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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Philips scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Philips is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Santos Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Philips 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.
Santos Jr wants to control but Philips is keeping busy.
Santos Jr tries to get to full guard but Philips has control of the leg. #T1#
Santos Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Philips has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Santos Jr tries to hold on but Philips postures up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Philips is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Philips controlling the position easily from mount.
Philips fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Santos Jr wants to hold on but Philips pushes him away.
Santos Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Philips is staying active.
Philips takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Philips in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Santos Jr gets back to half guard.#T3#
Philips stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos Jr is looking to improve his position.
Philips lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Santos Jr is trying to stand.
Philips sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos Jr tries to roll over but Philips keeps him under control.
Santos Jr trying to hold on to Philips's head to control him but Philips postures up.
Santos Jr trying to get back to full guard but Philips takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philips lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Philips looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Philips dominated that round.
That's time! Philips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Philips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Philips sprawls well. He's pushed Santos Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santos Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Philips appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryan Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Santos Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos Jr.
Philips feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Philips fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos Jr sprawls well initially but Philips persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips controlling the action here.
Philips looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Philips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Philips working Santos Jr over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Philips there.
Santos Jr is looking to control Philips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos Jr avoid being mounted?
Philips prevents Santos Jr from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Philips moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Santos Jr.
Philips landing a few strikes. #T2#
Santos Jr struggling a bit here.
Philips cracks Santos Jr with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Philips immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Santos Jr is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Philips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Philips!
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Event:
RVT 9 - Charles vs Philips 3
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 1042 p4p, 42 weight class) and Ryan Philips (ranked 3525 p4p, 149 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Philips!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Philips shoots in looking for a takedown but Charles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Philips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Charles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Philips looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Charles (4) vs (0) Philips
Philips tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Charles presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (6) vs (0) Philips
Charles moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Charles (9) vs (0) Philips
Charles has good solid back control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Philips is in real trouble here. Charles gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Philips is tapping out! Charles wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
An out of breath Rubens Charles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RVT 8 - Charles vs Jr
Date: Oct 16, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21545 p4p, 256 weight class) and Ryan Philips (ranked 3490 p4p, 149 weight class). Al Hammad is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Bashaad Al Hammad looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Philips!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Philips shoots in and bounces Al Hammad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Hammad (0) vs (2) Philips
Al Hammad is breathing heavily.
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Hammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philips tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Hammad is retaining full guard.
Al Hammad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Philips controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad keeping moving, preventing Philips from controlling successfully.
Philips stays in close to Al Hammad's body and controls the position.
Al Hammad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Philips trying to control but Al Hammad is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Hammad's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Philips has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Philips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Philips not doing much here.
Al Hammad is trying to maintain the position but Philips is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philips tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Hammad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Philips is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Philips seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Hammad is not content to let Philips control the position.
Philips seems to be working for a kimura but Al Hammad defends the submission attempt.
Philips seems to be working for a kimura but Al Hammad defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Philips seems to be working for a kimura but Al Hammad defends the submission attempt.
Philips is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Hammad is just riding it out for now. Philips eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Hammad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Hammad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Hammad is looking to control Philips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Hammad avoid being mounted?
Philips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Philips 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.
Philips is working for a submission of some sort.
Philips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Hammad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philips.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Philips slows the pace down in half guard.
Philips seems to be working for a kimura but Al Hammad defends the submission attempt.
Philips trying to mount his opponent but Al Hammad defends it.
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.
Philips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Philips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Hammad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Philips performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Philips is keen to just control but Al Hammad is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Philips seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Hammad wants to control the action here but instead Philips manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Hammad (0) vs (5) Philips
Philips is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Al Hammad is surviving well by controlling Philips's body position as best he can.
Philips has hold of Al Hammad's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Al Hammad manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Al Hammad working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Philips controlling from the full mount.
Philips wants to finish this one by submission but Al Hammad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Philips.
Philips wants to finish this one by submission but Al Hammad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Philips.
