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RVT 7 - Charles vs Philips II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kile Jr Lll (ranked 4090 p4p, 175 weight class) and Kile Jr Illl (ranked 5677 p4p, 199 weight class). Kile Jr Lll has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kile Jr Lll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kile Jr Illl!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr Lll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jr Illl circles away quickly and effectively.
Jr Illl blocks a jab.
Jr Illl swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jr Illl throws a combination that misses
and Jr Lll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Jr Lll misses.
Jr Lll throws a poor cross that misses
and Jr Illl counters with a left and a right that stings Jr Lll.
Kile Jr Lll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jr Lll misses with a wild combination.
Jr Illl is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jr Illl works over Jr Lll's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Kile Jr Lll has been cut.
Jr Illl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jr Lll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jr Illl.
Jr Illl looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jr Illl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jr Lll's head.
Jr Lll misses with a straight right.
Jr Lll throws a right and a left that Jr Illl avoids nicely.
Jr Illl swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr Lll ducks under a wild hook from Jr Illl.
A big left from Jr Lll misses.
Jr Illl throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jr Illl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jr Lll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Jr Lll does no damage.
Jr Illl moves away from the strike by Jr Lll.
Jr Lll misses with a lunging right hand
and Jr Illl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jr Lll misses with a two punch combination.
Jr Lll throws a right and a left that Jr Illl avoids nicely.
Jr Illl misses with a double jab
and Jr Lll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jr Illl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jr Lll.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr Illl throws out a loose jab but Jr Lll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jr Lll scores with a nice head shot.
Jr Lll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jr Illl is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jr Lll scores with a nice strike.
Jr Lll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Jr Illl misses.
Jr Illl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jr Lll.
It looked like Jr Lll was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Jr Lll.
Jr Lll has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jr Illl misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jr Illl avoids the body shot from Jr Lll.
Jr Lll lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jr Lll.
It looks like Kile Jr Illl has been cut.
Jr Lll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jr Illl has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jr Lll.
Jr Lll lands a jab-cross combination.
Jr Illl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jr Lll.
Despite the aggression on Jr Illl's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Jr Illl does no damage.
Jr Lll throws a right hand that Jr Illl ducks under and follows up with a left that Jr Illl also avoids with ease.
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!
Jr Lll looks to throw the jab but Jr Illl is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr Lll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Jr Illl's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good shot there by Jr Lll.
Jr Illl lands an overhand right.
Jr Lll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jr Lll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jr Illl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jr Illl is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jr Illl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jr Illl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jr Lll scores with a sloppy right hand. Jr Illl should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jr Illl blocks a jab.
A big left from Jr Lll misses.
Jr Lll fails to land with a series of punches.
Jr Lll thuds a left hand into Jr Illl's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kile Jr Lll dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jr Illl swinging wildly here.
Jr Lll scores with the left hand. Jr Illl knows he should have avoided that one.
Jr Lll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jr Illl.
Jr Illl fails to land with a series of punches.
Jr Illl misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Jr Lll there.
Jr Lll throws a lazy right hand but Jr Illl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr Lll misses the jab.
Jr Lll fails to land with a series of punches.
Jr Illl's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jr Lll connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jr Illl scrambles back to his feet.
Jr Illl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jr Lll.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr Lll darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jr Lll swinging wildly here.
Jr Lll avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jr Lll dips to his left and cracks Jr Illl with an uppercut!
Jr Illl throws a nice looking combination but Jr Lll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jr Lll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jr Illl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jr Illl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jr Lll.
Jr Lll looks to land a right hand but Jr Illl moved out of range.
Kile Jr Lll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jr Lll counter with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jr Lll.
Jr Illl is breathing heavily.
Jr Lll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jr Lll moves away from the strike by Jr Illl.
It looked like Jr Lll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jr Illl moves out of range of the strikes.
Jr Lll scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Jr Illl. Those never looked like landing.
Jr Illl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Jr Illl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jr Lll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Jr Lll.
Jr Lll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jr Illl can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl misses with the combination.
Kile Jr Lll is winning the standup battle so far.
Jr Illl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jr Illl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Jr Lll misses.
Jr Illl looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jr Lll misses with a looping left.
Jr Illl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Jr Lll. Those never looked like landing.
Jr Illl throws a right and a left that Jr Lll avoids nicely.
Jr Illl takes one on the button.
