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Event:
750
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 80 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Phillips
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Phillips has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Phillips
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Phillips manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Phillips
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Phillips maintains control.
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Phillips has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (2) vs (11) Phillips
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski is really stuck here.
#T2#
Phillips just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Phillips has the hooks in. Ignatowski 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.
Phillips just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Phillips keeps control of the position.
Phillips controls the action.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Phillips sticks to his back.
#T3#
Ignatowski wants to control his opponent's hands but Phillips gets his hands free.
Ignatowski wants to escape the position.
Ignatowski breaks Phillips's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (11) Phillips
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Phillips controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Phillips's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
Phillips wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (13) Phillips#T5#
Phillips preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski controlling the position.
Phillips content to stall in guard here.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (13) Phillips
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phillips 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.#T7#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Phillips is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Ignatowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phillips looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phillips looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phillips! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (17) Phillips#T9#
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
Phillips controls the position from side control.
Ignatowski tries to buck Phillips off but Phillips is having none of it.
Ignatowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatowski is in trouble now - Phillips has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (20) Phillips#T10#
Ignatowski reaches up to try and control the position but Phillips seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ignatowski rolls and tries to escape and now Phillips has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (6) vs (23) Phillips
Ignatowski tries to break free.
Phillips keeps control of the position easily here as Ignatowski tries to buck him off.
Ignatowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Phillips passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (26) Phillips
Phillips controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Phillips postures up.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phillips is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Phillips takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Phillips sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Phillips is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control the action here but instead Phillips manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (29) Phillips
Ignatowski reaches up to try and control the position but Phillips seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ignatowski rolls and tries to escape and now Phillips has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (6) vs (32) Phillips#T13#
Phillips just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Phillips has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Phillips is not going to allow Ignatowski to sit and survive in this position.
Phillips is hanging on to Ignatowski's back as he tries to escape.
Phillips controls the position.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
#T14#
Ignatowski staying busy and making it hard for Phillips to control.
Phillips gets his hands free as Ignatowski looks to control.
Phillips controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Phillips.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillips wins on points by 32 to 6.
A very excited looking Jack Phillips made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 11
Date: Mar 19, 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 16 wins and 14 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Phillips feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (0) vs (2) Phillips
Yi is controlling Phillips's posture.
Yi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Yi being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yi controlling the position.
Phillips is looking to pass into half guard but Yi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
Yi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phillips seems keen to control Yi's posture.#T2#
Yi won't allow Phillips to sweep him here.
Yi wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Yi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yi looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Phillips wants to control the position but Yi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Phillips manages to get to full guard.
Yi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yi pushes down on Phillips's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Phillips preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Yi seems content to control.
Phillips keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Phillips is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Yi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yi is looking to advance position but Phillips won't allow it.
Phillips has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yi is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Yi seems content to control.
Yi trying to pass the guard but Phillips defending well. #T6#
Yi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yi prevents Phillips from improving his 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yi in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Yi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phillips for as long as he can get away with.
Yi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Phillips! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (5) vs (2) Phillips
Yi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Phillips tries to control the position but Yi now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yi (8) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips is trying to break free.
Good control from Yi.#T9#
Phillips wants to control his opponent's hands but Yi gets his hands free.
Phillips is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yi controlling well, preventing Phillips from escaping the position.
#T10#
Yi biding his time, controlling Phillips.
Phillips tries to roll but Yi sticks to his back.
Phillips is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T11#
What can Phillips do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Phillips turns into Yi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (8) vs (4) Phillips
Yi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully. #T12#
Yi trying to control the position here.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position.#T13#
Yi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yi, not yet.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Yi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (10) vs (4) Phillips
Yi is fighting to break Phillips's control of his arms but Phillips is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips 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.#T14#
Yi passes Phillips's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yi is taking a breather. Phillips says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yi prevents Phillips from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yi takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Jin Yi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 7
Date: Feb 19, 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 10 wins and 16 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Jin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phillips to the mat! Phillips manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (0) vs (2) Yi
Yi tries to free his leg and advance position but Phillips is retaining full guard.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Phillips wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yi is now in half guard.
Well, if Yi 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Yi 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.#T1#
Phillips tries to get to full guard but Yi has control of the leg.
Phillips controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yi tries to pass to full mount but Phillips defends it. #T2#
Phillips is controlling Yi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yi controlling the action here.
Yi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Phillips controlling the position well.
Yi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phillips knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yi controlling the action here. #T4#
Phillips holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yi in particular looking to stall.
Phillips wants to improve his position but Yi is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yi controlling the action here. #T5#
Phillips is trying to maintain the position but Yi is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Yi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phillips wants to control but Yi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phillips is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Yi tries to pass to full mount but Phillips defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Yi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Phillips is positioning himself well to prevent Yi advancing to mount.
Yi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Yi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (0) vs (5) Yi
Phillips tries to control Yi's body but Yi pushes him off. Phillips squirms to his side and now Yi has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Phillips (0) vs (8) Yi
Phillips is really stuck here.
#T9#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yi controlling the positon.
Yi is continuing to stall.
Phillips tries to break free.
I would not like to be Phillips right now.
#T10#
Phillips trying to control the hands but Yi breaks the grip.
Yi biding his time, looking for the opening.
More stalling from Yi.
Phillips tries to escape the position.
#T11#
I would not like to be Phillips right now.
Yi is hanging on to Phillips's back as he tries to escape.
Yi gets his hands free as Phillips looks to control.
Yi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Yi gets his hands free as Phillips looks to control.
Phillips is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Yi.
I really don't envy Phillips right now.
Yi controls the position.
Yi has the hooks in. Phillips is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Yi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Yi is hanging on to Phillips's back as he tries to escape.
Yi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Phillips's body.
Phillips rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Well, if Yi 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.
Yi is looking to advance position but Phillips won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Yi 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yi wins on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Jin Yi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 32 wins and 14 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Da Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phillips's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (0) Phillips
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Phillips seems keen to control Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips has Da Silva pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Phillips looking to control.
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Phillips controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva controlling from the top position.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.#T3#
Phillips wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Da Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phillips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Da Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phillips for as long as he can get away with.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Da Silva is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Phillips seems keen to control Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.#T6#
Phillips wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Da Silva pushes down on Phillips's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Phillips preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Phillips trying to hold on to Da Silva's head to control him but Da Silva postures up.
#T8#
Da Silva controlling the action here.
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.
Phillips has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Phillips keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but Phillips defending well.
Phillips trying to control from the bottom.
Da Silva stalling. #T10#
Da Silva wants to pass to mount but Phillips is defending the position.
Phillips is looking to improve his position.
Phillips trying to hold on to Da Silva's head to control him but Da Silva postures up.
#T11#
Da Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phillips! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (0) Phillips
Da Silva content just to control the position here.
Phillips tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Da Silva controlling from mount.
Phillips working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Da Silva controlling the pace for now.
Phillips is working to get back to half guard.
Da Silva controlling from the full mount.
Phillips 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.#T13#
Da Silva is taking a breather. Phillips says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but Phillips defends it.
Da Silva content to control rather than advance.
Phillips gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Phillips not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phillips is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Phillips has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Anderson Da Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG 724
Date: Jan 25, 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 9 wins and 15 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Honza Hohol!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hohol pushes Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Hohol gets underhooks to prevent Phillips's takedown attempt.
Hohol wants to take the fight to the mat but Phillips manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Hohol has hold of one of Phillips's legs. Phillips is fighting the takedown attempt but Hohol gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (0) vs (2) Hohol
Hohol looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (2) Hohol
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Hohol is keeping the position.
Phillips controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hohol looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hohol controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (4) Hohol
Hohol looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hohol trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Hohol 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.
Hohol is fighting to break Phillips's control of his arms but Phillips is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hohol trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Hohol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phillips haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Hohol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hohol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hohol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hohol trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Hohol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phillips is trying to control the position but Hohol postures up.
Hohol looking to pass the guard.
Phillips has his hands on Hohol's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hohol drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phillips looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phillips looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phillips! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phillips (6) vs (4) Hohol
Phillips is staying tight to Hohol's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hohol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hohol is being controlled here. #T6#
Hohol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hohol is trying to control Phillips's posture but Phillips avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol tries to buck Phillips off but Phillips is having none of it.#T7#
Hohol is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hohol is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohol wants to control the action here but instead Phillips manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (9) vs (4) Hohol
Phillips avoids the attempt from Hohol to control.
Phillips moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Phillips (12) vs (4) Hohol
Hohol rolls, trying to escape but Phillips keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Hohol tries to break free.
Hohol trying to control the position but Phillips manages to sink in the hooks.
Phillips is trying to stick to Hohol's back but Hohol is turning into Phillips. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Phillips's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hohol. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (12) vs (6) Hohol
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hohol preventing the sweep.
Phillips is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hohol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hohol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. #T10#
Phillips is pulling down on Hohol's head. It's preventing any offense from Hohol, at least for the moment.
Hohol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (12) vs (9) Hohol
Hohol trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips wants to control but Hohol postures up.
Hohol controls the position.
Phillips is not content to let Hohol control the position. #T11#
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Hohol takes a little break here. Phillips wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hohol wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Hohol controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hohol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hohol is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Hohol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hohol working away.#SUB2#
Hohol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well. #T13##SUB2#
Hohol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hohol wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Hohol controls the position. #SUB2#
Hohol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Phillips has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hohol but great work by Phillips. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phillips (16) vs (9) Hohol
Hohol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hohol trying to remain calm as Phillips controls from the top position.#T14#
Hohol is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hohol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (16) vs (11) Hohol
Hohol is thwarting Phillips's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Phillips's thigh. Phillips counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillips takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
A relieved looking Jack Phillips thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 718
Date: Jan 04, 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 8 wins and 11 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tijhoff napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (4) Phillips
Tijhoff wants to control but Phillips postures up.
