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Event:
AEW 10
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volland.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volland, right into the meat.
Volland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volland throws out a loose jab but Brathwaite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brathwaite throws out a counter right but Volland avoids it with no problem.
Volland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brathwaite sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volland somewhat.
Volland throws out a leg kick but Brathwaite moves out of range and Volland only half commits.
Brathwaite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volland.
Volland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland misses with a looping right.
Volland fails with the takedown
and Brathwaite counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Volland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brathwaite lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brathwaite has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Volland looks to land a right hand but Brathwaite moved out of range.#T1#
A low kick from Volland misses
enabling Brathwaite to counter with a crisp jab.
Volland throws a low kick, looking for Brathwaite's leg but Brathwaite calmly moves out of range.
Volland tries to score with a low kick but Brathwaite moves his leg out of the way.
Volland looks to score with a jab to the body but Brathwaite is just out of range.
Brathwaite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brathwaite.
A left and a right from Brathwaite both land. Nice combination.
Volland throws an off balance right hand
and Brathwaite counters with a stiff right hand.
Volland throws a leg kick
and Brathwaite counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volland's knee momentarily.
Volland tries for a takedown but Brathwaite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brathwaite appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brathwaite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brathwaite counters with a stiff right hand.
Brathwaite slips under a jab.
Brathwaite is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brathwaite slips under a jab from Volland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volland misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Brathwaite scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brathwaite is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brathwaite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Volland misses with a takedown attempt
and Brathwaite counters with a stiff right hand.
Volland is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brathwaite's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Volland scores with a hook.
Volland shoots in but Brathwaite avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brathwaite counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volland is breathing heavily.
Volland tries to land a leg kick but Brathwaite saw it coming and moves away.
Volland tries to land a leg kick but Brathwaite saw it coming and moves away.
Volland throws a leg kick that misses.
Brathwaite tries to counter with a clinch but Volland shakes him off and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Volland as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Volland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Volland throws a leg kick
and Brathwaite counters with an outside leg kick.
Volland throws a low kick but Brathwaite moves out of range easily.
Brathwaite lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Volland throws a leg kick but Brathwaite checks it.
Volland misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Brathwaite.
A clash of legs there as Brathwaite blocks the low kick.
Volland throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Brathwaite to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Volland is rocked!
Volland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brathwaite circles away.
Oh Volland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brathwaite is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brathwaite changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volland misses the body punch #CL2#
and Brathwaite moves into the clinch.
Brathwaite lands a hook that snaps the head of Volland backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brathwaite lands a nice shot to the body.
Brathwaite digs a right hand into Volland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volland's gas tank.
Brathwaite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volland backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Brathwaite.
A left hand lands to the body for Brathwaite.
Brathwaite is working Volland over against the cage.
Brathwaite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volland backwards.
Brathwaite lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Brathwaite throws a big uppercut that drops Volland! More strikes from Brathwaite and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Volland lies dazed against the cage as Brathwaite celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philo Brathwaite!
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Event:
AEM 3
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Cold takes a swing at Brathwaite's ribcage but misses.
Brathwaite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brathwaite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cold wants to clinch but Brathwaite slips to the side
and Brathwaite counters with a left and a right that stings Cold.
Brathwaite connects with a right hand. Cold shakes it off.
Brathwaite gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Wanne thank the S/M dudes world wide..Whipe that azz'.
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Event:
GC 281
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Tamali shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Brathwaite counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Tamali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tamali has managed to clinch.
Tamali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Tamali.
Brathwaite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brathwaite tries to work over Tamali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Tamali breaks from the clinch.
Brathwaite throws a low kick but Tamali avoids it.
Brathwaite misses with a double jab.
Tamali is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brathwaite.
Tamali throws a right and a left that Brathwaite avoids nicely.
Brathwaite is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tamali thows a body kick. Brathwaite tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been informed that Brathwaite has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big left from Tamali misses.
Brathwaite tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tamali misses with a straight left.
Tamali misses with a straight right.
No luck for Tamali with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Tamali misses with a wild body shot.
Brathwaite cracks Tamali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Tamali scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tamali not doing much here.
Tamali seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brathwaite for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Brathwaite is trying to maintain the position but Tamali is very close to passing his half guard.
Tamali not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tamali shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brathwaite sprawls well. Brathwaite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tamali gets slowly back to his feet.
Brathwaite tries to counter with a clinch but Tamali shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bifjocky Tamali. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tamali misses with a wild body shot.
Tamali fails to land the takedown.
Tamali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brathwaite defends it nicely.
A solid body kick from Tamali.
Tamali throws a right hand that misses
enabling Brathwaite to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Tamali misses.
Brathwaite tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brathwaite blocks the body kick.
Brathwaite steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tamali.
Brathwaite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamali was well out of range. Poor timing from Brathwaite.#T4#
Tamali misses with a looping right.
Brathwaite looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tamali looks for a takedown but Brathwaite sprawls well.
Tamali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brathwaite avoids it really well and circles away.
Tamali just misses with a punch to the body.
Brathwaite blocks a head kick by Tamali.
Tamali scores with a push kick.
Tamali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brathwaite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tamali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brathwaite.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamali takes one to the side of the head.
Tamali misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bifjocky Tamali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tamali throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Brathwaite counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brathwaite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamali's elbow.
Tamali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brathwaite backwards.
