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Event:
CACC 99
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Rubens Charles!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
Caio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barbosa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Charles was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbosa finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (0) Charles
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.#SUB2#
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barbosa postures up.
Charles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Charles looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily.
Barbosa advances to half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles gets full guard.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Charles trying to control the position.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Charles is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (2) Charles
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Charles trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Charles postures up.
#T4#
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Charles controls the pace.
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (4) vs (2) Charles
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5##SUB2#
Charles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Charles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (4) vs (4) Charles
Charles trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Charles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully. #T7#
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (6) vs (4) Charles
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Charles defends it.
Charles wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Charles manages to get to full guard.
Charles pulls Barbosa in close to his closed guard and prevents Barbosa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barbosa trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles trying to control the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Barbosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Charles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbosa has managed to get both his arms back between Charles's legs - danger averted.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbosa passes Charles's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Charles is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Charles actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Barbosa passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (9) vs (4) Charles
Barbosa moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barbosa (11) vs (4) Charles
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
Charles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Charles defends the submission attempt.
Charles trying to control but Barbosa postures up.
#T13#
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa content to control rather than advance.
Barbosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Charles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa trying to control the pace.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Charles defends it. #SUB#
Barbosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Charles is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barbosa takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Caio Barbosa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Top Gun Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 88
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 1726 p4p, 96 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 2046 p4p, 115 weight class). Thunder comes to the ring accompanied by Who Set The World On Fire. 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 Rubens Charles was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Charles stuffs the takedown.
Thunder instigates a clinch.
Thunder prevents the takedown attempt.
Charles is working for takedown but Thunder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thunder pulls guard successfully.
Thunder seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Thunder keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
Charles wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
Charles trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charles manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Charles
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Charles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thunder content to stall in guard here.
Thunder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Charles for as long as he can get away with.
Charles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Charles being controlled here, momentarily.
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thunder trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Thunder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Charles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Charles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Charles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Charles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Thunder won't allow Charles to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking for a triangle but Thunder pushes his legs off easily.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Thunder controlling from the top position.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
Charles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thunder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thunder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thunder stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.
Thunder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Charles is pulling down on Thunder's head. It's preventing any offense from Thunder, at least for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles is trying to control the position but Thunder postures up.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Thunder content to stall in guard here.
Charles keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Thunder controlling from the top position.
Charles looking to control.
Thunder trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thunder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thunder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thunder trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder stays in close to Charles's body and controls the position.
Charles controls Thunder momentarily but Thunder frees himself.
Charles being controlled here, momentarily.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Thunder advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (0) Charles
Thunder controls the position.
Charles is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thunder trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
Thunder tries to move into full mount but can't pass Charles's legs.
Thunder wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to regain half guard here but Thunder keeps moving and retains side control.
What's Charles going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles is being controlled here.
Charles is not content to let Thunder control the position.
Charles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thunder trying to control the position but Charles is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thunder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Thunder controls the position from side control.
Charles is not content to let Thunder control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles stops Thunder from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pending tries to sprawl but Charles drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Charles controlling the action here.
Charles maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pending could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Charles has cracked it and Pending is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Charles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rubens Charles!
A very excited looking Rubens Charles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 80
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 2351 p4p, 134 weight class) and Ishiihara Sakuraba (ranked 1587 p4p, 92 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sakuraba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charles defends well and Sakuraba ends up having to push Charles into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charles feinted with a counter takedown.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Charles sprawls well. Charles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles tries to counter with a takedown but Sakuraba is quick to defend against it.
Sakuraba fails to land the takedown.
Rubens Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishiihara Sakuraba.
Sakuraba looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Charles wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Charles has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba stays in close to Charles's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakuraba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Sakuraba stays in close to Charles's body and controls the position.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Sakuraba controlling from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (5) Sakuraba
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles is trying to improve his position.
Charles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (5) Sakuraba
Sakuraba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
Sakuraba is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Charles has his hands clasped together but Sakuraba extends and breaks Charles's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sakuraba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ishiihara Sakuraba! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Charles shoots in for a takedown but $tone shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Charles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. $tone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Charles is in $tone's guard.#SUB2#
$tone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charles is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
$tone looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
#SUB2#
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and $tone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between $tone's legs - danger averted.
Charles content to stall in guard here.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. $tone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
$tone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but $tone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
$tone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Charles trying to control the position.
$tone wants to get up but he can't break Charles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells $tone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
$tone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
$tone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Charles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, $tone has managed to get both his arms back between Charles's legs - danger averted.
$tone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
$tone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Charles manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
$tone looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Charles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Charles landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
$tone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charles 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.
Charles wants to control from the top but $tone keeps moving. #SUB2#
$tone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
$tone is looking for a triangle here but Charles uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
$tone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Charles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Charles moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Charles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
$tone is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Charles lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Charles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, $tone has escaped the position, nice work there.
$tone is looking to reverse the position.
$tone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Charles off and has taken his back!
$tone is riding his opponent, not letting Charles buck him off.
$tone is not going to allow Charles to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
$tone missing with punches from the back.
Charles trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rubens Charles will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
$tone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
$tone cracks Charles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by $tone.
$tone lands a jab to the nose.
$tone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charles.
Charles has his takedown stuffed
and $tone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charles shoots in for a takedown but $tone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubens Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles has his takedown stuffed
and $tone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling $tone to counter with a crisp jab.
$tone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt
and $tone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
$tone lands with a shot to the body.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt
and $tone counters with a nice uppercut.
Charles throws a right hand that misses
and $tone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and $tone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charles scrambles back to his feet.
$tone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
$tone connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Charles.
A shot to the liver by $tone. Beautiful body shot.
Charles shoots and misses
and $tone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles with a lazy takedown attempt
and $tone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
$tone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Charles tries for a takedown but $tone circles away easily
and $tone counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Charles takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from $tone does it's job there.#ROC2#
Charles is rocked!#TD#
Charles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
$tone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
$tone is looking to control Charles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can $tone avoid being mounted?
$tone is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charles passes to side control.
$tone struggling a bit here.
$tone tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Charles in the domination position with $tone hanging on.
$tone struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Charles has hold of $tone's arm. He's looking for a kimura. $tone seems comfortable defending it but Charles has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! $tone is real pain and he's forced to tap out! $tone is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Charles couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CACC 71
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 23861 p4p, 273 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 924 p4p, 52 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chugman clinches up against the ropes.
Chugman jumps into guard, dragging Charles to the mat.
Charles stays in close to Chugman's body and controls the position.
Charles trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Charles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chugman holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Chugman controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles pushes down on Chugman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Charles wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it.
Charles is pressing down on Chugman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chugman is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chugman is trying to control but can't.
Charles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chugman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Charles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chugman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Charles seems to be looking for submissions.
Charles seems to be working for a kimura but Chugman defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control from half guard but Chugman is working away.
Chugman is positioning himself well to prevent Charles advancing to mount.
Charles is trying to control the action in half guard but Chugman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Charles is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chugman reverses the position - he's now on top in Charles's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Chugman
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Chugman pushes down on Charles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but Charles defending well.
Charles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chugman is working away from the top position though.
Chugman content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chugman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Charles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.
Chugman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Charles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charles can't keep his opponent in guard - Chugman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but Charles defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Chugman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Charles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Charles tries to roll over but Chugman keeps him under control.
Chugman trying to control from half guard but Charles is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chugman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chugman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (4) vs (2) Chugman
Charles is looking to control Chugman but Chugman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Charles gets his hands free as Chugman looks to control.
Charles is trying to stick to Chugman's back but Chugman is turning into Charles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Charles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chugman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (4) vs (4) Chugman
Charles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chugman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (6) vs (4) Chugman
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charles is stalling in the full guard.
Charles wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
Chugman has Charles pulled in close to control his posture.
Charles advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (9) vs (4) Chugman
Charles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Chugman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chugman prevents Charles from improving position.
Charles controlling from side mount.
Charles wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles taking a break here but Chugman is having none of it and regains half guard.
Charles is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chugman reverses the position - he's now on top in Charles's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (9) vs (6) Chugman
Chugman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (9) vs (9) Chugman
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chugman gets to mount! Charles was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (9) vs (11) Chugman
Charles tries to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chugman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chugman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
Charles is trying to reverse the position but instead Chugman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Charles (9) vs (14) Chugman
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to escape the position.
Chugman tries to get the hooks in deep but Charles pushed the leg off.
Chugman is trying to stick to Charles's back but Charles is turning into Chugman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chugman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Charles. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (11) vs (14) Chugman
Charles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chugman working a defensive guard here.
Chugman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (11) vs (16) Chugman
Charles wants to improve his position but Chugman is controlling well.
Charles is looking to control Chugman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Charles defends it well.
Chugman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Charles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chugman wins on points by 16 to 11.
Klaus Chugman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 65
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 23968 p4p, 271 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 1763 p4p, 95 weight class). Brah has chosen Dropped by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brah shoots in and drives through. Charles sprawls well.
Charles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brah sprawls well initially but Charles persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Brah
Charles wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah looking for submissions off his back.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Charles is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Brah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Brah is retaining full guard.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Elite Underground Training Facility inform us that Brah has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Charles controls the pace.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Charles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Charles 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.
Brah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Charles wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Charles passes Brah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Charles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah trying to control here.
Brah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brah.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Charles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (0) Brah
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah prevents Charles from moving into mount.
Brah is trying to improve his position.
Brah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brah is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
Charles stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Charles trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Charles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles stands and throws Brah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (8) vs (0) Brah
Charles controls the position.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
Brah trying to remain calm as Charles controls from the top position.
Charles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brah has escaped the position, nice work there.
Charles trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
Charles takes a little break here. Brah wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Brah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Charles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brah tries to buck Charles off but Charles is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Charles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brah is not content to let Charles control the position.
Charles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brah's legs.
Brah is not content to let Charles control the position.
Brah stops Charles from passing to mount.
Brah tries to buck Charles off but Charles is having none of it.
Charles wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Brah is trying to get back to half guard.
Brah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
Brah wants to control but Charles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Charles frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (11) vs (0) Brah
Charles controlling from mount.
Charles wants to control the action but instead Brah gets a body lock and reverses into Charles's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (11) vs (2) Brah
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charles is really struggling to control Brah but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brah wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Charles is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (13) vs (2) Brah
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
Charles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brah wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brah dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (13) vs (4) Brah
Brah wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Brah lying in Charles's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Charles decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Brah taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Complex.
A jab lands there for Complex.
Nice uppercut there from Complex.
Charles shoots and misses
enabling Complex to counter with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Complex.
Complex scores with a kick to the midsection.
Complex jabs Charles right on the nose. Charles blinks but takes it well.
Complex works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Complex scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been told by Complex's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Complex lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD2#
Charles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Complex manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Complex is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Complex had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charles defends it easily.
Charles landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Complex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Charles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Complex is adopting a defensive guard.
Complex keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Charles sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Complex trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
Charles cracks Complex with a solid left hand.
Charles controlling from the top position.
Complex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Charles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Complex keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Charles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Complex gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Complex is trying to get back to full guard.
Charles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Complex is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Charles trying to control the action but Complex is working from the bottom.
Complex tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.#SUB#
Complex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charles trying to control from Complex's half guard. Complex has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Complex looking for a triangle here. Charles is fighting it but it looks tight! Complex pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Charles is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Military Industrial Complex!
An out of breath Military Industrial Complex thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 5461 p4p, 244 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 1058 p4p, 126 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Charles is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Mata
Charles is breathing heavily.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Mata stands and throws Charles's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (5) Mata
Mata advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (0) vs (7) Mata
Mata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata wants to take Charles's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
Mata controlling from mount.
Mata with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mata mounts Charles! Really nice guard pass there!
Charles stops Mata from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata fails to move to back control.
Mata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata mounts Charles! Really nice guard pass there!
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Mata tries to control but Charles wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata fails to take his opponent's back.
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Mata wants to take his opponent's back but Charles doesn't allow it.
Mata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mata looking to control but Charles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles is controlling an arm, preventing Mata from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata looking to isolate an arm here. Charles doesn't see it coming and as Mata extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dado Mata!
A relieved looking Dado Mata thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Charles shoots and misses
and Stipe counters with a stiff right hand.
Stipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stipe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Charles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charles misses with a takedown
and Stipe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stipe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stipe thuds a left hand into Charles's body.
Stipe thuds a left hand into Charles's body.
Stipe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Charles momentarily.