Tijhoff tries to improve position but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Tijhoff's face as Phillips controls the position. #T1#
Tijhoff is looking to reverse the position.
Tijhoff wants to control but Phillips postures up.
Phillips wants to control but Tijhoff is keeping him busy.
Tijhoff can't do much from the bottom here.
Tijhoff is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Tijhoff is trying to control Phillips's posture but Phillips avoids it.
Phillips takes a little break here. Tijhoff wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tijhoff manages to work his way to half guard, despite Phillips's best efforts.
Phillips wants to control but Tijhoff is keeping him busy.
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.#T3#
Phillips controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tijhoff wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well.
Tijhoff controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tijhoff tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.
Phillips content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Tijhoff keeping control of the position.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom.
Phillips is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
Tijhoff is controlling Phillips's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Phillips tries to pass to full mount but Tijhoff defends it.
Tijhoff is holding on to half guard well.
Tijhoff is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Phillips is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tijhoff reverses the position - he's now on top in Phillips's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (4) Phillips
Tijhoff controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phillips is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Tijhoff pushing down on Phillips's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tijhoff controlling the pace.
Tijhoff wants to advance to full mount but Phillips doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T8#
Phillips is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Phillips is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tijhoff controlling from the top position.
Phillips is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Tijhoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tijhoff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tijhoff seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phillips for as long as he can get away with.
Tijhoff stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.#SUB2#
Phillips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tijhoff is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
Phillips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tijhoff controls the pace.
Tijhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Tijhoff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Tijhoff from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Tijhoff advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (5) vs (4) Phillips
Phillips is letting Tijhoff control him for a moment.
Phillips wants to control but Tijhoff postures up.#T12#
Tijhoff is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Phillips's face as Tijhoff controls the position. #T13#
Phillips manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Phillips trying to hold on to Tijhoff's head to control him but Tijhoff postures up.
Phillips controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T14#
Tijhoff with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tijhoff is just content to waste time from the top position. Phillips takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Phillips 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tijhoff takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff very nearly forgot to thank Nevermore Clothing Co amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CFC CG 717
Date: Dec 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quark is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Quark circles away and we're back to standing.
Quark 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.
Quark stuffs the takedown.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but Quark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barkeep Quark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.#TD#
Quark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Phillips to the ground. Quark is now in Phillips's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (0) Phillips
Quark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Quark is working hard here to advance position.
Quark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Quark stays in close to Phillips's body and controls the position.
Quark advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (5) vs (0) Phillips
Quark happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Phillips prevents Quark from moving into mount.
Quark is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Quark taking a breather here.
Quark working away.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark 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 Phillips's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
Phillips stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Phillips is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quark taking a breather here. #T5#
Phillips tries to buck Quark off but Quark is having none of it.
The referee asks Quark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Quark prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Quark tries for a kimura but Phillips is defending well. #T6#
Quark wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Quark takes a little break here. Phillips wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Phillips tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Quark tries to advance to mount but Phillips denies him.
Phillips tries to improve position but can't.
Phillips wants to control but Quark postures up.#T8#
Phillips is trying to escape the position but Quark is controlling the position.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard.
Quark 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 Phillips's shoulder. That is not cool.
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Quark staying calm.#T9#
Phillips prevents Quark from moving into mount.
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. #T10##T11#
You can see the frustration on Phillips's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phillips is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Quark controls the position.
Quark'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.#T12#
Phillips wants to control but Quark postures up.
Quark 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 Phillips's shoulder. That is not cool.
Quark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phillips for as long as he can get away with.
Quark advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quark (7) vs (0) Phillips
Quark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phillips is looking to escape. #T13#
Quark content just to control the position here.
Quark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Quark fails to take his opponent's back.
Quark tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips tries to hold on but Quark pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips is in all sorts of trouble here.
Phillips regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Barkeep Quark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 714
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
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 8 wins and 13 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Haitian Ginger!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Ginger, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Ginger against the cage but Ginger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ginger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phillips.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ginger wants to counter the offense by Phillips and move into the clinch position.
Phillips has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Phillips throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ginger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phillips is in Ginger's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (0) Ginger
Ginger pulls Phillips in close to prevent any damage.
Phillips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ginger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Ginger.#T1#
Phillips 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.
Ginger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ginger wants to sweep but no luck.
Phillips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ginger has Phillips pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ginger is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Phillips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phillips preventing the sweep.
Ginger keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Ginger.#T4#
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Phillips slips nicely into half guard.
Ginger keeping hold of Phillips's head, controlling as best he can.
Phillips controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Phillips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ginger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ginger is trying to control but can't.
Phillips trying to control the pace.
Phillips is looking to advance position but Ginger won't allow it. #T6#
Phillips is trying to control the action in half guard but Ginger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ginger has his hands clasped together around Phillips's back. He's all about the action.
Phillips is looking to advance position but Ginger won't allow it. #T7#
Ginger is concentrating on defense, preventing Phillips from advancing position.
Well, if Phillips 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.
Ginger keeping hold of Phillips's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Ginger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ginger is staying active underneath Phillips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phillips trying to advance position but Ginger counters by regaining guard.
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Ginger.#T9#
Phillips stays in close to Ginger's body and controls the position.
Phillips'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.
Phillips won't allow Ginger to sweep him here.
Ginger pulls Phillips in to control the position.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Ginger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (2) Ginger
Ginger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Ginger forces his way into half guard.
Phillips works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Phillips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phillips looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ginger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.#T12#
Ginger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips looking to control but Ginger passes into half guard.
Ginger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Phillips is looking to control Ginger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
Ginger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Ginger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Phillips gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ginger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Phillips is pulling down on Ginger's head. It's preventing any offense from Ginger, at least for the moment.
Ginger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips is trying to keep Ginger in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Phillips gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Phillips takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A relieved looking Jack Phillips thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 712
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
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 7 wins and 13 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dracul drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (0) vs (2) Dracul
Phillips keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Dracul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dracul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Phillips is pulling down on Dracul's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Phillips is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dracul postures up.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there. #T2#
Phillips has his hands on Dracul's head, controlling the position.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Phillips controls Dracul momentarily but Dracul frees himself.
Dracul is fighting to break Phillips's control of his arms but Phillips is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul is fighting to break Phillips's control of his arms but Phillips is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul forces his way into half guard.
Dracul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phillips is doing well to control the position and prevent Dracul from advancing to side control.#T5#
Dracul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phillips knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phillips is not content to let Dracul control the position.#SUB2#
Dracul is trying to work for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.
Phillips moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Phillips is looking for a triangle here but Dracul uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (0) vs (5) Dracul#SUB2#
Dracul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dracul trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Phillips seems a little lost for a moment, as Dracul dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Dracul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Dracul tries to advance to mount but Phillips denies him.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Phillips is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dracul off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phillips (4) vs (5) Dracul
Dracul trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Phillips.
I really don't envy Dracul right now.
Phillips controlling the position well here. Dracul rolled but Phillips kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dracul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Dracul tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dracul looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Phillips pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (7) vs (5) Dracul
Dracul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dracul keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Phillips takes Dracul's back. Score +3 for taking back: Phillips (10) vs (5) Dracul
I really don't envy Dracul right now.
Phillips trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dracul doesn't escape.
Dracul trying to control but not successfully.
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Phillips.
Dracul trying to control the hands but Phillips breaks the grip.
Phillips controls the position.#T11#
Dracul tries to break free.
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Phillips.
#T12#
Dracul trying to control the hands but Phillips won't let him.
Phillips is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dracul is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Dracul trying to control the position but Phillips manages to sink in the hooks.
Phillips trying to control momentarily.
Dracul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dracul has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dracul just trying to survive but Phillips is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Dracul is really stuck here.
Dracul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dracul looks winded!
Phillips has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Dracul right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillips takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
A victorious Jack Phillips thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC MM Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 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 6 wins and 13 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Bernardo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Belmiro gets caught flat footed, as Phillips shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (0) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control the position here.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Phillips 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. #T1#
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Phillips controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belmiro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro has Phillips pulled in close to control his posture.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Belmiro managing to control the position.
Phillips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belmiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phillips manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (2) Belmiro#T4#
Belmiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Belmiro passes Phillips's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phillips trying to control from the bottom.
Belmiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Phillips is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belmiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belmiro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phillips (6) vs (2) Belmiro#T6#
Phillips is looking to control Belmiro but Belmiro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Belmiro is really stuck here.
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Belmiro turns into Phillips and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (6) vs (4) Belmiro#T7#
Phillips keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Phillips is trying to keep Belmiro in close.
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro postures up.
#T8#
Phillips wants to sweep but no luck.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Phillips manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (8) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro pulls Phillips in to control the position.
Phillips is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Belmiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phillips manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (8) vs (6) Belmiro
Phillips controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself. #T9#
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Phillips seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belmiro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Belmiro passes into half guard.
Well, if Belmiro 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.
Belmiro prevents Phillips from improving his position.#T11#
Belmiro wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Belmiro is pressing down on Phillips's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phillips is holding on for now.
Phillips tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg.
Belmiro stalling. #T12#
Belmiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phillips knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Belmiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belmiro trying to mount his opponent but Phillips defends it.
Belmiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Phillips wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Belmiro in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips is looking to control Belmiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillips takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A victorious Jack Phillips thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 9
Date: Oct 12, 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 5 wins and 13 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jonesy McGuffin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McGuffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phillips tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGuffin defends well and Phillips ends up having to push McGuffin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
McGuffin drags the fight down to the ground.
McGuffin keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass. #SUB2#
McGuffin working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
#SUB2#
McGuffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuffin keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McGuffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McGuffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
McGuffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McGuffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phillips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
McGuffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Phillips controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
McGuffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phillips defends it easily.
Phillips stays in close to McGuffin's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Phillips seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGuffin for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
McGuffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phillips is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGuffin is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Phillips wants to pass the guard but McGuffin is keeping the position.