Jr Lll is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jr Illl misses with an uppercut
and Jr Lll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jr Illl slips a straight right by Jr Lll.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl slips a jab and a cross from Jr Lll.
Jr Illl walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr Lll throws out a loose jab but Jr Illl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jr Illl misses with a hook
and Jr Lll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jr Lll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Kile Jr Illl's cut even more.
Jr Illl has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jr Illl walks into a jab.
Jr Lll looks to throw the jab but Jr Illl is out of range.
Jr Illl throws out a loose jab but Jr Lll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jr Illl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jr Lll throws a hook but Jr Illl blocks it.
Jr Lll avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kile Jr Lll dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jr Lll misses with a two punch combination.
Jr Illl misses with a wild combination.
Jr Illl moves away from the strike by Jr Lll.
Jr Illl is looking for the big counter here.
Jr Illl throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jr Lll counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jr Illl throws a hook to the side of Jr Lll's head but Jr Lll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jr Illl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jr Lll.
Jr Illl swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jr Lll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jr Illl's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr Illl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Jr Illl.
Jr Lll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jr Illl is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jr Illl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr Lll darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jr Illl defending well as Jr Lll loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Jr Lll misses.
Jr Lll works over Jr Illl's head and body with a nice combination.
Jr Lll just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Jr Lll does no damage.
Jr Lll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jr Illl counters with a left and a right that stings Jr Lll.
Jr Lll loads up on a big right hand but Jr Illl slips the punch.
Jr Lll misses with a straight left.
Jr Illl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jr Llls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jr Illl misses with a jab to the body
and Jr Lll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jr Lll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jr Illl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr Lll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jr Illl misses with a series of wild punches.
Jr Illl shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jr Illl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jr Illl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jr Lll throwing a counter right hand but Jr Illl manages to avoid it.
Jr Lll throws a nice looking combination but Jr Illl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jr Lll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jr Illl.
A combination from Jr Lll does no damage.
Jr Lll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jr Illl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr Lll throws an overhand right that lands on Jr Illl's shoulder, as Jr Illl tries to avoid the shot.
Jr Lll moves away from the strike by Jr Illl.
Jr Lll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jr Lll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jr Illl.
Jr Illl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jr Lll.
Jr Illl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jr Lll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jr Illl in his tracks.
Jr Illl moves away from the strike by Jr Lll.
Jr Illl is looking for the big counter here.
Jr Illl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jr Lll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jr Lll stalks Jr Illl and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jr Illl's face. Jr Illl staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jr Lll.
Jr Lll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jr Illl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jr Lll throws a series of punches but Jr Illl avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Jr Illl.
Jr Lll lands a slapping body shot.
Jr Lll looks to land a combination. Jr Illl sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jr Illl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jr Illl dodges the punch combination from Jr Lll.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kile Jr Lll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jr Lll 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kile Jr Lll!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Philips (ranked 3444 p4p, 153 weight class) and Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 5779 p4p, 208 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnold Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cicero Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos gets tackled into the cage by Philips. Philips maintains the clinch.
Philips misses with an elbow strike.
Philips taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Philips has double underhooks.
Philips leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dos Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Cicero Dos Santos has been cut.
Philips misses with a hook from the clinch.
Philips stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Philips has control.
Philips is struggling to control the position.
Philips trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dos Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
Philips holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Philips is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Philips lands an elbow inside.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Dos Santos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Philips gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Philips has control.
Philips has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Philips has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips lands an elbow that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks for a moment.
Philips lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Cicero Dos Santos's cut even more.
Philips lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Cicero Dos Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Philips.
Dos Santos is trying to break free.
Dos Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for Philips to work.
Dos Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philips working aggressively here.
Philips looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Philips throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Philips.
Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Philips keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Philips has double underhooks.
Philips keeps control of Dos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dos Santos is trying to break free.
Dos Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dos Santos is trying to push Philips away but Philips has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Philips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Philips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Philips.
Dos Santos wants to clinch but Philips slips to the side
and Philips counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dos Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Santos.
Philips throws a head kick that misses.
Philips avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dos Santos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Philips blocks it well.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Philips keeps it at a distance.
Cicero Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Philips will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dos Santos up against the cage.
Philips misses with an elbow strike.
Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Philips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Philips throws the kick towards the body but Dos Santos avoids it.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Philips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cicero Dos Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Philips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Philips.
