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RVT 8 - Charles vs Jr PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Higor Pereira (ranked 7384 p4p, 226 weight class) and Joe Philips (ranked 5579 p4p, 206 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Higor Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Joe Philips!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Philips prevents the takedown attempt.
Philips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pereira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pereira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Philips prevents it.
Philips jumps guard.
Pereira preventing the sweep.
Philips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pereira defends it easily.
Philips wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment.
Pereira passes Philips's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is taking a breather. Philips says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pereira continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pereira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (3) vs (0) Philips
Pereira content just to control the position here.
Philips prevents Pereira from taking his back.
Philips tries to hold on but Pereira pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira controlling the position easily from mount.
Philips working to try and regain half guard.
Pereira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Philips can't escape the position.
Pereira looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Philips really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira content just to control the position here.
Philips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pereira takes Philips's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Philips is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (6) vs (0) Philips
Pereira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Philips doesn't escape.
Further stalling from Pereira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira keeps control of the position as Philips tries to break free.
Pereira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Philips trying to control but not successfully.
Philips is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pereira.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Philips wants to escape the position.
Pereira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Philips wants to escape the position.
Pereira has good solid back control here.
Pereira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Philips trying to control the action but Pereira just sinks the hooks in.
Philips tries to escape but Pereira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Philips right now.
I really don't envy Philips right now.
Pereira controls the position.
Philips tries to break free.
Pereira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Philips doesn't escape.
Philips tries to escape the position.
Pereira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Philips.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira keeps control of the position as Philips tries to break free.
Pereira is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Philips's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pereira not allowing Philips to control his hands.
Pereira controls the action.
Philips showing good submission defense here.
Pereira controls the position.
Philips wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pereira.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Philips defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pereira's arms.
Pereira has the hooks in. Philips is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pereira has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Philips! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pereira gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Higor Pereira! |
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