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RVT 8 - Charles vs Jr PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Philips (ranked 4340 p4p, 181 weight class) and Kile Philips (ranked 4047 p4p, 170 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Ronald Philips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Kile Philips!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ronald Philips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kile Philips is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ronald Philips is defending well.
Ronald Philips is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ronald Philips is working for takedown but Kile Philips is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kile Philips decides to pull guard.
Ronald Philips is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ronald Philips has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kile Philips is trying to control the position but Ronald Philips postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronald Philips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kile Philips is keeping the position for now.
Ronald Philips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kile Philips controls Ronald Philips momentarily but Ronald Philips frees himself.
Ronald Philips is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ronald Philips.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips postures up.
Ronald Philips is pushing down on Kile Philips's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kile Philips is fighting to maintain full guard but Ronald Philips has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ronald Philips sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips is looking to advance position but Kile Philips won't allow it.
Kile Philips is trying to get back to full guard.
Ronald Philips content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kile Philips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kile Philips gets back to full guard.
Ronald Philips tries to free his leg and advance position but Kile Philips is retaining full guard.
Kile Philips wants to improve his position but instead Ronald Philips has moved into half guard.
Ronald Philips sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kile Philips knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ronald Philips is controlling the pace.
Kile Philips is looking for a sweep. Ronald Philips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips wants to free his trapped foot but Kile Philips is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ronald Philips is looking to advance position but Kile Philips won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips controlling the action here.
Kile Philips is looking for a sweep. Ronald Philips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ronald Philips has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ronald Philips (3) vs (0) Kile Philips
Ronald Philips fails to move to back control.
Kile Philips looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ronald Philips (6) vs (0) Kile Philips
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kile Philips's body.
Kile Philips is in bad spot here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips is riding his opponent, not letting Kile Philips buck him off.
Ronald Philips'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.
Kile Philips defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Ronald Philips.
Kile Philips trying to control the action but Ronald Philips just sinks the hooks in.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips controls the action.
Kile Philips is trying to break free.
Ronald Philips controls the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ronald Philips just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kile Philips is defending well though. Ronald Philips let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Philips takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Higor Pereira (ranked 7384 p4p, 226 weight class) and Joe Philips (ranked 5579 p4p, 206 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 5 wins and 5 losses; Higor Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Joe Philips!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Philips prevents the takedown attempt.
Philips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pereira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pereira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Philips prevents it.
Philips jumps guard.
Pereira preventing the sweep.
Philips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pereira defends it easily.
Philips wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment.
Pereira passes Philips's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is taking a breather. Philips 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.
Pereira continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira'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.
Pereira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (3) vs (0) Philips
Pereira content just to control the position here.
Philips prevents Pereira from taking his back.
Philips tries to hold on but Pereira pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira controlling the position easily from mount.
Philips working to try and regain half guard.
Pereira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Philips can't escape the position.
Pereira looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Philips really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira content just to control the position here.
Philips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pereira takes Philips's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Philips is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (6) vs (0) Philips
Pereira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Philips doesn't escape.
Further stalling from Pereira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira keeps control of the position as Philips tries to break free.
Pereira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Philips trying to control but not successfully.
Philips is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pereira.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Philips wants to escape the position.
Pereira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Philips wants to escape the position.
Pereira has good solid back control here.
Pereira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Philips trying to control the action but Pereira just sinks the hooks in.
Philips tries to escape but Pereira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Philips right now.
I really don't envy Philips right now.
Pereira controls the position.
Philips tries to break free.
Pereira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Philips doesn't escape.
Philips tries to escape the position.
Pereira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Philips.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira keeps control of the position as Philips tries to break free.
Pereira is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Philips's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pereira not allowing Philips to control his hands.
Pereira controls the action.
Philips showing good submission defense here.
Pereira controls the position.
Philips wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pereira.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Philips defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pereira's arms.