Charles darts in looking for a takedown but Stipe gets double underhooks and turns Charles into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubens Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stipe scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Stipe tenderised Charles's leg. Charles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stipe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Stipe shows good takedown defense.
Stipe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubens Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Stipe moves into the clinch.
Charles is trying to drag Stipe to the mat but Stipe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Stipe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charless head.
Charles tries to pull guard but Stipe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stipe stops a takedown attempt from Charles.
Stipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Stipe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Charles or not. #BC2#
Stipe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stipe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stipe lands a leg kick that knocks Charles off balance momentarily.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Stipe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice cross by Stipe.
Nice sprawl there from Stipe as Charles shoots in.
Stipe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stipe.
Charles with a poor takedown
and Stipe counters with a nice leg kick.
Mini Stipe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stipe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charles. Charles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Charles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Charles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Charles shoots in but Stipe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Stipe tenderised Charles's leg. Charles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stipe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Charles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stipe scores with a leg kick.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Stipe.
Stipe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Charles on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Stipe as Charles shoots in.
Charles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stipe. Stipe obviously looking to wear him down.
Stipe connects with a high kick.
Stipe connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Stipe scores with a jab to the body.
Stipe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Charles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Charles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stipe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stipe slaps away a takedown attempt from Charles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stipe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stipe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Charles. That did some damage!
Stipe stuns Charles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stipe scores with a nice body kick.
Stipe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Charles's head.
Stipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stipe catches Charles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipe slaps away a takedown attempt from Charles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Stipe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stipe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Charles's sensitive parts.
Charles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Charles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4##TD#
Charles gets a double leg takedown into Stipe's guard.
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.
Stipe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stipe looking to control.
Charles is stalling in the full guard.
Stipe can't keep his opponent in guard - Charles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Charles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stipe tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Charles thows a huge punch but Stipe dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Stipe dominated that round.
That's time! Charles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stipe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Charles's sensitive parts.
Charles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charles shoots in for a double leg but Stipe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Charles backs off Stipe throws a huge counter combo but Charles manages to avoid it all.
Stipe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Charles's head.#TD#
Charles gets a double leg takedown into Stipe's guard.
Charles won't allow Stipe to sweep him here.
Stipe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Charles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stipe wants to hit a switch here but Charles passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stipe there!
Charles lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stipe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stipe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Stipe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stipe trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Charles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stipe defends it easily.
Stipe works over Charles with some ground and pound from guard.
Stipe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stipe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Charles's guard.
Charles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Charles gets full guard.
Stipe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stipe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Stipe postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
Charles keeping full guard, as Stipe tries to pass.
Stipe with a nice head shot there.
Stipe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stipe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stipe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stipe lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stipe defends well.#SUB#
Charles is looking for a triangle but Stipe pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Stipe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stipe tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Stipe is still trying to improve position.
Stipe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Charles's head.
Stipe slips nicely into half guard.
Charles is trying to get back to full guard.
Stipe is keen to just control but Charles is a slippery customer.
Stipe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stipe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Charles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stipe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stipe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mini Stipe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stipe trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
Stipe lands with a punch from half guard.
Stipe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Charles with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stipe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stipe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stipe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Charles tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.
Stipe wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Stipe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Charles shoots and misses
and Stipe counters with a stiff right hand.
Stipe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stipe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick from Stipe lands but Charles takes it in his stride.
Stipe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charles's head backwards.
Stipe throws a leg kick which misses Charles's front leg but catches the back leg as Charles tries to avoid it.
Stipe tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stipe.
Stipe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Charles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stipe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Stipe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Charles doesn't seem phased though.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubens Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stipe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1##TD#
Charles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stipe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Stipe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stipe sneaks back into half guard.
Stipe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Charles preventing the sweep.
Stipe looking to control.
Rubens Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Stipe is retaining full guard.
Charles trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom.
Charles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stipe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Charles throws an elbow that misses. Stipe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Charles's guard. Nice move by Stipe!#REVB##SUB2#
Stipe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stipe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stipe is in close to Charles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Stipe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Charles dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Charles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stipe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between Stipe's legs - danger averted.
Stipe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Charles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stipe wants to sweep but no luck.
Stipe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Charles stopping the sweep attempt from Stipe.#SUB2#
Stipe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Charles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stipe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mini Stipe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stipe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mini Stipe!
An out of breath Mini Stipe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CACC 38
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 3895 p4p, 207 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 1804 p4p, 108 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Charles dives in and grabs Kuronoa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuronoa pushes down on Charles's head and hops out.
Kuronoa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuronoa darts in and clinches Charles up against the ropes.
Kuronoa jumps guard and drags Charles to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charles is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuronoa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Charles's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles pulls Kuronoa in to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuronoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuronoa has gone for a leg lock! Charles slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (2) Kuronoa
Charles is stalling in the full guard.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa working a defensive guard here.
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now.
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Charles pushes his legs off easily.
Kuronoa working a defensive guard here.
Kuronoa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Charles escapes and throws Kuronoa's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (2) Kuronoa
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Charles easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (7) vs (2) Kuronoa
Charles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Charles fails to advance to Kuronoa's back.
Kuronoa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuronoa tries to improve his position but Charles has taken his back! Charles has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kuronoa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Charles pushes Kuronoa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
A victorious Rubens Charles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 3661 p4p, 197 weight class) and Bryson Pico (ranked 3424 p4p, 188 weight class). Pico has chosen Lowkey - G-Eazy as his entrance music. Bryson Pico is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bryson Pico!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pico shoots in but no luck this time.
Pico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pico has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pico lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Pico
Pico wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Charles wants to improve his position but Pico is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico controlling the action here.
Charles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pico is just content to waste time from the top position. Charles takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pico looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (2) Pico
Pico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Charles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pico working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
Pico working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pico has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between Pico's legs - danger averted.
Charles wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
Pico pulls Charles in close to his closed guard and prevents Charles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Charles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pico throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Charles escapes and throws Pico's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (2) Pico
Pico is looking for a sweep.
Pico is not content to let Charles control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pico is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Charles controls the position.
Charles trying to control the position but Pico is working away.
Pico being controlled for a moment.
Pico has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pico is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pico is trying to escape the position but Charles is controlling the position.
Pico is looking for a sweep.
Pico is trying to work for a sweep but Charles has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (7) vs (2) Pico
Pico wants to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Pico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pico looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Charles (10) vs (2) Pico
Charles is not going to allow Pico to sit and survive in this position.
Pico turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (10) vs (4) Pico
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles trying to control the position here.
Pico passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (10) vs (7) Pico
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles is not content to let Pico control the position.
Pico goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Charles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pico but great work by Charles. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (14) vs (7) Pico
Pico is trying to improve his position.
Pico can't do much from the bottom here.
Charles takes a little break here. Pico wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pico is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pico tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (16) vs (7) Pico
Pico holds on for dear life.
Pico is trying desperately to improve position.
Pico tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Charles avoids the attempt from Pico to control.
Pico working to try and regain half guard.
Charles wants to take his opponent's back but Pico doesn't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (19) vs (7) Pico
Pico is really stuck here.
Charles tries to keep control of the position but Pico is staying busy.
Pico trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Charles struggling to keep hold of the position.
Charles is really struggling to control Pico but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Charles not allowing Pico to control his hands.
Charles trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pico doesn't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles avoiding Pico 's attempts to control his hands.
Pico wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Charles's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Charles is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pico rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pico is keeping the position for now.
Charles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pico is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charles is aware though and is defending well.
Pico has an active guard here but Charles has managed to pass into half guard.
Charles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pico trying to control from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles wants to control but Pico is keeping him busy.
Pico is trying to control Charles's posture. Charles takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Pico! Charles is rotating here... this could be the end... Pico is out! Charles has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bryson Pico spoke after the fight, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'. |
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Event:
CACC 24
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 5912 p4p, 246 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 6383 p4p, 254 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Charles leaves Thayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Charles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thayer quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer moves into full guard.
Thayer wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Charles stays in close to Thayer's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Charles stopping the sweep attempt from Thayer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thayer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Charles escapes and throws Thayer's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (0) Thayer
Charles slows the pace down.
Thayer wants to control but Charles postures up.
Thayer sneaks back into half guard.
Charles controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is looking to control Charles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thayer avoid being mounted?
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Charles uses his free foot to push down on Thayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thayer. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (8) vs (0) Thayer
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Thayer is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (11) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer trying to control the hands but Charles breaks the grip.
Charles biding his time, looking for the opening.
Charles controlling well, preventing Thayer from escaping the position.
Charles has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thayer for as long as he can get away with.
Thayer rolls, trying to escape but Charles keeps control of the position.
Charles is not going to allow Thayer to sit and survive in this position.
Thayer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Charles.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thayer trying to control the position but Charles manages to sink in the hooks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
What can Thayer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thayer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Thayer is really stuck here.
Thayer trying to control but not successfully.
Charles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thayer.
Thayer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles controls the action.
Charles controlling well, preventing Thayer from escaping the position.
Charles is trying to stick to Thayer's back but Thayer is turning into Charles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Charles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thayer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (11) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (13) vs (2) Thayer
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles prevents Thayer from improving his position.
Thayer wants to control but Charles is keeping busy.
Charles wants to pass to mount but Thayer is defending the position.
Charles passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (16) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is trying to escape the mount but Charles keeps good control and instead manages to take Thayer's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (19) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
I really don't envy Thayer right now.
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.
Charles'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.
Thayer is really stuck here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Thayer right now.
Thayer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Charles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thayer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thayer wants to control his opponent's hands but Charles gets his hands free.
Thayer wants to escape the position.
Charles controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thayer tries to escape but Charles has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles avoiding Thayer 's attempts to control his hands.
Thayer tries to escape the position.
Charles has managed to slip his arm under Thayer's chin. This could be all over... yep, Thayer is tapping out! Submission win for Charles.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
A victorious Rubens Charles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 16
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 4903 p4p, 212 weight class) and Felipe Feltre (ranked 777 p4p, 40 weight class). Feltre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Someday Never Comes. On his way into the ring it seems that Rubens Charles has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rubens Charles seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Feltre moves into the clinch.
Charles pulls guard successfully.
Feltre pushes down on Charles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Charles is trying to control Feltre's posture. Feltre takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Charles! Feltre is rotating here... this could be the end... Charles is out! Feltre has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felipe Feltre!
An out of breath and clearly excited Felipe Feltre thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2440 p4p, 129 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 4414 p4p, 188 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Coutinho rushes Charles and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Coutinho tries to pull guard but Charles holds him up against the ropes and eventually Coutinho drops back down to his feet.
Coutinho successfully pulls guard.
Coutinho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Charles passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (3) Charles
Coutinho is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
Coutinho is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is staying tight to Coutinho's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Coutinho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Coutinho tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (0) vs (5) Charles
Charles working for a submission but Coutinho is keeping him at bay.
Charles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to control but Charles is having none of it.
Charles tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Charles controlling from mount.
Charles wants to control the pace but Coutinho is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.
Charles wants to control but instead Coutinho manages to regain half guard.
Charles wants to free his trapped foot but Coutinho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coutinho with the active half guard here but Charles passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (8) Charles
Charles taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position but Coutinho is working away.
Charles working away.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Coutinho tries to buck Charles off but Charles is having none of it.
Coutinho can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Charles works to advance to full mount. Coutinho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (0) vs (10) Charles
Charles controlling the position easily from mount.
Charles trying to control but Coutinho is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coutinho is squirming around, avoiding Charles's attempts to control the action.
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Charles wants to control but Coutinho has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho manages to get to full guard.
Coutinho being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Coutinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coutinho is looking for a triangle but Charles pushes his legs off easily.
Charles trying to control but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
Charles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coutinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Coutinho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Charles 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 Coutinho. Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (13) Charles
Charles slows the pace down.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Charles tries to move to mount but Coutinho blocks the move with his legs.
Coutinho is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
Coutinho tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Coutinho is keeping him busy.
Charles tries to advance position but instead Coutinho slips a leg back in to half guard.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coutinho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Charles uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (16) Charles
A lull in the action here as Charles stalls from top position.
Coutinho is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is working hard here to advance position.
Charles tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Charles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coutinho can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 16 to 0.
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Charles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stone cracks Charles with an open hand slap.
Charles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stone lands a right hook to the body.
Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stone.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Charles is defended easily by Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone lands with a nice body punch.
Charles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stone cracks Charles with a good jab.#T1#
Stone cracks a nice hook into Charles's ribs.