Philips controlling the position easily from mount.
Philips looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Philips is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Al Hammad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Philips controlling his opponent.
Philips is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Al Hammad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Al Hammad shrugs it off.
Al Hammad working to try and regain half guard.
Philips looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Hammad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Philips tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Hammad tries to hold on but Philips pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Al Hammad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Philips looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Philips can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Hammad is looking to escape.
Al Hammad tries to hold on but Philips pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philips wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
RVT 7 - Charles vs Philips II
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Philips feints and as Cheat raises his hands in defense, Philips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Cheat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Philips has picked Cheat up and slammed him! Cheat can't keep hold of the triangle and Philips manages to pass to side control!
Cheat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Philips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Philips lands an elbow.
Cheat is trying to get back to half guard.
Philips working the ground and pound from side control.
Philips scoring with punches from side control.
Philips lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips working the ground and pound.
Philips working the head with strikes.
Philips gets to mount! Cheat was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cheat can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cheat tries to improve his position but Philips has taken his back! Philips has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cheat tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Philips pushes Cheat away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Philips!
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Event:
RVT 6 - Santos vs Philips II
Date: Oct 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Olivier Louise (ranked 3691 p4p, 153 weight class) and Ryan Philips (ranked 3822 p4p, 157 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Olivier Louise! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Philips!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Louise tries to clinch but Philips is having none of it.
Philips circles away from the clinch attempt.
Louise gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Louise (0) vs (2) Philips
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.
Philips controlling from the top position.
Louise working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Philips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Louise is tightening it up a little... Philips has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Philips reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Philips taps out! Nice BJJ there by Louise!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Olivier Louise! |
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Event:
RVT 5 - Charles vs Philips
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Hammad looks to land a combination but Philips avoids it well.
Al Hammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Hammad catches Philips with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Philips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Hammad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Philips somewhat.
Al Hammad scores with a leg kick.
Al Hammad throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Philips counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Al Hammad controls Philips momentarily but Philips frees himself.
Philips postures up in Al Hammad's guard and throws a big left but Al Hammad blocks it. #SUB2#
Al Hammad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philips is aware though and is defending well.
Al Hammad is pulling down on Philips's head. It's preventing any offense from Philips, at least for the moment.
Philips passes Al Hammad's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Al Hammad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Philips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Hammad keeps working.
Al Hammad is trying to maintain the position but Philips is very close to passing his half guard.
Philips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Hammad keeps working.
Al Hammad is trying to maintain the position but Philips is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Philips content to control rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Al Hammad is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Hammad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Philips takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Philips checks a low kick from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad misses with the combination.
Al Hammad throws a head kick but Philips moves out of range.
#TD#
Philips shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Philips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Philips thows a huge punch but Al Hammad dodges it nicely.
Al Hammad flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Al Hammad wants to control but Philips is keeping busy.
Al Hammad misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Al Hammad gets full guard.#SUB2#
Al Hammad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philips defends it easily.
Philips throwing strikes from guard but Al Hammad blocks nicely. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Al Hammad looking for a guillotine here but Philips defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Hammad will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Philips postures up in Al Hammad's guard and throws a big left but Al Hammad blocks it.
Philips postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Philips gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Hammad misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Hammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Al Hammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Philips counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Al Hammad!
Al Hammad dodges the ground and pound from Philips.
Philips controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Philips dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Al Hammad with a jab.
Philips fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Al Hammad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Philips goes for a double leg but Al Hammad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Hammad continues to drive forward.#TD#
Philips feints and as Al Hammad raises his hands in defense, Philips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Hammad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Hammad throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hammad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Al Hammad working for a triangle but Philips defends it easily.
#T1#
Philips's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Hammad has Philips pulled in close to control his posture.
Ryan Philips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ryan Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Hammad scores with a decent looking hook.
