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RVT 9 - Charles vs Philips 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bored Cheat (ranked 25066 p4p, 223 weight class) and Paul Johnson (ranked 24171 p4p, 236 weight class). Paul Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 5 losses; Bored Cheat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Paul Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cheat shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cheat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheat fails to land the takedown.
Cheat shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Cheat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bored Cheat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cheat is defended easily by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cheat.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Cheat circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Cheat keeps it at a distance.
Paul Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Cheat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheat circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cheat.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Cheat avoids it easily.
Cheat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Cheat closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Cheat pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Cheat circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheat circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Cheat shoots in.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Cheat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cheat.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Cheat fails with a takedown attempt.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Cheat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cheat moves out of range.
Cheat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheat goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cheat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cheat or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Cheat swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Cheat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Cheat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Cheat is avoiding it.
Cheat shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Cheat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Cheat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Cheat shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Cheat keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cheat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Cheat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson 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 dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cheat shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson 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 half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cheat moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cheat is having none of it.
Cheat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheat tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Cheat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cheat fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Cheat pushes him off.
Cheat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Cheat shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Cheat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Cheat pushes him off.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Cheat circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Cheat circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Cheat keeps it at a distance.
Cheat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Cheat is avoiding it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Cheat goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson 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 shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cheat (2) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson has his hands on Cheat's head, controlling the position.
Cheat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson is controlling Cheat's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Cheat defends easily.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cheat defends well.
Cheat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cheat has Johnson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheat (2) vs (2) Johnson
Cheat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cheat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheat (2) vs (5) Johnson
Johnson gets to mount! Cheat was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cheat (2) vs (7) Johnson
Cheat is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cheat tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cheat manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cheat is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Johnson gets to mount! Cheat was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cheat (2) vs (9) Johnson
Cheat tries to improve his position but Johnson has taken his back! Johnson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cheat tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Johnson pushes Cheat away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Johnson! |
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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 7497 p4p, 226 weight class) and Higor Pereira (ranked 7440 p4p, 224 weight class). Birchack has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 5 losses; Anthony Birchack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Higor Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pereira gets a clinch.
Pereira gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Birchack regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Birchack (0) vs (2) Pereira
Birchack keeping full guard, as Pereira tries to pass.
Pereira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Birchack won't allow Pereira to pass to mount.
Pereira prevents Birchack from improving his position.
Pereira uses his free foot to push down on Birchack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Birchack. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (0) vs (5) Pereira
Pereira controlling from the full mount.
Pereira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira controlling from mount.
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.
Pereira moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (8) Pereira
Pereira is riding his opponent, not letting Birchack buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Pereira the control monster continue. Boring.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira has the hooks in. Birchack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Birchack do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Birchack tries to roll but Pereira sticks to his back.
Birchack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira content just to control the position here.
Pereira moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (11) Pereira
Pereira keeps control of the position easily here as Birchack tries to buck him off.
More stalling from Pereira.
Birchack prevents Pereira from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Birchack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
Pereira controlling the position easily from mount.
Birchack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pereira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Birchack is holding on tight.
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pereira moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (14) Pereira
Pereira is riding his opponent, not letting Birchack buck him off.
Pereira has the hooks in. Birchack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pereira controls the action.
Pereira with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pereira controlling his opponent.
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
Birchack is breathing heavily.
Pereira content just to control the position here.
Birchack stops Pereira from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pereira controlling his opponent.
Birchack working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is controlling an arm, preventing Pereira from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pereira controlling his opponent.
Birchack gets back to half guard.
Pereira controlling the action here.
Birchack tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg.
Pereira controlling the action here.
Birchack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pereira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pereira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Pereira seems content to control.
Let's hope that Pereira 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.
Birchack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Pereira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pereira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Birchack sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pereira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pereira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pereira is trying to control. Birchack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pereira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pereira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (0) vs (17) Pereira
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pereira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Birchack is working to get back to half guard.
Pereira content just to control the position here.
Pereira looking to control but Birchack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pereira moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (20) Pereira
Pereira biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira 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, Birchack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pereira keeps control of the position easily here as Birchack tries to buck him off.
Birchack looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pereira.
Pereira keeps control of the position easily here as Birchack tries to buck him off.
Pereira struggling to keep hold of the position.