Stone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Charles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone scores with a nice right hand.
Charles shoots and misses
and Stone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Charles's knee momentarily.
Kidney Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubens Charles.
Charles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stone connects with an inside leg kick.
Stone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Charles has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Charles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#
Charles is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Stone.
Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Charles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Charles.#T2##KD#
Stone lands a left and a right that send Charles crashing to the mat, dazed. Stone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Charles gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stone gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Charles is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kidney Stone!
An out of breath Kidney Stone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RVT 16 - Santos vs McGregor 3
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Antunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Charles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Charles moves out of range as Antunes throws a body kick.
Antunes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charles throws a series of punches but Antunes moves out of range.
Charles misses with a kick to the body.
Antunes throws out a counter right but Charles avoids it with no problem.
Antunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Antunes swings for the body but Charles moves out of range.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antunes moves away.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles throws an overhand right that lands on Antunes's shoulder, as Antunes tries to avoid the shot.
Antunes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Antunes throws a low kick but Charles moves out of range easily.
Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Antunes throws a leg kick but Charles moved away.#T1#
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles misses with a head kick.
Charles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Charles moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Charles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Charles fails to land with a series of punches.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charles blocks a head kick by Antunes.
An attempted straight right counter from Charles misses the target.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Antunes throws a leg kick but Charles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Charles scores with a jab to the body.
Antunes throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
It looked like Charles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Antunes throws a leg kick
and Antunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antunes defending well as Charles loads up on a big left hand.
Antunes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles dodges the punch combination from Antunes.
Charles misses with a kick to the body.
Charles throws a right hand that Antunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Antunes also avoids with ease.
Antunes swinging wildly here.
Antunes dodges the punch combination from Charles.
Antunes misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Charles misses the target.
Charles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antunes.
#T3#
Charles throws a series of punches but Antunes avoids them all with ease.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles throwing a counter right hand but Antunes manages to avoid it.
Antunes scores with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as Antunes blocks the low kick.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antunes avoids the body shot from Charles.
Antunes is looking for the big counter here.
Antunes tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antunes blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Charles misses.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Charles misses.
Antunes misses with a hook
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Antunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Antunes misses with a body kick.
Antunes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Antunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Charles checks a leg kick.
Charles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Charles.
Antunes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Antunes misses with a body kick.
Antunes misses with a looping right.
Antunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
Antunes throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
Antunes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Charles counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Antunes misses.
It looked like Charles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rubens Charles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Antunes misses with a leg kick.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
It looked like Charles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rubens Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Charles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Antunes is looking for the big counter here.
Charles misses with a looping left.
Charles checks the leg kick.
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raphael Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antunes.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles blocks a head kick by Antunes.
It looked like Charles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Charles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charles.
Antunes is looking for the big counter here.
Charles looks to land a body kick but Antunes moved away.#T1#
Antunes misses with a hook to the body
letting Charles counter with a right hand.
Charles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charles slips a jab and a cross from Antunes.
Antunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Antunes.
Antunes is breathing heavily.
Antunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Antunes.
Antunes blocks a head kick by Charles.
Antunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antunes throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charles misses with a few strikes there.
Antunes throws a lazy body kick
and Charles counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Charles throws a hook but Antunes blocks it.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles misses with a body kick.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Antunes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles moves out of range of the body kick from Antunes.
Antunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Charles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Antunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Antunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Charles rather than just go for the knockout.
Antunes avoids the head kick by Charles.
Antunes throws a wild body kick that Charles sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Antunes moves out of range of the body kick from Charles.
Antunes throws out a counter right but Charles avoids it with no problem.
Antunes throws an off balance right hand
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charles is looking to counter punch.
Charles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antunes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Charles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Antunes misses with a jab to the body
and Charles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles throws a series of punches but Antunes moves out of range.
Charles moves out of range as Antunes throws a body kick.
Charles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charles misses with a head kick.
Antunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
Antunes blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Antunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charles throws an overhand right that lands on Antunes's shoulder, as Antunes tries to avoid the shot.
Charles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Charles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charles swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Antunes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Charles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes unleashes a big counter combination but Charles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Charles throws a solid leg kick but Antunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Charles.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles misses with a double jab.
Charles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Charles misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Charles throws a head kick but Antunes moves out of range.
Charles moves out of range as Antunes strikes.
Charles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charles blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Charles is looking to counter punch.
Charles throws a head kick but Antunes moves out of range.
Antunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Charles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Charles.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Charles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Antunes can do to turn this around?
Charles misses with a body kick.
Charles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Charles. #T1#
Antunes looks to land a combination but Charles avoids it well.
Charles is looking to counter punch.
Antunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Antunes looks for the body kick but Charles saw that one coming.
Antunes scores with a spinning back kick!
Charles blocks a low kick nicely.
Charles looks to land a body kick but Antunes moved away.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Charles is out of range and Antunes settles back down.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antunes avoids a kick to the body.
Charles slips a jab from Antunes.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Charles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antunes swings for the body but Charles moves out of range.
#T2#
Charles throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Antunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles misses with a wild combination.
Charles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antunes.
Antunes blocks a low kick nicely.
Charles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Antunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rubens Charles is winning the standup battle so far.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles throws a combination that misses
and Antunes counters with a three punch combo that has Charles backing up. Charles nods at Antunes to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Charles moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Charles misses the target.#T3#
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antunes moves away.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antunes moves away.
Antunes tries to counter with a clinch but Charles shakes him off and moves away.
Antunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Antunes.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Antunes moves out of range easily.
Antunes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charles digs a good hook to Antunes's body.
Charles blocks a jab.
Charles misses with a two punch combination.
Charles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Charles misses with a head kick.
Charles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Antunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charles.
#T4#
Charles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antunes.
A combination from Charles does no damage.
Antunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Charles looks to land a combination but Antunes avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Antunes swings for the body but Charles moves out of range.
Charles lands a head shot.
Antunes loads up on a big right hand but Charles slips the punch.
Antunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Raphael Antunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubens Charles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Antunes avoids the head kick by Charles.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rubens Charles.
Well Charles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RVT 15 - McGregor vs Santos II
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pettis throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Charles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettis looks to land a combination. Charles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Pettis checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Pettis.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charles.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis misses with a series of wild punches.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
Charles throws out a leg kick but Pettis moves out of range and Charles only half commits.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Pettis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pettis.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Pettis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Charles looks to land a left hand but Pettis moved out of range nicely.
Pettis is looking for a counter combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Pettis scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charles.
Charles misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Pettis both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Charles.
Pettis throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Charles! But no joy.#T2#
Pettis looks to land a combination but Charles avoids it well.
Charles throws out a counter right but Pettis avoids it with no problem.
Pettis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Charles throws a right and a left that Pettis avoids nicely.
Charles throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Good work by Pettis as he checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Pettis.
Charles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Charles.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Charles.
Charles misses with a head kick.
Pettis misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Charles.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Pettis misses with the combination.
Pettis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pettis throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Charles throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettis moves away.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles throws a low kick but Pettis moves out of range easily.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Charles.
No joy there for Pettis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Charles.#T4#
Charles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Charles throws out a counter right but Pettis avoids it with no problem.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Charles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis checks the leg kick.
Charles throws the kick towards the body but Pettis avoids it.
Pettis misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Charles misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Pettis blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
Anthony Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing.
Pettis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pettis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pettis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles throws out a counter right but Pettis avoids it with no problem.
Pettis dodges the punch combination from Charles.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Charles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
Charles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Charles throws a low kick, looking for Pettis's leg but Pettis calmly moves out of range.
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charles.
Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Pettis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Charles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pettis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Charles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Charles.
Charles tried to score with a low kick but Pettis checks it.
Pettis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Pettis. #T2#
Pettis tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Charles throws a solid leg kick but Pettis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Charles.
Charles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charles throws out a loose jab but Pettis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pettis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Charles misses with a head kick.
Charles misses with a low kick.
Pettis throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Charles throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Charles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charles looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Pettis blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pettis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Charles eats them both and turns towards Pettis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Charles misses with the combination.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettis looks to land a combination. Charles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
Pettis misses with a wild combination.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Charles.
A combination from Pettis does no damage. #T4#
Charles throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Charles misses.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles throws the kick towards the body but Pettis avoids it.
Pettis throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Charles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Pettis.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Charles misses with the combination.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Charles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles throws a nice looking combination but Pettis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pettis defending well as Charles loads up on a big left hand.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Pettis throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Charles looks for the body kick but Pettis saw that one coming.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charles throws a nice looking combination but Pettis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Pettis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Charles swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Charles avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Charles swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis throws a big counter combination but Charles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles wants to slow Pettis down by chopping away at his legs.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charles can do to turn this around?
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles misses with a wild combination.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
Pettis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Charles! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Charles.
Charles misses with a leg kick.
Pettis is looking for a counter combo.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Charles.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Charles misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Charles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing.
Charles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Charles takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Pettis misses with a few strikes there.
Charles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles throws a low kick but Pettis moves out of range easily.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Pettis checks a low kick from Charles.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettis misses with the combination.
Charles looks for the body kick but Pettis saw that one coming.
Pettis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Charles. Those never looked like landing.
Charles throws a body punch but Pettis moves out of range. #T3#
Pettis throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charles throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charles throws a body punch but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Charles.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pettis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pettis misses with the combination.
Charles misses with a wild combination.
Pettis misses with the combination.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Charles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pettis throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
Charles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pettis checks it well.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Charles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
Charles throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Charles. Those never looked like landing.
Pettis tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles is looking to chop away at Pettis's legs.
Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Charles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Pettis misses with the combination.
Charles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Pettis.
Well Pettis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
After winning the bout, Anthony Pettis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RVT 14 - McGregor vs Mendes
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Santos throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Charles backs away looking to recover.
Santos lands a right and a left and another right! Charles goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!
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Event:
RVT 12 - McGregor vs Charles
Date: May 03, 2019 |
#R1#
McGregor lunges at Charles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charles's hand.
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
Charles drops his hands momentarily and McGregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by McGregor.
Charles misses with a right hand
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Charles looks winded!
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Charles doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Charles is rocked!
McGregor cracks Charles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
Charles seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor cracks Charles with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Charles is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Charles is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Charles could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ricco McGregor!
Ricco McGregor retains his super heavyweight title!
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Event:
RVT 11 - McGregor vs Kimura
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Charles does no damage.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
Charles blocks the body kick.
Arlovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Charles circles away.
A head kick misses from Arlovski.
Arlovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arlovski misses with a head kick.
Charles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski scoring well with a low kick there.
Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arlovski tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range. #T1#
Arlovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Arlovski rushes Charles and presses him up against the ropes.
Arlovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charless head. #BC2#
Arlovski breaks from the clinch.
Arlovski scores with a three punch combo!
Arlovski moves out of range of the leg kick from Charles.
Arlovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arlovski throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
Charles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arlovski moves in looking to clinch but Charles pushes him off.
Arlovski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Charles checks it well.
Arlovski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Charles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arlovski wants to clinch.#T2#
Arlovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Charles circles away.
Charles misses with the combination.
Arlovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arlovski wants to clinch up but Charles keeps it at a distance.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Charles is looking to counter punch.
Arlovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charles is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arlovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Charles misses the target.
Arlovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arlovski thuds a left hand into Charles's body.#T3#
Arlovski avoids a kick to the body.
Arlovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Charles circles away.
Arlovski misses with a head kick.
Charles throwing a counter right hand but Arlovski manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arlovski.
Arlovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Arlovski moves out of range easily.
Arlovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arlovski misses the shot to the body.
Charles misses with a wild combination.
Charles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arlovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Arlovski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Charles. That one must have hurt.
Charles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Arlovski closes the distance and clinches.
Charles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arlovski.
Charles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arlovski.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Charles throws an elbow but misses.
Arlovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Charles throws an elbow but misses.
Arlovski managing to block the knees to the body from Charles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlovski with a knee to the head.
Arlovski pushes Charles back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Charles as Arlovski tries to tie him up.
Charles misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Arlovski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Arlovski is looking to clinch.
Arlovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Charles.
Andrey Arlovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Arlovski scores with a four punch combination!
Charles swings for the body but Arlovski moves out of range.
Charles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arlovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
Arlovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charles is looking to counter punch.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arlovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Charles throws a looping overhand right but Arlovski ducks down to avoid it.
Charles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Charles moves out of range as Arlovski throws a body kick.
Arlovski is looking to clinch but Charles is avoiding it.