Al Hammad stuffs the takedown attempt from Philips. Philips gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Hammad misses with a left hand #TD#
and Philips counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Al Hammad is trying to control the position but Philips postures up.
Philips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##SUB2#
Al Hammad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Philips has picked Al Hammad up and slammed him! Al Hammad can't keep hold of the triangle and Philips manages to pass to side control!
Philips looks up at the clock and then as Al Hammad takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Philips smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Al Hammad wants to control but Philips postures up.
Al Hammad is trying to escape the position but Philips is controlling the position.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Hammad can do to turn this around?
Al Hammad striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Philips working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Al Hammad misses with a strike from the bottom.
Philips in side control lands a decent elbow.
Al Hammad tries to buck Philips off but Philips is having none of it.
Al Hammad is holding Philips down, trying to stall.
Philips working away.#T3#
Philips throwing strikes but Al Hammad manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Philips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Hammad working the ground and pound.
Philips gets back to half guard.
Philips slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Hammad trying to control but Philips is working from the bottom. #T4#
Philips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Al Hammad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Al Hammad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Hammad preventing the sweep.
Al Hammad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Hammad throws a strike but Philips rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Al Hammad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Hammad is looking to sweep but instead, Philips has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Philips dominated that second round.
That's time! Philips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Philips shoots in and drives through. Al Hammad sprawls well.
Philips dodges the punch combination from Al Hammad.
A jab from Al Hammad does it's job there.
Philips blocks a head kick by Al Hammad.
Philips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Hammad throws a series of punches but Philips avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Hammad. Philips does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Philips drives through with a takedown into Al Hammad's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Al Hammad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Hammad trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hammad throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Al Hammad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Philips not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Hammad keeping moving, preventing Philips from controlling successfully.
Al Hammad wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Al Hammad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philips is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Hammad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Philips.
Philips moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Hammad throws a series of punches but Philips avoids them all with ease.
Al Hammad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Philips half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Al Hammad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Philips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Hammad as he jumps to the side.
Al Hammad throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Hammad misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Philips counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Philips postures up in Al Hammad's guard and throws a big left but Al Hammad blocks it.
Philips trying to control but Al Hammad is working from the bottom.
Philips keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Hammad's head.#SUB2#
Al Hammad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philips defends well.
Philips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Hammad works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Al Hammad striking off his back but it's not causing Philips any problems.
Philips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Hammad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Philips.
Philips tries to counter with a takedown but Al Hammad is quick to defend against it.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Hammad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Philips dives in and grabs Al Hammad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Hammad pushes down on Philips's head and hops out.
Al Hammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Philips counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Philips.
Philips throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Philips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Hammad keeping moving, preventing Philips from controlling successfully.
Philips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Al Hammad 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.
Al Hammad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Philips looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Hammad is trying to control the position but Philips postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bashaad Al Hammad.
I think Philips has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Philips!
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Event:
RVT 4 - Charles vs Pettis II
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Pereira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Philips.
Philips slaps away a takedown attempt from Pereira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Philips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pereira circles away.#TD#
Philips feints and as Pereira raises his hands in defense, Philips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pereira is looking to stand up but Philips isn't so interested in that idea.
Philips lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pereira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips 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.
Philips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Philips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Philips in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Philips with a nice head shot there.
Philips won't allow Pereira to get back to his feet.
Philips trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pereira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Philips tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pereira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Philips is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Pereira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Philips is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pereira trying to control the action but Philips is working from the bottom.
Pereira controlling the position.
Philips is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Philips tries to bench press Pereira off him but Pereira keeps the position. #T3#
Philips tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Pereira is landing with some decent strikes but Philips is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Philips can't escape the position.
Philips wants to hold on but Pereira pushes him away.
Pereira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Philips can't escape the position.
#T4#
Pereira with a couple of short strikes.
Pereira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Philips?
Pereira prevents Philips from getting the reversal.
Pereira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Philips?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Philips is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira tries to control but Philips wriggling away.