Pereira has the hooks in. Philips is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pereira has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Philips! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pereira gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Higor Pereira! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 4818 p4p, 191 weight class) and Paul Johnson (ranked 24214 p4p, 224 weight class). Paul Johnson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 3 losses; Demitrious Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paul Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Demitrious Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Paul Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Demitrious Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paul Johnson feints the counter takedown.
Demitrious Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paul Johnson's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Demitrious Johnson (2) vs (0) Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson looks winded!
Demitrious Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paul Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demitrious Johnson.
Demitrious Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demitrious Johnson trying to pass the guard but Paul Johnson defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demitrious Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Demitrious Johnson 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.
Demitrious Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paul Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demitrious Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul Johnson is controlling Demitrious Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Demitrious Johnson from advancing to side control.
Demitrious Johnson 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.
Paul Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Demitrious Johnson.
Demitrious Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Paul Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demitrious Johnson is looking to advance position but Paul Johnson won't allow it.
Demitrious Johnson 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.
Demitrious Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paul Johnson won't allow Demitrious Johnson to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul Johnson is looking to control Demitrious Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paul Johnson avoid being mounted?
Demitrious Johnson trying to pass the guard but Paul Johnson defending well.
Demitrious Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Demitrious Johnson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Demitrious Johnson (5) vs (0) Paul Johnson
Demitrious Johnson tries for a kimura but Paul Johnson is defending well.
Demitrious Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Demitrious Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Demitrious Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Demitrious Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Paul Johnson is trying to escape and Demitrious Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Paul Johnson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Demitrious Johnson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demitrious Johnson! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kile Jr Illl (ranked 5858 p4p, 194 weight class) and Kile Jr Lll (ranked 4122 p4p, 174 weight class). Jr Lll has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Kile Jr Illl! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kile Jr Lll!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jr Illl rushes Jr Lll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jr Lll looks winded!
Jr Illl drags the fight down to the ground.
Jr Illl looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jr Lll passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jr Illl (0) vs (3) Jr Lll
Jr Illl is looking to regain half guard here but Jr Lll keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr Lll is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jr Illl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr Illl is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr Illl is working hard here to advance position.
Jr Illl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jr Lll on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr Lll thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jr Illl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jr Lll wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jr Lll's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jr Illl wants to control but Jr Lll is keeping busy.
Jr Illl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jr Lll prevents Jr Illl from improving his position.
Jr Illl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr Lll is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jr Illl defends it well.
Jr Illl is refusing to be controlled, as Jr Lll sits in half guard.
Jr Illl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jr Lll jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jr Illl (0) vs (6) Jr Lll
Jr Illl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jr Lll working away.
Jr Lll gets to mount! Jr Illl was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jr Illl (0) vs (8) Jr Lll
Jr Illl really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jr Illl looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jr Illl (0) vs (11) Jr Lll
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl is in bad spot here.
Jr Lll has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jr Illl is defending well but eventually Jr Lll manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jr Illl has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kile Jr Lll! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bored Cheat (ranked 25093 p4p, 231 weight class) and Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 6729 p4p, 222 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Bored Cheat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Cicero Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cheat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cheat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Cheat darts in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos gets double underhooks and turns Cheat into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bored Cheat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos leaves Cheat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheat shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cheat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheat keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheat feinted with a counter takedown.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cheat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cheat tries to counter with a takedown but Dos Santos is quick to defend against it.
Cheat looks for a takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well.
Cheat goes for a double leg but Dos Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dos Santos continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Cheat is avoiding it.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cheat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Cheat circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Cheat is avoiding it.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Cheat circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Cheat keeps it at a distance.
Cheat shoots in and drives through. Dos Santos sprawls well.
Cheat swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Santos.
Cheat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Cheat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cheat (0) vs (2) Dos Santos
Dos Santos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cheat could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dos Santos has cracked it and Cheat is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cicero Dos Santos! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21545 p4p, 256 weight class) and Ryan Philips (ranked 3490 p4p, 149 weight class). Al Hammad is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Bashaad Al Hammad looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Philips!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Philips shoots in and bounces Al Hammad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Hammad (0) vs (2) Philips
Al Hammad is breathing heavily.
