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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McWrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rules is trying to defend but McWrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) McWrestler#SUB2#
McWrestler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McWrestler pulls his head out easily.
Rules is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ironbound MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McWrestler wants to take a breather but Rules is having none of it.
Rules trying to control but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler wants to pass to mount but Rules is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler prevents Rules from improving his position.
McWrestler wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules tries to get to full guard but McWrestler has control of the leg.
McWrestler trying to control from half guard but Rules is working away.
Rules moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Rules is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McWrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rules lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (2) McWrestler#T2#
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler 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.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McWrestler controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
Rules sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McWrestler's guard. #SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McWrestler defends it well.
Rules prevents McWrestler from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McWrestler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules.
McWrestler wants to control but Rules is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McWrestler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rules has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (2) McWrestler
Rules trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McWrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB#
McWrestler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rules.
McWrestler is trying to escape the mount.
McWrestler regains half guard.
McWrestler works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McWrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rules controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
Rules is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (5) vs (4) McWrestler
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McWrestler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rules not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rules is looking to cinch up a triangle. McWrestler throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rules's body to avoid the submission. Rules has instead reached around McWrestler's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rules arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rambo darts in and clinches Rules up against the cage.#TD2#
Rules drags the fight down to the ground.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rules has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo passes into half guard.
Rules keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Rules is not content to let Rambo control the position.
Rules controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rambo prevents Rules from improving his position.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rules is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Rules regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rules looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Rambo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rules has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rules manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rambo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Rules
Rules trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rules postures up.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rules got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rules has managed to get both his arms back between Rambo's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rules postures up.
Rambo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rambo working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Rambo is trying to keep Rules in close.
#T4#
Rules pushing down on Rambo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well. #SUB2#
Rules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules. #SUB2#
Rules 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.
#T5#
Rambo trying to control but Rules postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Rules is proving a slippery customer.
Rules advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Rules is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
Rambo is staying active underneath Rules, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB2#
Rules is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rules is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rules is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rules trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T8#
Rules passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rambo gets full guard.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Rules tries to pass.
Rules wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Rules passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Rambo wants to get back to full guard.
Rules wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
Rules trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it. #T10#
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rules passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Rules#SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well. #SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rambo, who protects the arm well. #T11##SUB2#
Rules swings around for an armbar but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rules's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (5) Rules
Rambo stands and throws Rules's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (5) vs (5) Rules
Rules looking for a sweep but Rambo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (7) vs (5) Rules
Rules slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
Rules trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (10) vs (5) Rules#T12##SUB#
Rambo looking to secure an arm triangle but Rules defends it well.
Rambo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rules can't escape the position.
Rules tries to hold on but Rambo postures up.
Rules is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Rules sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rules is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rules wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
Rules keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rules trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.
Rules is trying to keep Rambo in close.
#T14##SUB2#
Rambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rules has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rambo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rules has tightened it up now! Rambo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Oliveira manages to pull guard.
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Rules controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rules won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rules working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rules trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rules 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.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Rules is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Rules
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira won't allow Rules to sweep him here.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rules swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rules escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Rules working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rules throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliveira uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (0) Rules
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Rules defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rules sees it coming and defends easily.
Rules is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Rules is working away. #T3##SUB#
Oliveira 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.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Rules gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rules looking for subs off his back but Oliveira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oliveira is pressing down on Rules's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rules is holding on for now. #T4#
Oliveira is trying to control. Rules wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rules moves into full guard.
Oliveira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (0) Rules
Rules manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (8) vs (2) Rules
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rules 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.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage.
Rules prevents Oliveira from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rules is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Rules working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Oliveira's thigh. Oliveira counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Rules postures up.
Oliveira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rules wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #T7#
Rules pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rules wants to advance to full mount but Oliveira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Rules pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliveira defends it well. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Rules is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rules is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Rules seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9##SUB2#
Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold.
Oliveira trying to control but Rules postures up.
Oliveira is concentrating on defense, preventing Rules from advancing position. #SUB2#
Rules 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.
Oliveira is trying to control but Rules passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (5) Rules#T10#
Rules wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #T11#
Oliveira wants to control but Rules postures up.#SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here. #T12##SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Oliveira wants to control but Rules postures up.#SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rules goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rules's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (10) vs (5) Rules
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working. #SUB#
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rules sees it coming and defends easily.#T14##SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well.
Rules is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (10) vs (9) Rules
Well, with Rules on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Oliveira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Oliveira breaks Rules's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (12) vs (9) Rules
Rules is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira is pushing down on Rules's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rules is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Archie Oliveira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rules.
The fighters circling - Padilha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Rules clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Rules jumps guard.
