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RVT 3 - Charles vs Pettis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21432 p4p, 278 weight class) and Bored Cheat (ranked 7642 p4p, 237 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bored Cheat!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cheat shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Hammad tries to sprawl out of it but Cheat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Hammad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Hammad tries to clinch but Cheat moves out of range.
Al Hammad tries to clinch up but Cheat circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheat dives in and grabs Al Hammad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Hammad pushes down on Cheat's head and hops out.
Al Hammad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bashaad Al Hammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bored Cheat.
Al Hammad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Hammad tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Hammad wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheat has a takedown stuffed.
Al Hammad leaves Cheat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Al Hammad moves in looking to clinch but Cheat pushes him off.
Al Hammad closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad is trying to trip Cheat. He has hold of a leg but Cheat is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Al Hammad persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Hammad (2) vs (0) Cheat
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cheat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Hammad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Hammad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Al Hammad forces his way into half guard.
Al Hammad is trying to work for a kimura but Cheat is defending well.
Cheat with the active half guard here but Al Hammad passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Hammad (5) vs (0) Cheat
Al Hammad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cheat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cheat looking for a sweep but Al Hammad has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Hammad (7) vs (0) Cheat
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheat is looking to get to half guard.
Al Hammad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Hammad is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cheat has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Al Hammad looking to secure an arm triangle but Cheat defends it well.
Cheat tries to improve his position but instead Al Hammad has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Al Hammad (10) vs (0) Cheat
Cheat is trying to roll into a better position but Al Hammad has get a rear naked choke and Cheat is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bashaad Al Hammad!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bashaad Al Hammad waved his t-shirt featuring Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 4779 p4p, 179 weight class) and Paul Johnson (ranked 24171 p4p, 259 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cicero Dos Santos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cicero Dos Santos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cicero Dos Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Santos (0) vs (2) Johnson
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Santos (2) vs (2) Johnson
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Dos Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Dos Santos, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson is controlling Dos Santos's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Santos postures up.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Johnson controls Dos Santos momentarily but Dos Santos frees himself.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dos Santos uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson. Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Santos (5) vs (2) Johnson
Dos Santos is trying to take his opponent's back.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnson is now in Dos Santos's guard. A big mistake from Dos Santos there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Santos (5) vs (4) Johnson
Dos Santos pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cicero Dos Santos! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kile Philips (ranked 5571 p4p, 208 weight class) and Joe Philips (ranked 4691 p4p, 177 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kile Philips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joe Philips!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joe Philips is trying to drag Kile Philips to the mat but Kile Philips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joe Philips is working for takedown but Kile Philips is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joe Philips looks winded!
Kile Philips is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe Philips pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joe Philips wants to take the fight to the mat but Kile Philips manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kile Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Philips.
Kile Philips drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kile Philips wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe Philips gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kile Philips.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe Philips manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joe Philips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kile Philips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kile Philips wants to pass the guard but Joe Philips is keeping the position.
Kile Philips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joe Philips is looking for a triangle but Kile Philips pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kile Philips trying to control but Joe Philips is working from the bottom.
Kile Philips is looking to advance position but Joe Philips has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kile Philips (0) vs (4) Joe Philips
Joe Philips can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kile Philips is looking to escape.
Kile Philips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joe Philips can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kile Philips is looking to escape.
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.
Joe Philips avoids the attempt from Kile Philips to control.
Joe Philips wants to take Kile Philips's back but he can't do it this time.
Kile Philips wants to control but Joe Philips is having none of it.
Joe Philips goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kile Philips is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kile Philips (2) vs (4) Joe Philips
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joe Philips keeping moving, preventing Kile Philips from controlling successfully.
Joe Philips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kile Philips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kile Philips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kile Philips tries to free his leg and advance position but Joe Philips is retaining full guard.
Joe Philips keeping moving, preventing Kile Philips from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joe Philips 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: Kile Philips (2) vs (6) Joe Philips
Kile Philips moves into full guard.
Kile Philips can't keep his opponent in guard - Joe Philips advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe Philips is pressing down on Kile Philips's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kile Philips is holding on for now.
Kile Philips is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kile Philips is looking for a sweep. Joe Philips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kile Philips is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joe Philips's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joe Philips's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kile Philips (6) vs (6) Joe Philips
Joe Philips tries to escape but Kile Philips has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kile Philips struggling to keep hold of the position.
Joe Philips can't escape the position.
Joe Philips prevents Kile Philips from getting a body triangle.
Kile Philips has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Joe Philips is in real trouble here. Kile Philips gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Joe Philips is tapping out! Kile Philips wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kile Philips! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 4824 p4p, 182 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 7996 p4p, 239 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Demitrious Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Birchack on his heels. He'll look to pass Birchack's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Birchack
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Birchack looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Birchack has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Birchack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Birchack sees it coming and defends easily.
Birchack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Birchack tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Birchack defends the submission attempt.
Birchack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birchack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Birchack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson is pushing down on Birchack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Birchack is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Birchack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Birchack.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Birchack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birchack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birchack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Birchack
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Birchack, who protects the arm well.
