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Event:
CFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
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 34 wins and 15 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rules drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (4) Rules
You can see the frustration on Sixty Five's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixty Five sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rules manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (7) Rules
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules controlling from mount. #T1#
Sixty Five wants to hold on but Rules pushes him away.
Rules trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rules controlling the pace for now.
Rules manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sixty Five to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (0) vs (10) Rules#T2#
Rules keeps control of the position as Sixty Five tries to break free.
Sixty Five's coaches at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rules keeps control of the position easily here as Sixty Five tries to buck him off.
Sixty Five trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Sixty Five tries to escape the position.
Rules controls the action.
Sixty Five is trying to break free.
#T4#
Sixty Five breaks Rules's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (10) Rules
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.
Sixty Five sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sixty Five is fighting to break Rules's control of his arms but Rules is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rules working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Sixty Five passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (10) Rules
Rules is trying to control Sixty Five's posture but Sixty Five avoids it.
Rules is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rules sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Sixty Five keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Sixty Five trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
Sixty Five looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rules trying to control but Sixty Five postures up.
#T7#
Sixty Five with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sixty Five'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.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Rules preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well.
Rules wants to get back to full guard but Sixty Five has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (8) vs (10) Rules#T9#
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.
Sixty Five tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rules manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rules moves into full guard.
#T10#
Sixty Five's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rules is controlling Sixty Five's posture.
Sixty Five pushing down on Rules's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rules is trying to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five wants to free his trapped foot but Rules is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Sixty Five seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rules regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sixty Five is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Sixty Five trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom.
Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rules working a defensive guard but Sixty Five manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (11) vs (10) Rules#T13#
Sixty Five takes a little break here. Rules wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Rules is holding Sixty Five down, trying to stall.
Rules is looking to regain half guard here but Sixty Five keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixty Five is looking to take a break and control but Rules is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
An out of breath Android Sixty Five 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:
CFC CG 722
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 117 wins and 67 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Rules shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Rules looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Rules
Rules trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Rules controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rules won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Rules has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Rules sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez is controlling Rules's posture.
Rules looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ramirez has Rules pulled in close to control his posture.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Rules stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez is pulling down on Rules's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Rules is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Rules trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Rules controlling him for the moment.
Rules trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T7#
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rules showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T8#
Ramirez pulls Rules in close to prevent any damage.
Rules wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Rules wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Rules is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ramirez.#T10#
Rules controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rules wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T12#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rules sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rules engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
Rules passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rules wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rules is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules wins on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC CG 721
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sixty Five shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (0) Rules
Rules controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rules wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rules knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Sixty Five content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Sixty Five is thwarting Rules's attempts to control the position.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five controlling the pace.
Sixty Five seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rules for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (0) Rules
Rules is squirming around, avoiding Sixty Five's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Rules tries to lock up and control but Sixty Five gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sixty Five controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Sixty Five trying to control but Rules is having none of it.
Sixty Five sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rules is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Sixty Five takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rules is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rules stops Sixty Five from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sixty Five controlling from mount. #T6#
Rules is looking to improve his position but Sixty Five isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Sixty Five tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sixty Five avoids the attempt from Rules to control.
Sixty Five controlling from mount. #T8#
Sixty Five trying to control but Rules is having none of it.
Sixty Five controlling the position easily from mount.
Rules is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Sixty Five looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sixty Five fails to advance to Rules's back.
Sixty Five content just to control the position here. #T10#
Rules is squirming around, avoiding Sixty Five's attempts to control the action.
Sixty Five controlling his opponent.
Rules stops Sixty Five from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T11#
Sixty Five is working hard here to advance position.
Rules is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sixty Five controlling from mount.
Rules tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Sixty Five can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rules is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five content just to control the position here.
Rules regains half guard.#T13#
Sixty Five is looking to advance position but Rules won't allow it.
Rules keeping hold of Sixty Five's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Sixty Five 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.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Sixty Five wants to pass to mount but Rules is defending the position.
Sixty Five trying to control the pace.
Sixty Five wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Android Sixty Five thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Pitbull X
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
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 7 wins and 2 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kvakkestad dives in and scores a takedown into Rules's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (0) Rules
Rules bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kvakkestad's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (2) Rules
Kvakkestad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rules controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Kvakkestad trying to control the position here.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Kvakkestad.
Rules being controlled here momentarily.
Kvakkestad continues to stall.#T2#
Rules wants to pass the guard but Kvakkestad is keeping the position.
Kvakkestad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Rules wants to pass the guard but Kvakkestad is keeping the position.
Kvakkestad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kvakkestad 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.
Kvakkestad has his hands on Rules's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Rules is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 slips nicely into half guard.
Kvakkestad is holding on to half guard well.#T5#
Rules trying to control the pace.
Rules tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvakkestad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rules not doing much here.
Kvakkestad is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Kvakkestad keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rules perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Kvakkestad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rules is working away from the top position though.