McGuffin wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McGuffin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Phillips 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 McGuffin. Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (3) vs (0) McGuffin
McGuffin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
McGuffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McGuffin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Phillips escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Phillips! Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (6) vs (0) McGuffin
Phillips staying calm.#T5#
McGuffin is trying to get back to half guard.
McGuffin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (6) vs (2) McGuffin
Phillips is positioning himself well to prevent McGuffin advancing to mount.
Phillips manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
McGuffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Phillips dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (8) vs (2) McGuffin#T6#
Phillips looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
McGuffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between McGuffin's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Phillips is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
McGuffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Phillips passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (11) vs (2) McGuffin
McGuffin is letting Phillips control him for a moment.
Phillips has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McGuffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Phillips is pressing down on McGuffin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuffin is holding on for now.
Phillips keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Phillips'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.#SUB#
Phillips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuffin defends it well.
McGuffin wants to get back to full guard.
Phillips tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
McGuffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuffin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Phillips has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (14) vs (2) McGuffin
Phillips content just to control the position here. #T9#
McGuffin is working to get back to half guard.
McGuffin is still trying to improve position.
Phillips controlling from the full mount.
McGuffin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (14) vs (4) McGuffin#SUB#
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGuffin looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (16) vs (4) McGuffin#T10##SUB2#
McGuffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McGuffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
McGuffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGuffin looks winded!
Phillips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11##SUB2#
McGuffin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Phillips has picked McGuffin up and slammed him! McGuffin can't keep hold of the triangle and Phillips manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (19) vs (4) McGuffin
McGuffin is looking to reverse the position.
McGuffin is being controlled here.
Phillips continues to stall.#T12#
McGuffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phillips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Phillips controls the position.
McGuffin is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13##SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGuffin manages to get back to half guard.
McGuffin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
McGuffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuffin is in trouble now - Phillips has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (22) vs (4) McGuffin
McGuffin tries to improve his position but instead Phillips has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Phillips (25) vs (4) McGuffin
Phillips is riding his opponent, not letting McGuffin buck him off. #T14#
McGuffin wants to escape the position.
Phillips really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McGuffin.
Phillips controlling well, preventing McGuffin from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Phillips is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McGuffin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Phillips is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillips takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Phillips thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 42
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Voluspa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Voluspa is trying to trip Phillips. He has hold of a leg but Phillips is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Voluspa persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Voluspa (2) vs (0) Phillips
Voluspa looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (2) vs (2) Phillips#SUB#
Voluspa has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Voluspa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Voluspa's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle here but Phillips uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (2) vs (5) Phillips
Voluspa is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa can't do much from the bottom here.
Voluspa is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
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.
Phillips just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Voluspa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Voluspa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phillips controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Voluspa tries to bench press Phillips off him but Phillips keeps the position.
Phillips trying to control the action but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Voluspa is trying to control Phillips's posture but Phillips avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa is looking for a sweep.
Voluspa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Voluspa is trying to get back to full guard.
Voluspa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Voluspa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Voluspa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Voluspa wants to control the position but Phillips says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Voluspa trying to hold on to Phillips's head to control him but Phillips postures up.
Voluspa has a hand on Phillips's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Phillips takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (2) vs (8) Phillips
Phillips trying to control but Voluspa is having none of it. #T4#
Voluspa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phillips controlling from the full mount.
Phillips avoids the attempt from Voluspa to control.
Voluspa manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T5#
Phillips wants to control but Voluspa is keeping him busy.
Phillips prevents Voluspa from improving his position.#SUB#
Voluspa looking for submissions off his back.
Voluspa is trying to maintain the position but Phillips is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Voluspa is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Phillips with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Voluspa tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.
Voluspa is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Voluspa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Voluspa is trying to keep Phillips in close.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.#T7#
Voluspa is trying to keep Phillips in close.
#SUB#
Voluspa working for submissions but it's allowed Phillips to get to half guard.
Phillips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Voluspa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Voluspa keeping control of the position.
Phillips stalling.
Phillips tries to pass the half guard into mount. Voluspa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8##SUB#
Voluspa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Voluspa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily.
Phillips wants to free his trapped foot but Voluspa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phillips is thwarting Voluspa's attempts to control the position.
Phillips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Phillips wants to pass to mount but Voluspa is defending the position. #SUB#
Phillips moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Voluspa. Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (2) vs (11) Phillips
Phillips moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Voluspa tries to bench press Phillips off him but Phillips keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Voluspa is looking for a sweep.#T10##SUB2#
Voluspa wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Phillips has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Voluspa'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! Voluspa is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Phillips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Phillips!
After winning the bout, Jack Phillips thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG New York 2
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
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 4 wins and 12 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Totemo pushes Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Phillips lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (0) Totemo
Phillips trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Totemo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Phillips rolls with it to try and escape but Totemo cranks on the arm and Phillips is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
CFC CG 34
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 6 losses; Jacob Parker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Parker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Phillips's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Parker (2) vs (0) Phillips
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Phillips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Parker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Parker drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Parker off! Parker jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB#
Parker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Parker 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#
Phillips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Parker 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. #T1##SUB2#
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parker looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Parker drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Parker off! Parker jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB2#
Phillips has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Parker drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Parker off! Parker jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB#
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phillips is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Parker (2) vs (2) Phillips#T2##SUB2#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Parker working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
#SUB#
Parker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Parker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parker manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Parker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Parker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Parker working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Parker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Phillips 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#
Parker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Parker is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Parker is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Phillips 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#
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phillips passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Parker (2) vs (5) Phillips#SUB2#
Phillips has hold of Parker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Parker seems comfortable defending it but Phillips has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Parker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Parker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Phillips couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Phillips!
After winning the bout, Jack Phillips thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jacob Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'Dammit son, my momma is gonna whip my ass!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 30
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Elijah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Phillips looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Anderson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Anderson's guard. #SUB2#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
Phillips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Anderson has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phillips 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#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.
#SUB2#
Anderson has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Phillips 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#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
Phillips passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Phillips is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Phillips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Phillips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phillips. #SUB#
Phillips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well.
Phillips trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it. #SUB2#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Phillips 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#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Anderson has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5##SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.#SUB#
Phillips 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#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Anderson's guard. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
#T6##SUB2#
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson looks winded!#SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Phillips 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#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.#T7##SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
#T8#
Phillips pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Phillips seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9##SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Phillips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Phillips is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phillips to get the leverage. #SUB#
Phillips seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips.
#T10#
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Phillips 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#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Phillips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Phillips eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Phillips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Phillips eventually gives up the hold. #T11##SUB#
Phillips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
#T12##SUB2#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Phillips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13#
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phillips's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phillips's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phillips (2) vs (4) Anderson
Phillips is trying to break free.
Phillips turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (4) vs (4) Anderson#SUB2#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass. #SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phillips is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Anderson's guard. #SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
#T14##SUB2#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.#SUB2#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Anderson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Anderson wins on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Elijah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 27
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 3 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Prochazka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phillips won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prochazka (4) vs (0) Phillips
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
Prochazka advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Prochazka (6) vs (0) Phillips
Phillips is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Prochazka has control of Phillips's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Phillips regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Prochazka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Prochazka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prochazka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Prochazka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Prochazka is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Prochazka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.
Prochazka is trying to control the action in half guard but Phillips is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Prochazka 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.
Prochazka prevents Phillips from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prochazka is looking to advance position but Phillips won't allow it.
Prochazka is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Phillips is defending against the submission attempts here by Prochazka.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Prochazka pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (9) vs (0) Phillips
Phillips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phillips regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prochazka wants to free his trapped foot but Phillips is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Prochazka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phillips! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (12) vs (0) Phillips
Prochazka controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phillips is still trying to improve position.
Prochazka controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Prochazka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Phillips has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Prochazka prevents Phillips from getting the reversal.
Phillips stops Prochazka from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Phillips is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (15) vs (0) Phillips
Prochazka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Prochazka looking for the choke but no joy.
Prochazka doesn't have the hooks in and Phillips manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (15) vs (2) Phillips#T4#
Prochazka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (17) vs (2) Phillips
Prochazka is pushing down on Phillips's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phillips is fighting to maintain full guard but Prochazka has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prochazka pulls his head out easily.
Prochazka trying to control the pace.
Prochazka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (20) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips regains half guard.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prochazka pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Phillips has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Prochazka escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Prochazka! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (23) vs (2) Phillips#SUB#
Prochazka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phillips is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5##SUB#
Prochazka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Prochazka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Phillips tries to buck Prochazka off but Prochazka is having none of it.
Phillips stops Prochazka from passing to mount.
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Prochazka keeps moving and retains side control.
Prochazka works to advance to full mount. Phillips defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Prochazka (25) vs (2) Phillips#SUB#
Prochazka wants to finish this one by submission but Phillips is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Prochazka.
Phillips has given up his back here. Will Prochazka look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (28) vs (2) Phillips#SUB#
Phillips is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Prochazka looking for the choke from the back. #T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Prochazka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Prochazka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Prochazka looking to break Phillips's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Phillips remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Prochazka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Phillips wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Phillips defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Phillips defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Phillips is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Prochazka gets his way!
Phillips is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Phillips keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Phillips preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Prochazka. #SUB#
Phillips preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Prochazka. #SUB#
Prochazka has the hooks in. Phillips is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Prochazka passes his arm under Phillips's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Phillips taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Prochazka!
An out of breath Yuri Prochazka 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 25
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Da Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Da Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Phillips throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phillips is in Da Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.#SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.
Da Silva is pulling down on Phillips's head. It's preventing any offense from Phillips, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Da Silva dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (2) Phillips#T1##SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Silva stands and throws Phillips's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (2) Phillips
Da Silva trying to control the position but Phillips is working away.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phillips is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phillips tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phillips is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Phillips prevents Da Silva from moving into mount.
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva controls the position. #SUB#
Da Silva tries for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.