Charles throwing a counter right hand but Arlovski manages to avoid it.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
Arlovski checks a leg kick.
Arlovski scores with a head kick.
Arlovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Charles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arlovski wants to clinch but Charles slips to the side
letting Charles counter with a right hand.
Arlovski tries to clinch up but Charles circles away and keeps his distance.
Charles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlovski.
A little feinted left hand from Charles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Arlovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles throws a hook but Arlovski avoids it easily.
Charles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Arlovski moves into the clinch.
Arlovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Charles tries to land knees in the clinch but Arlovski avoids the damage to the body.
Arlovski scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arlovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arlovski can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Arlovski to work.
Arlovski wants to break free but Charles has control.
Andrey Arlovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Arlovski is trying to push Charles away but Charles has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Charles trying to land knees to the body.
Arlovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Charles fails to land.
Charles has a couple of punches blocked by Arlovski.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Charles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arlovski's brow.
Charles tries to land knees in the clinch but Arlovski avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arlovski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Arlovski has Charles up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Arlovski is looking to break free of the clinch but Charles has double underhooks.
Arlovski lands an elbow just above Charles 's eye.
Arlovski tries to break free but Charles pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Arlovski breaks the clinch.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charles looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlovski is just out of range.
Charles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Charles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arlovski checks a leg kick nicely.
Arlovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Charles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charles moves out of range of the body kick from Arlovski.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Arlovski moves in looking to clinch but Charles pushes him off.#CL2#
Arlovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Charles misses with a body punch.
Charles throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlovski.
Charles misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles throws an elbow that misses.
Arlovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arlovski taking a breather. #BC2#
Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2#
Arlovski closes the distance and pushes Charles back into the ropes.
Arlovski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arlovski lands a jab to the nose.
Rubens Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arlovski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Charles.
A head kick by Charles misses
and Arlovski counters with a two punch combo.
Arlovski tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Charles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arlovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arlovski wants to clinch.
Charles throws the kick towards the body but Arlovski avoids it.
Arlovski throws a fast counter high kick but Charles manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
That kick from Arlovski tenderised Charles's leg. Charles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arlovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Charles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
Arlovski moves out of range as Charles throws a body kick.
Arlovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles throwing a counter right hand but Arlovski manages to avoid it.
Arlovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arlovski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Charles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charles is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Arlovski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Charles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arlovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Charles avoids the head kick by Arlovski.
Arlovski wants to clinch.
Charles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charles takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A combination from Charles does no damage.
Arlovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Charles misses.
Arlovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Arlovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles misses with a body kick.
Arlovski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses.
Charles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arlovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charles motions for Arlovski to come forward. Charles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charles misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rubens Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrey Arlovski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arlovski pushes Charles away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Arlovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arlovski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Arlovski!
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Event:
RVT 10 - McGregor vs Santos
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Olegav throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
Olegav looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Olegav misses with a double jab.
Olegav tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karin Olegav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Charles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Charles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Charles fails to land with a series of punches.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Charles.
Olegav fails to land with a series of punches.
Charles misses with a head kick.
Charles is looking to land body kicks.
Charles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles throws a right hand that Olegav ducks under and follows up with a left that Olegav also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olegav keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Charles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Charles.
Olegav throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range. #T1#
Charles takes a swing at Olegav's ribcage but misses.
Olegav moves away from the strike by Charles.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Olegav moves out of range easily.
Charles wants to land a leg kick but Olegav is out of range.
Charles throws a head kick but Olegav moves out of range.
Charles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olegav throws a nice looking combination but Charles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olegav slips a jab and a cross from Charles.
Olegav avoids the head kick by Charles.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olegav tries to counter by clinching up but Charles breaks away and moves out of range.
Olegav moves out of range of the body kick.
Charles swings for the body but Olegav moves out of range.
Charles misses with a wild combination.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Charles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olegav sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olegav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charles scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Charles throws the left hand but Olegav avoids the punch easily.
Olegav swinging wildly here.
Charles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olegav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charles misses with a head kick.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles throws out a loose jab but Olegav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olegav throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Charles throws a head kick but Olegav moves out of range.
Olegav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olegav moves out of range of the leg kick from Charles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Olegav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
Charles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olegav misses with a series of wild punches.
Olegav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charles throws out the jab.
Olegav is looking for a counter combo.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Olegav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Olegav staying out of range there.
A combination from Charles does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olegav moves away.
Charles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles throws a wild body kick that Olegav sees coming a mile off.
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Charles throws an overhand right that lands on Olegav's shoulder, as Olegav tries to avoid the shot.
Olegav throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charles.
Charles throws a series of punches but Olegav moves out of range.
Charles looks to land a combination but Olegav avoids it well.
Charles looks to land a right hand but Olegav moved out of range.
Olegav definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karin Olegav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Olegav is looking to counter the offense by Charles and move into the clinch.
Olegav slips a straight right by Charles.
Charles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olegav throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
Olegav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charles misses with a body kick.
Olegav lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
Charles throws out a counter right but Olegav avoids it with no problem.
Olegav avoids the head kick by Charles.
Olegav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olegav has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charles.#T2#
Olegav throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Charles throws a head kick but Olegav moves out of range.
It looked like Olegav was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olegav misses with a two punch combination.
Charles tries to score with a low kick but Olegav moves his leg out of the way.
Olegav is looking for a counter combo.
Olegav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
Sloppy strikes from Charles. Those never looked like landing.
Charles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Olegav moves out of range easily.
Olegav misses with the combination.
Olegav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charles tries to land a front kick but Olegav steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Olegav throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
A combination from Charles does no damage.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Charles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Charles. Those never looked like landing.
Olegav throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charles.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Olegav moves out of range easily.
Charles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olegav.
Charles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rubens Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Olegav misses.
Charles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olegav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charles misses with a low kick.
Charles fails to land with a series of punches.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles dodges the punch combination from Olegav.
#T1#
A punch combination from Charles misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charles looks to score with a jab to the body but Olegav is just out of range.
No joy there for Olegav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Charles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olegav was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles.
Olegav misses with a double jab.
Olegav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Charles throws a series of punches but Olegav moves out of range.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Charles.
Olegav misses with a wild combination.
Charles looks to land a combination but Olegav avoids it well.
Olegav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
Charles throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Olegav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charles throws out the jab.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles fails to land with a series of punches.
Charles is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles tries to land a front kick but Olegav steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles dodges the punch combination from Olegav.
A combination from Charles does no damage.
Olegav avoids the head kick by Charles.
Olegav avoids the body shot from Charles.
Charles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olegav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olegav!
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles throws a right hand that Olegav ducks under and follows up with a left that Olegav also avoids with ease.
Karin Olegav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubens Charles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Charles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olegav.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubens Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Charles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubens Charles!
A victorious Rubens Charles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EMP Thomas vs Ahma
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Charles closes the distance and clinches up with Pugberg, looking for a takedown. Charles pushes Pugberg against the cage but Pugberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pugberg lands with a nice body punch.
Charles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugberg.
Charles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pugberg scores with a punch to the head.
Pugberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Charles gets caught flat footed, as Pugberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pugberg trying to move into half guard but instead Charles has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Pugberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Pugberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Charles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugberg is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pugberg wants to control but Charles passes easily into half guard.
Charles moves nicely into side control.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Pugberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugberg is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pugberg manages to get back to half guard.
Charles works his way into side control.
Charles advances to full mount.
Charles content just to control the position here.
Pugberg is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pugberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pugberg is trying to escape the mount.
Charles seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pugberg is holding on tight.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Charles manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pugberg to take his back!
Pugberg tries to roll but Charles sticks to his back.
Pugberg is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rubens Charles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pugberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Charles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pugberg tries to avoid it but Charles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pugberg to the ground. Pugberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xing Pugberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubens Charles.#TD#
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pugberg prevents Charles from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg wants to pass the guard but Charles is defending well.
Charles trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Charles preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Charles felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Pugberg 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.
Pugberg wants to take a breather but Charles is having none of it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Pugberg is looking for a kimura but Charles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pugberg to get the leverage. #SUB#
Pugberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Charles is positioning himself well to prevent Pugberg advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pugberg with a jab.
Pugberg lands a jab to Charles's midsection.#T3#
Charles shoots for a double leg takedown but Pugberg sprawls well. He's pushed Charles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Pugberg as Charles shoots in.
Pugberg lands with an overhand left.
Pugberg with a jab.
Charles has a takedown stuffed.
Pugberg scores with a hook to the body. Charles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Charles fails with the takedown.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Pugberg shows good takedown defense.
Xing Pugberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pugberg lands with a hook. Charles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pugberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xing Pugberg is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Pugberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Pugberg looking to score a takedown here. Charles is defending well but Pugberg drives through and ends up in Charles's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugberg looking to pass the guard.
Pugberg trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Pugberg postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugberg trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Pugberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xing Pugberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pugberg sizes up Charles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pugberg misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Pugberg looking to score a takedown here. Charles is defending well but Pugberg drives through and ends up in Charles's guard.#SUB#
Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Charles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Charles in his guard.#REVB#
Charles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
Pugberg trying to remain calm as Charles controls from the top position.#T1#
Pugberg tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Charles easily slips into full mount!
Pugberg working to try and regain half guard.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugberg is working to get back to half guard.
Pugberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugberg is looking to get to half guard.
Charles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pugberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Pugberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charles can do to turn this around?
Charles trying to control but Pugberg is having none of it. #T3#
Pugberg wants to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles trying to control but Pugberg is having none of it.
Charles controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pugberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.
Pugberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pugberg looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xing Pugberg.
Well Pugberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
EMP Escobar vs Madog
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Fidnhasieunch fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Fidnhasieunch gets a double leg takedown into Charles's guard.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to advance position but Charles has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Charles controlling from mount.
I've been told that Charles has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidnhasieunch tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
Charles controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Fidnhasieunch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fidnhasieunch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to improve his position.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Charles not doing much here.
Fidnhasieunch has a hand on Charles's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Charles takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Charles controlling his opponent.
Fidnhasieunch tries to improve his position but instead Charles has taken his back!
Fidnhasieunch wants to escape the position.
Fidnhasieunch turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fidnhasieunch passes Charles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fidnhasieunch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Charles with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control from half guard but Charles is working away. #T3#
Charles trying to control from the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Charles wants to get back to full guard.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Fidnhasieunch is working for a submission of some sort.
Fidnhasieunch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fidnhasieunch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control. Charles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fidnhasieunch working Charles over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Fidnhasieunch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fidnhasieunch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Charles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fidnhasieunch.
Charles has hold of Fidnhasieunch's hands but Fidnhasieunch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fidnhasieunch lands with a punch from half guard.
Charles won't allow Fidnhasieunch to pass to mount.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Charles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fidnhasieunch.
Charles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fidnhasieunch winds up and cracks Charles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fidnhasieunch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Charles is looking to control Fidnhasieunch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?
Fidnhasieunch working over Charles with some ground and pound. Charles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Fidnhasieunch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Charles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fidnhasieunch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fidnhasieunch manages to get back to half guard.
Fidnhasieunch wants to sweep but Charles has passed to side control!
Fidnhasieunch looking for a sweep but Charles has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fidnhasieunch wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fidnhasieunch rolls, trying to escape but Charles keeps control of the position.
Fidnhasieunch is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles controls the position.#T1#
Charles tries to get the hooks in deep but Fidnhasieunch pushed the leg off.
Charles controls the position.
Let's hope that Charles 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.
Fidnhasieunch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fidnhasieunch turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
Fidnhasieunch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fidnhasieunch wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles working a defensive guard but Fidnhasieunch manages to pass into side control anyway.
Charles wants to control but Fidnhasieunch postures up.
Fidnhasieunch misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Charles tries to improve position but can't.
Fidnhasieunch working the ground and pound from side control.
Charles gets back to half guard.
Charles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fidnhasieunch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fidnhasieunch throws an elbow that misses. Charles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fidnhasieunch's guard. Nice move by Charles!#REVB#
Fidnhasieunch controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself. #SUB#
Fidnhasieunch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Charles passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fidnhasieunch is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Fidnhasieunch gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Charles controlling from mount.
Fidnhasieunch is squirming around, avoiding Charles's attempts to control the action.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to escape the mount.
Charles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fidnhasieunch tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
Fidnhasieunch tries to control Charles's body but Charles pushes him off. Fidnhasieunch squirms to his side and now Charles has his back!
Fidnhasieunch is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Good control from Charles.