Brathwaite lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tamali prevents a body shot from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brathwaite lands with a short shot to the head.
Brathwaite working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tamali prevents a body shot from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Brathwaite.
Tamali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tamali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Philo Brathwaite seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brathwaite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brathwaite blocking some punches.
Tamali lands a shot to the body.
Tamali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brathwaite blocks a body shot from Tamali.
Brathwaite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Tamali lands a right hand.
A short left from Brathwaite.
Tamali is trying to break free.
Tamali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tamali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brathwaite's elbow.
Brathwaite lands an uppercut.
Tamali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tamali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brathwaite tries a body shot but Tamali blocks it.
Brathwaite lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Brathwaite.
Tamali blocks an uppercut.
Tamali struggles to land a body shot inside as Brathwaite controls his hands.
Brathwaite misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brathwaite digs a right hand underneath Tamali's ribcage. Tamali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brathwaite misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamali takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Brathwaite breaks the clinch.
Brathwaite with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Brathwaite stuffs the takedown attempt from Tamali. Tamali gets slowly back to his feet.
Tamali shoots in for a takedown but Brathwaite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Tamali.
Brathwaite lands a body shot.
Brathwaite paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brathwaite.
Philo Brathwaite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bifjocky Tamali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brathwaite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brathwaite moves away from the strike by Tamali.
Brathwaite looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tamali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tamali misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Brathwaite counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Brathwaite can't find room to land a body shot as Tamali controls the action.
Brathwaite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamali controls his hands.
Tamali swings wildly with an uppercut but Brathwaite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamali blocks a body shot from Brathwaite.
Tamali is trying to maintain a safe position but Brathwaite gets an underhook and turns Tamali into the cage.
Tamali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brathwaite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite scores with a hook to the body.
Tamali blocking some punches.
A short right from Brathwaite on the inside.
Tamali misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brathwaite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brathwaite can't find room to land a body shot as Tamali controls the action.
#T4#
Brathwaite is leaning against Tamali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brathwaite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brathwaite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamali backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brathwaite scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brathwaite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brathwaite takes a shot to the head.
Brathwaite misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brathwaite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamali's elbow.
Brathwaite scores with a shot to the side of Tamali's head.
Brathwaite gets through Tamali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brathwaite is trying to maintain a safe position but Tamali gets an underhook and turns Brathwaite into the cage.
Tamali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brathwaite backwards.
Tamali wants to get back to striking at distance but Brathwaite won't allow it.
Tamali misses with a punch on the inside.
Brathwaite scores with a shoulder strike.
Tamali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brathwaite is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Brathwaite.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tamali blocks a body shot from Brathwaite.
Tamali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Brathwaite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tamali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brathwaite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brathwaite misses with a looping left.
Tamali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tamali slips a straight right by Brathwaite.
Brathwaite ducks under a wild hook from Tamali.
Tamali misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Brathwaite moves into the clinch.
Brathwaite struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamali controls his hands.
Brathwaite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamali misses with a body punch.
Brathwaite tries a body shot but Tamali blocks it.
Brathwaite lands an uppercut.
Brathwaite prevents Tamali from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Tamali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamali throws a lazy head kick
and Brathwaite finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Tamali throws a right hand that misses
and Brathwaite counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Brathwaite.
Philo Brathwaite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamali throws a shot from downtown. Brathwaite moves away and avoids it.
Tamali misses with an uppercut
letting Brathwaite counter with a right hand.
Tamali fails to land the takedown.
Tamali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brathwaite.
Tamali fails to land with a series of punches.
Brathwaite misses with a low kick as Tamali jumps back.
Tamali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brathwaite on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bifjocky Tamali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brathwaite scores with a jab to the head.
Tamali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Brathwaite counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bifjocky Tamali. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Brathwaite lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamali backwards.
Brathwaite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamali's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brathwaite tries a body shot but Tamali blocks it.
Brathwaite struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamali controls his hands.
Brathwaite scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamali misses with some punches.
Brathwaite misses with a body punch.
Tamali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brathwaite misses with a body punch.
Tamali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brathwaite throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tamali wants to break free but Brathwaite has control.
Brathwaite works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brathwaite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamali backwards.
Brathwaite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brathwaite lands with a right to the head.
Tamali prevents a body shot from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite works on Tamali's body with a couple of short punches.
Brathwaite stalls. #T3#
Tamali lands with a left to the head.
Tamali tries a body shot but Brathwaite blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Brathwaite as the two fighters clinch.
Tamali blocks a body shot from Brathwaite.
A right hand to the body from Brathwaite.
Tamali can't find room to land a body shot as Brathwaite controls the action.
Tamali tries a body shot but Brathwaite blocks it.
Brathwaite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tamali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Brathwaite on the inside.
Brathwaite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Tamali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brathwaite feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tamali's calf.
Donk. Brathwaite catches Tamali right on the button with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Tamali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tamali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brathwaite counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brathwaite lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamali with a nice cross.
Brathwaite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tamali shoots for a takedown but Brathwaite saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tamali throws out a loose jab but Brathwaite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamali missing with a left hand there. Brathwaite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brathwaite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tamali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tamali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brathwaite defending well as Tamali loads up on a big left hand.
Tamali scores with a shot to the body.
Brathwaite blocks a head kick by Tamali.
Brathwaite fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Brathwaite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brathwaite has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philo Brathwaite!