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Birchack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Birchack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is trying to improve his position.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Birchack regains half guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Birchack defends it well.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Birchack is still trying to improve position.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Birchack tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (0) Birchack
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Birchack regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Birchack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Birchack tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Birchack defends the submission attempt.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Birchack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Johnson seems to have locked his on tight now - Birchack screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Johnson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Demitrious Johnson! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kile Jr Lll (ranked 4237 p4p, 174 weight class) and Kile Jr Illl (ranked 4421 p4p, 179 weight class). Kile Jr Illl is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kile Jr Lll! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kile Jr Illl!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jr Illl closes the distance and pushes Jr Lll back into the cage.
Jr Lll jumps guard but Jr Illl turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jr Lll tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jr Illl smiles and moves away.
Jr Illl has Jr Lll up against the cage in a clinch.
Jr Lll tries to pull guard but Jr Illl forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kile Jr Lll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr Illl pulls guard.
Jr Illl is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jr Lll pushes down on Jr Illl's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr Illl has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jr Lll escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jr Lll! Score +3 for passing guard: Jr Lll (3) vs (0) Jr Illl
Jr Lll wants to control but Jr Illl is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr Illl wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Jr Lll has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jr Illl'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! Jr Illl is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Jr Lll!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kile Jr Lll! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arnold Philips (ranked 3573 p4p, 146 weight class) and Ronald Philips (ranked 4232 p4p, 173 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Arnold Philips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ronald Philips!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ronald Philips clinches up against the cage.
Ronald Philips has Arnold Philips pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arnold Philips manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arnold Philips tries for a takedown but Ronald Philips manages to get underhooks.
Ronald Philips stops a takedown attempt from Arnold Philips.
Ronald Philips jumps into guard, dragging Arnold Philips to the mat.
Ronald 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.
Arnold Philips trying to control but Ronald Philips is working from the bottom.
Ronald Philips pulls Arnold Philips in close to his closed guard and prevents Arnold Philips from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronald Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnold Philips tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronald Philips is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips is adopting a defensive guard.
Arnold Philips advances to half guard.
Ronald Philips controlling the position well.
Arnold Philips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arnold Philips trying to control from half guard but Ronald Philips is working away.
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.
Arnold Philips stalling away here and it's allowed Ronald Philips to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ronald Philips keeping moving, preventing Arnold Philips from controlling successfully.
Arnold Philips tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronald Philips is retaining full guard.
Ronald Philips has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arnold Philips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ronald Philips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold Philips trying to control but Ronald Philips is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arnold Philips tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronald Philips is retaining full guard.
Ronald Philips looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Ronald 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.
Arnold Philips being controlled here momentarily.
Arnold Philips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronald Philips is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arnold Philips is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ronald Philips is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ronald Philips has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arnold Philips (0) vs (2) Ronald Philips
Arnold Philips looking to control.
Ronald Philips controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnold Philips is keeping the position for now.
Ronald Philips 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.
Arnold Philips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ronald Philips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ronald Philips sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arnold Philips pulls Ronald Philips in close to prevent any damage.
Arnold Philips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arnold Philips looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ronald Philips passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arnold Philips is looking to control Ronald Philips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnold Philips avoid being mounted?
Ronald Philips perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arnold Philips tries to roll over but Ronald Philips keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arnold Philips wants to improve his position but Ronald Philips is controlling well.
Ronald Philips frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arnold Philips (0) vs (5) Ronald Philips
Arnold Philips is trying desperately to improve position.
Ronald Philips controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arnold Philips wants to control but Ronald Philips is having none of it.
Ronald Philips controlling from the full mount.
Arnold Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arnold Philips sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ronald Philips is thwarting Arnold Philips's attempts to control the position.
Ronald Philips controlling the pace.
Arnold Philips is looking for a sweep. Ronald Philips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronald Philips content to control rather than advance.
Ronald Philips tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arnold Philips knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arnold Philips is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arnold Philips trying to hold on to Ronald Philips's head to control him but Ronald Philips postures up.
Arnold Philips wants to improve his position but Ronald Philips is controlling well.
Arnold Philips trying to get back to full guard but Ronald Philips takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arnold Philips (0) vs (8) Ronald Philips
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold Philips reaches up to try and control the position but Ronald Philips seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Arnold Philips rolls and tries to escape and now Ronald Philips has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Arnold Philips (0) vs (11) Ronald Philips
Ronald Philips biding his time, controlling Arnold Philips.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Philips wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Olivier Louise (ranked 3326 p4p, 115 weight class) and Kile Jr (ranked 3798 p4p, 157 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kile Jr enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Olivier Louise! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kile Jr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jr drives through and clinches with Louise against the cage.
Jr pulls guard successfully.
Louise drops back looking for a leg! Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jr manages to kick Louise off! Louise jumps back into Jr's guard.
Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Louise. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Louise thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jr keeping moving, preventing Louise from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louise defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Louise stacks Jr 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 Louise! Score +3 for passing guard: Louise (3) vs (0) Jr
Louise in the domination position with Jr hanging on.