Fidnhasieunch wants to control his opponent's hands but Charles gets his hands free.
Fidnhasieunch is in bad spot here.
Fidnhasieunch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
William Fidnhasieunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to get to half guard.
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to reverse the position but instead Charles has taken his back - oops!
Charles is not going to allow Fidnhasieunch to sit and survive in this position.
Fidnhasieunch wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Fidnhasieunch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Charles tries to bench press Fidnhasieunch off him but Fidnhasieunch keeps the position.
Charles is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fidnhasieunch takes a little break here. Charles wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charles wants to control but Fidnhasieunch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidnhasieunch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fidnhasieunch misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fidnhasieunch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Charles some visible discomfort.
Charles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Charles is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fidnhasieunch! #T1#
Charles controlling from the full mount.
Fidnhasieunch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fidnhasieunch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Charles moves nicely into side control.
Charles taking a breather here.
Charles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Fidnhasieunch tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Charles presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fidnhasieunch gets back to half guard.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to improve his position.
Charles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fidnhasieunch is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Charles.#T3#
Charles is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fidnhasieunch wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fidnhasieunch looking very determined here, making life difficult for Charles.
Fidnhasieunch tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Charles looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Charles looking for the choke but no joy.
Fidnhasieunch tries to escape but Charles has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Charles is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fidnhasieunch is really stuck here.
Well, with Charles on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fidnhasieunch is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Fidnhasieunch is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Fidnhasieunch right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Charles controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubens Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Charles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubens Charles!
After winning the bout, Rubens Charles thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EMP Kleinschmidt vs MacGowen
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Charles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chugman avoids it really well and circles away.
Chugman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Chugman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chugman showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Charles is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chugman is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Charles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Charles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Charles trying to control the position.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chugman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Charles looking for a guillotine here but Chugman defends easily.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Chugman instigates a clinch. #TD#
Chugman wants the takedown. Charles is fighting it off but Chugman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Charles's guard against the cage.
Charles wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chugman is now in half guard.
Charles wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chugman moves into full mount! Charles won't be happy about that! #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chugman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Charles manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chugman landing a few strikes. #T4#
Chugman working away.
Charles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chugman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Charles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chugman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rubens Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Charles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Chugman as Charles shoots in.#TD#
Chugman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Charles!#SUB#
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chugman tries for a kimura but Charles is defending well.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles prevents Chugman from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Charles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Charles is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Chugman wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Charles holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Chugman swings around for an armbar but Charles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chugman's guard.#SUB#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chugman being controlled here, momentarily.
Charles forces his way into half guard.
Chugman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charles can do to turn this around?#T4#
Charles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Chugman misses with a takedown attempt - Charles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charles tries for a takedown but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chugman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charles defends well and Chugman ends up having to push Charles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Charles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chugman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Charles trying to control the position but Chugman is working away.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Charles passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chugman!
Chugman tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chugman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Charles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chugman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Charles is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chugman is in real trouble.
Charles trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
Charles keeps control of the position easily here as Chugman tries to buck him off.
Charles has the hooks in. Chugman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Charles tries to keep control of the position but Chugman is staying busy.
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.
Chugman trying to control the position but Charles manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Chugman tries to escape but Charles has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chugman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Charles.
Charles is riding his opponent, not letting Chugman buck him off.
Chugman tries to escape the position.
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chugman is working hard here to advance position.
Will Charles go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Charles keeps control of the position easily here as Chugman tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubens Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chugman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 1128 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 2511 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight 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; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Charles is trying to pull guard but Santos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Charles fails to pull guard.
Santos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Santos
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is controlling Santos's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles working a defensive guard but Santos passes into half guard.
Charles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Charles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
Santos trying to pass the guard but Charles defending well.
Charles wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (5) Santos
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles struggling a bit here.
Santos controls the position from side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos tries to move to mount but Charles blocks the move with his legs.
Charles is not content to let Santos control the position.
Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos staying calm.
Charles is not content to let Santos control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles trying his best to control but Santos has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (0) vs (7) Santos
Santos wants to control the pace but Charles is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos has hold of Charles's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Charles manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Santos prevents Charles from getting the reversal.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Charles is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Charles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Santos might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Charles is looking to get to half guard.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Santos 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.
Charles wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos wins on points by 7 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 21139 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 1119 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Charles napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (0) Charles
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.
Steel Penn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Charles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steel Penn but great work by Charles. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (4) Charles
Charles trying to control the position but Steel Penn is working away.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Charles has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (4) vs (6) Charles
Charles controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (4) vs (9) Charles
Steel Penn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charles is controlling the pace.
Steel Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn wants to control the position but Charles says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Charles seems content to control.
Charles has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (12) Charles
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
Charles looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn is trying to reverse the position but instead Charles has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (4) vs (15) Charles
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Charles's guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (15) Charles
Steel Penn stands and throws Charles's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (15) Charles
Steel Penn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Charles rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn's guard! Nice work there by Charles! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (17) Charles
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Charles has moved into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Charles wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn is defending the position.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Charles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Charles has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (20) Charles
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Charles wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
Charles trying to advance position but Steel Penn counters by regaining guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Charles trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (20) Charles
The fighters are battling for position here. Charles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Charles's guard.
Steel Penn is looking to pass Charles's guard but actually Charles recovers to full guard.
Charles keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Charles is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Charles has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (22) Charles
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Charles controls the pace.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Charles has passed into half guard.
Steel Penn gets full guard.
Charles is pushing down on Steel Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Charles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel Penn is not content to let Charles control the position.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
Charles looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
Charles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Charles won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Charles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
Steel Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Charles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charles in particular looking to stall.
Steel Penn trying to control here.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but Charles has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (25) Charles
Charles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles tries to control but Steel Penn wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 25 to 11.
Rubens Charles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RVT 9 - Charles vs Philips 3
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
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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Event:
RVT 8 - Charles vs Jr
Date: Oct 16, 2018 |
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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Event:
RVT 7 - Charles vs Philips II
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Charles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Philips tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Charles just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles tries to move to mount but Philips blocks the move with his legs.
Philips tries to improve position but can't.
Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Philips tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charles controlling the pace for now.
Charles avoids the attempt from Philips to control.
Philips can't escape the position.
Charles controlling his opponent. #T2#
Philips tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Philips wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Philips is really stuck here.
Philips just trying to survive but Charles is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Philips tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Charles wants to take Philips's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Charles controlling from mount.
Philips is trying desperately to improve position.
Philips tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Philips is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Philips keeps trying to improve his position.
Charles avoids the attempt from Philips to control.
Philips really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Charles controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Charles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Philips avoids it really well and circles away.
Philips shoots for a double leg takedown but Charles sprawls well. He's pushed Philips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Charles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Charles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Philips's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Philips tries to improve position but can't.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Philips can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles works to advance to full mount. Philips defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Charles is working for a guillotine from mount but Philips frees his head quite easily.
Charles tries to control but Philips wriggling away. #T1#
Charles controlling his opponent.
Charles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Philips for as long as he can get away with.
Philips holds of for dear life.
Philips is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Charles controlling from mount.
Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rubens Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Philips wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Charles is persistently looking for the submission but Philips is defending it well.
Philips trying to control the position but Charles manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Charles has the hooks in. Philips is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Philips looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Charles is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Philips with him. Philips is trying to defend but Charles has an arm under the chin now! Philips grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RVT 6 - Santos vs Philips II
Date: Oct 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 1181 p4p, 45 weight class) and Phil Philips (ranked 3996 p4p, 162 weight class). Rubens Charles has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 13 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 1 losses; Phil Philips!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Philips fails with a takedown attempt.
Philips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Charles.
Philips fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Charles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Philips sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phil Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Charles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubens Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles shoots in and gets a takedown into Philips's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Philips
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Charles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Charles content to stall in guard here.
Philips has his foot on Charles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charles works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Charles looking to pass the guard.
Charles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Philips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Philips has an active guard here but Charles has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips looking for submissions off his back.
Charles content to control rather than advance.
Charles wants to work for an arm triangle but Philips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (0) Philips
Philips is looking for a sweep.
Philips stops Charles from passing to mount.
Philips is looking for a sweep.
Philips is letting Charles control him for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles working away.
Charles trying to control the position but Philips is working away.
Philips can't do much from the bottom here.
Charles is trying to get an arm triangle but Philips is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles taking a breather here.
Charles working away.
Philips stops Charles from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Philips's face as Charles controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Philips is not content to let Charles control the position.
Philips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philips tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Charles easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (7) vs (0) Philips
Philips is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Philips is still trying to improve position.
Charles fails to move to back control.
Charles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Charles works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (10) vs (0) Philips
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Philips's body.
Philips trying to control but not successfully.
Charles has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Philips's body.
Philips trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles keeps control of the position easily here as Philips tries to buck him off.
Charles is persistently looking for the submission but Philips is defending it well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles controlling well, preventing Philips from escaping the position.
Charles trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Philips doesn't escape.
Charles trying to control.
Philips tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Charles controlling from mount.
Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Philips is looking to get to half guard.
Philips wants to control but Charles is having none of it.
Charles controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips is working to get back to half guard.
Charles moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Charles (13) vs (0) Philips
Philips is trying to break free.
Charles keeps control of the position easily here as Philips tries to buck him off.
Philips 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 Charles gets his way!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles controlling the position well here. Philips rolled but Charles kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Philips can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Rubens Charles retains his super heavyweight title!
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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Event:
RVT 5 - Charles vs Philips
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Charles gets caught flat footed, as Philips shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Philips is looking to work some ground and pound but Charles has wrist control.
Philips with a flurry of punches that miss.
Philips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Philips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Philips throws a big right hand that misses.
Philips postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
Philips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Philips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Philips with a flurry of punches that miss.
Philips landing with the ground and pound.
Philips wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Philips postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
Philips is working Charles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Charles is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Philips is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Charles stopping the sweep attempt from Philips.
Charles wants to control from the top but Philips keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Philips fails with the takedown.#T3#
Philips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Charles as he avoids it easily.
Charles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Philips darts in looking for a takedown but Charles gets double underhooks and turns Philips into the cage.
Charles half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rubens Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Philips.#TD#
Charles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Philips!
Philips tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Charles controlling from mount.
Philips is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Philips keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Philips holds on to Charles as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Philips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Philips will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Philips shoots in for a takedown but Charles shows good takedown defense.
Charles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Charles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Philips looking for a sweep. Not yet Philips, not yet.
Charles pushes down on Philips's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Philips trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Philips looking for submissions off his back.
Philips is trying to get back to full guard.
Philips is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Philips is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Charles has latched onto it... Big trouble! Charles pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Philips is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Charles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Rubens Charles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RVT 4 - Charles vs Pettis II
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Charles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pettis on his heels. He'll look to pass Pettis's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Charles sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Pettis has his foot on Charles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charles works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Pettis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pettis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Charles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Pettis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Charles defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pettis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Charles passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pettis looking for subs from the bottom but Charles mounts him!#T2#
Pettis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pettis prevents Charles from getting a body triangle.
Charles controls the position.
Pettis is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Charles patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pettis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Charles.
#T3#
Pettis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pettis wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
#ES2#
Pettis manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Pettis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Pettis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Charles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Pettis looking for subs off his back but Charles has passed one foot through into half guard.
Charles trying to pass the guard but Pettis defending well. #SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettis is looking to get back to full guard here but Charles has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pettis tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Charles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pettis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pettis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Charles off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Pettis goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Charles escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Charles not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pettis with the active half guard here but Charles passes nicely into side control.
Pettis gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pettis looking for a kimura from the bottom but Charles passes into side control!
Charles tries to advance to mount but Pettis denies him.
Rubens Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pettis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pettis prevents Charles from moving into mount. #T2#
Charles prevents Pettis from escaping the position.
Pettis tries to improve position but can't.
Pettis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Charles asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pettis is trying to get back to half guard.
Charles trying to control the position but Pettis is working away.
Pettis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Pettis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Charles is working for a kimura but Pettis is defending it quite comfortably.
Charles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pettis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Charles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pettis tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Pettis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Charles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pettis looking for subs from the bottom but Charles mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Charles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pettis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pettis is looking to regain half guard here but Charles keeps moving and retains side control.
Pettis bucks up and tries to throw Charles off but instead Charles has got his back!
Pettis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
Pettis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Charles moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pettis.#T1#
Pettis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Charles off and has taken his back!
Pettis keeps control of the position as Charles tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Pettis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Charles trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Charles tries to break free.