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Hammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philips tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Hammad is retaining full guard.
Al Hammad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Philips controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad keeping moving, preventing Philips from controlling successfully.
Philips stays in close to Al Hammad's body and controls the position.
Al Hammad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Philips trying to control but Al Hammad is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Hammad's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Philips 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.
Philips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Philips not doing much here.
Al Hammad is trying to maintain the position but Philips is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philips tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Hammad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Philips is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Philips seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Hammad is not content to let Philips control the position.
Philips seems to be working for a kimura but Al Hammad defends the submission attempt.
Philips seems to be working for a kimura but Al Hammad defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Philips seems to be working for a kimura but Al Hammad defends the submission attempt.
Philips is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Hammad is just riding it out for now. Philips eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Hammad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Hammad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Hammad is looking to control Philips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Hammad avoid being mounted?
Philips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Philips 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.
Philips is working for a submission of some sort.
Philips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Hammad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philips.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Philips slows the pace down in half guard.
Philips seems to be working for a kimura but Al Hammad defends the submission attempt.
Philips trying to mount his opponent but Al Hammad defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Philips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Hammad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Philips performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Philips is keen to just control but Al Hammad is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Philips seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Hammad wants to control the action here but instead Philips manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Hammad (0) vs (5) Philips
Philips is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Al Hammad is surviving well by controlling Philips's body position as best he can.
Philips has hold of Al Hammad's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Al Hammad manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Al Hammad working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Philips controlling from the full mount.
Philips wants to finish this one by submission but Al Hammad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Philips.
Philips wants to finish this one by submission but Al Hammad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Philips.
Philips controlling the position easily from mount.
Philips looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Philips is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Al Hammad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Philips controlling his opponent.
Philips is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Al Hammad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Al Hammad shrugs it off.
Al Hammad working to try and regain half guard.
Philips looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Hammad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Philips tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Hammad tries to hold on but Philips pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Al Hammad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Philips looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Philips can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Hammad is looking to escape.
Al Hammad tries to hold on but Philips pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philips wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Birchack (ranked 7441 p4p, 228 weight class) and Phil Philips (ranked 4358 p4p, 178 weight class). Birchack has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Anthony Birchack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Phil Philips!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Philips closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Birchack (0) vs (4) Philips
Birchack is breathing heavily.
Philips takes a little break here. Birchack wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Philips's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Philips passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Birchack! Score +2 for reaching mount: Birchack (0) vs (6) Philips
Philips controlling from mount.
More stalling from Philips.
Philips looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack is looking to get to half guard.
Philips controlling from the full mount.
Philips is working for a guillotine from mount but Birchack frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Philips.
Philips content just to control the position here.
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
Philips jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Birchack manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Birchack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birchack tries to get out of the position.
Philips trying to control the position but Birchack is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Philips 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.
Philips is trying to get an arm triangle but Birchack is defending well.
Philips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Birchack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Philips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Philips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Birchack, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips staying calm.
Philips is trying to get an arm triangle but Birchack is defending well.
Philips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Birchack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Birchack manages to work his way to half guard, despite Philips's best efforts.
Well, if Philips 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.
Birchack is defending against the submission attempts here by Philips.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips controlling the pace.
Philips is looking for a kimura but Birchack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Philips to get the leverage.
Birchack looking for submissions off his back.
Philips with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Philips wants to work for an arm triangle but Birchack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Philips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Philips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Birchack is staying active underneath Philips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Birchack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Philips content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is trying to get back to full guard.
Philips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Philips frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (0) vs (9) Philips
Philips is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Birchack to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Birchack shrugs it off.
Birchack has given up his back. Will we see Philips going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (12) Philips
Philips has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Birchack defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Philips's arms.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Philips.
Philips looking for the RNC.