Birchack rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pereira passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (0) vs (23) Pereira
Pereira controls the position.
Pereira has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Birchack (0) vs (25) Pereira
Pereira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Birchack is desperately trying to improve his position but Pereira has a good base and remains in mount.
Pereira controlling the pace for now.
Birchack gets back to half guard.
Pereira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Birchack tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
Pereira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Birchack is staying active underneath Pereira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pereira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (0) vs (28) Pereira
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pereira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pereira wants to take his opponent's back but Birchack doesn't allow it.
Birchack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pereira takes Birchack's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Birchack is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (31) Pereira
Pereira keeps control of the position easily here as Birchack tries to buck him off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to keep control of the position but Birchack is staying busy.
Pereira controlling the position well here. Birchack rolled but Pereira kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pereira trying to control momentarily.
Pereira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Birchack right now.
Good control from Pereira.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pereira.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pereira wins on points by 31 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 Kile Jr Illl (ranked 5909 p4p, 197 weight class) and Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21522 p4p, 239 weight class). Al Hammad has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Bashaad Al Hammad is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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; Kile Jr Illl! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jr Illl drives through and clinches with Al Hammad against the cage.
Jr Illl drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Hammad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jr Illl has managed to clinch.
Al Hammad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Hammad looks winded!
Al Hammad wants to take the fight to the mat but Jr Illl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jr Illl is looking for a takedown.
Al Hammad wants a takedown but no success here.
Kile Jr Illl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bashaad Al Hammad.
Jr Illl jumps into guard, dragging Al Hammad to the mat.
Jr Illl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr Illl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jr Illl looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Hammad passes into half guard.
Jr Illl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr Illl is refusing to be controlled, as Al Hammad sits in half guard.
Jr Illl actively working from the bottom here.
Al Hammad is working for a kimura but Jr Illl is defending it quite comfortably.
Jr Illl is looking to get back to full guard here but Al Hammad has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jr Illl (0) vs (3) Al Hammad
Jr Illl tries to bench press Al Hammad off him but Al Hammad keeps the position.
Jr Illl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Hammad on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl looks to move to half guard but instead Al Hammad has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jr Illl (0) vs (5) Al Hammad
Jr Illl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jr Illl is trying to reverse the position but instead Al Hammad has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jr Illl (0) vs (8) Al Hammad
Al Hammad tightening his grip on Jr Illl, looking for the choke.
Al Hammad keeps control of the position as Jr Illl tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad tries to get the hooks in deep but Jr Illl pushed the leg off.
Al Hammad 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, Jr Illl has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Al Hammad controlling well, preventing Jr Illl from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr Illl preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad controlling well, preventing Jr Illl from escaping the position.
Jr Illl 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 Al Hammad gets his way!
Jr Illl is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl is working hard here to advance position.
Al Hammad is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jr Illl has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Al Hammad is hanging on to Jr Illl's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jr Illl can't escape the position.
Jr Illl just trying to survive but Al Hammad is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jr Illl tries to escape the position.
Al Hammad working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jr Illl is in bad spot here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl showing good submission defense here.
Al Hammad working for a choke but Jr Illl is defending well.
Jr Illl prevents Al Hammad from getting a body triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Jr Illl do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jr Illl tries to escape the position.
Al Hammad tries to keep control of the position but Jr Illl is staying busy.
Jr Illl tries to roll but Al Hammad sticks to his back.
Al Hammad is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jr Illl defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jr Illl is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jr Illl knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jr Illl for a finish.
Al Hammad keeps control of the position as Jr Illl tries to break free.
Al Hammad looking to break Jr Illl's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jr Illl remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Al Hammad will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl is in bad spot here.
Al Hammad is persistently looking for the submission but Jr Illl is defending it well.
Al Hammad gets his hands free as Jr Illl looks to control.
Al Hammad has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jr Illl is in bad spot here.
Al Hammad tightening his grip on Jr Illl, looking for the choke.
Al Hammad controlling well, preventing Jr Illl from escaping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jr Illl is defending well though. Al Hammad let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Jr Illl right now.
Al Hammad is persistently looking for the submission but Jr Illl is defending it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jr Illl wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Al Hammad controlling the positon.
Jr Illl defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Al Hammad controlling well, preventing Jr Illl from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad tightening his grip on Jr Illl, looking for the choke.