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Event:
GC 272
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Brathwaite throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Burduada No Cranio moves into the clinch successfully.
Brathwaite works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burduada No Cranio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burduada No Cranio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio looking to stall.
Burduada No Cranio lands a hook that snaps the head of Brathwaite backwards.
Brathwaite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brathwaite manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burduada No Cranio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Burduada No Cranio breaks from the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio throws a poor cross that misses
and Brathwaite counters with a nice uppercut.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a two punch combination.
Burduada No Cranio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brathwaite slips a straight right by Burduada No Cranio.#T1#
Brathwaite has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio throws a combination that misses
and Brathwaite makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brathwaite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brathwaite is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burduada No Cranio.
Brathwaite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brathwaite lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that Brathwaite semi-blocks.
Nice straight punches there by Brathwaite. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brathwaite.
Burduada No Cranio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brathwaite misses with a body punch
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burduada No Cranio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Burduada No Cranio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burduada No Cranio stuns Brathwaite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brathwaite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burduada No Cranio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to clinch.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brathwaite has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brathwaite there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brathwaite lands with a nice body punch.
Burduada No Cranio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burduada No Cranio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brathwaite catches Burduada No Cranio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burduada No Cranio lands a two punch combo.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a double jab.
Brathwaite dodges the punch combination from Burduada No Cranio.
#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Burduada No Cranio. Those never looked like landing.
Brathwaite tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burduada No Cranio manages to circle out of the way.
Brathwaite tries a low kick but Burduada No Cranio avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burduada No Cranio!
#ROC2#
Brathwaite is rocked!
Brathwaite takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Brathwaite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burduada No Cranio checks a leg kick nicely.
Burduada No Cranio throws a monster overhand right that drops Brathwaite! Burduada No Cranio follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
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Event:
GC 255
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Brathwaite connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schultz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brathwaite looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brathwaite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schultz throws a counter combo.
Brathwaite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brathwaite shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Schultz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schultz throws a low kick, looking for Brathwaite's leg but Brathwaite calmly moves out of range.
As Schultz tries to get set, Brathwaite tries to push him back and clinch up but Schultz manages to avoid the attempt.
Schultz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brathwaite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Schultz does no damage. #T1#
Brathwaite lands with an uppercut that bounces Schultz off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Schultz has been cut.
Brathwaite lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schultz's sensitive parts.
Brathwaite connects with a solid leg kick.
Brathwaite feints a jab promting Schultz to slip. Brathwaite then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schultz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Schultz is rocked!
Schultz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schultz throws a leg kick but Brathwaite sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brathwaite lands with a nice body punch.
Brathwaite scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brathwaite lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Brathwaite dips to his left and cracks Schultz with an uppercut!
Schultz is still on wobbly legs! Can Brathwaite finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brathwaite wobbles Schultz with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Brathwaite dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Schultz to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Philo Brathwaite!
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Event:
GC 244
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Brathwaite throws a leg kick but Fogomayu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brathwaite keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD#
Brathwaite gets caught napping as Fogomayu dives in and scores a takedown. Brathwaite manages to retain guard.
Fogomayu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brathwaite doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fogomayu landing some decent shots from guard.
Brathwaite wants to improve his position but instead Fogomayu has moved into half guard.
Fogomayu slips a nice elbow through Brathwaite's hands, connecting with Brathwaite's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brathwaite is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fogomayu working over Brathwaite with some ground and pound. Brathwaite looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brathwaite is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fogomayu scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fogomayu thows a huge punch but Brathwaite dodges it nicely.
Fogomayu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brathwaite defending well though.
Fogomayu throwing shots but Brathwaite is blocking nicely.
Fogomayu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fogomayu working Brathwaite over with strikes.
Fogomayu lands strikes from half guard.
Fogomayu throwing shots but Brathwaite is blocking nicely.
Fogomayu trying to control the action but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
Fogomayu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Fogomayu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fogomayu connects with a nice short shot to Brathwaite's temple.
Fogomayu slips a nice elbow through Brathwaite's hands, connecting with Brathwaite's forehead.
Fogomayu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Brathwaite is rocked!
Fogomayu working the head and body with strikes.
Brathwaite is still in real trouble! Can Fogomayu finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fogomayu connects with a nice short shot to Brathwaite's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fogomayu scores with a big shot! Brathwaite's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Brathwaite! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwiwan Fogomayu!
During a confident post fight interview, Kwiwan Fogomayu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Philo Brathwaite (ranked 4400 p4p, 437 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 1097 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Valparaiso as his entrance music. Kamden Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Philo Brathwaite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brathwaite defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Brathwaite has managed to clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Brathwaite forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Philo Brathwaite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamden Jackson.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brathwaite smiles and moves away.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brathwaite circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Brathwaite circles away.
Brathwaite tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brathwaite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brathwaite pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brathwaite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brathwaite is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brathwaite has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brathwaite (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brathwaite has passed into half guard!
Brathwaite is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brathwaite looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brathwaite trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (5) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson wants to control but Brathwaite is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jackson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brathwaite (8) vs (0) Jackson
Brathwaite gets his hands free as Jackson looks to control.
Brathwaite controlling the position well here. Jackson rolled but Brathwaite kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jackson is really stuck here.