Philips doesn't have the hooks in and Birchack manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birchack (2) vs (12) Philips
Birchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Philips has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birchack has managed to get both his arms back between Philips's legs - danger averted.
Philips is looking for a triangle but Birchack pushes his legs off easily.
Birchack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philips working for a triangle but Birchack defends it easily.
Birchack advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (5) vs (12) Philips
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Philips manages to work his way to half guard, despite Birchack's best efforts.
Philips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Philips is positioning himself well to prevent Birchack advancing to mount.
Philips moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Philips bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Birchack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birchack (5) vs (14) Philips
Philips is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Philips sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Birchack's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Philips is controlling well.
Philips is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack is looking for a sweep. Philips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Philips seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is defending against the submission attempts here by Philips.
Philips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Philips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Philips slows the pace down in half guard.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Philips wants to work for an arm triangle but Birchack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Philips is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Philips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Philips performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Birchack gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Philips 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.
Philips trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Philips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Birchack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philips is one step ahead there.
Birchack has his foot on Philips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Philips works his way back into a safe position though.
Well,Birchack is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Philips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Philips is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Philips won't allow Birchack to sweep him here.
Birchack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Philips drops back looking for a leg! Birchack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birchack manages to kick Philips off! Philips jumps back into Birchack's guard.
Philips sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philips advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (5) vs (17) Philips
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Philips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Philips stalls from top position.
Philips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 1809 p4p, 76 weight class) and Arnold Philips (ranked 3094 p4p, 147 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 6 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Arnold Philips!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Santos (4) vs (0) Philips
Philips is being controlled here.
Santos is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Philips is trying to escape and Santos transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Philips is forced to tap! Nice work there by Santos! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Santos! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 1739 p4p, 75 weight class) and Olivier Louise (ranked 3187 p4p, 138 weight class). Pettis has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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 17 wins and 6 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Olivier Louise!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Louise tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pettis swats away the attempt to clinch by Louise.
Pettis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Louise doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
Louise tries to clinch
and Pettis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettis (2) vs (0) Louise
Pettis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pettis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Louise is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettis is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Louise looking for a guillotine here but Pettis defends easily.
Louise really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pettis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pettis drops back looking for a leg! Louise is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Louise manages to kick Pettis off! Pettis jumps back into Louise's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis drops back looking for a leg! Louise is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Louise manages to kick Pettis off! Pettis jumps back into Louise's guard.
Louise is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pettis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Louise is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louise has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pettis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pettis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pettis drops back looking for a leg! Louise is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Louise manages to kick Pettis off! Pettis jumps back into Louise's guard.
Pettis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pettis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Louise has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pettis has managed to get both his arms back between Louise's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Louise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Louise had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pettis defends it easily.
Pettis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Louise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pettis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louise is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pettis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pettis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Louise controls Pettis momentarily but Pettis frees himself.
Pettis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Louise looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Louise looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Louise! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pettis (2) vs (4) Louise
Louise looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pettis is not content to let Louise control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pettis gets back to half guard.
Louise is trying to control the action in half guard but Pettis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Louise seems to be working for a kimura but Pettis defends the submission attempt.
Louise wants to take a breather but Pettis is having none of it.
Louise is just content to waste time from the top position. Pettis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pettis has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Louise doesn't defend quickly enough and Pettis has managed to lock this one up! Can Louise escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pettis on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 1031 p4p, 42 weight class) and Kile Jr (ranked 3080 p4p, 145 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kile Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 14 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Kile Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Charles shoots in and gets a takedown into Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Jr
Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Charles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Charles uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (0) Jr
Charles staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (7) vs (0) Jr
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jr tries to control the position but Charles now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (10) vs (0) Jr
I would not like to be Jr right now.
Charles is hanging on to Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Charles keeps control of the position easily here as Jr tries to buck him off.
Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Charles off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles has the hooks in. Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jr is defending well but eventually Charles manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jr has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Rubens Charles, 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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