Phillips tries to bench press Da Silva off him but Da Silva keeps the position. #SUB#
Da Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
Phillips manages to work his way to half guard, despite Da Silva's best efforts.#SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva is trying to control. Phillips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Phillips defends it. #SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phillips is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva is controlling the pace.
Da Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phillips for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Phillips defends it. #SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Da Silva moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Phillips. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (8) vs (2) Phillips
Da Silva advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (10) vs (2) Phillips#SUB#
Da Silva working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Phillips turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Da Silva off and cradles Phillips's limp body as Da Silva celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Anderson Da Silva!
A very excited looking Anderson Da Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4th of July
Date: Jul 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Globe leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Globe tries to counter with a takedown but Phillips is quick to defend against it.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Phillips darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Globe (0) vs (2) Phillips#SUB2#
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but Globe defends the submission attempt.
Globe is pressing down on Phillips's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Globe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (2) vs (2) Phillips
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Globe defends well.
Globe trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Globe pushes down on Phillips's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Globe 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.
Phillips is looking for a sweep. Globe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Globe wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well.
Globe is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Globe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (5) vs (2) Phillips
Globe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Phillips is holding on tight.
Phillips is trying desperately to improve position.
Globe tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Globe's attempts to control the action.
Phillips is looking to improve his position but Globe isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Globe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Globe wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Phillips slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Globe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Globe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Globe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phillips is just riding it out for now. Globe eventually gives up the hold.
Phillips is not content to let Globe control the position.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Globe is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Globe is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Globe is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phillips tries to get to full guard but Globe has control of the leg.
Globe is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Globe 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#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
Globe sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura but Phillips is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Globe to get the leverage. #SUB#
Globe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phillips is just riding it out for now. Globe eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Globe wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phillips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Globe wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Globe is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Globe controlling the action here.
Globe uses his free foot to push down on Phillips's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Phillips. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (8) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Phillips defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Globe.
Globe wants to take Phillips's back but he can't do it this time.
Phillips 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.#SUB#
Globe is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB#
Globe is trying to work for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily.
Phillips is refusing to be controlled, as Globe sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Globe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (11) vs (2) Phillips#T10#
Phillips is desperately trying to improve his position but Globe has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Globe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Globe is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Globe extends the arm and Phillips is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rufus Globe!
A relieved looking Rufus Globe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 20
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jacob Parker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phillips's waist but Phillips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
No luck for Phillips with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Phillips was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Parker (0) vs (4) Phillips#SUB2#
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Parker tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Parker is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Parker is defending well.
Parker is looking to regain half guard here but Phillips keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Parker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Parker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Phillips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parker is just riding it out for now. Phillips eventually gives up the hold.
Parker 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.
Parker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Phillips is sitting in close to Parker's body. Parker has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Phillips is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Phillips is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Parker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CFC CG 19
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 3 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Phillips with a poor takedown #TD#
and Prochazka counters with a single leg into guard. Phillips didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Phillips
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prochazka defends well.
Prochazka trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Prochazka pushing down on Phillips's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Prochazka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Prochazka wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Prochazka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prochazka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prochazka.
Prochazka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Phillips is defending against the submission attempts here by Prochazka.
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Phillips is defending well.
Phillips tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg. #SUB#
Prochazka is looking for a kimura here.
Prochazka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Phillips! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (5) vs (0) Phillips#SUB#
Phillips defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prochazka.
Phillips is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Prochazka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2##SUB#
Phillips tries to improve his position but Prochazka has taken his back! Prochazka has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Phillips tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Prochazka pushes Phillips away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Prochazka!
A relieved looking Yuri Prochazka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 16.5
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phillips to the ground. Phillips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Phillips saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Phillips throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phillips is in Parker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (0) Parker#SUB2#
Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Parker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.#SUB#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Parker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parker manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Parker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Parker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Phillips 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#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Parker's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Parker looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Phillips is defending well. Parker quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Phillips has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Parker celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CFC CG 15.5
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Charles Lee!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Phillips manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (0) Lee#SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phillips advances to half guard. #SUB#
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lee has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Phillips. Oh but Lee has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Phillips goes limp - he's gone! Lee jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Lee!
Charles Lee took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Senshi Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CFC CG 14.5
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nogueira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (0) vs (2) Nogueira
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.#SUB#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a kimura here.
Phillips is pressing down on Nogueira 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nogueira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Phillips has his foot on Nogueira 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Phillips has his foot on Nogueira 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Phillips's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (0) vs (5) Nogueira
Phillips is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nogueira has hold of Phillips's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Phillips seems comfortable defending it but Nogueira has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Phillips is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Phillips is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nogueira couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Nogueira ! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 30 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Camara is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Camara circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Phillips shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Camara is trying to defend but Phillips 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: Phillips (2) vs (0) Camara
Camara keeping hold of Phillips's head, controlling as best he can.
Phillips is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Phillips has control of the leg. #T1#
Camara controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Phillips has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Phillips 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.
Phillips trying to mount his opponent but Camara defends it. #T2#
Camara 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.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.
Phillips is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Phillips wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camara has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Phillips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Camara tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.
Camara moves into full guard.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phillips's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (2) Camara#T4#
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Phillips is trying to hold Camara in close to prevent damage but Camara has managed to pass into half guard.
Phillips moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara 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. #T6#
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
Phillips has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Phillips 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.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.
Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Camara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (2) vs (5) Camara#T8#
Phillips gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Phillips defends it.
Well, if Camara 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.
#T9#
Camara wants to pass the guard but Phillips is defending well.
Phillips preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camara in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Phillips trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
Camara stalling.
Let's hope that Camara has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T11#
Phillips wants to get back to full guard.
Camara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Phillips defends it.
Phillips is pressing down on Camara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phillips looking to control but Camara passes into half guard.
Phillips is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Camara is controlling the pace.
Camara is thwarting Phillips's attempts to control the position.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Phillips is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Phillips wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Camara is taking a breather. Phillips says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Phillips trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 5 to 2.
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Phillips gets a clinch.
Phillips is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Phillips gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (0) vs (2) Phillips#SUB#
Prochazka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phillips is aware though and is defending well.
Prochazka pulls Phillips in to control the position.
Prochazka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Prochazka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prochazka is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Prochazka working for submissions but it's allowed Phillips to get to half guard.
#T1#
Phillips is thwarting Prochazka's attempts to control the position.
Prochazka is trying to control but Phillips manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (5) Phillips
Prochazka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phillips content just to control the position here.
Prochazka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Phillips wants to control the pace but Prochazka is squirming around nicely.
Prochazka is working to get back to half guard.
Prochazka tries to hold on but Phillips postures up.
Prochazka is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Prochazka tries to hold on but Phillips pushes him away.
Phillips wants to take Prochazka's back here but Prochazka is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Prochazka is trying to escape the mount.
Prochazka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Prochazka is trying to maintain the position but Phillips is very close to passing his half guard.
Prochazka is looking to improve his position.
Prochazka trying to control but Phillips postures up.
Prochazka is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Prochazka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Phillips has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (8) Phillips
Prochazka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Prochazka actively working from the bottom here.
Prochazka is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Phillips jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (11) Phillips
Prochazka struggling a bit here.
Prochazka is not content to let Phillips control the position. #T5#
Prochazka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Phillips stalls from top position.
Prochazka tries to bench press Phillips off him but Phillips keeps the position.
Phillips controlling from side mount. #T6#
Prochazka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phillips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prochazka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Prochazka is doing well to control the position and prevent Phillips from advancing to side control.
Prochazka is looking to control Phillips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prochazka avoid being mounted?
Prochazka wants to control but Phillips passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (14) Phillips
Prochazka is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Prochazka is working hard here to advance position.
Phillips working away.
Prochazka is looking to regain half guard here but Phillips keeps moving and retains side control.
Prochazka regains half guard.#T8#
Prochazka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prochazka.#SUB#
Prochazka looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.
Phillips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Prochazka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prochazka wants to sweep but no luck.
Prochazka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Phillips has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (17) Phillips#T9#
Prochazka gets back to half guard.
Phillips content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Prochazka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phillips prevents Prochazka from improving his position.#T10#
Prochazka gets full guard.#SUB#
Prochazka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Phillips uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (20) Phillips
Prochazka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phillips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prochazka struggling a bit here.
Prochazka tries to bench press Phillips off him but Phillips keeps the position. #T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Phillips trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Prochazka tries to buck Phillips off but Phillips is having none of it.
Prochazka wants to control but Phillips postures up.
Prochazka is looking to reverse the position.
Prochazka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Phillips is trying to control the action in half guard but Prochazka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prochazka is trying to control but can't.
Phillips seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Prochazka works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Prochazka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Phillips 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 Prochazka. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (23) Phillips
Prochazka is looking to regain half guard here but Phillips keeps moving and retains side control.
Prochazka is letting Phillips control him for a moment.
Prochazka tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Prochazka regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phillips in particular looking to stall.
Phillips prevents Prochazka from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prochazka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prochazka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Prochazka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Phillips has picked Prochazka up and slammed him! Prochazka can't keep hold of the triangle and Phillips manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (26) Phillips#T14#
Prochazka is looking to regain half guard here but Phillips keeps moving and retains side control.
Prochazka struggling a bit here.
Phillips trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Phillips's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Prochazka tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillips wins on points by 26 to 0.
Jack Phillips decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 5
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunter's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (0) vs (2) Phillips#SUB2#
Phillips 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#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hunter has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hunter working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard.
Phillips slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunter has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Phillips is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura but Hunter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phillips to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Phillips is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips prevents Hunter from improving his position.#SUB2#
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Phillips 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#
Phillips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunter manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB#
Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phillips is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phillips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5##SUB#
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phillips defends it easily.#SUB#
Hunter working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Phillips 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.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard. #SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T6#
Phillips slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (0) vs (5) Phillips
Hunter is looking to regain half guard here but Phillips keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Phillips tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Phillips has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Phillips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Phillips tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Phillips has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunter tries to improve position but can't. #T7##SUB2#
Phillips tries for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
Hunter sneaks back into half guard.
