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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 Arnold Philips (ranked 3125 p4p, 151 weight class) and Phil Philips (ranked 4387 p4p, 175 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Arnold Philips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Phil Philips!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arnold Philips moves in looking to clinch but Phil Philips pushes him off.
Arnold Philips drives through and clinches with Phil Philips against the cage.
Arnold Philips gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phil Philips.
Phil Philips prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phil Philips stops a takedown attempt from Arnold Philips.
Phil Philips has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arnold Philips after a bit of a struggle.
Arnold Philips jumps guard but Phil Philips stands there with Arnold Philips around his waist. Arnold Philips gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phil Philips is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold Philips jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phil Philips walks away with a smile on his face. Arnold Philips gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phil Philips has his takedown stuffed
and Arnold Philips moves into the clinch.
Arnold Philips pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phil Philips drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Phil Philips as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Arnold Philips screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Phil Philips! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Phil Philips! |
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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 Anthony Birchack (ranked 7441 p4p, 228 weight class) and Phil Philips (ranked 4358 p4p, 178 weight class). Birchack has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Anthony Birchack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Phil Philips!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Philips closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Birchack (0) vs (4) Philips
Birchack is breathing heavily.
Philips takes a little break here. Birchack wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Philips's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Philips passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Birchack! Score +2 for reaching mount: Birchack (0) vs (6) Philips
Philips controlling from mount.
More stalling from Philips.
Philips looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack is looking to get to half guard.
Philips controlling from the full mount.
Philips is working for a guillotine from mount but Birchack frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Philips.
Philips content just to control the position here.
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
Philips jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Birchack manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Birchack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birchack tries to get out of the position.
Philips trying to control the position but Birchack is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack being controlled for a moment.
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 trying to get an arm triangle but Birchack is defending well.
Philips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Birchack 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 wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Birchack, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips staying calm.
Philips is trying to get an arm triangle but Birchack is defending well.
Philips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Birchack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Birchack manages to work his way to half guard, despite Philips's best efforts.
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.
Birchack is defending against the submission attempts here by Philips.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips controlling the pace.
Philips is looking for a kimura but Birchack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Philips to get the leverage.
Birchack looking for submissions off his back.
Philips with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Philips wants to work for an arm triangle but Birchack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Philips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Philips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Birchack is staying active underneath Philips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Birchack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Philips content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is trying to get back to full guard.
Philips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Philips frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (0) vs (9) Philips
Philips is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Birchack to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Birchack shrugs it off.
Birchack has given up his back. Will we see Philips going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (12) Philips
Philips has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Birchack defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Philips's arms.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Philips.
Philips looking for the RNC.
Philips doesn't have the hooks in and Birchack manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birchack (2) vs (12) Philips
Birchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Philips has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birchack has managed to get both his arms back between Philips's legs - danger averted.
Philips is looking for a triangle but Birchack pushes his legs off easily.
Birchack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philips working for a triangle but Birchack defends it easily.
Birchack advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (5) vs (12) Philips
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Philips manages to work his way to half guard, despite Birchack's best efforts.
Philips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Philips is positioning himself well to prevent Birchack advancing to mount.
Philips moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Philips bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Birchack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birchack (5) vs (14) Philips
Philips is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Philips sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Birchack's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Philips is controlling well.
Philips is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack is looking for a sweep. Philips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Philips seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is defending against the submission attempts here by Philips.
Philips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Philips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Philips slows the pace down in half guard.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Philips wants to work for an arm triangle but Birchack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Philips is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Philips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Philips performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Birchack gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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 trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Philips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Birchack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philips is one step ahead there.
Birchack has his foot on Philips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Philips works his way back into a safe position though.
Well,Birchack is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Philips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Philips is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Philips won't allow Birchack to sweep him here.
Birchack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Philips drops back looking for a leg! Birchack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birchack manages to kick Philips off! Philips jumps back into Birchack's guard.
Philips sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philips advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (5) vs (17) Philips
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Philips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Philips stalls from top position.
Philips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philips wins on points by 17 to 5. |
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Event:
RVT 7 - Charles vs Philips II
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Charles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Philips tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Charles just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles tries to move to mount but Philips blocks the move with his legs.
Philips tries to improve position but can't.
Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Philips tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charles controlling the pace for now.
Charles avoids the attempt from Philips to control.
Philips can't escape the position.
Charles controlling his opponent. #T2#
Philips tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Philips wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Philips is really stuck here.
Philips just trying to survive but Charles is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Philips tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Charles wants to take Philips's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Charles controlling from mount.
Philips is trying desperately to improve position.
Philips tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Philips is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Philips keeps trying to improve his position.
Charles avoids the attempt from Philips to control.
Philips really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Charles controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubens Charles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Charles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Philips avoids it really well and circles away.
Philips shoots for a double leg takedown but Charles sprawls well. He's pushed Philips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Charles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Charles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Philips's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Philips tries to improve position but can't.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Philips can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles works to advance to full mount. Philips defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Charles is working for a guillotine from mount but Philips frees his head quite easily.
Charles tries to control but Philips wriggling away. #T1#
Charles controlling his opponent.
Charles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Philips for as long as he can get away with.
Philips holds of for dear life.
Philips is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Charles controlling from mount.
Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rubens Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Philips wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Charles is persistently looking for the submission but Philips is defending it well.
Philips trying to control the position but Charles manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Charles has the hooks in. Philips is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Philips looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Charles is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Philips with him. Philips is trying to defend but Charles has an arm under the chin now! Philips grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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 Rubens Charles (ranked 1181 p4p, 45 weight class) and Phil Philips (ranked 3996 p4p, 162 weight class). Rubens Charles 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 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 1 losses; Phil Philips!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Philips fails with a takedown attempt.
Philips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Charles.
Philips fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Charles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Philips sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phil Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Charles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubens Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles shoots in and gets a takedown into Philips's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Philips
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Charles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Charles content to stall in guard here.
Philips has his foot on Charles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charles works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Charles looking to pass the guard.
Charles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Philips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Philips has an active guard here but Charles has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips looking for submissions off his back.
Charles content to control rather than advance.
Charles wants to work for an arm triangle but Philips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (0) Philips
Philips is looking for a sweep.
Philips stops Charles from passing to mount.
Philips is looking for a sweep.
Philips is letting Charles control him for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles working away.
Charles trying to control the position but Philips is working away.
Philips can't do much from the bottom here.
Charles is trying to get an arm triangle but Philips is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles taking a breather here.
Charles working away.
Philips stops Charles from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Philips's face as Charles controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Philips is not content to let Charles control the position.
Philips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philips tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Charles easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (7) vs (0) Philips
Philips is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Philips is still trying to improve position.
Charles fails to move to back control.
Charles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Charles works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (10) vs (0) Philips
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Philips's body.
Philips trying to control but not successfully.
Charles has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Philips's body.
Philips trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles keeps control of the position easily here as Philips tries to buck him off.
Charles is persistently looking for the submission but Philips is defending it well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles controlling well, preventing Philips from escaping the position.
Charles trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Philips doesn't escape.
Charles trying to control.
Philips tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Charles controlling from mount.
Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Philips is looking to get to half guard.
Philips wants to control but Charles is having none of it.
Charles controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips is working to get back to half guard.
Charles moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Charles (13) vs (0) Philips
Philips is trying to break free.
Charles keeps control of the position easily here as Philips tries to buck him off.
Philips 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 Charles gets his way!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles controlling the position well here. Philips rolled but Charles kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Philips can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Rubens Charles retains his super heavyweight title!
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 5 - Charles vs Philips
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Charles gets caught flat footed, as Philips shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Philips is looking to work some ground and pound but Charles has wrist control.
Philips with a flurry of punches that miss.
Philips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Philips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Philips throws a big right hand that misses.
Philips postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
Philips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Philips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Philips with a flurry of punches that miss.
Philips landing with the ground and pound.
Philips wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Philips postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
Philips is working Charles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Charles is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Philips 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.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Charles stopping the sweep attempt from Philips.
Charles wants to control from the top but Philips keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Philips fails with the takedown.#T3#
Philips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Charles as he avoids it easily.
Charles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Philips darts in looking for a takedown but Charles gets double underhooks and turns Philips into the cage.
Charles half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rubens Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Philips.#TD#
Charles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Philips!
Philips tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Charles controlling from mount.