Dos Santos throws a push kick but Philips slaps the foot to one side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dos Santos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Philips tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Philips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Philips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Philips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Philips blocks it well.
Philips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Philips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips misses the jab.
Philips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Philips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Philips throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dos Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arnold Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Philips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.
Philips avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos tries to land a leg kick but Philips saw it coming and moves away.
Philips throws a head kick that misses.
Arnold Philips is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looks to throw the jab but Philips is out of range.
Philips connects with a high kick.
Philips rushes Dos Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Philips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arnold Philips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Philips keeps control of Dos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Philips keeps him there for the moment.
Dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Philips has double underhooks.
Philips lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Philips has double underhooks.
Dos Santos tries to break free but Philips pushes him back against the cage.
Philips can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Philips.
Philips has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Philips.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Philips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Philips slowing the pace effectively.
Philips has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Philips.
Philips keeps control of Dos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Philips is pushing Dos Santos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dos Santos can't break the clinch.
Dos Santos being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Santos dodges an elbow strike from Philips.
Dos Santos blocks the elbow strike.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Philips keeps control of Dos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Philips is controlling the position.
Philips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Philips lands an elbow that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks for a moment.
Cicero Dos Santos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cicero Dos Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arnold Philips!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Philips (ranked 3867 p4p, 161 weight class) and Bored Cheat (ranked 25049 p4p, 224 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bored Cheat!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips feints and as Cheat raises his hands in defense, Philips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cheat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Philips has picked Cheat up and slammed him! Cheat can't keep hold of the triangle and Philips manages to pass to side control!
Cheat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Philips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Philips lands an elbow.
Cheat is trying to get back to half guard.
Philips working the ground and pound from side control.
Philips scoring with punches from side control.
Philips lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips working the ground and pound.
Philips working the head with strikes.
Philips gets to mount! Cheat was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
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.
Cheat tries to improve his position but Philips has taken his back! Philips has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cheat tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Philips pushes Cheat away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Philips!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 6372 p4p, 218 weight class) and Joe Philips (ranked 4484 p4p, 181 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demitrious Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Philips!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips misses with the combination.
Philips misses with a wild combination.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Philips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Philips is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Philips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Philips manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Philips's guard.
Philips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Philips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Philips manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Philips's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Philips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Johnson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Philips screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Johnson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 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 MMA rules bout between Anthony Birchack (ranked 6092 p4p, 213 weight class) and Ronald Philips (ranked 5409 p4p, 195 weight class). Anthony Birchack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Birchack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronald Philips!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Philips misses.
Birchack attempts a counter takedown but Philips avoids it well and moves away.
No joy there for Philips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birchack tries to counter with a takedown but Philips is quick to defend against it.
Philips lands a jab.
Philips instigates a clinch.
Birchack is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Philips avoiding damage.
Birchack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birchack takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips works on Birchack's body with a couple of short punches.
Birchack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Philips gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Birchack being controlled against the cage.
Birchack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Philips is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Birchack is trying to drag Philips to the mat but Philips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Philips gets underhooks to prevent Birchack's takedown attempt.
Birchack wants to take the fight to the mat but Philips manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Philips displaying some good clinch control by pressing Birchack up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Philips works on Birchack's body with a couple of short punches.
Birchack is breathing heavily.
Philips gets through Birchack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Birchack is trying to drag Philips to the mat but Philips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Philips lands with a left to the head.
Birchack is rocked!
Birchack has Philips pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Philips manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Birchack is trying to drag Philips to the mat but Philips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Philips is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Philips just leaning against Birchack, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips lands with a short shot to the head.
Philips breaks from the clinch.
Philips swinging wildly here.
Philips throws a big shot that misses.
Birchack throws a big counter combination but Philips scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ronald Philips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Philips closes the distance and pushes Birchack back into the cage.
Birchack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Philips prevents it.
Philips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Birchack backs up against the cage.
Oh Birchack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Philips throws out a loose jab but Birchack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birchack seems to have got his legs back now.
Philips fails to land with a series of punches.
Birchack is looking for a counter combo.
Philips misses with a body shot.
Birchack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Philips sprawls and moves away.
Ronald Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchack ducks under a wild hook from Philips.
Birchack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Birchack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philips.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birchack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Philips knocks Birchack out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronald Philips!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Louise (ranked 3730 p4p, 156 weight class) and Higor Pereira (ranked 6386 p4p, 219 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Olivier Louise has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Olivier Louise seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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140 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olivier Louise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Higor Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louise lands with a shot to the body.