Hunter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard. #SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phillips is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Phillips 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#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard. #SUB#
Hunter working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
#T8#
Hunter keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass. #SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass. #SUB#
Hunter has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9##SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard. #SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
Phillips looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Phillips 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#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard. #SUB#
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.
#SUB#
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.
Hunter 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.#T11##SUB2#
Phillips 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#
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Phillips 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#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phillips pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunter moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB2#
Phillips 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#
Phillips 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#
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
Hunter is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard. #T13##SUB#
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Phillips 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#
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phillips defends it easily.#SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.#T14##SUB2#
Phillips 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#
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass. #SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillips wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Jack Phillips thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 3
Date: Mar 10, 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Phillips gets caught napping as Hunter dives in and scores a takedown. Phillips manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (0) Phillips#SUB#
Hunter 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#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Phillips looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hunter is defending well. Phillips quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hunter has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Phillips celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Phillips!
Jack Phillips decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 2
Date: Mar 03, 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Josh Aldarisio!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Aldarisio drives through with a takedown into Phillips's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (0) vs (2) Aldarisio
Phillips keeping full guard, as Aldarisio tries to pass. #SUB#
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldarisio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldarisio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phillips lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (2) Aldarisio#SUB2#
Phillips is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aldarisio has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Phillips is looking to defend but Aldarisio has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Phillips! Aldarisio pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Phillips taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Aldarisio! |
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Event:
CFC Combat Grappling
Date: Feb 26, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunter gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (0) Phillips#SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
Phillips works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunter passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (5) vs (0) Phillips
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
Phillips is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hunter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hunter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Phillips defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter is pressing down on Phillips's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phillips is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phillips has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well. #SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hunter is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Phillips is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Phillips defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB#
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phillips is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Phillips defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phillips has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phillips manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunter defends well.#SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB#
Hunter 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#
Hunter 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#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T6##SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a triangle but Hunter pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Phillips working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB2#
Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunter advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Phillips defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hunter 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.
Phillips manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9##SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunter looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
#SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB2#
Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hunter 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. #T10##SUB#
Hunter 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#
Hunter 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#
Phillips looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
#SUB2#
Phillips has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T11##SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB#
Hunter 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#
Hunter 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#
Hunter 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. #T12##SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hunter 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. #T13##SUB2#
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Phillips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hunter 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.
Phillips lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (5) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Phillips 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. #T14#
Phillips preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard. #SUB#
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC 636
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick
and Phillips counters with a left and a right that stings Hunter.
Paul Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Phillips throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a kick to the body.
Phillips throws a fast counter high kick but Hunter manages to duck under it in time.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter looks for the body kick but Phillips saw that one coming.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phillips staying out of range there.#CL2#
Phillips clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Phillips breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phillips tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phillips avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Phillips avoids nicely. #CL#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phillips.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily. #T1#
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips lands a head kick!
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunter's head.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Hunter has closed the distance and engaged Phillips in a clinch.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Phillips.
Phillips lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.#CL#
Phillips gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Hunter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips wants to clinch.
Hunter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Hunter has closed the distance and engaged Phillips in a clinch.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jack Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Phillips throws a big counter head kick but Hunter avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Phillips throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.
Paul Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hunter clinches up with Phillips and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Hunter.
I think Hunter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Paul Hunter!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Paul Hunter!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Paul Hunter!
Paul Hunter wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
CFC 634
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Alopodis shoots and misses
and Phillips counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Phillips. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phillips.
Alopodis shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alopodis back to the cage. Phillips follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Alopodis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips works over Alopodis's head and body with a nice combination.
Alopodis shoots and misses
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Alopodis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Phillips defending well.
Phillips has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Phillips tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Alopodis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Phillips turns into him and now he's in Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass. #SUB#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ceph Alopodis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
Alopodis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phillips!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Phillips.
I think Phillips has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Jack Phillips!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jack Phillips!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Jack Phillips!
Jack Phillips wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jack Phillips made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Alopodis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jack Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alopodis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Phillips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phillips 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips is staying active underneath Alopodis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Phillips defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phillips looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T1##SUB2#
Phillips defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alopodis's arms.
Phillips is keeping busy.
Ceph Alopodis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Phillips trying to control but not successfully.
Alopodis controlling the position well here. Phillips rolled but Alopodis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Well, with Alopodis on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Phillips is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Alopodis is hanging on to Phillips's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Phillips tries to escape the position.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceph Alopodis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alopodis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ceph Alopodis thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
Jack Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.
Phillips is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Phillips lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paul Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phillips.
Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from Hunter both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Phillips shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Phillips moves out of range.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips works Hunter's body with a nice hook.
Hunter throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
As Hunter backs off Phillips throws a huge counter combo but Hunter manages to avoid it all.
Phillips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Phillips misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips stuns Hunter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phillips on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunter moves out of range as Phillips strikes.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Phillips.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Phillips moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips. #T2#
Phillips blocks the body kick.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Phillips down.
Phillips connects with a high kick. #CUT2#Paul Hunter's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Hunter rushes Phillips and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hunter forces Phillips back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phillips throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Phillips.
Phillips works over Hunter's head and body with a nice combination.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Phillips.
Hunter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Hunter.
Well Hunter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Paul Hunter!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Paul Hunter!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Paul Hunter!
Paul Hunter wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Alopodis shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Phillips gets caught flat footed, as Alopodis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jack Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis passes Phillips's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Phillips is looking to improve his position.
Phillips is looking to control Alopodis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
Alopodis passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Phillips to control.#T1#
Alopodis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ceph Alopodis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alopodis works his way to his opponent's back.
What can Phillips do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Phillips tries to break free.
Alopodis has good solid back control here.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Phillips from escaping the position.
#T2#
Alopodis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Alopodis is hanging on to Phillips's back as he tries to escape.
Alopodis controlling the position well here. Phillips rolled but Alopodis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Alopodis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceph Alopodis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alopodis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis wins by unanimous decision!
Ceph Alopodis very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CFC 607
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Parker misses with a head kick.
Parker walks into a straight right hand from Phillips.#CL2#
Phillips has managed to clinch.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Phillips has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Phillips throws a head punch that misses.
Phillips lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phillips blocks a body shot from Parker.
Phillips has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
#BC2#
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
Phillips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker lands with a hook. Phillips tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target. #CL#
Parker drives through and clinches with Phillips against the cage.
#BC#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phillips was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Phillips tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phillips on the side of the head.#T1#
Parker throws a lazy head kick
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Phillips throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Parker clinches.
Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips tries to circle away but Parker has him pinned against the cage.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Phillips has Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Phillips misses the target.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Parker works Phillips's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parker moves away from the strike by Phillips.
Parker looks to land a combination. Phillips sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phillips looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Phillips.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker connects with a high kick.
Phillips looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker 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:
CFC 602
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target. #CL2#
Parker closes the distance and pushes Phillips back into the cage.#BC2#
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker misses with a head kick.
Phillips throws a quick counter head kick but Parker was just out of range.#CL2#
Parker clinches with his opponent.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phillips working aggressively here.
Phillips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Parker rushes Phillips and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Phillips rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phillips lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Phillips wants to break free but Parker has control.
Parker prevents a body shot from Phillips.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
#T1##BC#
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker connects with a right hand. Phillips shakes it off.
A big left from Phillips misses.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Parker.
#CL2#
Phillips gets tackled into the cage by Parker. Parker maintains the clinch.
Phillips misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phillips scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Phillips. #T2#
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Phillips ducks down to avoid it.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Phillips takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Nice straight punches there by Parker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parker.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
#CL2#
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phillips.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phillips's head.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Parker.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
C228: Ji Woo vs Benedetti II
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phillips misses with a body shot
and Shipilov counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Phillips misses the target.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Shipilov throws a big counter head kick but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
Shipilov looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Phillips throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Shipilov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Shipilov misses
and Phillips counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phillips fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips lunges at Shipilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shipilov's hand.
Shipilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips. #KD#
Phillips drops his shoulder and cracks Shipilov with a huge uppercut! Shipilov goes down! Can Phillips finish him?
#ROC#Shipilov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sergey Shipilov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phillips is controlling him.
Shipilov is still in real trouble! Can Phillips finish him?#T1#
Shipilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Shipilov keeps moving.
Phillips prevents Shipilov from getting back to his feet.
Shipilov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shipilov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phillips finds it's way round the side to connect with Shipilov's head.
Phillips tries to move into range but Shipilov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phillips lands a lovely overhand right.
Shipilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD#
Phillips moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Shipilov goes down! Can Phillips finish him!?
Phillips won't allow Shipilov to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Shipilov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Phillips has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a body punch.
Phillips prevents a body shot from Shipilov.
Phillips scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shipilov looking to stall.
Shipilov blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Shipilov lands a left hand.
Phillips working aggressively here.
Shipilov can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Phillips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shipilov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phillips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Phillips blocks a body shot from Shipilov.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shipilov tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Shipilov tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Shipilov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Shipilov can't break the clinch.
Shipilov misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips tries to work over Shipilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Shipilov breaks from the clinch.
Phillips throws a hook to the side of Shipilov's head but Shipilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shipilov throws out a counter right but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
Phillips walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shipilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD#
Shipilov ducks straight into an uppercut from Phillips and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Shipilov manages to regain guard straight away.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Shipilov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shipilov manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Shipilov's guard.
Phillips won't allow Shipilov to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Phillips 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. #ES2#
Shipilov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips misses the body punch
letting Shipilov counter with a right hand.
Phillips stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shipilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Phillips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Shipilov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Phillips 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phillips jabs Shipilov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shipilov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shipilov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shipilov can do to turn this around?
Phillips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shipilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Shipilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips lands with a shot to the body.