Philips is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Philips keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Philips holds on to Charles as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Philips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Philips will probably get the nod.
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#
Philips shoots in for a takedown but Charles shows good takedown defense.
Charles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Charles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Philips looking for a sweep. Not yet Philips, not yet.
Charles pushes down on Philips's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Philips trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Philips looking for submissions off his back.
Philips is trying to get back to full guard.
Philips is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Philips is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Charles has latched onto it... Big trouble! Charles pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Philips is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Charles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Rubens Charles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RVT 4 - Charles vs Pettis II
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Philips fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cheat to the ground. Philips is now in Cheat's 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.
Philips is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cheat has momentary wrist control but Philips slips an elbow through the middle.
Philips cracks Cheat with a solid left hand.
Philips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Philips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Cheat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Philips escapes and throws Cheat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cheat taking a bit of punishment here - Philips scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cheat 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.
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 landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Philips 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 Cheat's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cheat is trying to work for a sweep but Philips has mounted him!
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.
Cheat is trying to escape the mount.
Cheat keeps trying to improve his position.
Philips lands a nice shot to the head.
Cheat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Philips is landing with some decent strikes but Cheat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Philips pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cheat tries to reverse the position but Philips maintains control.
Philips lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Philips.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips lands a big shot there that rocks Cheat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Philips controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice elbow there by Philips.
Philips cracks Cheat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Philips in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cheat is looking to get to half guard.
Philips postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cheat looks a forlorn figure.
Philips lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cheat tries to reverse the position but Philips maintains control.
Philips punishing his opponent with strikes.
Philips punishing his opponent with strikes.
Philips controlling his opponent.
Philips looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cheat is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Philips looking to finish Cheat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cheat!
Cheat is trying to escape the mount.
Cheat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cheat is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Philips scoring with strikes but Cheat is staying in there.
Philips looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#
Cheat is rocked!
Philips lands a big shot to the head and Cheat winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Phil Philips!
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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##TD2#
Philips shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Philips looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Al Hammad 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. Philips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Philips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philips content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hammad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Philips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Philips postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Hammad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Philips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Hammad cracks Philips with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Philips darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Al Hammad trying to control here.
#T2#
Philips scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Philips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Al Hammad is controlling Philips's trapped leg to prevent Philips from advancing to side control.
Philips working the head and body with strikes.
Philips throwing shots but Al Hammad is blocking nicely.
Philips not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Hammad trying to hold on to Philips's head to control him but Philips postures up.
#T3#
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 controlling the action here.
Al Hammad trying to hold on to Philips's head to control him but Philips postures up.
Al Hammad strikes from the bottom but Philips passes into mount!
Philips postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Al Hammad looks a forlorn figure.
#T4#
Al Hammad wants to hold on but Philips pushes him away.
Al Hammad throwing hammer fists to the chest of Philips. What's that going to do exactly?
Al Hammad manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Philips is keen to just control but Al Hammad is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Hammad is staying active underneath Philips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Philips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Al Hammad tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Philips dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Al Hammad lands a leg kick that knocks Philips off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Philips.
Al Hammad wants to control but Philips postures up.
Al Hammad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ground and pound from Philips seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Al Hammad can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Philips working the ground and pound but Al Hammad is defending the strikes.
Philips working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Al Hammad avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Philips.
Al Hammad on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Bashaad Al Hammad has been cut.
Philips misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Al Hammad is looking to regain half guard here but Philips keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Al Hammad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Philips throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Al Hammad tries to buck Philips off but Philips is having none of it.
Philips is putting a hurting on Al Hammad here, landing some big shots from side control.
Philips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Hammad keeps working.
Al Hammad tries to bench press Philips off him but Philips keeps the position.
Philips wants to control but Al Hammad is keeping him busy.
Philips working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Al Hammad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phil Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Hammad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Philips gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Hammad throws a body punch but Philips moves out of range.
Philips avoids the head kick by Al Hammad.
Philips shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Hammad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Philips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Al Hammad closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Phil Philips has been cut.
Al Hammad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Hammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Hammad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philips circles away quickly and effectively.
Philips staying out of range there.
Al Hammad misses with a head kick.
Philips drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Hammad defends it well.
