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RVT 9 - Charles vs Philips 3 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 1042 p4p, 42 weight class) and Ryan Philips (ranked 3525 p4p, 149 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Philips!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Philips shoots in looking for a takedown but Charles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Philips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Charles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Philips looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Charles (4) vs (0) Philips
Philips tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Charles presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (6) vs (0) Philips
Charles moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Charles (9) vs (0) Philips
Charles has good solid back control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Philips is in real trouble here. Charles gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Philips is tapping out! Charles wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
An out of breath Rubens Charles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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