Shipilov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shipilov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shipilov is breathing heavily.
Shipilov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Phillips looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipilov is just out of range.
Phillips tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shipilov is able to avoid easily.#KD#
Phillips cracks Shipilov with a big right hand and Shipilov goes down!
Shipilov wants to get back to his feet but Phillips is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Phillips trying to control but Shipilov is working from the bottom.
Phillips won't allow Shipilov to get back to his feet.
Shipilov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Phillips manages to pass to side control.
Shipilov pushes Phillips off looking to stand but Phillips dives back in and keeps control.
#T2##SUB#
Phillips is working for a submission of some sort.
Shipilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Phillips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips stops Shipilov from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shipilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Phillips is looking to slow Shipilov down with leg kicks.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Jack Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.
Phillips fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Phillips and Shipilov goes tumbling to the canvas! Phillips follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shipilov!
Shipilov is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Phillips has hold of Shipilov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shipilov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Phillips fails to advance to Shipilov's back. #SUB#
Shipilov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phillips. #T4##SUB#
Phillips with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shipilov trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Phillips with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shipilov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Shipilov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phillips. #ES2#
Shipilov bucks Phillips off and manages to get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Phillips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Shipilov's cut.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Phillips. That snapped Shipilov's head back.
A low kick from Phillips is predictable there
and Shipilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shipilov thuds his right hand into Phillips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shipilov slips under a jab.
Shipilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips connects with a leg kick.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Shipilov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips slips a straight right by Shipilov.
A telegraphed right hand from Shipilov misses the target.
Phillips throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shipilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Phillips.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Shipilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shipilov looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Phillips throws the left hand but Shipilov avoids the punch easily.
Phillips scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phillips lands with a good body shot.
Shipilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shipilov misses with a double jab.
Phillips throws a monster overhand right that drops Shipilov! Phillips follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Phillips!
A very excited looking Jack Phillips made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C216: Kersikov vs Rivera
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Phillips scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Lang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Phillips misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lang checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang throws out a counter right but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
Phillips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phillips connects with a leg kick.
Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phillips takes a step back to recover.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lang.
Phillips turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Phillips misses the target.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phillips throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
Lang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Lang connects with a body shot.
Lang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phillips looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phillips takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Phillips misses with a looping right.
Lang lunges at Phillips with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phillips's hand.
Jab from Lang.
Nice shot lands for Lang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phillips takes one to the side of the head.
Lang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phillips on the side of the head.
Phillips throws a leg kick but Lang checks it. #T2#
Good shot there by Lang.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang throws out a powerful jab.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Lang throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips is looking to counter punch.
Phillips connects with a jab.
Lang with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Phillips misses.
Phillips throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Lang checks a low kick from Phillips.
Lang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Phillips had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Phillips moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang moves away from the strike by Phillips. #T3#
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
Phillips slips a straight right by Lang.
Nice body kick from Lang.
Lang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Phillips. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lang.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Lang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phillips doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Phillips misses the target.
Lang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips throws a big shot that misses.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips throws a chopping leg kick but Lang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phillips rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Lang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phillips connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Phillips avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Phillips takes a shot to the head.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Lang.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
Phillips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Lang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lang prevents a body shot from Phillips.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jab, jab by Phillips - just one landing.
Lang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Lang instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phillipss head.
Phillips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phillips lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phillips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
Phillips tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing Phillips back against the cage.
Phillips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Phillips blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Lang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Phillips gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lang misses with a body punch.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Phillips works on Lang's body with a couple of short punches.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Phillips on the inside.
Clubber Lang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Phillips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phillips.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phillips misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
A short right from Lang.
Phillips presses Lang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips blocks a body shot from Lang.
Phillips tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Phillips.
Lang slows down the pace here.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phillips blocking some punches.
Phillips misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Phillips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang lands a body punch.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Phillips misses with the head strike.
Lang tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lang tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang prevents a body shot from Phillips.
Phillips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Lang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Phillips avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Phillips tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Phillips swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips misses with some punches.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
Lang stalls.
Lang pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Phillips fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice jab there from Lang.
Phillips throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phillips has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phillips there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phillips throws an overhand right that lands on Lang's shoulder, as Lang tries to avoid the shot.
Phillips takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
Phillips swings widly with a right hand
and Lang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phillips throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
Lang scores with a punch to the head.
Phillips is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang connects with a jab.
Lang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.
Phillips has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lang finds it's way round the side to connect with Phillips's head.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Lang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phillips lands a really nice looking cross but Lang seems unphased.
Lang slips under a jab.
Lang staying out of range there.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phillips tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Lang coming out on top.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang lands with a hook. Phillips tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lang misses with a shot to the body
and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Phillips.
Lang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phillips looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phillips throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with an outside leg kick.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang throws a jab when Phillips was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Lang.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Lang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phillips walks into a jab.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phillips throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Phillips misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phillips.
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
Lang connects with a jab.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phillips walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Phillips takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Lang slams his shin into Phillips's torso.
Phillips is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lang.
Phillips tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lang misses with a straight left. #T4#
Phillips misses with a right hand
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phillips misses with a straight right.
Lang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phillipss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phillips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phillips throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Phillips moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Phillips misses with a leg kick
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phillips.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Phillips if he has to take too many more of those.
Lang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
An out of breath Clubber Lang 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:
C209: Ji Woo vs Perkele
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phillips slips under a jab.
Adam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phillips to score with a decent uppercut.
Adam with a hook.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips flicks out a counter leg kick but Adam steps away.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Phillips tries to work over Adam's front leg with a kick but Adam checks it.
Phillips walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adam catches Phillips with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Phillips has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adam cracks Phillips with an open hand slap.
Phillips throws the left hand but Adam avoids the punch easily.
Phillips takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Phillips misses.
Phillips throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adam checks a leg kick.
Phillips gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Adam scores with a sloppy right hand. Phillips should have avoided that one.
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jack Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Adam misses.
Phillips flicks out a counter leg kick but Adam steps away.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Adam feints and as Phillips raises his hands in defense, Adam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phillips being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phillips looking to control.
#SUB2#
Phillips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adam is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Adam postures up and lands a big shot to Phillips's brow.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adam controls the pace.
Adam wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. #SUB2#
Phillips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Adam advances to half guard. #SUB#
Adam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.
Phillips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adam trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adam is thwarting Phillips's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Adam 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.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phillips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phillips misses with a straight right.
Adam misses the jab.
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
Adam throws a right hand that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot.
Adam throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Decent striking displayed by Adam there.
Adam slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.#TD#
Adam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adam staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phillips's head backwards.
Phillips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Adam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adam preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
Adam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phillips's head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Adam trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Adam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Phillips is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phillips is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working. #T3#
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here.
Phillips is trying to escape the position but Adam is controlling the position.
Phillips gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Adam lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Phillips is trying desperately to improve position.
Adam landing strikes from the mount.
Adam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adam'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Adam finds it's target.
Adam dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Adam.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Adam. #BC#
Adam breaks the clinch.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phillips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phillips throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Adam blocks a jab.
Phillips needs to keep his hands up - Adam had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Nice jab there from Adam.
Adam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adam cracks Phillips with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into Phillips's guard.
Adam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adam trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adam scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Adam is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phillips is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adam pushing down on Phillips's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Adam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Phillips is trying to control but can't.
Adam trying to pass the guard but Phillips defending well. #T3##SUB#
Adam is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
Phillips is staying active underneath Adam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Adam.
Phillips throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Adam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips thumps Adam with a low kick.
Phillips throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phillips bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam moves out of range as Phillips strikes.
Adam connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Adam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Adam is in Phillips's guard.
Adam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adam wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adam has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
A less than humble Principo Adam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
C204: Man vs McWrestler V
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Good work by Phillips as he checks the leg kick.
Wilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Phillips knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook. Phillips ducked under it nicely.
Wilson with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Phillips prevents Wilson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phillips. #T1#
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working. #SUB2#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson 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#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Phillips has control of the leg.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Phillips controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Phillips is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Phillips will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Phillips thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phillips connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phillips lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phillips is out of range.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Phillips blocks a low kick nicely.
Phillips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phillips moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Phillips flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilson steps away.
Phillips cracks Wilson with an open hand slap.
Wilson connects with a leg kick.
Wilson slips under a jab from Phillips.
Phillips connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phillips.
Wilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phillips checks it well.
Wilson connects with a looping right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phillips, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Blade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Phillips's leg but Phillips calmly moves out of range.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Phillips knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phillips buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Phillips shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilson wants to control the action here but instead Phillips manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Phillips has hold of Wilson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wilson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jack Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson tries to hold on but Phillips pushes him away.
Wilson is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Phillips moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wilson has worked his arm free - good work by Wilson!
#SUB2#
Phillips working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working. #SUB2#
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Phillips has an Americana. Wilson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Phillips is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Phillips hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Phillips!
A very excited looking Jack Phillips made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C198: Ochoa vs Kahn
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
A jab from Phillips misses.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phillips takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phillips throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Darren Frost has been cut.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1-2. Phillips obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Frost is rocked!
Frost with a jab.
Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
And Phillips tries to counter it with a takedown but Frost pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and Phillips counters with a crisp right that sends Frost to the canvas! Phillips follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Phillips!
After winning the bout, Jack Phillips thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C193: Ochoa vs Taneyev II
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Phillips swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Bird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phillips is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bird lands a jab to the nose.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Phillips is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird goes for a double leg but Phillips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phillips continues to drive forward.
Phillips only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bird is trying to push Phillips away but Phillips has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bird is working for takedown but Phillips is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bird tries to pull guard but Phillips forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phillips swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird swings wildly with an uppercut but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Phillips back against the cage.
Bird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bird fails to pull guard.
Phillips struggles to land a body shot inside as Bird controls his hands.