Jr Illl trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Al Hammad keeps control of the position as Jr Illl tries to break free.
Al Hammad working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Al Hammad has the hooks in. Jr Illl is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Al Hammad trying to control momentarily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl tries to roll but Al Hammad sticks to his back.
Al Hammad is looking for the choke from the back position but Jr Illl is controlling his hands well.
Al Hammad is hanging on to Jr Illl's back as he tries to escape.
Al Hammad looking to break Jr Illl's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jr Illl remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Al Hammad will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Al Hammad working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jr Illl is really stuck here.
Al Hammad is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jr Illl has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl wants to escape the position.
Jr Illl showing good submission defense here.
Jr Illl can't escape the position.
Al Hammad tightening his grip on Jr Illl, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Hammad working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Hammad wins on points by 8 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bashaad Al Hammad made sure he mentioned Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kile Philips (ranked 4069 p4p, 174 weight class) and Joe Philips (ranked 5676 p4p, 209 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Kile Philips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Joe Philips!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joe Philips instigates a clinch.
Joe Philips tries to pull guard but Kile Philips won't allow it.
Kile Philips tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kile Philips pulls guard.
Kile Philips trying to control the position.
Joe Philips controlling from the top position.
Joe Philips wants to control from the top but Kile Philips keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe Philips stands and throws Kile Philips's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kile Philips (0) vs (3) Joe Philips
Joe Philips trying to control the position but Kile Philips is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kile Philips is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe Philips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kile Philips is defending against the submission attempts here by Joe Philips.
Joe Philips trying to pass the guard but Kile Philips defending well.
Kile Philips is trying to maintain the position but Joe Philips is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kile Philips is staying active underneath Joe Philips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kile Philips moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kile Philips keeping full guard, as Joe Philips tries to pass.
Kile Philips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kile Philips controls Joe Philips momentarily but Joe Philips frees himself.
Joe Philips wants to control from the top but Kile Philips keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe Philips drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kile Philips manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joe Philips has Kile Philips in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kile Philips (2) vs (3) Joe Philips
Joe Philips is looking for a triangle but Kile Philips pushes his legs off easily.
Joe Philips isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kile Philips stacks Joe Philips 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 Kile Philips! Score +3 for passing guard: Kile Philips (5) vs (3) Joe Philips
Joe Philips tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kile Philips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kile Philips working away.
Kile Philips wants to control for a moment but Joe Philips uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Joe Philips is looking for a sweep. Kile Philips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kile Philips is keen to just control but Joe Philips is a slippery customer.
Joe Philips is looking to get back to full guard here but Kile Philips has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kile Philips (8) vs (3) Joe Philips
Joe Philips trying to control but Kile Philips flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kile Philips (11) vs (3) Joe Philips
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joe Philips breaks Kile Philips's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kile Philips (11) vs (5) Joe Philips
Joe Philips slips nicely into half guard.
Joe Philips is pressing down on Kile Philips's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kile Philips is holding on for now.
Kile Philips trying to control here.
Joe Philips trying to control the action but Kile Philips is working from the bottom.
Joe Philips is looking to advance position but Kile Philips won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joe Philips is trying to control. Kile Philips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joe Philips is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Joe Philips is thwarting Kile Philips's attempts to control the position.
Kile Philips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joe Philips is trying to control the action in half guard but Kile Philips is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joe Philips is thwarting Kile Philips's attempts to control the position.
Kile Philips wants to get back to full guard.
Joe Philips is stalling here. Kile Philips is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Joe Philips seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kile Philips has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kile Philips (15) vs (5) Joe Philips
Joe Philips is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kile Philips off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kile Philips (15) vs (9) Joe Philips
Kile Philips defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Joe Philips is trying to stick to Kile Philips's back but Kile Philips is turning into Joe Philips. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Joe Philips's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kile Philips. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kile Philips (17) vs (9) Joe Philips
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joe Philips can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kile Philips wants to control from the top but Joe Philips keeps moving.
Joe Philips is trying to keep Kile Philips in close.
Joe Philips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kile Philips tries to free his leg and advance position but Joe Philips is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joe Philips holds on and takes a little breather.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kile Philips wants to control from the top but Joe Philips keeps moving.
Joe Philips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kile Philips trying to control but Joe Philips is working from the bottom.