Brathwaite controlling the position well here. Jackson rolled but Brathwaite kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Brathwaite is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
Brathwaite not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Brathwaite doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brathwaite (8) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brathwaite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Brathwaite slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brathwaite (10) vs (2) Jackson
Brathwaite tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Brathwaite stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (13) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson wants to control but Brathwaite postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Jackson but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brathwaite (15) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson tries to hold on but Brathwaite pushes him away.
Brathwaite controlling the pace for now.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson wants to hold on but Brathwaite pushes him away.
Jackson 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.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Brathwaite seems content to control.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control but Brathwaite is keeping busy.
Brathwaite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Brathwaite wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite passes into side control, despite Jackson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (18) vs (2) Jackson
Brathwaite takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brathwaite (18) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brathwaite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brathwaite trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Brathwaite is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson prevents Brathwaite from improving his position.
Brathwaite is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brathwaite sees it coming and defends easily.
Brathwaite is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Brathwaite is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brathwaite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brathwaite wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brathwaite defends it well.
Brathwaite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Brathwaite defends it.
Brathwaite is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brathwaite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (18) vs (7) Jackson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Brathwaite is defending well.
Brathwaite is looking for a sweep.
Brathwaite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brathwaite is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying for a kimura here. Brathwaite looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jackson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamden Jackson!
Our winner, Kamden Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Owraa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brathwaite avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Brathwaite shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Owraa is trying to defend but Brathwaite finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Owraa tries to roll over but Brathwaite keeps him under control.
Brathwaite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Owraa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brathwaite pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Owraa actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Owraa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Owraa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brathwaite pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Owraa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brathwaite passes to full mount!
Brathwaite controlling the position easily from mount.
Owraa working to try and regain half guard.
Brathwaite controlling his opponent. #T2#
Owraa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Owraa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Owraa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brathwaite pulls his head out easily.
Brathwaite sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brathwaite'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.
Owraa wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Well, if Brathwaite is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Owraa looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Brathwaite is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Owraa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brathwaite pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Owraa with the active half guard here but Brathwaite passes nicely into side control.
Owraa is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brathwaite staying calm.
Brathwaite passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Owraa!
Brathwaite content just to control the position here.
Brathwaite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Owraa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brathwaite with the ground and pound from mount.
Brathwaite controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Brathwaite dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Owraa throws a series of punches but Brathwaite moves out of range.
Owraa misses with a combination
and Owraa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Brathwaite is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Owraa's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Owraa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brathwaite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Owraa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brathwaite pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brathwaite has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brathwaite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Owraa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Owraa looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Brathwaite seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Owraa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brathwaite controlling the action here.
Owraa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brathwaite. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Owraa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Owraa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Owraa trying to hold on to Brathwaite's head to control him but Brathwaite postures up.
Brathwaite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owraa can do to turn this around?
Brathwaite sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brathwaite defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Owraa.
Owraa has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Brathwaite counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Owraa is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brathwaite.
A body shot lands from Brathwaite.
#TD#
Owraa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brathwaite is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Owraa to the mat. Owraa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Owraa being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Owraa is looking for a triangle here but Brathwaite uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brathwaite controls the position from side control.
Owraa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Philo Brathwaite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brathwaite controlling the pace for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Owraa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brathwaite controlling from the full mount.
Owraa is looking to improve his position but Brathwaite isn't that keen on the idea.
Owraa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brathwaite avoids the attempt from Owraa to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brathwaite controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Brathwaite dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Owraa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brathwaite half committed to a counter leg kick.
Owraa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Owraa throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Brathwaite counters by clinching up.
A hook to the body from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brathwaite lands with a light punch inside.
Brathwaite gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Owraa.
Brathwaite throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite scores with a hook to the body.
Brathwaite is working Owraa over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brathwaite digs a right hand into Owraa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Owraa's gas tank.
A short right from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Owraa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite digs a right hand into Owraa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Owraa's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Brathwaite.
Owraa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brathwaite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Owraa backwards. #T1#
Brathwaite will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Owraa up against the cage.
Brathwaite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Owraa backwards.
Philo Brathwaite has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brathwaite lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Owraa.
Brathwaite unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brathwaite lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brathwaite lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Brathwaite as the two fighters clinch.
Brathwaite works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite is leaning against Owraa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brathwaite scores with a hook to the body.
Brathwaite digs a right hand underneath Owraa's ribcage. Owraa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Brathwaite.
#TD#
Brathwaite has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Owraa uses from the top position.
Brathwaite 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.#SUB2#
Owraa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brathwaite looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brathwaite looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brathwaite! #REVR#
Uruk Owraa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brathwaite controlling from side mount.
Brathwaite grinds an elbow into Owraa's temple.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brathwaite.
Further stalling from Brathwaite.
Owraa tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T3#
Owraa misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Brathwaite has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Owraa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Brathwaite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Owraa regains half guard.#SUB2#
Owraa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brathwaite is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB2#
Owraa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Brathwaite pushes past his half guard into mount!
Brathwaite controlling the pace for now.
Owraa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Brathwaite content just to control the position here.
Owraa swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Brathwaite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brathwaite 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philo Brathwaite!
In defeat, Uruk Owraa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I did not get to drink the blood of my opponent but I promise Il be back to take his soul.'.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Philo Brathwaite (ranked 20415 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Trotter (ranked 1605 p4p, 205 weight class). Alonzo Trotter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Philo Brathwaite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alonzo Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trotter closes the distance and clinches.