Phillips has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
#T1#
Phillips throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bird's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phillips manages to circle out of the way.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
Phillips only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Phillips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phillips showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but Bird defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura but Bird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phillips to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for a kimura from the bottom but Phillips passes into side control!#T2#
Bird tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bird has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bird regains half guard.#SUB#
Bird looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Phillips pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bird to take his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird tries to escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bird turns into Phillips and is now in his guard.
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #T3#
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bird drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phillips looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phillips looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phillips! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bird, who protects the arm well.
Bird is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bird manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4##SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Phillips is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well.
Bird gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bird has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bird is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Phillips rolls with it to try and escape but Bird cranks on the arm and Phillips is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Bird!
Our winner, Jake Bird, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C187: Line vs Bonaparte
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Phillips misses the shot to the body.
Spencer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Phillips throws a leg kick
and Spencer counters with a thumping low kick.
Spencer slips under a jab.
Spencer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phillips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spencer pinned against the cage. Spencer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spencer half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips connects with a crisp jab.
Phillips fails with the takedown.
James Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.#T1#
Phillips connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phillips misses with an uppercut.
It appears Spencer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Phillips misses with a hook
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot.
Phillips cracks Spencer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phillips throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Spencer tenderised Phillips's leg. Phillips is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Spencer tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spencer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Phillips misses. #T2#
A jab from Phillips misses.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Phillips drives through with a takedown into Spencer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips won't allow Spencer to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spencer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phillips has Spencer in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phillips is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Spencer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Spencer pulls Phillips in to control the position.
Phillips trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spencer controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Phillips trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer pulls Phillips in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Phillips scores with a takedown into Spencer's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Phillips dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phillips does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Phillips chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spencer's guard.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer has his hands on Phillips's head, controlling the position.
Phillips trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Phillips blocks the body kick.
Phillips is looking to slow Spencer down with leg kicks.
Phillips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Phillips connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spencer swings widly with a right hand
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phillips scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips jabs Spencer right on the nose. Spencer blinks but takes it well.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Spencer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips connects with the punch.
Spencer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Spencer lands a big head kick that sends Phillips tumbling to the mat! Spencer takes a step backwards and waves Phillips back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Phillips takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spencer ducks right into an uppercut from Phillips.
Phillips digs a good body shot into Spencer's ribs.
Spencer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phillips. Phillips obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Phillips motions for Spencer to come forward. Phillips throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spencer leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Spencer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Phillips to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard. #T4#
Spencer looking to control.
Spencer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spencer tries to get out of the position.
Phillips is fighting to break Spencer's control of his arms but Spencer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spencer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phillips on the ground.
Phillips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spencer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Phillips scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spencer tries a low kick but Phillips avoids it.
Spencer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Phillips bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spencer's head backwards.
Spencer lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spencers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spencer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Spencer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Phillips misses the jab.
Spencer throwing a counter right hand but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.
Phillips misses with a body shot
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Phillips fails with the takedown
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Spencer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Spencer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spencer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phillips shoots and misses
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spencer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.#T2#
Phillips lands a nice shot that snaps Spencer's head back.
Phillips moves out of range of the body kick from Spencer.
Phillips thumps Spencer with a low kick.
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phillips misses with a hook.
Phillips tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Phillips does it's job there.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Phillips with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spencer misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phillips.
Spencer throws a hook but Phillips avoids it easily.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Spencer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phillips fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phillips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phillips dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spencer. That did some damage!
It looks like Spencer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
Phillips takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Spencer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips cracks Spencer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spencer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Spencer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spencer stuns Phillips with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spencer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Phillips misses.
Spencer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phillips lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spencer drops his hands momentarily and Phillips takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phillips tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Spencer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Phillips misses.
Spencer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Phillips.
Well Phillips has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Phillips!
A relieved looking Jack Phillips thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C180: Blank vs Line
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Wilson with a jab.
A low kick from Wilson misses
enabling Phillips to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Blade Wilson has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Wilson.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phillips darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Phillips into the cage.
Phillips blocks the body kick.
Phillips changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phillips throws a chopping leg kick but Wilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phillips sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wilson catches Phillips with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilson slips a straight right by Phillips.
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips walks into a stiff left hand from Wilson.
Phillips checks a low kick from Wilson.#T1#
Wilson thuds his shin into the meat of Phillips's side.
Wilson lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Phillips checks a leg kick.
Phillips feints a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilson as he connects with a hook.
Wilson thumps Phillips with a low kick.
Phillips misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Phillips 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Phillips didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Phillips appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips blocks a jab.
Phillips is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Phillips is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Phillips if he has to take too many more of those.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Phillips is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Phillips counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Wilson.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phillips on the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Wilson.#T3#
Phillips slips under a jab.
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilson cracks Phillips with an open hand slap.
Wilson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phillips takes a step back to recover.
Wilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phillips shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilson misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Phillips cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips misses with a straight left.
Wilson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phillips is able to avoid easily.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phillips! But no joy.
Wilson lands a front kick.
Wilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phillips throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Wilson's cut.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilson. That snapped Phillips's head back.
Phillips rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a thumping low kick.
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phillips is out of range.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Phillips slips a jab from Wilson.
Phillips works the jab nicely.
Phillips's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Phillips's defenses.
Phillips takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phillips. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilson.#T1#
Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Wilson.
Wilson cracks Phillips with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson cracks Phillips with a good jab.
Phillips takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson feints and then cracks Phillips's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phillips down.
Phillips checks a low kick from Wilson.
Phillips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phillips has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phillips takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Phillips feints and as Wilson raises his hands in defense, Phillips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wilson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phillips has Wilson in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson controlling from the top position. #T3#
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Phillips isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wilson stacks Phillips on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wilson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phillips tries to bench press Wilson off him but Wilson keeps the position.
Wilson controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Wilson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blade Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Phillips counters with a good low kick that Wilson was not able to check.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phillips or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phillips drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilson defends it well.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Phillips steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phillips feints a counter leg kick.
Phillips takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Phillips takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phillips takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Phillips has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Blade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.#T2#
Phillips checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Phillips takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
Wilson lunges at Phillips with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phillips's hand.
Phillips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.
Phillips throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Phillips's front leg but catches the back leg as Phillips tries to avoid it.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick lands for Wilson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Wilson feints and then cracks Phillips's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phillips down.
Wilson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wilson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
Wilson moves out of range as Phillips strikes.#T4#
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phillips takes one to the chin there.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Phillips counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson scores with a jab to the head.
Phillips has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wilson.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phillips throws out a counter right but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilson.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phillips tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Phillips scores with a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Phillips is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blade Wilson!
Blade Wilson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Girard throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
Girard fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Phillips tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phillips is looking to counter punch.
Girard slips a straight right by Phillips.
Girard moves out of range of the strikes.
Phillips takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Girard counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Girard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Girard.
Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab. #T1#
Girard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD#
Phillips feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Girard sprawling to the canvas! Girard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Phillips finish him?!
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Girard or perhaps it was just good defense by Phillips, which made it look bad.
Jack Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaultier Girard.
Phillips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Girard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Girard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Phillips getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Girard is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
Phillips feinted with a counter takedown.
Girard slips a straight right by Phillips.
Girard with the counter takedown but Phillips avoids it easily.
Girard shoots in and drives through. Phillips sprawls well.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Girard.
Girard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard tries to clinch up
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phillips throws a leg kick but Girard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Girard with the counter takedown but Phillips avoids it easily.#T3#
Girard doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
A big right from Phillips misses.
Girard connects with a high kick.
Girard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phillips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Girard somewhat.#TD2#
Girard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phillips's guard.
Girard wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. #SUB#
Girard lying in Phillips's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Phillips decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Girard taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Phillips!
Jack Phillips decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 149
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Phillips closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phillips scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franco throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Franco.
Phillips feints and then cracks Franco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franco down.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco lands with a kick to the temple. Phillips shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Phillips chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Franco can pounce on him.
Franco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phillips is looking to counter punch.
Franco throws a head kick that misses
and Phillips counters with a right hand to the body.
Franco digs a good hook to Phillips's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phillips has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Franco digs a good body shot into Phillips's ribs.
Phillips throws the left hand but Franco avoids the punch easily.
Phillips slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franco blocks a jab.#T1#
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Franco!
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phillips blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Franco misses its intended target. #KD#
Phillips lands a big right hand that sends Franco crashing to the mat! Phillips stays standing though and waves Franco back to his feet!#ROC#Franco is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Juan David Franco has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips slips a jab from Franco.#TD#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Franco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Phillips is dominant here and he's now got Franco's back!
Franco is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Phillips off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Phillips tightening his grip on Franco, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Phillips is persistently looking for the submission but Franco is defending it well.
#T2##SUB#
Phillips is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Franco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Phillips is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Franco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3##SUB#
Franco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Franco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Franco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Phillips is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Franco is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Phillips manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Franco is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Phillips!
After winning the bout, Jack Phillips thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 143
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Holton Jr misses its intended target.
Phillips with the counter takedown but Holton Jr avoids it easily.
A jab from Phillips misses.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Holton Jr circles away easily
and Holton Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phillips throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holton Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holton Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holton Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holton Jr thuds his right hand into Phillips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phillips misses with a right hand
and Holton Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Phillips tests Holton Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like DeShaun Holton Jr has been cut.#T1#
Phillips throws a lazy right hand but Holton Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Holton Jr misses the target.
Phillips scores with a punch to the head.
Holton Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holton Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Holton Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Holton Jr misses.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Phillips misses.
Holton Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Phillips avoids it.#KD2#
Phillips cracks Holton Jr with a big right hand and Holton Jr goes down!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holton Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Phillips dives into side control.
#T2##SUB2#
Phillips goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Holton Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Phillips but great work by Holton Jr.