Pettis is trying to stick to Charles's back but Charles is turning into Pettis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pettis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Charles.
Charles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Pettis is looking for a triangle here but Charles uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Pettis is looking for a sweep.
Pettis sneaks back into half guard.
Charles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Charles tries to pass to full mount but Pettis defends it. #SUB2#
Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Charles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Charles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
Charles moves into full mount! Pettis won't be happy about that!
Pettis is trying to escape the mount.
Pettis regains half guard.#T4#
Charles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rubens Charles did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Charles scores with a takedown into Pettis's guard.#SUB2#
Pettis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Charles passes Pettis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Pettis has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Charles escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Charles!#T1#
Pettis tries to buck Charles off but Charles is having none of it.
Pettis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Charles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettis can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Pettis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Charles is controlling the pace.
Pettis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Charles controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Pettis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Charles prevents Pettis from improving his position.
Charles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Charles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pettis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pettis is wriggling around but Charles manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##REVB##SUB2#
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charles in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
Charles is looking to advance position but Pettis won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pettis looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Charles pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles had his way with Anthony Pettis in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5##TD#
Charles drives through with a takedown into Pettis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Pettis has his foot on Charles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charles works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Charles passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charles works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles prevents Pettis from getting the reversal.
Pettis has given up his back.
#T1#
Charles keeps control of the position as Pettis tries to break free.
Charles trying to control momentarily.
Charles is hanging on to Pettis's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Charles looking for the choke from the back.
Pettis is trying to get back to his feet but Charles has full control of the position and if anything, Pettis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pettis tries to break free.
#T2#
Pettis trying to get back to his feet but Charles is in full control for now. #ES2#
Pettis manages to stand up with Charles still on his back. Eventually Charles drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Charles.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Pettis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pettis tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pettis looking for a kimura from the bottom but Charles passes into side control!
Pettis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Charles gets to mount! Pettis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Charles prevents Pettis from getting the reversal.
Charles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pettis is looking to escape.
Pettis is trying to escape the mount.
Pettis regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anthony Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubens Charles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Charles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pettis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubens Charles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Charles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Rubens Charles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RVT 3 - Charles vs Pettis
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 1401 p4p, 42 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 2043 p4p, 59 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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 12 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pettis takes the fight into the clinch.
Charles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Charles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pettis smiles and moves away.
Charles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pettis napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Charles (4) vs (0) Pettis
Pettis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Charles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pettis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Charles prevents Pettis from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles wants to pass to mount but Pettis is defending the position.
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charles wants to pass to mount but Pettis is defending the position.
Pettis with the active half guard here but Charles passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (7) vs (0) Pettis
Pettis gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis looking for subs from the bottom but Charles mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (10) vs (0) Pettis
Pettis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pettis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pettis.
Pettis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Charles has passed into half guard!
Pettis looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Charles pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (13) vs (0) Pettis
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Charles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pettis regains half guard.
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Charles stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is pressing down on Charles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Charles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pettis keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
Pettis has an active guard here but Charles has managed to pass into half guard.
Pettis wants to get back to full guard.
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Charles sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pettis with the active half guard here but Charles passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (16) vs (0) Pettis
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is not content to let Charles control the position.
Pettis is trying to get back to half guard.
Charles is trying to get an arm triangle but Pettis is defending well.
Charles tries to advance to mount but Pettis denies him.
Pettis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Pettis wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
Pettis looking for subs from the bottom but Charles mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (19) vs (0) Pettis
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Charles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pettis is working to get back to half guard.
Charles controlling from mount.
Pettis tries to improve his position but instead Charles has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Charles (22) vs (0) Pettis
I would not like to be Pettis right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is in bad spot here.
Pettis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Charles biding his time, looking for the opening.
Charles has the hooks in. Pettis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Charles slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Charles's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pettis wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Charles controlling the positon.
Charles keeps control of the position as Pettis tries to break free.
Charles biding his time, controlling Pettis.
Pettis rolls, trying to escape but Charles keeps control of the position.
Pettis turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (22) vs (2) Pettis
Pettis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Charles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pettis has Charles in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (24) vs (2) Pettis
Pettis working for submissions but it's allowed Charles to get to half guard.
Pettis looks winded!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
Pettis is in trouble now - Charles has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (27) vs (2) Pettis
Charles tries to control but Pettis wriggling away.
Pettis working to try and regain half guard.
Pettis tries to improve his position but instead Charles has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Charles (30) vs (2) Pettis
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles has the hooks in. Pettis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Charles biding his time, controlling Pettis.
Pettis is really stuck here.
Pettis turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (30) vs (4) Pettis
Pettis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Charles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Charles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Charles! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (34) vs (4) Pettis
Charles slows the pace down.
Pettis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to advance to mount but Pettis denies him.
Pettis tries to improve position but can't.
Charles trying to control the position but Pettis is working away.
Pettis tries to improve position but can't.
Charles controls the position.
Pettis tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Charles off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (34) vs (8) Pettis
Charles looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Charles defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pettis gets his hands free as Charles looks to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettis working for a choke but Charles is defending well.
Pettis looking to break Charles's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Charles remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pettis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Charles wants to escape the position.
Pettis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Charles is defending well though. Pettis let's go of the attempt for now.
Pettis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Charles is defending well though. Pettis let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pettis working for a choke but Charles is defending well.
Pettis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles takes the fight on points by 34 to 8.
Rubens Charles retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Rubens Charles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RVT 2 - Charles vs Dos Santos
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Dos Santos closes the distance and pushes Charles back into the cage.#TD#
Charles successfully pulls guard.
Dos Santos preventing the sweep.
Dos Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles pulls Dos Santos in to control the position.
Charles keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Charles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dos Santos's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Charles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but Charles has passed to side control!
Charles just content to control the position. #T1#
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charles slows the pace down.
Dos Santos looks to move to half guard but instead Charles has passed into mount! Damn!
Dos Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Charles content just to control the position here.
Charles wants to take his opponent's back but Dos Santos doesn't allow it.
Charles takes Dos Santos's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
Dos Santos 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.#SUB#
Charles working for a choke but Dos Santos is defending well.
Charles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to break free.
Dos Santos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Dos Santos is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Charles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is really stuck here.
Charles controls the position.#SUB#
Charles working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Dos Santos is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Charles has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Dos Santos taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Rubens Charles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RVT 2 - Charles vs Morgan
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 1773 p4p, 44 weight class) and Jared Morgan (ranked 4155 p4p, 114 weight class). Morgan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thug Luv: Bone Thugs N Harmony ft 2pac. 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 11 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jared Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morgan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charles defends well and Morgan ends up having to push Charles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Charles, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Charles against the cage but Charles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morgan with a poor takedown
and Charles counters with a shoot takedown. Morgan fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Morgan
Rubens Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Charles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Charles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan has his hands on Charles's head, controlling the position.
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charles manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (2) Morgan
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Charles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morgan controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan passes into half guard.
Charles wants to get back to full guard.
Charles trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Charles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably.
Charles is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Charles wants to control but Morgan passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (2) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Charles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morgan controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan wants to take a breather but Charles manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Morgan.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Charles is pulling down on Morgan's head. It's preventing any offense from Morgan, at least for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Charles holds on and takes a little breather.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to move into half guard but instead Charles has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (4) vs (5) Morgan
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morgan holds on and takes a little breather.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan is trying to keep Charles in close.
Charles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Charles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morgan's guard.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Charles sits in half guard.
Morgan tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morgan gets full guard.
Charles content to stall in guard here.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Charles controls the pace.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Charles's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (4) vs (7) Morgan
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Charles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (6) vs (7) Morgan
Morgan is pulling down on Charles's head to control his posture.
Morgan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (6) vs (9) Morgan
Charles is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (8) vs (9) Morgan
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charles won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Charles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (8) vs (11) Morgan
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morgan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Charles is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morgan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morgan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (12) vs (11) Morgan
Charles has the hooks in. Morgan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Charles biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Rubens Charles retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Rubens Charles thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jared Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'This was a great learning experience for me. I'm going to come back stronger. Props to my opponent'. |
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Event:
RVT 1 - Welcome
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Charles gets a double leg takedown into Birchack's guard.
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.
Birchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Birchack, not yet.
Birchack has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Charles has passed into side control.
Birchack tries to improve position but can't.
Birchack is trying to escape the position but Charles is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack is looking to regain half guard here but Charles keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Birchack wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Charles has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Birchack's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Birchack is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Charles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Rubens Charles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RVT 1 - Charles vs Al Hammad
Date: Sep 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 2400 p4p, 69 weight class) and Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21629 p4p, 243 weight class). 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 10 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Hammad fails with the takedown
so Charles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Al Hammad
Al Hammad is adopting a defensive guard.
Charles advances to half guard.
Charles is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles wants to control but Al Hammad is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles is pressing down on Al Hammad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Hammad is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charles in particular looking to stall.
Charles trying to mount his opponent but Al Hammad defends it.
Charles sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Al Hammad is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charles uses his free foot to push down on Al Hammad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Hammad. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (0) Al Hammad
Al Hammad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charles with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charles is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Al Hammad is surviving well by controlling Charles's body position as best he can.
Charles moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Charles (8) vs (0) Al Hammad
Charles has the hooks in. Al Hammad is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Charles is not going to allow Al Hammad to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad tries to roll but Charles sticks to his back.
Charles 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, Al Hammad has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Charles is hanging on to Al Hammad's back as he tries to escape.
Al Hammad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Charles patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Al Hammad wants to control his opponent's hands but Charles gets his hands free.
Charles working for the choke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Charles trying to control.
I really don't envy Al Hammad right now.
Al Hammad trying to control the hands but Charles breaks the grip.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Charles has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Al Hammad's body.
Charles gets his hands free as Al Hammad looks to control.
Charles working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Charles controls the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is not going to allow Al Hammad to sit and survive in this position.
Charles has managed to slip his arm under Al Hammad's chin. This could be all over... yep, Al Hammad is tapping out! Submission win for Charles.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles is the new super heavyweight champion!
Rubens Charles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Charles!#SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Charles struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Charles has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Charles's legs. #SUB#
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Charles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.#T1#
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Charles 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 Johnson.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Charles keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Charles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Charles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Charles has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Charles controlling his opponent.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Charles content just to control the position here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Charles controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Charles takes Johnson's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Charles trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johnson doesn't escape.
Charles is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Good control from Charles.
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Charles is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Charles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Charles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.#T4##SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Charles is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Charles has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Charles passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Charles slows the pace down in half guard.
Charles passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Charles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Charles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rubens Charles has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Charles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Charles has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Johnson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
#T1#
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Charles is concentrating on defense, preventing Johnson from advancing position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Charles defending well. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Charles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charles is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Charles has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Charles working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.
Charles manages to capitalize on a mistake by Johnson to take his back!
Johnson is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Johnson tries to roll but Charles sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles controlling from the back.
Johnson is in bad spot here.
Charles controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Charles kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3##SUB2#
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Charles controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Charles kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Charles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Charles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Johnson gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Charles seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Charles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Charles's back!#SUB#
Johnson 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, Charles has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Johnson working for a choke but Charles is defending well. #SUB#
Charles is in a bad position with Johnson working for a choke. Charles manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Charles has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Charles feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Charles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Charles forces his way into half guard.
Charles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Charles has managed to pass to side control instead.
Johnson tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T1#
Johnson is trying to work for a sweep but Charles has mounted him!
Charles moves to the back position.
Johnson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charles is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Charles 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 Charles will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to roll into a better position but Charles has get a rear naked choke and Johnson is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Charles gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
Charles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Charles forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson strikes from the bottom but Charles uses the opportunity to move to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Charles moves into full mount!
Charles content just to control the position here.
Charles blocks Johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Johnson can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles controlling from the full mount.
Charles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Charles prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Charles content just to control the position here.
Charles prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Charles content just to control the position here. #T2#
Johnson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Johnson tries to break free.
Charles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.#SUB2#
Charles looking for the RNC.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Charles keeps control of the position.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Charles has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Johnson is in real trouble here. Charles gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Charles wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
After winning the bout, Rubens Charles thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Charles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Johnson looks winded!
Still in half guard, Charles seems content to control.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Charles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Charles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Charles's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson. #TD#
Charles feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Charles stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Charles controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Charles tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Charles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Charles.
A control attempt from Johnson but he's now mounted!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Charles takes Johnson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Johnson is in trouble.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Charles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Charles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Charles controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T1##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson wants to control but Charles passes into side.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Charles is controlling the position.