Oh Philips is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Higor Pereira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Philips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Philips seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Philips feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Philips stops Pereira from standing up.
Philips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Philips postures up and lands a big shot to Pereira's brow.
Philips won't allow Pereira to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira has momentary wrist control but Philips slips an elbow through the middle.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Philips from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Philips controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pereira is looking to stand up but Philips isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Philips closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Pereira has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Philips is on him like a limpet, forcing Pereira back against the cage.
Pereira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Philips walks away with a smile on his face. Pereira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pereira has a takedown stuffed.
Ryan Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Higor Pereira.
Pereira stuffs the takedown attempt from Philips. Philips gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Philips fails with a takedown attempt.
Pereira shoots in for a double leg but Philips sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Philips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pereira as he avoids it easily.
Pereira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Philips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Philips showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom. #T3#
Philips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Higor Pereira has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pereira is doing well to control the position and prevent Philips from advancing to side control.
Philips prevents Pereira from standing back up.
Pereira keeping hold of Philips's head, controlling as best he can.
Ground and pound from Philips. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Philips is trying to control. Pereira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Philips has control of the leg.
Philips trying to control from half guard but Pereira is working away.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet.
Philips thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pereira's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira is trying to maintain the position but Philips is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Philips fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Philips dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Philips dives in and grabs Pereira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pereira pushes down on Philips's head and hops out.#TD#
Philips shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Pereira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Philips is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Philips has picked Pereira up - he's going for a ride! Philips dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pereira wants to stand back up but Philips manages to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips works to advance to full mount. Pereira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Philips landing punches.
Pereira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pereira is still trying to improve position.
Pereira tries to buck Philips off but he can't manage it. #T1#
Pereira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pereira wants to improve his position but Philips is controlling well.
Pereira is staying active underneath Philips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pereira pushes Philips off looking to stand but Philips dives back in and keeps control.
Philips drops an elbow to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira is looking to escape.
Pereira is not content to let Philips control the position.
Philips working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Pereira tries to kick Philips off but Philips keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Philips looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Philips.
Philips working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Philips sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pereira defending well though.
Philips blocks the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira is refusing to be controlled, as Philips sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pereira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pereira lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Pereira is looking to work some ground and pound but Philips has wrist control.#SUB#
Philips has an active guard here but Pereira has managed to pass into half guard.
Pereira trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Philips looking for subs from the bottom but Pereira mounts him!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pereira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Philips is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira lands a heavy elbow.
Pereira with shots to the head and body - Philips looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Higor Pereira.
I think Pereira 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higor Pereira!
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Event:
RVT 3 - Charles vs Pettis
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Philips (ranked 3013 p4p, 93 weight class) and Phil Philips (ranked 3924 p4p, 146 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Philips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Phil Philips!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ryan Philips closes the distance and clinches up with Phil Philips, looking for a takedown. Ryan Philips pushes Phil Philips against the cage but Phil Philips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phil Philips feints and as Ryan Philips raises his hands in defense, Phil Philips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan Philips (0) vs (2) Phil Philips
Ryan Philips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phil Philips trying to control but Ryan Philips is working from the bottom.
Ryan Philips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan Philips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phil Philips wants to control from the top but Ryan Philips keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phil Philips being controlled here momentarily.
Phil Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan Philips looking to control.
Phil Philips sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan Philips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Phil Philips might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Philips on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ryan Philips tries to get out of the position.
Ryan Philips keeping moving, preventing Phil Philips from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phil Philips drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan Philips manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phil Philips has Ryan Philips in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan Philips (2) vs (2) Phil Philips
Phil Philips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan Philips is one step ahead there.
Phil Philips keeping full guard, as Ryan Philips tries to pass.
Phil Philips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryan Philips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phil Philips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phil Philips, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Philips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phil Philips is keeping the position for now.
Phil Philips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan Philips is aware though and is defending well.
Phil Philips working for submissions but it's allowed Ryan Philips to get to half guard.