Louise working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jr tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Louise (5) vs (0) Jr
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louise with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Louise.
Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jr is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louise with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Louise working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr is still trying to improve position.
Louise is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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.
Louise working for a guillotine from mount but Jr is in no mood to give up.
Louise is working for a guillotine from mount but Jr frees his head quite easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Louise working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jr wants to hold on but Louise pushes him away.
Jr tries to reverse the position but Louise maintains control.
Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Louise (8) vs (0) Jr
Louise is looking for the choke from the back position but Jr is controlling his hands well.
Louise avoiding Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Louise has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Louise looking for the choke but no joy.
Louise is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jr is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jr showing good submission defense here.
Jr is trying to roll into a better position but Louise has get a rear naked choke and Jr is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olivier Louise! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Philips (ranked 3013 p4p, 93 weight class) and Phil Philips (ranked 3924 p4p, 146 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Philips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Phil Philips!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ryan Philips closes the distance and clinches up with Phil Philips, looking for a takedown. Ryan Philips pushes Phil Philips against the cage but Phil Philips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phil Philips feints and as Ryan Philips raises his hands in defense, Phil Philips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan Philips (0) vs (2) Phil Philips
Ryan Philips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phil Philips trying to control but Ryan Philips is working from the bottom.
Ryan Philips 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.
Ryan Philips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phil Philips wants to control from the top but Ryan Philips keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phil Philips being controlled here momentarily.
Phil Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan Philips looking to control.
Phil Philips sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan Philips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Phil Philips 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Philips on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ryan Philips tries to get out of the position.
Ryan Philips keeping moving, preventing Phil Philips from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phil Philips drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan Philips manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phil Philips has Ryan Philips in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan Philips (2) vs (2) Phil Philips
Phil Philips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan Philips is one step ahead there.
Phil Philips keeping full guard, as Ryan Philips tries to pass.
Phil Philips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryan Philips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phil Philips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phil Philips, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Philips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phil Philips is keeping the position for now.
Phil Philips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan Philips is aware though and is defending well.
Phil Philips working for submissions but it's allowed Ryan Philips to get to half guard.
Ryan Philips trying to control the pace.
Phil Philips is looking to control Ryan Philips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phil Philips avoid being mounted?
Ryan Philips wants to work for an arm triangle but Phil Philips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Philips wants to pass the guard but Phil Philips is defending well.
Ryan Philips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phil Philips sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryan Philips is trying to control. Phil Philips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phil Philips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan Philips is working for a kimura but Phil Philips is defending it quite comfortably.
Phil Philips has his hands clasped together around Ryan Philips's back. He's all about the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan Philips is working for a kimura but Phil Philips is defending it quite comfortably.
Phil Philips is staying active underneath Ryan Philips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Philips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phil Philips is just riding it out for now. Ryan Philips eventually gives up the hold.
Phil Philips is holding on to half guard well.
Phil Philips is pressing down on Ryan Philips's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phil Philips is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ryan Philips stopping the sweep attempt from Phil Philips.
Ryan Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Phil Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips working for a triangle but Ryan Philips defends it easily.
Phil Philips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan Philips wants to control from the top but Phil Philips keeps moving.
Ryan Philips drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Phil Philips dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan Philips (2) vs (4) Phil Philips
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan Philips keeping full guard, as Phil Philips tries to pass.
Phil Philips being controlled here momentarily.
Phil Philips is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan Philips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan Philips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phil Philips defends it easily.
Ryan Philips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phil Philips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phil Philips is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryan Philips is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryan Philips has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan Philips (4) vs (4) Phil Philips
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Philips pushes down on Phil Philips's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryan Philips is looking for a kimura here.
Phil Philips tries to roll over but Ryan Philips keeps him under control.
Phil Philips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan Philips pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips wants to improve his position but Ryan Philips is controlling well.
Ryan Philips trying to control from half guard but Phil Philips is working away.
Ryan Philips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phil Philips defends it well.
Phil Philips is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan Philips pulls his head out easily.
Ryan Philips seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Phil Philips is not content to let Ryan Philips control the position.
Ryan Philips content to control rather than advance.
Phil Philips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Philips stalling away here and it's allowed Phil Philips to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ryan Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Phil Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phil Philips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phil Philips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryan Philips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan Philips looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ryan Philips gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ryan Philips takes the fight on points by 5 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1006 p4p, 36 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 2255 p4p, 69 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavlov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Santos
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos preventing the sweep.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Santos escapes and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Santos
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (7) Santos
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos content just to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (10) Santos
Santos prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has a hand on Santos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Santos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (13) Santos
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from mount.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos controlling from mount.
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to control but Santos passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (16) Santos
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Santos is staying tight to Pavlov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pavlov tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to remain calm as Santos controls from the top position.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Santos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (18) Santos
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov working for submissions but it's allowed Santos to get to half guard.
Santos prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos not doing much here.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Pavlov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Santos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (21) Santos
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos uses his free foot to push down on Pavlov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (24) Santos
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Santos prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling the action here.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between 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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