Louise misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Louise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pereira.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Louise fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Louise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira misses with a double jab
and Louise counters with a nice body shot.
Louise connects with a body shot that sends Pereira's belly button to the back.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Louise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Louise misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Louise as he checks the leg kick.
Louise throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Louise with a body shot.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand
and Louise counters with a nice body shot.
Pereira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Louise takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Louise throws a one two combo.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Louise lands a slapping body shot.
Louise lands a nice shot to the body.
Louise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Louise displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Louise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louise shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pereira eats them both and turns towards Louise to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pereira is rocked!
Pereira misses with an uppercut
and Louise makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can Louise finish him?
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira seems to have recovered his senses.
Louise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Louise tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Louise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira drops his hands momentarily and Louise takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pereira tries to move into range but Louise moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pereira throws a jab but it's blocked by Louise.
It looked like Louise was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pereira.
Pereira throws a jab but it's blocked by Louise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Louise lands with a shot to the body.
Louise lands a jab to Pereira's midsection.
Louise throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Louise lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Louise lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pereira misses with a combination
and Louise counters with a nice uppercut.
Louise lands a nice hook to Pereira's body. Pereira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Louise connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louise circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pereira to the canvas! Pereira doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Louise keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Louise!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kile Jr (ranked 3366 p4p, 151 weight class) and Leonard Rocambole (ranked 24096 p4p, 234 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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295 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kile Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonard Rocambole!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rocambole is defended easily by Jr.
Rocambole fails with the takedown
letting Jr counter with a right hand.
It looks like Leonard Rocambole has been cut.
Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocambole circles away quickly and effectively.
Rocambole 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.
Rocambole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Rocambole toppling to the canvas! Rocambole scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jr finish him?!
Kile Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Rocambole.
Rocambole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jr.
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!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Jr knocks Rocambole out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kile Jr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 2027 p4p, 81 weight class) and Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21498 p4p, 257 weight class). Anthony Pettis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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143 lbs
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160 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bashaad Al Hammad!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Hammad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Hammad misses with a left hand
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Hammad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pettis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Al Hammad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pettis throws a big counter combination but Al Hammad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Al Hammad swings widly with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Hammad takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Al Hammad misses with a hook
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Hammad misses with a two punch combination.
Pettis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Al Hammad misses its intended target.
Pettis is looking for a counter combo.
Al Hammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hammad.
Pettis slips a straight right by Al Hammad.
Pettis is looking for a counter combo.
Al Hammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Al Hammad misses with a combination
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Hammad misses with a jab to the body
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Hammad misses with the body kick
and Pettis counters with a thumping low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Al Hammad. Those never looked like landing.
Al Hammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut. Pettis saw that one coming.
Pettis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Al Hammad throws a body kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashaad Al Hammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Al Hammad is predictable there
and Pettis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Hammad misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Hammad misses with a right hand
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Hammad misses with a body punch
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Al Hammad misses
and Pettis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Hammad misses with a combination
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Hammad throws a combination that misses
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Hammad misses with a hook
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Hammad gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pettis counters with a nice body shot.
Al Hammad throws a right hand that misses
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Al Hammad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Al Hammad is predictable there
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Hammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Hammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a three punch combo that has Al Hammad backing up. Al Hammad nods at Pettis to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Hammad throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Pettis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Al Hammad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pettis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Hammad thinking.
Al Hammad misses with a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Hammad throws a right hand that misses
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Hammad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pettis counters with a nice body shot.
Al Hammad throws an off balance right hand
and Pettis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Hammad misses with the body kick
and Pettis counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Hammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut
and Pettis counters with a nice body kick.
Al Hammad misses with a double jab
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad misses with a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut
and Pettis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Hammad thinking.
Al Hammad misses the body punch
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Hammad misses with a combination
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hammad.
A head kick by Al Hammad misses
and Pettis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pettis counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy body kick from Al Hammad
and Pettis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Al Hammad won't be happy with that.
Al Hammad looks winded!
Pettis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pettis is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Hammad is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al Hammad misses with a left hand
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Hammad throws a head kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a series of strikes. Al Hammad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Hammad misses with a double jab
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Al Hammad misses
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pettis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
Al Hammad swings widly with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Hammad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pettis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Hammad thinking.