Padilha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rules's guard.#SUB2#
Rules has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Padilha should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rules has tightened it up now! Padilha should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Wellington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wellington throws a low kick but Rules moves out of range easily.
Rules throws a right hand that misses
and Wellington counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Rules drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rules wants to control from the top but Wellington keeps moving.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wellington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rules's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rules is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rules has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wellington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wellington wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.#T1##SU2#
Wellington gets to his feet - Rules follows without any prompting.
Wellington throws a head kick that misses.
Wellington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wellington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wellington.#CUT2#It looks like Ceasar Rules has been cut.
Wellington blocks a jab.
Wellington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Rules looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wellington!#SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Wellington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Rules goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wellington rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rules's guard! Nice work there by Wellington!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rules keeping full guard, as Wellington tries to pass. #SUB#
Rules looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wellington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rules is proving hard to escape from.
Rules looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Rules has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wellington doesn't defend quickly enough and Rules has managed to lock this one up! Can Wellington escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rules on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Chame Boxing Champ!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boxing Champ dives in and grabs Rules's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rules pushes down on Boxing Champ's head and hops out.#CL#
Rules has Boxing Champ up against the cage in a clinch.
Rules tries for a takedown but Boxing Champ manages to get underhooks.
Rules prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boxing Champ has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rules is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ceasar Rules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chame Boxing Champ.
Rules has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxing Champ is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boxing Champ is working for takedown but Rules is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Boxing Champ has hold of one of Rules's legs. Rules is fighting the takedown attempt but Boxing Champ gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) Boxing Champ#SUB#
Rules working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boxing Champ doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boxing Champ manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules is trying to control the position but Boxing Champ postures up. #SUB#
Rules has his foot on Boxing Champ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxing Champ works his way back into a safe position though.
Rules looking for a sweep. Not yet Rules, not yet.
Rules keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully. #T1#
Boxing Champ advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Boxing Champ seems content to control.
Boxing Champ wants to free his trapped foot but Rules is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Boxing Champ has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Boxing Champ seems content to control.
Boxing Champ is trying to control. Rules wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
Boxing Champ is trying to control the action in half guard but Rules is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boxing Champ is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (0) vs (5) Boxing Champ
Boxing Champ looking to control but Rules is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Boxing Champ sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rules tries to improve his position but instead Boxing Champ has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rules (0) vs (8) Boxing Champ#SUB2#
Boxing Champ is persistently looking for the submission but Rules is defending it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boxing Champ really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rules.
Rules tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Rules right now.
Rules rolls, trying to escape but Boxing Champ keeps control of the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Rules defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boxing Champ's arms.
Rules is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Boxing Champ working for a choke but Rules is defending well. #SUB2#
Rules defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boxing Champ's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxing Champ has the hooks in. Rules is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Boxing Champ is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rules taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Boxing Champ.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chame Boxing Champ!
Chame Boxing Champ really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rudi Kardi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kardi tries to keep at a distance but Rules has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rules changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kardi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Rules.
Rules is looking to counter the offense by Kardi and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kardi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rules (0) vs (4) Kardi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rules is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rules wants to control but Kardi postures up.
Rules is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Kardi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rules is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Kardi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rules manages to get back to half guard.
Rules trying to hold on to Kardi's head to control him but Kardi postures up.
Rules slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Rules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rules manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Rules's guard. #T2#
Kardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rules had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kardi defends it easily.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rules swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kardi passes Rules's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rules makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rules.#SUB2#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kardi looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kardi keeps trying to improve his position.
Rules 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
Kardi is still trying to improve position.
Kardi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (0) vs (7) Kardi
Rules gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kardi is working for a kimura but Rules is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kardi 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.
#T4#
Rules gets back to full guard.
Kardi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rules is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rules might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rules keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass. #T5##SUB#
Rules looking for a guillotine here but Kardi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rules working for a triangle but Kardi defends it easily.
Rules keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Rules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rules manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Rules's guard. #SUB#
Rules looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6##SUB#
Rules had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kardi defends it easily.
Kardi trying to move into half guard but instead Rules has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (7) Kardi
Rules sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rules gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Kardi.
Rules wants to control from the top but Kardi keeps moving.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Kardi.#SUB2#
Kardi has his foot on Rules's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rules works his way back into a safe position though.
Rules trying to control but Kardi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardi wants to sweep here but Rules controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB2#
Kardi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rules uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (7) Kardi
Kardi is not content to let Rules control the position.
Kardi is looking for a sweep.
Kardi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rules tries for a kimura but Kardi is defending well.
Kardi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rules working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kardi gets back to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kardi defends it well.
Rules is trying to control. Kardi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kardi tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rules maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kardi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rules has cracked it and Kardi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rules!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ceasar Rules! |
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