempts here by Philbert.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Mason gets full guard.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason looking to control.
#SUB#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.
Mason wants to hit a sweep here but Philbert passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mason there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (7) Philbert
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Philbert has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Philbert takes Mason's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (5) vs (10) Philbert
Mason tries to break free.
Philbert is trying to stick to Mason's back but Mason is turning into Philbert. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Philbert's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (10) Philbert#T10##SUB2#
Philbert isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mason stacks Philbert on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (10) vs (10) Philbert#SUB#
Mason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Philbert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Philbert's face as Mason controls the position.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Philbert sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Philbert sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Philbert is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Philbert is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Philbert is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert manages to get to full guard.
Mason being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Philbert is trying to control the position but Mason postures up. #T13#
Philbert is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Philbert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (10) vs (12) Philbert
Philbert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #T14#
Philbert won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason wants to hit a sweep here but Philbert passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mason there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (10) vs (15) Philbert
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 15 to 10.
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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Event:
Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
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.#TD#
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.#T1#
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.#T2##SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Philbert is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
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.
#T6##SUB2#
Philbert preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Garcia. #SUB2#
Philbert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
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.
#T7##SUB2#
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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Event:
Stepping Stone 30
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Kyril Mokaev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Philbert clinches.
Philbert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mokaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mokaev tries to pull guard but Philbert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mokaev is pressed up against the cage. Philbert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mokaev down to the mat. Mokaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mokaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Philbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Philbert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Dyke Philbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Philbert has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Mokaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Mokaev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Philbert is defending against the submission attempts here by Mokaev.
Philbert wants to improve his position but Mokaev is controlling well.
#T1#
Mokaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mokaev trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert is doing well to control the position and prevent Mokaev from advancing to side control.
Mokaev is trying to control. Philbert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Mokaev seems to be working for a kimura but Philbert defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Philbert manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Philbert has his hands on Mokaev's head, controlling the position.
Philbert is trying to control the position but Mokaev postures up.
Mokaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mokaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert wants to sweep here but Mokaev controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mokaev 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 Mokaev has Philbert in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Mokaev
Mokaev working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Mokaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert preventing the sweep.
Philbert advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (2) Mokaev
Philbert moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (7) vs (2) Mokaev
Philbert prevents Mokaev from getting the reversal.#T4#
Mokaev regains half guard.
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mokaev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Philbert is trying to control. Mokaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mokaev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Philbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5#
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Mokaev defends it.
Philbert wants to take a breather but Mokaev is having none of it.
Philbert looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mokaev wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Mokaev gets full guard.
Mokaev looking to control but Philbert passes into half guard.
Mokaev gets back to full guard.
Mokaev keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass. #SUB#
Philbert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Philbert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mokaev wants to control but Philbert passes easily into half guard.
#T7#
Mokaev 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: Philbert (7) vs (6) Mokaev#SUB2#
Mokaev tightening his grip on Philbert, looking for the choke.
Philbert looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Philbert wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Philbert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Mokaev is persistently looking for the submission but Philbert is defending it well.
#T8#
Philbert tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Mokaev looking for the choke but no joy.
Philbert is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Mokaev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mokaev is not going to allow Philbert to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Philbert's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Mokaev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Philbert is defending well though. Mokaev let's go of the attempt for now.
Philbert wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Philbert showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Mokaev 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. #SUB2#
Mokaev working for a choke but Philbert reverses nicely into Mokaev 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (9) vs (6) Mokaev#T10##SUB2#
Mokaev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Philbert passes into half guard.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Mokaev is defending well.
Mokaev is not content to let Philbert control the position.#T11##SUB2#
Mokaev with the active half guard here but Philbert passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (12) vs (6) Mokaev
Mokaev is trying to get back to half guard.
Mokaev looking for a sweep but Philbert has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (14) vs (6) Mokaev
Mokaev is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Philbert is really struggling to control Mokaev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert controlling from the full mount.
Mokaev wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Philbert looking to control but Mokaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mokaev is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Philbert content just to control the position here.
Mokaev tries to reverse the position but Philbert maintains control.
Mokaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount.
Philbert's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mokaev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Philbert controlling his opponent.
Mokaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Philbert controlling the pace for now.
Mokaev is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Our winner, Van Dyke Philbert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 28
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Schaubi closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Schaubi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schaubi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Schaubi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Philbert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a triangle but Philbert pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schaubi looking for a guillotine here but Philbert defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schaubi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philbert defends it easily.#T1#
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.#SUB#
Schaubi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Schaubi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philbert is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.#SUB#
Schaubi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philbert is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schaubi pulls Philbert in close to his closed guard and prevents Philbert from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Schaubi 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 Schaubi 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 Schaubi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abu Schaubi!
As Abu Schaubi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
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. #TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
Philbert is looking for a sweep.
OBrien controls the position from side control.#T5#
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.#SUB2#
OBrien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Philbert, who protects the arm well. #T6#
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.#T7#
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. #T8##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T9#
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#T10#
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.
#SUB2#
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.#T11#
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.#T12#
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.#T13#
Philbert trying to control the hands but OBrien won't let him. #T14#
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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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Philbert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bandini to the mat! Bandini manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bandini 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. Philbert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Philbert postures up.
Philbert looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bandini is trying to control the position but Philbert postures up. #T1##SUB#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.
Philbert passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (5) Philbert
Philbert 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 Bandini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bandini prevents Philbert from improving position.
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Philbert's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Philbert works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (8) Philbert#T2#
Philbert trying to control but Bandini is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bandini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Philbert.
Philbert wants to take Bandini's back here but Bandini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bandini is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Bandini is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bandini prevents Philbert from taking his back.#SUB2#
Philbert looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Philbert avoids the attempt from Bandini to control.
Bandini has given up his back. Will we see Philbert going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (0) vs (11) Philbert
Bandini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4##SUB2#
Philbert is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Philbert has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bandini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bandini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bandini is controlling an arm, preventing Philbert from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it. #SUB#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Bandini is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by Philbert.
Philbert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Philbert is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Philbert is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T6#
Bandini is staying active underneath Philbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandini trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Philbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Philbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Philbert looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Philbert seems to be working for a kimura but Bandini defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Philbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandini sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandini tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it.
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Philbert is looking to stall here but Bandini recovers full guard.
Bandini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philbert defends it easily.#T9#
Philbert trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Philbert postures up.
#SUB#
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (14) Philbert#T10##SUB2#
Philbert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Philbert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Philbert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Philbert tries to advance to mount but Bandini denies him.
Bandini regains half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Philbert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philbert.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bandini has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Philbert is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bandini. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (17) Philbert
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandini trying to remain calm as Philbert controls from the top position.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Philbert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Philbert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandini stops Philbert from passing to mount. #T13#
Bandini is not content to let Philbert control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bandini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (17) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Philbert gets back to full guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Philbert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Philbert looks winded!
Philbert can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bandini is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Philbert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandini trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 17 to 2. |
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