Al Hammad throws an off balance right hand
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hammad.
Al Hammad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Hammad throws a lazy uppercut
and Pettis counters with a body kick that stops Al Hammad in his tracks momentarily.
Al Hammad misses with a body punch
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Hammad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a leg kick.
Al Hammad throws a combination that misses
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Al Hammad misses
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Al Hammad misses
and Al Hammad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Hammad misses with a jab to the body
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Hammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Hammad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pettis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Hammad is breathing heavily.
Al Hammad misses with a combination
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Hammad throws a right hand that misses
and Pettis counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Hammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis counters with a leg kick.
Al Hammad misses with a hook
and Pettis counters with a three punch combo that has Al Hammad backing up. Al Hammad nods at Pettis to acknowledge the strikes.
Anthony Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Hammad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Hammad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pettis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Hammad swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Hammad can do to turn this around?
Al Hammad looks to throw the jab but Pettis is out of range.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Al Hammad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pettis avoids the body shot from Al Hammad.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Al Hammad misses with a body punch
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Hammad misses with a right hand
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Hammad tries to land a body kick
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick
and Pettis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Hammad misses with the body kick
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Hammad misses the body punch
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Hammad throws a combination that misses
and Pettis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Hammad thinking.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Hammad misses with a body punch
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Hammad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Al Hammad misses
and Pettis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Hammad misses with a left hand
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pettis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Hammad thinking.
Al Hammad misses with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Hammad tries to land a body kick
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Hammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Hammad misses with a hook
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Hammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hammad.
Al Hammad misses with a shot to the body
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Hammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Hammad throws a combination that misses
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Hammad misses with a hook
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a combination that misses
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad misses with a combination
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Al Hammad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Hammad's knee momentarily.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Al Hammad misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
Al Hammad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Hammad misses with a combination
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a low kick, right behind Al Hammad 's knee.
Al Hammad throws a lazy head kick
and Pettis counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Al Hammad misses with a body shot
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Hammad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Hammad swings widly with a right hand
and Al Hammad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Hammad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad throws a big shot that misses.
As Al Hammad looks to move away, Pettis throws a big counter combo but Al Hammad just gets out of the way.
Al Hammad throws the left hand but Pettis avoids the punch easily.
Al Hammad throws a body kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a left to the body.
Al Hammad throws a lazy head kick
and Pettis counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pettis counters with a left to the body.
Al Hammad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Al Hammad throws a head kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Hammad throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Hammad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Hammad misses the body punch
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a head kick that misses
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettis counters with a left to the body.
Al Hammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Hammad misses with a leg kick
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Hammad misses with a shot to the body
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
Al Hammad looks to throw a body kick
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Hammad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pettis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Al Hammad throws a body kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Hammad misses with a hook
and Pettis counters with a three punch combo that has Al Hammad backing up. Al Hammad nods at Pettis to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Hammad is rocked!
A low kick from Al Hammad misses
and Pettis counters with a series of strikes. Al Hammad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Hammad is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettis finish him?
Al Hammad misses with a shot to the body
and Pettis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pettis.
Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Hammad misses with a jab to the body
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pettis scores with a counter punch that sends Al Hammad to the canvas! Pettis smells blood - he's punishing Al Hammad with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Al Hammad has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2115 p4p, 90 weight class) and Paul Johnson (ranked 24165 p4p, 232 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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34
137 lbs
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19
270 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Santos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Paul Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santos scores with a hook.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Santos.
Santos cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Johnson.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santos has Johnson pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Johnson misses with a double jab
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Santos stalling.
Santos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Santos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Santos manages to move to mount!
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santos moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santos thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santos lands an overhand right.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Santos pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Johnson.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to escape back to his feet but Santos uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Santos lands an elbow.
Johnson is trying to buck Santos off.
Johnson is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from side mount.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson tries to control but Santos manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Santos controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Santos won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santos stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Johnson.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
Gustavo Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santos stalling against the cage.
Santos slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos lands a high kick!
Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gustavo Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos continues to stall.
Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Santos avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Santos content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 1191 p4p, 46 weight class) and Phil Philips (ranked 4046 p4p, 167 weight class). Phil Philips has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
138 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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25
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rubens Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Philips!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
Charles is working for a guillotine from mount but Philips frees his head quite easily.
Charles tries to control but Philips wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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