Al Hammad just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Philips shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Al Hammad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Phil Philips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Philips's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Philips is working Al Hammad over with some ground and pound from side control.
Al Hammad managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Philips.
Philips in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Philips remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Philips trying to control the action but Al Hammad is working from the bottom.
Philips in side control, throwing shots but Al Hammad defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Philips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Hammad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Philips is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Al Hammad's half guard.
Al Hammad is trying to maintain the position but Philips is very close to passing his half guard.
Philips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Philips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Philips is thwarting Al Hammad's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hammad tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Al Hammad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philips is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Philips is stalling here. Al Hammad is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Philips seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Al Hammad has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Philips is looking for a sweep.
Philips keeps trying to improve his position.
Al Hammad working the strikes but Philips uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Philips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Hammad pulls his head out easily.
Philips trying to control here.
Al Hammad content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Al Hammad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Al Hammad.
Philips wants to get back to full guard.
Al Hammad is thwarting Philips's attempts to control the position.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Hammad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Hammad duly obliges.
Al Hammad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Philips moves forwards but Al Hammad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Philips fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Hammad. Philips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Hammad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Hammad misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Al Hammad does no damage.
Al Hammad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Al Hammad.
A big left from Al Hammad misses. #T4#
Philips shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Hammad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Philips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bashaad Al Hammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Philips.
Al Hammad loads up on a big right hand but Philips slips the punch.
Philips closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Philips looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Philips postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Hammad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bashaad Al Hammad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Philips is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Al Hammad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Philips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bashaad Al Hammad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Philips 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil 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 Phil Philips (ranked 4337 p4p, 124 weight class) and Demitrious Johnson (ranked 4046 p4p, 107 weight class). Johnson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Demitrious Johnson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Phil Philips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Demitrious Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Philips looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philips (2) vs (0) Johnson
Philips is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philips is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson looks winded!
Philips sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Philips uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Philips (5) vs (0) Johnson
Philips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson tries to bench press Philips off him but Philips keeps the position.
Philips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson looks to move to half guard but instead Philips has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Philips (7) vs (0) Johnson
Philips with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Philips has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Philips is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Philips's body position as best he can.
Philips controlling from the full mount.
Philips has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Philips looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Philips sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
Philips controlling from the full mount.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Philips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Philips is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Philips to get the leverage.
Philips not doing much here.
Philips is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Philips with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to roll over but Philips keeps him under control.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philips pulls his head out easily.
Philips sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Philips seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Philips keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Philips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Philips eventually gives up the hold.
Philips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Philips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Philips escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Philips! Score +3 for passing guard: Philips (10) vs (0) Johnson
Philips looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Philips keeps moving and retains side control.
Philips working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Philips slows the pace down.
Philips tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Philips staying calm.
Philips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is letting Philips control him for a moment.
Philips tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Philips has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Philips wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Philips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Philips controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Philips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philips.
Philips is working for a submission of some sort.
Philips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Philips seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Philips in particular looking to stall.
Philips seems to be looking for submissions.
Philips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Philips eventually gives up the hold.
Philips looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson has a hand on Philips's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Philips takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Philips (13) vs (0) Johnson
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Philips is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Philips looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead Philips has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Philips (16) vs (0) Johnson
Philips just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Philips controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Philips is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
Johnson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Philips controlling the positon.
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Philips working for the choke.
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Philips.
Johnson tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Philips perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Philips has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Philips escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Philips! Score +3 for passing guard: Philips (19) vs (0) Johnson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
RVT 1 - Welcome
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Philips shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Philips finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Philips working Johnson over with strikes.
Philips working the head and body with strikes.
Philips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson tries to roll over but Philips keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Philips content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Philips has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Philips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Philips slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Philips has control of the leg.
Philips working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Philips controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Philips is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Philips is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Philips scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Philips prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Philips in his half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Philips prevents Johnson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Johnson with the active half guard here but Philips passes nicely into side control.
Philips trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Philips avoids the strikes from the bottom by Johnson.#T3#
Philips trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Philips staying calm.
Philips is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Philips's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philips pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Philips moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Johnson.#T4#
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips landing strikes.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philips is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johnson tries to bench press Philips off him but Philips keeps the position.