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Kvakkestad is looking to control Rules's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvakkestad avoid being mounted?
Rules not doing much here.
#T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad is doing well to control the position and prevent Rules from advancing to side control.
Kvakkestad wants to control but Rules is keeping busy.
Kvakkestad won't allow Rules to pass to mount. #T9#
Kvakkestad preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Rules wants to free his trapped foot but Kvakkestad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rules in particular looking to stall.
Kvakkestad wants to control but Rules is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rules is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Kvakkestad trying to control from the bottom.
Rules is controlling the pace.
Kvakkestad is trying to control but Rules passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (5) Rules#T12#
You can see the frustration on Kvakkestad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Kvakkestad is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rules is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kvakkestad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kvakkestad wants to control but Rules postures up.#T14#
Kvakkestad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rules is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rules just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Pitbull IX
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
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 41 wins and 22 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Rules
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 trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Rules is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rules avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Rules trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rules desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Rules tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Borgia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working. #T3#
Borgia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borgia'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.
Borgia prevents Rules from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgia in particular looking to stall.
Borgia is thwarting Rules's attempts to control the position.
Rules is doing well to control the position and prevent Borgia from advancing to side control.
Borgia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Rules wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borgia 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. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgia in particular looking to stall.
Rules wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borgia is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Borgia wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Borgia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rules for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Further stalling from Borgia.
Borgia trying to control from half guard but Rules is working away.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Rules defends it.
Rules is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rules avoid being mounted?#T9#
Well, if Borgia 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.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Borgia 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. #T10#
Borgia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rules is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rules is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia controlling the action here.#T11##T12#
Rules is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Rules holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgia in particular looking to stall.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Rules is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rules won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Well, if Borgia 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.
Rules wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Rules is holding on to half guard well.#T14#
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rules is concentrating on defense, preventing Borgia from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Cesare Borgia retains his super heavyweight title!
Cesare Borgia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Pitbull VIII
Date: Dec 29, 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 10 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rules shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
Brown controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Rules slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB2#
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rules is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown tries to bench press Rules off him but Rules keeps the position. #T3#
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Rules in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is trying to escape the position but Rules is controlling the position.
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.
Rules seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Rules controls the position.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Rules trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Rules 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 Brown's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6#
Brown tries to bench press Rules off him but Rules keeps the position.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown wants to control the action here but instead Rules manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (8) vs (0) Brown
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown reaches up to try and control the position but Rules seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brown rolls and tries to escape and now Rules has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Rules (11) vs (0) Brown
A lull in the action here.
Rules keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T7#
Brown tries to break free.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Rules controls the position.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Rules gets his hands free.
Brown tries to escape but Rules has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rules is trying to stick to Brown's back but Brown is turning into Rules. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rules's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (11) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to move into half guard but instead Rules has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (13) vs (2) Brown
Brown 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.
Brown trying to control the position.
#T9#
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (13) vs (4) Brown
Brown is looking to advance position but Rules has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rules (17) vs (4) Brown
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rules (20) vs (4) Brown
Brown is in bad spot here.
Brown trying to control the hands but Rules breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Rules has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Brown do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rules has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Rules doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (20) vs (6) Brown
Rules pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Rules is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Brown looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Brown passes Rules's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rules has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown moves into full mount! Rules won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (20) vs (9) Brown
Rules can't escape the position.
Brown fails to move to back control.
Rules regains half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Rules's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rules. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (20) vs (12) Brown
Rules manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Rules is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 20 to 12. |
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Event:
Pitbull VI
Date: Dec 22, 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 9 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown shoots for a takedown but Rules saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rules looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rules did well to prevent Brown getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) Brown
Rules moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Brown sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rules doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Brown paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rules - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
Pitbull V
Date: Dec 19, 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 8 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 38 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rules shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Rules looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai wants to control but Rules is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Chai trying to control here.
#T1#
Well, if Rules 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.
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.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Rules takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Rules with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rules is one step ahead there.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Rules stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Rules passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Rules controlling from the top position.
Chai seems keen to control Rules's posture.#T6#
Chai looking to control.
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T7#
Rules seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Rules has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Rules sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rules stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position. #T9#
Chai pulls Rules in close to his closed guard and prevents Rules from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rules controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai 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 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Rules seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rules advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rules wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Rules stalls from top position.#T12#
Chai is trying to control Rules's posture but Rules avoids it.
Rules is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chai is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Rules is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rules'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.
Further stalling from Rules.#T14#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Rules is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rules off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rules (5) vs (4) Chai
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
Pitbull IV
Date: Dec 15, 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 7 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chukwuma gets caught napping as Rules dives in and scores a takedown. Chukwuma manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Chukwuma
Chukwuma wants to sweep but no luck.