Kile Philips looking to sit in guard and control but Joe Philips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kile Philips (17) vs (11) Joe Philips
Kile Philips has his foot on Joe Philips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe Philips works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joe Philips trying to control but Kile Philips is working from the bottom.
Kile Philips working a defensive guard here.
Kile Philips has his foot on Joe Philips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe Philips works his way back into a safe position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kile Philips keeping moving, preventing Joe Philips from controlling successfully.
Joe Philips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kile Philips is keeping the position for now.
Kile Philips keeping moving, preventing Joe Philips from controlling successfully.
Kile Philips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joe Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Kile Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joe Philips is stalling in the full guard.
Joe Philips drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kile Philips dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kile Philips (19) vs (11) Joe Philips
Joe Philips wants to hit a switch here but Kile Philips passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Joe Philips there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kile Philips (22) vs (11) Joe Philips
Joe Philips slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kile Philips is trying to control the action in half guard but Joe Philips is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joe Philips tries to get to full guard but Kile Philips has control of the leg.
Joe Philips is trying to maintain the position but Kile Philips is very close to passing his half guard.
Joe Philips is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kile Philips is staying active.
Kile Philips wants to free his trapped foot but Joe Philips is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joe Philips has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kile Philips is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kile Philips takes the fight on points by 22 to 11. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 4850 p4p, 189 weight class) and Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 6770 p4p, 220 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 3 losses; Demitrious Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Cicero Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson tries for a takedown but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dos Santos has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Johnson (0) vs (4) Dos Santos
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dos Santos's best efforts.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dos Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dos Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (4) vs (4) Dos Santos
Dos Santos turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (6) Dos Santos
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos Santos slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dos Santos wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (9) Dos Santos
Johnson prevents Dos Santos from improving position.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson regains half guard.
Dos Santos trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dos Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Dos Santos is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pressing down on Dos Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dos Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson working for a triangle but Dos Santos defends it easily.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Santos passes into half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Dos Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Dos Santos pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Dos Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Dos Santos is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
Johnson is in trouble now - Dos Santos has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (12) Dos Santos
Dos Santos fails to take his opponent's back.
Dos Santos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dos Santos is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Johnson 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.
Dos Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (15) Dos Santos
Dos Santos mounts Johnson! Really nice guard pass there!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Dos Santos maintains control.
Johnson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dos Santos has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (4) vs (18) Dos Santos
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Dos Santos keeps control of the position.
Dos Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dos Santos tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (21) Dos Santos
Dos Santos looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Dos Santos is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Dos Santos is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (24) Dos Santos
Dos Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dos Santos forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (4) vs (27) Dos Santos
Johnson can't escape the position.
Dos Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dos Santos has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johnson turns into Dos Santos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (27) Dos Santos
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Johnson passes Dos Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dos Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson passes Dos Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dos Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dos Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
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.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos Santos gets full guard.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson 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.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (29) Dos Santos
Dos Santos is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Dos Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dos Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (6) vs (32) Dos Santos
Johnson 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.
Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dos Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (6) vs (35) Dos Santos
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Dos Santos moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (6) vs (38) Dos Santos
Johnson can't escape the position.
Dos Santos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Dos Santos let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Dos Santos.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dos Santos looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dos Santos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dos Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson has given up his back here. Will Dos Santos look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (6) vs (41) Dos Santos
Dos Santos working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Dos Santos let's go of the attempt for now.
Dos Santos controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Dos Santos 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, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson is really stuck here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Dos Santos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dos Santos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (41) Dos Santos
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (43) Dos Santos
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Dos Santos passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
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 Kile Jr Lll (ranked 4149 p4p, 178 weight class) and Ronald Philips (ranked 4366 p4p, 184 weight class). Jr Lll is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. This should be a great matchup!
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 4 wins and 0 losses; Kile Jr Lll! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ronald Philips!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jr Lll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jr Lll is breathing heavily.
Jr Lll tries to keep at a distance but Philips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Philips manages to pull guard.
Philips managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr Lll wants to control from the top but Philips keeps moving.
Philips is pulling down on Jr Lll's head to control his posture.
Jr Lll trying to control but Philips is working from the bottom.
Jr Lll won't allow Philips to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips is pulling down on Jr Lll's head to control his posture.
Philips tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Philips keeps trying to improve his position.
Philips seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Philips is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Philips controlling the position.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr Lll preventing the sweep.