Philips grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Philips looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Philips smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Philips looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Philips smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Philips dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Philips dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Philips slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Demitrious Johnson!
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Event:
RVT 1 - Charles vs Al Hammad
Date: Sep 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 21585 p4p, 261 weight class) and Phil Philips (ranked 3203 p4p, 88 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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; Demitrious Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phil Philips!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Philips drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Johnson (0) vs (4) Philips
Philips controlling the position.
Philips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Philips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Philips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Philips tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Philips is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philips pulls his head out easily.
Philips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philips pulls his head out easily.
Philips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Philips.
Philips is taking a breather. Johnson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson won't allow Philips to pass to mount.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Philips has control of the leg.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philips pulls his head out easily.
Philips seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Philips works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (7) Philips
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Philips looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Philips can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Philips looking to control and managing it successfully.
Philips has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Philips maintains control.
Philips fails to advance to Johnson's back.
Philips is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Philips jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johnson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Philips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philips pulls his head out easily.
Philips controlling the action here.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Philips has passed one foot through into half 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.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Philips stalling.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Philips is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Philips to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Philips seems content to control.
Philips looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Philips slows the pace down in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philips pulls his head out easily.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Philips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Philips escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (10) Philips
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Philips is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Philips is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Philips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Philips is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Philips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Philips has control of the leg.
Philips is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Philips is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Philips wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Philips not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
More stalling from Philips.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philips is aware though and is defending well.
Philips wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Philips pushes his legs off easily.
Philips looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philips defends well.
Philips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philips wins on points by 10 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Xydddddddddddd gets caught napping as Philips dives in and scores a takedown. Xydddddddddddd manages to retain guard.
Philips sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philips lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips stands up over Xydddddddddddd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Philips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Philips works over Xydddddddddddd with some ground and pound from guard.
Philips working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Philips working some strikes from top position.
Philips looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Philips distracts Xydddddddddddd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xydddddddddddd wants to sweep here but Philips controlling him for the moment.
Philips controlling from the top position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xydddddddddddd 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.
Philips landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Xydddddddddddd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Philips has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Philips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Philips has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Philips seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Philips slips a nice elbow through Xydddddddddddd's hands, connecting with Xydddddddddddd's forehead.
Xydddddddddddd has hold of Philips's hands but Philips slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Xydddddddddddd tries to get to full guard but Philips has control of the leg.
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 content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Philips looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Philips trying to control the pace. #T4#
Philips landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Philips.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Philips dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Xydddddddddddd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Philips shoots in for a takedown but Xydddddddddddd shows good takedown defense.
Philips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xydddddddddddd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phil Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xydddddddddddd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Philips looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Philips tries for a takedown but Xydddddddddddd circles away easily
and Xydddddddddddd counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Philips is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Xydddddddddddd lands a nice looking body shot.
Zyd Xydddddddddddd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philips takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xydddddddddddd lands a slapping body shot.
Xydddddddddddd throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xydddddddddddd lands a nice shot to the body.
Philips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1##TD#
Philips closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Xydddddddddddd's guard.
Philips working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xydddddddddddd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Philips puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Xydddddddddddd is trying to maintain the position but Philips is very close to passing his half guard.
Philips is nestled in close to Xydddddddddddd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Philips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Philips working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Philips seems content to control.
Philips working Xydddddddddddd over with strikes.
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#
Philips seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xydddddddddddd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xydddddddddddd trying to hold on to Philips's head to control him but Philips postures up.
Xydddddddddddd is breathing heavily.
Philips is taking a breather. Xydddddddddddd 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.
Philips winds up and cracks Xydddddddddddd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Philips content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phil Philips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Xydddddddddddd trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Philips controlling from the full mount.
Philips fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Philips controlling the pace for now.
Philips dominating with strikes here.
Philips breaks from Xydddddddddddd's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Philips tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Xydddddddddddd taking shots to the head. #T4#
Philips lands a nice shot to the head.
Philips controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Philips.
A nice elbow there by Philips.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#
Xydddddddddddd is rocked!
Philips lands with some strikes.
Xydddddddddddd is still in real trouble! Can Philips finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xydddddddddddd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Philips drops a big elbow. That's hurt Xydddddddddddd! More shots from Philips and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Philips!
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