Ryan Philips trying to control the pace.
Phil Philips is looking to control Ryan Philips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phil Philips avoid being mounted?
Ryan Philips wants to work for an arm triangle but Phil Philips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Philips wants to pass the guard but Phil Philips is defending well.
Ryan Philips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phil Philips sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryan Philips is trying to control. Phil Philips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phil Philips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan Philips is working for a kimura but Phil Philips is defending it quite comfortably.
Phil Philips has his hands clasped together around Ryan Philips's back. He's all about the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan Philips is working for a kimura but Phil Philips is defending it quite comfortably.
Phil Philips is staying active underneath Ryan Philips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Philips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phil Philips is just riding it out for now. Ryan Philips eventually gives up the hold.
Phil Philips is holding on to half guard well.
Phil Philips is pressing down on Ryan Philips's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phil Philips is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ryan Philips stopping the sweep attempt from Phil Philips.
Ryan Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Phil Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips working for a triangle but Ryan Philips defends it easily.
Phil Philips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan Philips wants to control from the top but Phil Philips keeps moving.
Ryan Philips drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Phil Philips dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan Philips (2) vs (4) Phil Philips
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan Philips keeping full guard, as Phil Philips tries to pass.
Phil Philips being controlled here momentarily.
Phil Philips is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan Philips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan Philips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phil Philips defends it easily.
Ryan Philips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phil Philips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phil Philips is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryan Philips is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryan Philips has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan Philips (4) vs (4) Phil Philips
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Philips pushes down on Phil Philips's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryan Philips is looking for a kimura here.
Phil Philips tries to roll over but Ryan Philips keeps him under control.
Phil Philips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan Philips pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips wants to improve his position but Ryan Philips is controlling well.
Ryan Philips trying to control from half guard but Phil Philips is working away.
Ryan Philips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phil Philips defends it well.
Phil Philips is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Phil Philips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan Philips pulls his head out easily.
Ryan Philips seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Phil Philips is not content to let Ryan Philips control the position.
Ryan Philips content to control rather than advance.
Phil Philips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Philips stalling away here and it's allowed Phil Philips to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ryan Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Phil Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phil Philips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phil Philips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryan Philips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan Philips looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ryan Philips gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ryan Philips takes the fight on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
RVT 2 - Charles vs Dos Santos
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Cheat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.#SUB2#
Cheat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Philips stacks Cheat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Philips!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Philips politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Philips prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Philips is working to tighten his grip on Cheat's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cheat has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Philips is really squeezing tight and eventually Cheat passes out! Philips breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Philips!
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Event:
RVT 2 - Charles vs Morgan
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Philips (ranked 3186 p4p, 82 weight class) and Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 4309 p4p, 120 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Philips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cicero Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dos Santos drives through and clinches with Philips against the cage.
Philips turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Philips (4) vs (0) Dos Santos
Philips working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Philips trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos prevents Philips from improving position.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Philips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Philips is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Philips seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Philips keeps him under control.
Dos Santos gets full guard.
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philips is aware though and is defending well.
Philips preventing the sweep.
Philips works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dos Santos manages to get to full guard.
Dos Santos wants to sweep here but Philips controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Philips tries to pass.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Philips from controlling successfully.
Philips wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos is still trying to improve position.
Philips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Philips has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philips is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philips stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dos Santos pushes a forearm under Philips's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Philips is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cicero Dos Santos! |
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Event:
RVT 1 - Welcome
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Wannabe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Philips under the eye.#TD#
Wannabe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Philips to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wannabe is looking to stand back up but Philips counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wannabe. #REVB#
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. Philips connects with a nice short shot to Wannabe's temple.
Philips working over Wannabe with some ground and pound. Wannabe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Philips works his way into full mount!
Philips raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philips is landing with some decent strikes but Wannabe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Wannabe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Philips connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Philips looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Philips raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wannabe taking shots to the head.
Wannabe is bucking up trying to escape but Philips cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Philips controlling the pace for now.