Philips pulls Jr Lll in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Philips can do anything to dispel that myth.
Philips's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Philips wants to sweep here but Jr Lll controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Philips is pulling down on Jr Lll's head. It's preventing any offense from Jr Lll, at least for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jr Lll preventing the sweep.
Philips seems keen to control Jr Lll's posture.
Jr Lll stopping the sweep attempt from Philips.
Philips working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jr Lll has passed into half guard!
Philips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Philips keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Philips is looking to get back to full guard here but Jr Lll has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jr Lll (3) vs (0) Philips
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Philips is looking to reverse the position.
Philips is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Philips is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Philips tries to bench press Jr Lll off him but Jr Lll keeps the position.
Jr Lll is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Philips is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Philips is right now.
Philips is trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Philips is looking to regain half guard here but Jr Lll keeps moving and retains side control.
Jr Lll is looking to take a break and control but Philips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying to get back to half guard.
Jr Lll 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!
Philips tries to buck Jr Lll off but Jr Lll is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jr Lll takes the fight on points by 3 to 0. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arnold Philips (ranked 3125 p4p, 151 weight class) and Phil Philips (ranked 4387 p4p, 175 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 0 wins and 4 losses; Arnold Philips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Phil Philips!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arnold Philips moves in looking to clinch but Phil Philips pushes him off.
Arnold Philips drives through and clinches with Phil Philips against the cage.
Arnold Philips gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phil Philips.
Phil Philips prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phil Philips stops a takedown attempt from Arnold Philips.
Phil Philips has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arnold Philips after a bit of a struggle.
Arnold Philips jumps guard but Phil Philips stands there with Arnold Philips around his waist. Arnold Philips gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phil Philips is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold Philips jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phil Philips walks away with a smile on his face. Arnold Philips gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phil Philips has his takedown stuffed
and Arnold Philips moves into the clinch.
Arnold Philips pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phil Philips drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Phil Philips as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Arnold Philips screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Phil Philips! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Phil Philips! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kile Jr (ranked 3108 p4p, 150 weight class) and Olivier Louise (ranked 3211 p4p, 138 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 4 losses; Kile Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Olivier Louise!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Louise is looking to clinch.
Jr has managed to clinch.
Louise fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jr successfully pulls guard.
Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Louise advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jr (0) vs (3) Louise
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louise has hold of Jr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jr seems comfortable defending it but Louise has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Louise couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olivier Louise! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 1836 p4p, 79 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 1758 p4p, 76 weight class). Pettis has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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 Anthony Pettis 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pettis regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Pettis
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pettis is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Pettis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos 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 Pettis. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Pettis
Pettis looks winded!
Pettis trying to remain calm as Santos controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Santos is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (7) vs (0) Pettis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pettis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Pettis gets back to half guard.
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pettis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos trying to control the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santos works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (10) vs (0) Pettis
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pettis regains half guard.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (13) vs (0) Pettis
Pettis is working to get back to half guard.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pettis is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos'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.
Pettis is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pettis gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Santos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pettis. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (0) Pettis
Pettis is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pettis! Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (18) vs (0) Pettis
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pettis can't escape the position.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Santos.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Pettis is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos wants to finish this one by submission but Pettis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Santos.
Santos content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pettis 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: Santos (18) vs (2) Pettis
Santos pulls Pettis in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (20) vs (2) Pettis
Pettis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pettis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Santos stacks Pettis 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 Santos! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (23) vs (2) Pettis
Santos slows the pace down.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying to improve his 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.
Pettis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Santos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (25) vs (2) Pettis
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos continues to hold on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pettis for as long as he can get away with.
Pettis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pettis tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
Pettis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Santos.
Pettis gets back to half guard.
Santos is taking a breather. Pettis 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.
Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos not doing much here.
Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 25 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 1042 p4p, 42 weight class) and Ryan Philips (ranked 3525 p4p, 149 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 15 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Philips!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Philips shoots in looking for a takedown but Charles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Philips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Charles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Philips looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Charles (4) vs (0) Philips
Philips tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Charles presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (6) vs (0) Philips
Charles moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Charles (9) vs (0) Philips
Charles has good solid back control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Philips is in real trouble here. Charles gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Philips is tapping out! Charles wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
An out of breath Rubens Charles 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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