Charles passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Charles has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.
Charles controlling the position easily from mount.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Charles controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Charles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Charles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Charles is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Charles controlling the position easily from mount.
Charles'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.
Charles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rubens Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Charles avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Charles controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubens Charles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Charles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 8
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aspen Springfield (ranked 5102 p4p, 468 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 4085 p4p, 387 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Aspen Springfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Springfield moves into range and clinches up with Charles.
Charles's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Charles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Charles is trying to pull guard but Springfield turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Charles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Springfield has Charles pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Springfield pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Charles tumbling to the mat - Springfield dives into Charles's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Springfield (2) vs (0) Charles
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield is looking to pass into half guard but Charles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Charles is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (2) vs (2) Charles
Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charles is aware though and is defending well.
Springfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (4) vs (2) Charles
Springfield passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles makes his way to full guard, as Springfield worked for a kimura.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles is pulling down on Springfield's head to control his posture.
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Charles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (4) vs (4) Charles
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charles in particular looking to stall.
Springfield is looking to improve his position.
Springfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Springfield controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Charles being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Springfield keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Springfield is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (6) vs (4) Charles
Springfield advances to half guard.
Springfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Springfield is thwarting Charles's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control from Charles's half guard. Charles has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles trying to keep a closed guard but Springfield is proving a slippery customer.
Springfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Springfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Charles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Springfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Charles! Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (9) vs (4) Charles
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is trying to take his opponent's back.
Springfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Charles is trying to escape the mount but Springfield keeps good control and instead manages to take Charles's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Springfield (12) vs (4) Charles
Springfield has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Springfield is not going to allow Charles to sit and survive in this position.
Springfield 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, Charles has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Charles can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Charles knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Charles for a finish.
Springfield looking to break Charles's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Charles remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Springfield will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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.
Charles trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've been hearing good reports from Springfield's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Charles looking very determined here, making life difficult for Springfield.
Charles preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Springfield.
Charles is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Charles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Springfield's guard. Nice work there by Charles.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (12) vs (6) Charles
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Springfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Springfield looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Springfield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Charles 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 Springfield. Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (12) vs (9) Charles
Springfield wants to control but Charles postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to get an arm triangle but Springfield is defending well.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.
Springfield is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Springfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springfield tries to control but Charles manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Springfield (12) vs (12) Charles
Charles trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Charles gets his hands free as Springfield looks to control.
Springfield tries to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles doesn't have the hooks in and Springfield manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (14) vs (12) Charles
Springfield looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (14) vs (14) Charles
Charles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Springfield trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield managing to control the position.
Springfield working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Springfield looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Springfield working a defensive guard but Charles manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (14) vs (17) Charles
Charles tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is looking to reverse the position.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Springfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charles is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Springfield is trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles controls the position from side control.
Springfield tries to improve position but can't.
Charles gets to mount! Springfield was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Springfield (14) vs (19) Charles
Springfield can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Springfield tries to hold on but Charles postures up.
Springfield is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 19 to 14.
Rubens Charles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 5
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 5248 p4p, 498 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 4084 p4p, 400 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCarthy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; David McCarthy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
McCarthy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCarthy (2) vs (0) Charles
McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions.
McCarthy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCarthy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Charles defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles controlling the position well.
McCarthy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (5) vs (0) Charles
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is working for a guillotine from mount but Charles frees his head quite easily.
Charles manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCarthy is looking for submissions but instead, Charles has regained full guard.
McCarthy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Charles dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (5) vs (2) Charles
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Charles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCarthy's guard.
Charles is trying to control the action in half guard but McCarthy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCarthy working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
McCarthy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Charles uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (5) vs (5) Charles
McCarthy is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
McCarthy trying to remain calm as Charles controls from the top position.
McCarthy is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
McCarthy is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looks to move to half guard but instead Charles has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCarthy (5) vs (7) Charles
McCarthy 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: McCarthy (7) vs (7) Charles
Charles working a defensive guard but McCarthy passes into half guard.
McCarthy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura but Charles is defending well.
Charles regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy has gone for a leg lock! Charles slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCarthy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (7) vs (9) Charles
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Charles defends well.
McCarthy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Charles stacks McCarthy 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 Charles! Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (7) vs (12) Charles
Charles trying to control the position but McCarthy is working away.
McCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Charles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to work for a sweep but Charles has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCarthy (7) vs (14) Charles
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying desperately to improve position.
Charles wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McCarthy (7) vs (17) Charles
McCarthy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McCarthy tries to escape the position.
McCarthy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Charles's arms.
McCarthy can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Charles just sinks the hooks in.
McCarthy turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (9) vs (17) Charles
Charles controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.
McCarthy has gone for a leg lock! Charles slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCarthy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (9) vs (19) Charles
Charles pushes down on McCarthy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
Charles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCarthy with the active half guard here but Charles passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (9) vs (22) Charles
Charles wants to control but McCarthy is keeping him busy.
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.
McCarthy tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy 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: McCarthy (9) vs (24) Charles
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCarthy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Charles is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McCarthy (9) vs (27) Charles
Charles has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Charles controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
McCarthy is trying to break free.
McCarthy prevents Charles from getting a body triangle.
Well, with Charles on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McCarthy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCarthy turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (11) vs (27) Charles
McCarthy pushes down on Charles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Charles won't allow McCarthy to pass to mount.
Charles gets back to full guard.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (11) vs (29) Charles
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to hit a switch here but Charles passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCarthy there! Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (11) vs (32) Charles
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
Charles controlling from mount.
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
Charles is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 32 to 11.
A very excited looking Rubens Charles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger De Santos (ranked 5449 p4p, 111 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 3755 p4p, 83 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Roger De Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
De Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Charles is trying to defend but De Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Santos (2) vs (0) Charles
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.
De Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Charles defends it well.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by De Santos.
De Santos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is in trouble now - De Santos has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (5) vs (0) Charles
De Santos wants to control the pace but Charles is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Charles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Charles is squirming around, avoiding De Santos's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles wants to control but De Santos is having none of it.
De Santos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
De Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles is squirming around, avoiding De Santos's attempts to control the action.
De Santos goes for an armbar but Charles turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Charles. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (5) vs (2) Charles
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos working a defensive guard here.
De Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Santos is pulling down on Charles's head to control his posture.
Charles trying to control but De Santos is working from the bottom.
De Santos wants to control the position but Charles says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Charles controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but De Santos is keeping him busy.
De Santos is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
De Santos wants to sweep but Charles has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (5) vs (5) Charles
De Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Charles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Santos tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Santos keeping hold of Charles's head, controlling as best he can.
Charles wants to free his trapped foot but De Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Charles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Santos trying to control the position.
De Santos managing to control the position.
Charles passes De Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Santos.
De Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet De Santos, not yet.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Santos controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Charles won't allow De Santos to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Santos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (7) vs (5) Charles
Charles keeping full guard, as De Santos tries to pass.
De Santos stands and throws Charles's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (10) vs (5) Charles
De Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Charles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
De Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Santos swings around for an armbar but Charles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (10) vs (7) Charles
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santos is pulling down on Charles's head. It's preventing any offense from Charles, at least for the moment.
De Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control from the top but De Santos keeps moving.
De Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Charles postures up.
Charles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Charles works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Charles controlling the action here.
De Santos gets back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
De Santos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Charles has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (10) vs (10) Charles
De Santos is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
De Santos looking for a sweep but Charles has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Santos (10) vs (12) Charles
De Santos 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: De Santos (12) vs (12) Charles
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles is trying to control the position but De Santos postures up.
Charles keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles has control of De Santos's left arm, preventing De Santos from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and De Santos gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
De Santos takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
A victorious Roger De Santos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charles defends it nicely.#TD#
Charles dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.#SUB2#
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Charles has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Charles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Charles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charles defends it easily.#SUB2#
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Charles 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 Johnson.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Charles controls from the top position.
Charles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Charles advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson has given up his back here.
Johnson trying to control the action but Charles just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position but Charles manages to sink in the hooks.
Johnson breaks Charles's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it. #T4#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charles managing to control the position.
Charles'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.
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charles avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Charles pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Charles successfully pulls guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Charles.#T1##SUB#
Charles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Charles uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Charles controls the position.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charles just content to control the position.
Charles has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Johnson tries to control Charles's body but Charles pushes him off. Johnson squirms to his side and now Charles has his back!
Johnson trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Charles is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Charles is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
Charles has good solid back control here.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Charles keeps control of the position.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Charles is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Charles won't let him. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Charles controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Charles kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control the position but Charles manages to sink in the hooks.
Johnson 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.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Charles is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Johnson is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
A relieved looking Rubens Charles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 4009 p4p, 194 weight class) and Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 5749 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn fails to land the takedown.
Steel Penn with a poor takedown
and Charles counters with a shoot takedown. Steel Penn fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Charles passes into half guard.
Charles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Charles wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Steel Penn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Charles wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Charles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn is controlling Charles's posture.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Charles being controlled here momentarily.
Steel Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (2) Steel Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
Charles is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn sits in half guard.
Steel Penn stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Charles! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (2) vs (5) Steel Penn
Charles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but Charles defends it.
Charles wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Charles is defending the position.
Steel Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Charles is having none of it.
Steel Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
Charles is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Charles wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel Penn prevents Charles from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Charles is defending the position.
Charles is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Charles trying to control here.
Steel Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Charles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Steel Penn passes Charles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Charles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charles is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Charles won't allow it.
Charles trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Charles is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Charles tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Charles gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Bjj Steel Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CCF FN 05:Calvero v Willian Jr
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Charles tries to clinch up but Takaziko circles away and keeps his distance.
Takaziko darts in looking for a takedown but Charles gets double underhooks and turns Takaziko into the cage.
Takaziko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charles tries to avoid it but Takaziko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charles to the ground. Charles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mako Takaziko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Charles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takaziko's half guard.
Takaziko scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Charles manages to mount him!
Takaziko has given up his back here. Will Charles look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Takaziko 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.#SUB#
Charles has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Takaziko! Can he survive? No! He's out! Charles 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
A relieved looking Rubens Charles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Mako Takaziko had this to say: 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.
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Event:
CCF FN 03:Vinyard vs Pacheco
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Charles fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
McAodh moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McAodh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Charles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles stands and throws McAodh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAodh seems a little lost for a moment, as Charles dominates the positioning.#T1#
McAodh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McAodh is trying to escape the position but Charles is controlling the position.
McAodh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Charles staying calm.
Charles moves into full mount! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Charles controlling from mount.
McAodh wants to control but Charles is having none of it.
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charles fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
McAodh wants to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles controlling the position easily from mount.
McAodh wants to hold on but Charles pushes him away.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Charles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Charles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McAodh for as long as he can get away with.
McAodh wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAodh wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McAodh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Charles. No joy for McAodh on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McAodh.#TD#
Charles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McAodh quickly recovers to half guard.
McAodh scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Charles manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles works his way to his opponent's back.
McAodh tries to escape the position.
Charles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Charles has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McAodh's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McAodh wants to get back to his feet.
Charles has the hooks in. McAodh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can McAodh do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McAodh tries to escape but Charles has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Charles not allowing McAodh to control his hands.
Charles trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McAodh doesn't escape. #T3#
McAodh is trying to stand back up.
Charles has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McAodh's body.
Rubens Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Charles is hanging on to McAodh's back as he tries to escape.
What can McAodh do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McAodh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAodh rolls, trying to escape but Charles keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Charles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McAodh's half guard.
McAodh scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Charles manages to mount him!
Charles content just to control the position here.
Charles forces the positional change into back control.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAodh can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAodh can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Charles controlling the positon.#T1#
Charles not allowing McAodh to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McAodh trying to get back to his feet but Charles is in full control for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McAodh wants to control his opponent's hands but Charles gets his hands free.
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.
#SUB#
Charles has both hooks in and is working for a choke. McAodh is in real trouble here. Charles gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, McAodh is tapping out! Charles wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
After winning the bout, Rubens Charles thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 7343 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 8772 p4p, 320 weight class). Harland comes to the cage accompanied by We Don't Know. Rubens Charles told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Charles looking to score a takedown here. Harland is defending well but Charles drives through and ends up in Harland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (0) vs (2) Charles
Harland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland has his foot on Charles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charles works his way back into a safe position though.
Harland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harland looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Harland pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles preventing the sweep.
Charles wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Charles trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (2) Charles
Harland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harland trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland passes Charles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (5) vs (2) Charles
Harland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Charles manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Charles is trying to control Harland's posture but Harland avoids it.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Charles is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Harland moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Harland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Charles is not content to let Harland control the position.