Rules looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chukwuma is looking for a triangle here but Rules uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Chukwuma
Chukwuma tries to buck Rules off but Rules is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chukwuma will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chukwuma is looking to regain half guard here but Rules keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chukwuma wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Rules has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Chukwuma's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Chukwuma is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Rules!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
Pitbull I
Date: Dec 01, 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 6 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hill moves in looking to clinch but Rules pushes him off.#TD#
Rules drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Hill
Rules is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rules is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hill controlling Rules's posture.
Hill's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Hill seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Rules is proving a slippery customer.
Hill is pulling down on Rules's head to control his posture.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Rules slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Hill is doing well to control the position and prevent Rules from advancing to side control.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rules content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill is pulling down on Rules's head to control his posture.
Rules works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rules stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hill manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rules is one step ahead there.
Rules controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hill has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rules has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Hill
Hill wants to control but Rules postures up.#T5#
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Hill struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Hill struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Rules keeps moving and retains side control.
Rules content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7#
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rules controls the position.
Hill gets back to half guard.
Rules is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.#T8##SUB#
Rules is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hill controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Hill won't allow Rules to pass to mount.
Hill is trying to control but Rules passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (8) vs (0) Hill
Rules staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill struggling a bit here.#T10#
Hill tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules happy to just control the position for now.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Hill wants to control but Rules postures up.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Hill is trying to control Rules's posture but Rules avoids it.
Hill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rules wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Rules is staying tight to Hill's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Rules 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 Hill's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Rules controlling from side mount.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC CG LV 3
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Voluspa rushes Rules and presses him up against the cage.
Voluspa is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Rules tightens his grip and picks Voluspa up, before dumping him to the ground. Voluspa manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Voluspa (0) vs (2) Rules
Voluspa pulls Rules in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Voluspa 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.#SUB#
Rules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Rules has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voluspa is keeping the position for now.
Voluspa can't keep his opponent in guard - Rules advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Voluspa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rules moves into full mount! Voluspa won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (0) vs (5) Rules#T1#
Voluspa tries to lock up and control but Rules gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Voluspa is trying to reverse the position but instead Rules has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Voluspa (0) vs (8) Rules
Rules has good solid back control here.
Voluspa trying to control the hands but Rules won't let him.
Voluspa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Voluspa is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rules controlling the positon.
It looks like Rules 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.
Voluspa's coaches at 3Band MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Voluspa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Voluspa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rules.
Voluspa tries to escape the position.
Voluspa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rules is hanging on to Voluspa's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Rules patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Voluspa wants to escape the position.
Rules controls the position.
Voluspa wants to escape the position.
Rules is not going to allow Voluspa to sit and survive in this position.
Rules keeps control of the position as Voluspa tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rules working for the choke.
Rules really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Voluspa.
I really don't envy Voluspa right now.
#T4#
Rules has good solid back control here.
Voluspa trying to control the position but Rules manages to sink in the hooks.
Rules biding his time, controlling Voluspa.
Rules gets his hands free as Voluspa looks to control.
What can Voluspa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Voluspa tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Rules has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Voluspa is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rules closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rules (4) vs (0) Norman
Norman tries to buck Rules off but Rules is having none of it.
Norman manages to get back to half guard.
Rules wants to pass to mount but Norman is defending the position. #SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Norman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rules is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Rules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rules is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Norman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
Rules works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (7) vs (0) Norman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Norman is trying to improve his position.
Norman gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
Rules prevents Norman from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Norman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rules is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Rules is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.
Rules tries to pass to full mount but Norman defends it. #SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rules is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Rules is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7##SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norman works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Norman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rules doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rules manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Norman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rules defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Norman keeping full guard, as Rules tries to pass. #T8##SUB2#
Rules got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rules has managed to get both his arms back between Norman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Norman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Rules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9##SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Norman looking for a guillotine here but Rules defends easily.
#SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Norman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rules defends it easily.#SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Norman 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. #SUB2#
Norman looking for a guillotine here but Rules defends easily.
#T10#
Rules passes Norman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Norman tries to roll over but Rules keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norman is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
#SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rules is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
#SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
Rules is breathing heavily.#T14#
Rules prevents Norman from improving his position.#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Norman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman won't allow Rules to pass to mount. #SUB#
Rules is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 7 to 0. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 20
Date: May 13, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rules manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wong on his heels. He'll look to pass Wong's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Rules
Wong keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Wong keeping full guard, as Rules tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rules drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wong dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (2) Rules#SUB2#
Rules working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Rules.#T1#
Rules is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wong passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rules is trying to maintain the position but Wong is very close to passing his half guard.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Wong is keen to just control but Rules is a slippery customer.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules keeping hold of Wong's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Rules works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rules looking for a guillotine here but Wong defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rules is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rules escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rules is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Wong wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving.
Rules looking for a sweep. Not yet Rules, not yet. #SUB2#
Rules escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rules has his feet on Wong's thighs here. He's pushed Wong off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wong screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceasar Rules! |
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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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