Trotter prevents the takedown attempt.
Trotter is working for takedown but Brathwaite is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brathwaite jumps guard and drags Trotter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trotter forces his way into half guard.
Brathwaite is looking to improve his position.
Trotter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trotter works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (0) vs (3) Trotter
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brathwaite has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brathwaite is trying desperately to improve position.
Trotter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brathwaite is now in Trotter's guard. A big mistake from Trotter there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brathwaite (2) vs (3) Trotter
Brathwaite trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brathwaite tries to free his leg and advance position but Trotter is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brathwaite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trotter keeping moving, preventing Brathwaite from controlling successfully.
Brathwaite pushing down on Trotter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trotter won't allow Brathwaite to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is working hard here to advance position.
Trotter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trotter is looking for a sweep. Brathwaite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brathwaite performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brathwaite trying to control from half guard but Trotter is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter tries to roll over but Brathwaite keeps him under control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brathwaite wants to pass to mount but Trotter is defending the position.
Brathwaite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite trying to control the action but Trotter is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is working for a kimura but Trotter is defending it quite comfortably.
Brathwaite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brathwaite trying to control from Trotter's half guard. Trotter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brathwaite wants to control from the top but Trotter keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brathwaite passes into half guard.
Brathwaite is pressing down on Trotter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trotter is holding on for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trotter is not content to let Brathwaite control the position.
Brathwaite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trotter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trotter is trying to get back to full guard.
Brathwaite trying to pass the guard but Trotter defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trotter is staying active underneath Brathwaite, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trotter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brathwaite seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trotter is not content to let Brathwaite control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trotter is positioning himself well to prevent Brathwaite advancing to mount.
Brathwaite uses his free foot to push down on Trotter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trotter. Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (5) vs (3) Trotter
Trotter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trotter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brathwaite controlling from the full mount.
Brathwaite wants to take his opponent's back but Trotter doesn't allow it.
Brathwaite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trotter is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trotter wants to hold on but Brathwaite pushes him away.
Brathwaite controlling from mount.
Trotter gets back to half guard.
Brathwaite working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Trotter's thigh. Trotter counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brathwaite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trotter has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brathwaite doesn't defend quickly enough and Trotter has managed to lock this one up! Can Brathwaite escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Trotter on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alonzo Trotter!
Alonzo Trotter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knockdown Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Brathwaite (ranked 9199 p4p, 0 weight class). Fardy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smack My Bitch Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Josh Fardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brathwaite rushes Fardy and presses him up against the cage.
Brathwaite pulls guard.
Fardy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brathwaite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brathwaite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fardy controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy wants to control from the top but Brathwaite keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathwaite working a defensive guard here.
Brathwaite 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.
Fardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fardy slips nicely into half guard.
Brathwaite is looking to improve his position.
Fardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is looking to advance position but Brathwaite won't allow it.
Fardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brathwaite tries to roll over but Fardy keeps him under control.
Brathwaite desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is looking to control Fardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brathwaite avoid being mounted?
Fardy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brathwaite controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brathwaite wants to improve his position but Fardy is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fardy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brathwaite is looking to improve his position.
Fardy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (3) vs (0) Brathwaite
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is trying to control Fardy's posture but Fardy avoids it.
Brathwaite is looking to reverse the position.
Fardy controls the position.
Fardy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fardy continues to stall.
Fardy wants to control but Brathwaite is keeping him busy.
Fardy is really struggling to control Brathwaite but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brathwaite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Brathwaite's face as Fardy controls the position.
Brathwaite is not content to let Fardy control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brathwaite's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fardy trying to control the action but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
Fardy working away.
Fardy controls the position.
Fardy wants to control but Brathwaite is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite tries to improve position but can't.
Fardy is looking to take a break and control but Brathwaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fardy controlling the position.
Fardy is looking to take a break and control but Brathwaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fardy tries for a kimura but Brathwaite is defending well.
Brathwaite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fardy controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is looking to reverse the position.
Fardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brathwaite keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Brathwaite's face as Fardy controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is trying to control Fardy's posture but Fardy avoids it.
Brathwaite is looking for a sweep.
Fardy taking a breather here.
Fardy tries for a kimura but Brathwaite is defending well.
Brathwaite trying to remain calm as Fardy controls from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fardy trying to control the action but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Fardy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fardy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brathwaite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brathwaite keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy controls the position from side control.
Brathwaite tries to buck Fardy off but Fardy is having none of it.
Fardy controls the position.
Brathwaite tries to buck Fardy off but Fardy is having none of it.
Fardy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brathwaite keeps working.
Fardy controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brathwaite controls the position for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fardy takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
An out of breath Josh Fardy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Brathwaite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suck.
We've been told by Brathwaite's head coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Suck tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brathwaite is able to avoid easily.
Brathwaite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suck moves away.
Brathwaite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brathwaite misses with a wild body shot.
Philo Brathwaite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Suck both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Philo Brathwaite has been cut.
Suck missing with a left hand there. Brathwaite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brathwaite throws a right hand that misses
and Suck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brathwaite misses with an uppercut. Suck saw that one coming.
Suck is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Brathwaite like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Brathwaite from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Suck!
I Suck decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Quick (ranked 21440 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Brathwaite (ranked 7426 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brathwaite drives through and clinches with Quick against the cage.