Charles regains half guard there - taking advantage of Harland's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Harland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Charles has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harland trying to control from Charles's half guard. Charles has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harland passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Charles won't allow Harland to pass to mount.
Harland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Charles sees it coming and defends easily.
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harland trying to advance position but Charles counters by regaining guard.
Harland won't allow Charles to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland looking to pass the guard.
Charles looking to control.
Harland trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Harland tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harland stays in close to Charles's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (5) vs (4) Charles
Harland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Harland has Charles pulled in close to control his posture.
Charles content to stall in guard here.
Harland wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harland looking for a sweep. Not yet Harland, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harland pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage.
Harland wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Harland pulls Charles in close to his closed guard and prevents Charles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harland wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland has Charles pulled in close to control his posture.
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harland is controlling Charles's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Charles might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage.
Harland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Harland takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Zander Harland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Kimura (ranked 4252 p4p, 377 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 8678 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michael Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Charles sprawls well. Charles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet.
And Charles tries to counter it with a takedown but Kimura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Charles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Charles
Charles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Charles 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.
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.
Charles is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Charles is working away from the top position though.
Charles trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Charles 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.
Kimura is looking to control Charles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Charles has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Charles
Kimura tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.
Charles takes Kimura's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kimura is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (8) Charles
Kimura tries to escape the position.
Charles slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but not successfully.
Kimura tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles biding his time, looking for the opening.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Charles.
Kimura tries to escape but Charles has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Charles patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Charles avoiding Kimura 's attempts to control his hands.
Charles trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kimura doesn't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Charles might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kimura wants to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles controlling the position well here. Kimura rolled but Charles kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kimura wants to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Charles.
Yet more stalling tactics from Charles.
Kimura tries to break free.
Kimura trying to control the action but Charles just sinks the hooks in.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Charles.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Charles controlling the position well here. Kimura rolled but Charles kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kimura trying to control but not successfully.
Charles keeps control of the position easily here as Kimura tries to buck him off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to stick to Kimura's back but Kimura is turning into Charles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Charles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kimura. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (8) Charles
Charles is controlling Kimura's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Rubens Charles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bailey (ranked 2562 p4p, 253 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 8672 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Joe Bailey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bailey swats away the attempt to clinch by Charles.
Charles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bailey as he avoids it easily.
Bailey clinches up against the cage.
Bailey is looking for a takedown.
Bailey gets control of Charles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bailey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Charles stands and throws Bailey's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (0) vs (3) Charles
Bailey being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position but Bailey is working away.
Bailey is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Bailey is looking for a sweep.
Bailey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bailey (0) vs (5) Charles
Bailey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Charles with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bailey is looking to escape.
Charles controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to take his opponent's back.
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.
Bailey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Charles controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bailey (0) vs (8) Charles
Bailey is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Charles's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bailey is really stuck here.
Charles biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is cranking Bailey's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bailey! He's tightened the choke and Bailey is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
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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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 8989 p4p, 397 weight class) and Chris Karter (ranked 2509 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Karter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Karter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karter gets a clinch.
Karter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Charles is trying to keep an underhook but Karter manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Karter
Karter is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by Karter.
Charles is looking for a sweep. Karter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is looking to control Karter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?
Karter trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Charles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karter is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably.
Karter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Karter is working for a submission of some sort.
Karter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Karter 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.
Karter wants to advance to full mount but Charles doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Karter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karter pushes down on Charles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Charles controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Charles is just riding it out for now. Karter eventually gives up the hold.
Charles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karter is working away from the top position though.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by Karter.
Karter is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter seems to be working for a kimura but Charles defends the submission attempt.
Karter wants to free his trapped foot but Charles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Charles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karter.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Karter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karter is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karter is controlling the pace.
Charles has a hand on Karter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Karter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (5) Karter
Karter has hold of Charles's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Charles manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Charles has given up his back. Will we see Karter going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (0) vs (8) Karter
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karter controlling well, preventing Charles from escaping the position.
Charles trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Karter tightening his grip on Charles, looking for the choke.
Charles tries to escape the position.
Charles fending off the submission attempt from Karter.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to break free.
Karter is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Charles is in bad spot here.
Charles defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Karter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Charles doesn't escape.
Karter is looking for a rear naked choke here but Charles reverses the position brilliantly into Karter's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (8) Karter
Karter keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Karter controlling the position.
Karter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
Karter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles preventing the sweep.
Karter is pulling down on Charles's head to control his posture.
Charles trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
Karter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (10) Karter
Karter is trying to control the action in half guard but Charles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by Karter.
Charles tries to roll over but Karter keeps him under control.
Karter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karter stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karter stalling away here and it's allowed Charles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Karter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karter tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karter trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles keeping full guard, as Karter tries to pass.
Karter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Karter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karter seems to be working for a kimura but Charles defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karter wins on points by 10 to 2.
Chris Karter took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I piss excellence! Open your mouth Harris and drink my excellence. I want Brophy.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boyko Kersikov and Rubens Charles. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Boyko Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov clinches with his opponent.
Kersikov gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Charles
Charles wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Charles tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Charles wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Charles defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is thwarting Charles's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Charles defending well.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Charles 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.
Charles tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking to control.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Kersikov is fighting to break Charles's control of his arms but Charles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Charles is defending the position.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Charles tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Charles wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Charles is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Charles is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Charles defends it.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Charles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Charles is defending well.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to control but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Charles
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charles is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Charles from getting the reversal.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Kersikov.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Boyko Kersikov is the new bantamweight champion!
Boyko Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles and Chester Jones. Chester Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Chester Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones darts in and clinches Charles up against the cage.
Charles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Charles is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Charles passes into half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Charles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Charles trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (3) vs (0) Jones
Jones is not content to let Charles control the position.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles controlling the action here.
Charles tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Charles pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (6) vs (0) Jones
Jones tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones tries to hold on but Charles postures up.
Charles tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones is just holding on here. Charles manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (9) vs (0) Jones
Jones staying busy and making it hard for Charles to control.
Jones tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones is holding onto Charles's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
Charles keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jones tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jones wants to control but Charles is having none of it.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.
Charles avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (12) vs (0) Jones
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Charles keeps control of the position.
Jones turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (12) vs (2) Jones
Jones passes Charles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (12) vs (5) Jones
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jones controlling from mount.
Charles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Charles is holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charles tries to improve his position but instead Jones has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Charles (12) vs (8) Jones
Jones avoiding Charles 's attempts to control his hands.
Jones controlling from the back.
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Charles defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jones wants to control but Charles is keeping busy.
Charles turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (14) vs (8) Jones
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Charles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (14) vs (10) Jones
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Charles pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charles is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones passes Charles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
A very excited looking Rubens Charles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maximillian Lydon and Rubens Charles. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maximillian Lydon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Charles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lydon (2) vs (0) Charles
Lydon tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Lydon is looking to pass into half guard but Charles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Charles is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lydon (2) vs (2) Charles
Lydon wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Lydon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lydon (4) vs (2) Charles
Lydon 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.
Charles trying to control but Lydon postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Charles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lydon.
Lydon wants to advance to full mount but Charles doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lydon looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lydon (7) vs (2) Charles
Lydon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Charles's legs.
Charles is looking to regain half guard here but Lydon keeps moving and retains side control.
Lydon tries for a kimura but Charles is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lydon has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lydon (9) vs (2) Charles
Lydon moves to his opponent's back but Charles bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Lydon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lydon (9) vs (4) Charles
Lydon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lydon, not yet.
Lydon is looking to sweep but instead, Charles has passed into half guard.
Lydon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Charles jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lydon (9) vs (7) Charles
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lydon looks to move to half guard but instead Charles has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lydon (9) vs (9) Charles
Lydon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charles controlling the pace for now.
Lydon working to try and regain half guard.
Charles trying to control but Lydon is having none of it.
Charles is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lydon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lydon (9) vs (12) Charles
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lydon breaks Charles's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lydon (11) vs (12) Charles
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lydon wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Lydon is looking to pass into half guard but Charles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Charles is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lydon (11) vs (14) Charles
Lydon wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Lydon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lydon (13) vs (14) Charles
Lydon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Charles! Score +3 for passing guard: Lydon (16) vs (14) Charles
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lydon mounts Charles! Really nice guard pass there!
Lydon moves to his opponent's back but Charles bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Lydon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lydon (16) vs (16) Charles
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lydon wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Lydon wants to reverse the position here. Charles has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Lydon is forced to tap! Lydon looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). 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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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Jones and Rubens Charles. Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Forgiveness. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Charles won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (4) vs (0) Charles
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is trying to improve his position.
Charles manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Charles defends the submission attempt.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Charles sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Charles.
Charles is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charles is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Charles managing to control the position.
Jones advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (7) vs (0) Charles
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Charles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Charles, who protects the arm well.
Charles is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles sneaks back into half guard.
Charles controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Charles sees it coming and defends easily.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to control but can't.
Charles wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Charles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Charles tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Charles still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Charles has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (7) vs (4) Charles
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Charles trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones 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: Jones (7) vs (6) Charles
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Charles's attempts to control the action.
Charles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charles manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jones to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jones (7) vs (9) Charles
Jones is really stuck here.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Jones do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Charles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Will Charles go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to roll but Charles sticks to his back.
Charles looking to hold on to the position here but Jones rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles forces his way into half guard.
Charles is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Charles passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (7) vs (12) Charles
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 12 to 7.
A very excited looking Rubens Charles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles and DJ Augustus . DJ Augustus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Charles is defended easily by Augustus .
Charles misses with a takedown
and Augustus counters with a single leg into guard. Charles didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Augustus
Augustus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Augustus is looking to pass into half guard but Charles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Charles is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (2) Augustus
Augustus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Augustus 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.
Charles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Augustus 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus wants to sweep but Charles has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (2) Augustus
Charles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Augustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Augustus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Charles off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (5) vs (6) Augustus
Augustus working for the choke.
Augustus is not going to allow Charles to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Augustus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles can't escape the position.
Good control from Augustus .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Augustus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Charles tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus is continuing to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Charles is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Augustus .
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles just trying to survive but Augustus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Augustus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Augustus the control monster continue. Boring.
Augustus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Charles has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Charles trying to control the hands but Augustus breaks the grip.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Augustus biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Charles right now.
Augustus gets his hands free as Charles looks to control.
What can Charles do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Charles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is not going to allow Charles to sit and survive in this position.
Augustus has the hooks in. Charles is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Augustus biding his time, controlling Charles.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Good control from Augustus .
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Augustus looking for the choke but no joy.
Augustus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Charles.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Augustus on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Charles is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn and Rubens Charles. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Charles tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Charles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Charles
Penn wants to control but Charles postures up.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Penn is letting Charles control him for a moment.
Penn wants to control but Charles postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is letting Charles control him for a moment.
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Charles's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is concentrating on defense, preventing Charles from advancing position.
Penn moves into full guard.
Penn looking to control.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Charles postures up.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Charles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn has control of Charles's left arm, preventing Charles from doing any damage.
Charles won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Charles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Charles is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Charles stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position.
Penn trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penn controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Penn pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Charles's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (4) Charles
Charles is controlling Penn's posture.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Penn advances to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control but Penn postures up.
Charles gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (5) vs (4) Charles
Penn staying calm.
Penn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Charles rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Penn's guard! Nice work there by Charles! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (5) vs (6) Charles
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Charles advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
Penn trying to control but Charles postures up.
Penn moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling the position.
Penn is trying to keep Charles in close.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is pulling down on Charles's head. It's preventing any offense from Charles, at least for the moment.
Charles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Penn is controlling Charles's posture.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charles manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (7) vs (6) Charles
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (7) vs (8) Charles
Penn wants to control but Charles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn is controlling Charles's trapped leg to prevent Charles from advancing to side control.
Charles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Matthes and Rubens Charles. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mike Matthes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Charles misses with a takedown
so Matthes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matthes (2) vs (0) Charles
Matthes wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Matthes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Charles has tightened it up now! Matthes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rubens Charles! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Garik Andonian and Rubens Charles. On his way into the cage it seems that Garik Andonian has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Garik Andonian seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Garik Andonian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
Charles fails to pull guard.
Charles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andonian to keep the fight standing.
Charles manages to pull guard.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andonian is stalling in the full guard.
Andonian wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Andonian should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Charles has tightened it up now! Andonian should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rubens Charles! |
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