Wannabe wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Philips putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wannabe hang on?
Philips controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Philips connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Philips pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Philips lands a couple of good shots and Wannabe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wannabe is trying to get back to his feet but Philips has full control of the position and if anything, Wannabe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Philips is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Philips lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Philips lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T3#
Philips punishes Wannabe with strikes from the back mount.
Philips scores with strikes from the back.
Philips just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Philips connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Wannabe to escape the position.
Philips lands shots from the back.
Philips lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Wannabe.
Philips looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Philips is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Philips lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Philips is landing with strikes from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips lands a shot to the body.
What can Wannabe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wannabe covers up after that shot from Philips.
Philips is punishing Wannabe with some ground and pound.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Philips dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wannabe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wannabe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Philips.
Philips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wannabe counters with a nice body shot.
Philips on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wannabe thumps Philips with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Philips is defended easily by Wannabe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wannabe tries to clinch but Philips moves out of range. #CL2#
Wannabe moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wannabe.
Wannabe slows down the pace here.
Philips has Wannabe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wannabe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Wannabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Philips changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wannabe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Philips with a poor takedown
and Wannabe counters with a straight right hand.
Wannabe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Wannabe closes the distance and clinches.
Wannabe lands a nice elbow.
Philips is looking for a takedown.
Philips drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wannabe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wannabe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Philips shoots in looking for a takedown but Wannabe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Philips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wannabe flicks out a counter leg kick but Philips steps away.
Philips misses with a takedown
and Wannabe counters with a nice body kick.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philips has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wannabe.
Wannabe with a jab.
Philips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wannabe sprawls well. Wannabe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Philips gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Wannabe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Wannabe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wannabe. Philips shrugs it off though.
Philips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freak Wannabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Wannabe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Philips has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wannabe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wannabe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wannabe wants it to stay on the feet.
Philips fails with the takedown
and Wannabe counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Philips scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wannabe is looking to get back to is feet but Philips passes into side control.
Philips working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips controlling the position.
Philips scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Philips is working Wannabe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Philips in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wannabe is being controlled here.
Philips scores with a couple of short elbows.
Philips creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Philips scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wannabe's face as Philips controls the position.
Wannabe tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Philips lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Philips punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freak Wannabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wannabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Philips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Philips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wannabe as he jumps to the side.
Ryan Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wannabe lands with a slapping head kick.
Wannabe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wannabe.
Wannabe looks to land a combination but Philips avoids it well. #TD#
Philips closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wannabe's guard.
Philips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Philips with a nice head shot there.
Philips not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Philips landing some decent shots from guard.
Philips lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Philips content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Philips not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Philips chips away with some ground and pound.
Philips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Philips scoring with some ground and pound.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wannabe can do to turn this around?#T2#
Wannabe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Philips is controlling him.
Philips works over Wannabe with some ground and pound from guard.
Philips is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Philips landing with the ground and pound.
Philips working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wannabe's head.
Wannabe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Philips controls the pace.#T3#
Philips'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.
Philips postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Philips with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Philips scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Philips is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Philips scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Philips is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wannabe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Philips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Philips postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Philips is working Wannabe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Philips distracts Wannabe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Philips postures up and lands a big shot to Wannabe's brow.
Philips landing with the ground and pound.
Wannabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Philips makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Philips is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wannabe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Philips distracts Wannabe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Philips showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Philips has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Philips!
The defeated Freak Wannabe had this to say: 'fuck you '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Philips takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Philips shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Philips makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Philips lands a couple of elbows.
Philips has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Philips lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Philips forces his way into half guard.
Philips controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wannabe is trying to stand back up but Philips is controlling him
#T1#
Philips controlling the pace.
Philips lands with a punch from half guard.
Philips working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Philips prevents Wannabe from standing back up.
Philips working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Philips seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wannabe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Philips!
Freak Wannabe spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck you '.
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