Brathwaite gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Quick regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quick (0) vs (2) Brathwaite
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brathwaite is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brathwaite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brathwaite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brathwaite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brathwaite manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quick controls Brathwaite momentarily but Brathwaite frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brathwaite controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brathwaite told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brathwaite passes Quick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brathwaite is thwarting Quick's attempts to control the position.
Brathwaite is taking a breather. Quick 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.
Brathwaite's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Brathwaite is tapping! Great win for Quick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Quick! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Travoltavich (ranked 8863 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Brathwaite (ranked 7459 p4p, 0 weight class). Philo Brathwaite acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Travoltavich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brathwaite moves into the clinch.
Brathwaite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brathwaite has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Travoltavich uses from the top position.
Travoltavich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brathwaite is keeping the position for now.
Travoltavich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Travoltavich stopping the sweep attempt from Brathwaite.
Travoltavich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Travoltavich wants to pass the guard but Brathwaite is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathwaite pulls Travoltavich in to control the position.
Travoltavich trying to control the position from guard on top but Brathwaite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brathwaite is controlling Travoltavich's posture.
Travoltavich 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.
Brathwaite is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite pulls Travoltavich in close to prevent any damage.
Brathwaite 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.
Brathwaite keeping moving, preventing Travoltavich from controlling successfully.
Travoltavich advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Travoltavich (3) vs (0) Brathwaite
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite sneaks back into half guard.
Brathwaite is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Travoltavich is stalling here. Brathwaite is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Travoltavich seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brathwaite has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Travoltavich (3) vs (4) Brathwaite
Travoltavich is trying to control Brathwaite's posture but Brathwaite avoids it.
Travoltavich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brathwaite is pressing down on Travoltavich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Travoltavich is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travoltavich is looking to improve his position.
Travoltavich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Travoltavich tries to get out of the position.
Travoltavich trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is trying is best to control the position here.
Brathwaite tries to pass to full mount but Travoltavich defends it.
Travoltavich tries to roll over but Brathwaite keeps him under control.
Travoltavich preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brathwaite in particular looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is pressing down on Brathwaite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brathwaite won't allow Travoltavich to sweep him here.
Brathwaite wants to control from the top but Travoltavich keeps moving.
Travoltavich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Travoltavich continues to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite controlling from the top position.
Travoltavich is trying to control the position but Brathwaite postures up.
Brathwaite passes Travoltavich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Travoltavich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brathwaite pushing down on Travoltavich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich wants to control but Brathwaite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brathwaite is pressing down on Travoltavich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Travoltavich is holding on for now.
Brathwaite takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Travoltavich preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Brathwaite is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Travoltavich wants to control the action here but instead Brathwaite manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Travoltavich (3) vs (7) Brathwaite
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite mounts Travoltavich! Really nice guard pass there!
Travoltavich is squirming around, avoiding Brathwaite's attempts to control the action.
Brathwaite can't control as he wanted to and Travoltavich manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is trying to maintain the position but Brathwaite is very close to passing his half guard.
Brathwaite content to control rather than advance.
Brathwaite is looking to take a break and control but Travoltavich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite prevents Travoltavich from improving his position.
Brathwaite is trying to control. Travoltavich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Travoltavich controlling the position for now.
Travoltavich is looking to improve his position.
Travoltavich won't allow Brathwaite to pass to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite trying to control the pace.
Travoltavich is concentrating on defense, preventing Brathwaite from advancing position.
Travoltavich is looking for a sweep. Brathwaite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite not doing much here.
Travoltavich wants to get back to full guard.
Travoltavich is concentrating on defense, preventing Brathwaite from advancing position.
Travoltavich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Travoltavich is pressing down on Brathwaite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Travoltavich trying to control the position here.
Travoltavich working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brathwaite stays in close to Travoltavich's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Amos Moses (ranked 6725 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Brathwaite (ranked 7468 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Primus- Amos Moses. Philo Brathwaite is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Amos Moses! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
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.
Brathwaite pulls guard effortlessly.
Brathwaite seems keen to control Moses's posture.
Moses wants to control from the top but Brathwaite keeps moving.
Moses pushing down on Brathwaite's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brathwaite told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brathwaite is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brathwaite is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brathwaite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brathwaite pulls Moses in close to prevent any damage.
Brathwaite is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathwaite is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moses has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moses tries to free his leg and advance position but Brathwaite is retaining full guard.
Moses looking to sit in guard and control but Brathwaite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moses (0) vs (2) Brathwaite
Brathwaite slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moses not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brathwaite is one step ahead there.
Brathwaite slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moses looking for a sweep. Not yet Moses, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brathwaite stands and throws Moses's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moses (0) vs (5) Brathwaite
Moses is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite trying to control the action but Moses is working from the bottom.
Moses looking for a sweep but Brathwaite has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moses (0) vs (7) Brathwaite
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moses can't escape the position.
Moses is working hard here to advance position.
Moses prevents Brathwaite from taking his back.
Moses working to try and regain half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moses is trying to reverse the position but instead Brathwaite has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Moses (0) vs (10) Brathwaite
Moses is really stuck here.
Brathwaite is looking for the choke from the back position but Moses is controlling his hands well.
Moses just trying to survive but Brathwaite is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brathwaite is trying to stick to Moses's back but Moses is turning into Brathwaite. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brathwaite's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moses. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moses (2) vs (10) Brathwaite
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite keeping moving, preventing Moses from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brathwaite keeping full guard, as Moses tries to pass.
Moses trying to control but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
Brathwaite is trying to keep Moses in close.
Moses trying to control but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
Moses not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite controlling Moses's posture.
Moses not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moses postures up.
Brathwaite keeping moving, preventing Moses from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moses stopping the sweep attempt from Brathwaite.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brathwaite holds on and takes a little breather.
Moses not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moses looking to sit in guard and control but Brathwaite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moses (2) vs (12) Brathwaite
Moses is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moses is really struggling to control Brathwaite but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moses (2) vs (15) Brathwaite
Moses manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brathwaite's best efforts.
Brathwaite is taking a breather. Moses 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.
Moses trying to control but Brathwaite postures up.
Brathwaite is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is thwarting Moses's attempts to control the position.
Moses preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Moses trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Moses (2) vs (18) Brathwaite
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Moses wants to control but Brathwaite is having none of it.
Brathwaite wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Moses tries to lock up and control but Brathwaite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Moses tries to reverse the position but Brathwaite maintains control.
Moses tries to hold on but Brathwaite pushes him away.
Brathwaite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moses is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moses prevents Brathwaite from taking his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite controlling the pace for now.
Moses on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moses tries to get out of the position.
Moses is desperately trying to improve his position but Brathwaite has a good base and remains in mount.
Moses stops Brathwaite from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Moses bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moses (4) vs (18) Brathwaite
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses trying to control but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brathwaite wins on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Philo Brathwaite and Rumina Sato. Rumina Sato is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Philo Brathwaite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brathwaite takes the fight into the clinch.
Sato is pressed up against the cage. Brathwaite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sato down to the mat. Sato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brathwaite defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sato.
Sato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brathwaite sprawls well. Brathwaite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sato gets slowly back to his feet.
Brathwaite wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sato looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brathwaite (0) vs (2) Sato
Brathwaite is trying to control but can't.
Brathwaite is looking to improve his position.
Sato is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brathwaite is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathwaite won't allow Sato to pass to mount.
Brathwaite wants to get back to full guard.
Sato wants to pass to mount but Brathwaite is defending the position.
Sato is keen to just control but Brathwaite is a slippery customer.
Brathwaite is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brathwaite tries to get to full guard but Sato has control of the leg.
Sato controlling the pace.
Brathwaite is looking for a sweep. Sato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sato content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sato passes into side control, despite Brathwaite's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (0) vs (5) Sato
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato working away.
Brathwaite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sato wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brathwaite trying to remain calm as Sato controls from the top position.
Sato's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brathwaite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brathwaite on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brathwaite tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite wants to control but Sato postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brathwaite tries to buck Sato off but Sato is having none of it.
Brathwaite tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sato presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brathwaite (0) vs (7) Sato
Brathwaite tries to reverse the position but Sato maintains control.
Sato controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brathwaite is squirming around, avoiding Sato's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato controlling from mount.
Sato tries to control but Brathwaite wriggling away.
Sato is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brathwaite is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Brathwaite (0) vs (10) Sato
Sato keeps control of the position easily here as Brathwaite tries to buck him off.
It looks like Sato 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.
Sato has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Brathwaite is defending well but eventually Sato manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Brathwaite has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumina Sato!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rumina Sato thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Teddy Tonin and Philo Brathwaite. Teddy Tonin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Teddy Tonin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brathwaite has closed the distance and engaged Tonin in a clinch.
Brathwaite wants to take the fight to the mat but Tonin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brathwaite pulls guard successfully.
Brathwaite seems keen to control Tonin's posture.
Tonin trying to control but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
Tonin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brathwaite is keeping the position for now.
Brathwaite pulls Tonin in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonin looking to sit in guard and control but Brathwaite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonin (0) vs (2) Brathwaite
Tonin is trying to keep Brathwaite in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brathwaite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brathwaite tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonin is retaining full guard.
Brathwaite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tonin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brathwaite defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brathwaite is fighting to break Tonin's control of his arms but Tonin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonin trying to keep a closed guard but Brathwaite is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brathwaite is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tonin. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (5) Brathwaite
Brathwaite gets to mount! Tonin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonin (0) vs (7) Brathwaite
Brathwaite controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonin is trying desperately to improve position.
Brathwaite controlling from mount.
Brathwaite is looking to work his way around to Tonin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Brathwaite avoids the attempt from Tonin to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonin tries to reverse the position but Brathwaite maintains control.
Brathwaite controlling his opponent.
Tonin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brathwaite controlling from mount.
Tonin tries to reverse the position but Brathwaite maintains control.
Brathwaite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brathwaite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brathwaite avoids the attempt from Tonin to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite controlling from mount.
Tonin tries to lock up and control but Brathwaite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tonin can't escape the position.
Brathwaite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tonin is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonin actively working from the bottom here.
Brathwaite controlling the action here.
Brathwaite passes into side control, despite Tonin's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (10) Brathwaite
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonin tries to buck Brathwaite off but Brathwaite is having none of it.
Tonin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brathwaite is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (13) Brathwaite
Tonin is trying to escape the mount.
Brathwaite with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tonin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brathwaite is working away from the top position though.
Tonin has a hand on Brathwaite's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brathwaite takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (16) Brathwaite
Tonin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tonin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonin is working hard here to advance position.
Tonin 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.
Tonin is trying to maintain the position but Brathwaite is very close to passing his half guard.
Tonin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Brathwaite escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Brathwaite! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (19) Brathwaite
Brathwaite tries to advance to mount but Tonin denies him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tonin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonin (0) vs (21) Brathwaite
Tonin is trying to escape the mount but Brathwaite keeps good control and instead manages to take Tonin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tonin (0) vs (24) Brathwaite
Tonin can't escape the position.
Tonin breaks Brathwaite's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonin (2) vs (24) Brathwaite
Brathwaite wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonin trying to control but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
Brathwaite looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonin (2) vs (26) Brathwaite
Tonin has his foot on Brathwaite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brathwaite works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tonin wants to sweep here but Brathwaite controlling him for the moment.
Tonin is breathing heavily.
Tonin can't keep his opponent in guard - Brathwaite advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonin has a hand on Brathwaite's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brathwaite takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (2) vs (29) Brathwaite
Brathwaite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tonin wants to control but Brathwaite passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (2) vs (32) Brathwaite
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Brathwaite working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brathwaite wins on points by 32 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Brathwaite jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Diaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Brathwaite comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brathwaite's corner calls for a 1-2. Brathwaite obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brathwaite throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Brathwaite pushes him off.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Brathwaite stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brathwaite lands a right hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brathwaite.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brathwaite.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brathwaite does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brathwaite scores with a shot to the body.
Brathwaite getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#T1#
Brathwaite is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Brathwaite finish him?
Brathwaite punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brathwaite. That's going to slow Diaz down. #KD#
Brathwaite lands a big uppercut and Diaz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diaz looks OK. Brathwaite waves Diaz back to his feet!
Brathwaite throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brathwaite.
Diaz walks straight into a right hand from Brathwaite - that's dropped him! Brathwaite jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Diaz from any more punishment! Diaz complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Philo Brathwaite!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karri Tonnila and Philo Brathwaite. Tonnila comes to the cage accompanied by Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. Karri Tonnila has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karri Tonnila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonnila closes the distance and clinches up with Brathwaite, looking for a takedown. Tonnila pushes Brathwaite against the cage but Brathwaite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brathwaite gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tonnila regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonnila (0) vs (2) Brathwaite
Brathwaite won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
Tonnila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brathwaite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonnila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brathwaite trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila has his hands on Brathwaite's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathwaite wants to control from the top but Tonnila keeps moving.
Tonnila has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brathwaite is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tonnila. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (0) vs (5) Brathwaite
Tonnila is trying to control Brathwaite's posture but Brathwaite avoids it.
Brathwaite slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonnila is trying to work for a sweep but Brathwaite has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (0) vs (7) Brathwaite
Tonnila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tonnila is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is working hard here to advance position.
Brathwaite wants to control the pace but Tonnila is squirming around nicely.
Tonnila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brathwaite is looking to stall here but Tonnila recovers full guard.
Tonnila looking for a guillotine here but Brathwaite defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brathwaite won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila working a defensive guard here.
Tonnila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonnila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brathwaite won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (2) vs (7) Brathwaite
Tonnila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brathwaite's guard.
Brathwaite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brathwaite trying to control the position.
Brathwaite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tonnila puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tonnila is trying to control the action in half guard but Brathwaite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brathwaite wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila passes into side control, despite Brathwaite's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (5) vs (7) Brathwaite
Tonnila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brathwaite, who protects the arm well.
Brathwaite is not content to let Tonnila control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brathwaite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A control attempt from Brathwaite but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (7) vs (7) Brathwaite
Brathwaite has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (10) vs (7) Brathwaite
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila biding his time, controlling Brathwaite.
Tonnila not allowing Brathwaite to control his hands.
Tonnila working for a choke but Brathwaite is defending well.
Tonnila patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brathwaite is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila avoiding Brathwaite 's attempts to control his hands.
Brathwaite is really stuck here.
Brathwaite trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonnila is trying to stick to Brathwaite's back but Brathwaite is turning into Tonnila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tonnila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brathwaite. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (10) vs (9) Brathwaite
Tonnila working for a triangle but Brathwaite defends it easily.
Tonnila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (12) vs (9) Brathwaite
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Brathwaite is keeping the position.
Brathwaite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonnila is one step ahead there.
Brathwaite looking to control.
Brathwaite wants to control but Tonnila passes easily into half guard.
Brathwaite wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila seems to be working for a kimura but Brathwaite defends the submission attempt.
Tonnila wants to pass to mount but Brathwaite is defending the position.
Brathwaite is trying to control but can't.
Tonnila has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (15) vs (9) Brathwaite
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brathwaite can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tonnila fails to take his opponent's back.
Tonnila wants to finish this one by submission but Brathwaite is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tonnila.
Brathwaite 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.
Brathwaite trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (18) vs (9) Brathwaite
Brathwaite is trying to reverse the position but instead Tonnila has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (21) vs (9) Brathwaite
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brathwaite is in bad spot here.
Brathwaite is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tonnila gets his way!
Tonnila is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brathwaite has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tonnila has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brathwaite has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite can't escape the position.
Tonnila working for a choke but Brathwaite is defending well.
Tonnila has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brathwaite has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Brathwaite is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tonnila gets his way!
Tonnila trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonnila tightening his grip on Brathwaite, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
A relieved looking Karri Tonnila thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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