Phillips is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Holton Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Phillips tries to lock up and control but Holton Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holton Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips tries to lock up and control but Holton Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Holton Jr controlling his opponent.
Phillips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Phillips manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holton Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phillips moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holton Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holton Jr'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.#SUB2#
Phillips has an active guard here but Holton Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeShaun Holton Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeShaun Holton Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Phillips wants to clinch
and Holton Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phillips lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#DeShaun Holton Jr's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Phillips gets a clinch.
Holton Jr tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Holton Jr fails to land.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Holton Jr controls the action.
Holton Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holton Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holton Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Holton Jr breaks from the clinch.
Holton Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Phillips counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holton Jr struggling a bit here.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holton Jr is looking for a sweep.
Phillips has knee on belly momentarily but Holton Jr bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Holton Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips.
Holton Jr is controlling Phillips's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phillips not doing much here.
Phillips prevents Holton Jr from improving his position.
Phillips wants to pass to mount but Holton Jr is defending the position. #T3#
Holton Jr is trying to stand up here but Phillips is controlling him well.
Holton Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holton Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phillips fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holton Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phillips connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phillips misses with an uppercut
and Holton Jr counters with a left to the body.
Holton Jr misses with a hook. Phillips ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Jab by Phillips.
Holton Jr throws out a loose jab but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeShaun Holton Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Phillips and Holton Jr goes tumbling to the canvas! Phillips follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Holton Jr is rocked!#CUT2#DeShaun Holton Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips wants to take a breather but Holton Jr is having none of it.
Oh Holton Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phillips frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holton Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holton Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Holton Jr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Holton Jr!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeShaun Holton Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Holton Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phillips to score with a decent uppercut.
Holton Jr throws a shot from downtown. Phillips moves away and avoids it.
Holton Jr throws a shot from downtown. Phillips moves away and avoids it.
Phillips jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holton Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holton Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab. #T1#
Phillips rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holton Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holton Jr.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Holton Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Phillips swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holton Jr misses with a looping right.
Phillips throws a sloppy head kick and Holton Jr moves out of range easily.
Holton Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Phillips looks to land a left hand but Holton Jr moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Holton Jr.
Phillips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phillips tried to score with a low kick but Holton Jr checks it.
Holton Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Holton Jr slips under a jab.
Holton Jr throwing a counter right hand but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Holton Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Phillips tries to counter it with a takedown but Holton Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holton Jr sizes up Phillips with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phillips misses with a right hand
and Holton Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holton Jr scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Holton Jr lands an overhand right.
Holton Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Phillips #KD#
and Holton Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Phillips! Holton Jr lets Phillips back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Phillips is rocked!
Holton Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phillips is still on wobbly legs! Can Holton Jr finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phillips walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Phillips limp body while Holton Jr jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShaun Holton Jr!
DeShaun Holton Jr retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble DeShaun Holton Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 137
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Biederman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Phillips defends well and Biederman ends up having to push Phillips into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biederman can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Biederman wants to take the fight to the mat but Phillips manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Biederman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phillips digs a right hand underneath Biederman's ribcage. Biederman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Biederman manages to break the clinch.
Phillips moves out of range as Biederman throws a body kick.
Phillips keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Nelson Biederman has been cut.
Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biederman connects with a body shot that sends Phillips's belly button to the back.
Phillips fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Biederman looks to land a combination but Phillips avoids it well.
Biederman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Biederman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biederman misses with a hook.
Phillips moves into range and connects with a jab.
Biederman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Biederman with a nice calf kick.#T1##KD2#
Phillips lands a big shot that drops Biederman! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#Biederman is rocked!#SUB#
Biederman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oh Biederman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biederman is keeping the position for now.
Phillips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phillips passes into half guard.
Biederman seems to have got his legs back now.
Biederman gets full guard.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Biederman keeps moving.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Biederman is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Biederman working for submissions but it's allowed Phillips to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Biederman with the active half guard here but Phillips passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Biederman is looking to regain half guard here but Phillips keeps moving and retains side control.
Biederman struggling a bit here.
Biederman is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biederman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Biederman is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Biederman gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Biederman sees it coming and defends easily.
Biederman tries to get to full guard but Phillips has control of the leg.
Biederman wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Biederman actively working from the bottom here.
Biederman gets full guard.
Phillips controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Biederman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Phillips escapes and throws Biederman's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Biederman sneaks back into half guard.
Biederman wants to sweep but Phillips has passed to side control!
Biederman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Biederman trying to control but Phillips postures up.
Biederman wants to get back to full guard.
Biederman is staying active underneath Phillips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Phillips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Biederman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Biederman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biederman throws a body kick that misses.
Biederman lands an overhand right.
Phillips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biederman slips under a jab from Phillips.
Phillips throws a hook but Biederman blocks it.
Biederman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phillips's head.
Phillips throws a combination that misses
and Biederman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phillips thinking.
Biederman stalks Phillips and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Phillips's face. Phillips staggers backwards, shaken.
Biederman jabs at Phillips's body.
Biederman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biederman looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Biederman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Biederman. Phillips shrugs it off though.
Phillips throws a sloppy body shot
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Biederman throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Biederman slips under a jab.
Nelson Biederman is winning the standup battle so far.
Biederman misses with a left hand
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Nelson Biederman's cut is getting worse.
Biederman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jack Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillips connects with a single shot there.
Biederman looks for a takedown but Phillips sprawls well.
Biederman throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Biederman!
Biederman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Phillips misses.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Phillips checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Phillips bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biederman's head.
Biederman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Phillips crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Biederman - the referee stops the clock and Phillips gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Biederman. Phillips manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Biederman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Biederman moves away from the strike by Phillips.
Phillips connects with a body shot.
Phillips throws a jab when Biederman was well out of range.
Biederman connects with a right hand. Phillips shakes it off.
Phillips throws a hook but Biederman avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Biederman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biederman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biederman with a hook.
Biederman throws a nice looking combination but Phillips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick from Biederman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biederman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Biederman.
Biederman is looking to counter the offense by Phillips and move into the clinch.#T3#
Biederman lands a jab to the nose.
Phillips misses with an uppercut
and Biederman counters with a straight right hand.
Phillips might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Biederman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#Nelson Biederman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Biederman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phillips takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick lands for Biederman.
Phillips swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Biederman counters with a straight right hand.
Biederman scores with a body shot.
Phillips misses with a looping left.
A nice combination there by Biederman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biederman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
Phillips takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Phillips. That snapped Biederman's head back.
Biederman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phillips sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Biederman moves away from the strike by Phillips.
Phillips throws a big shot that misses.
Biederman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Biederman lands a jab to Phillips's midsection.
Biederman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phillips sprawls well. Phillips wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biederman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Biederman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biederman thuds his right hand into Phillips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biederman defending well as Phillips loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Phillips.#CUT2#Jeez, Nelson Biederman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biederman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Biederman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Biederman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Biederman moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Biederman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Phillips scores with a nice head shot.
Biederman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phillipss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Biederman thuds a left hand into Phillips's body.
Biederman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Biederman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phillips! But no joy.
Nice body kick there by Biederman.
Biederman tests Phillips's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Biederman.
Phillips misses with a hook.
Biederman throws the kick towards the body but Phillips avoids it.
Biederman lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Biederman drives through and clinches with Phillips against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biederman lands a body punch. #T1#
Phillips tries to work over Biederman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biederman lands a shoulder strike.
Phillips has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Biederman.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Biederman's head.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Biederman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phillips prevents it.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biederman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
Phillips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biederman tries a knee to the head but Phillips blocks it.
Biederman blocks a body shot from Phillips.
Biederman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips digs a right hand into Biederman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Biederman's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Phillips.
Phillips tries to throw a body punch but Biederman avoids it by throwing Phillips back against the cage.
A short left from Phillips.
Biederman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phillips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Phillips lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biederman prevents a body shot from Phillips.
Biederman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biederman is trying to force a seperation but Phillips has the dominant position.
Biederman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phillips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phillips tries to work over Biederman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phillips misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips works on Biederman's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Phillips on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Phillips tries a body shot but Biederman blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phillips creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phillips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biederman has Phillips pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phillips manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Biederman blocking some punches.
A short right from Phillips.
Biederman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Biederman misses with a knee strike.
Phillips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nelson Biederman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Phillips!
Jack Phillips seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 127
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farah defends it nicely.
Farah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Phillips cracks Farah with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Phillips comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Farah lands.
A jab from Farah misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Farah looks to land a body kick but Phillips moved away.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farah wants to clinch
and Phillips counters with a series of strikes. Farah will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Phillips.
Phillips lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Farah head around and knocks him out cold! Phillips hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Phillips!
A victorious Jack Phillips thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 124
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Phillips connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Demirci throws a shot to the body.
Demirci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phillips.
Demirci misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Phillips counters with a crisp right hand that drops Demirci! Phillips lets Demirci back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demirci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demirci fails with the takedown.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillips lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#Omer Demirci's cut is getting worse.
Phillips scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demirci fails with a takedown attempt.
Demirci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Demirci looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Phillips drops Demirci with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Demirci looks back up at him and smiles so Phillips waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Demirci is rocked!
Phillips has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Demirci misses with a straight left.
Demirci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to avoid it but Demirci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phillips to the ground. Phillips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips throws a monster overhand right that drops Demirci! Phillips follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Phillips!
Our winner, Jack Phillips, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 120
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Phillips releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phillips has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Phillips is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.#T1#
Barbosa lands with a straight right. Phillips didn't see that one coming.
Junior Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Phillips's head.
Phillips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Phillips misses.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Phillips is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Phillips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Phillips.
Phillips now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Phillips takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phillips ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa throws a hook but Phillips avoids it easily.
Phillips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
A nice side step and Phillips releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Phillips ducks down to avoid it.
Phillips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Phillips off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
A shot to the body from Barbosa misses
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Phillips with a series of wild strikes but Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Phillips avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Phillips misses.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phillips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Barbosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Phillips is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Phillips slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Phillips drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.#T1#
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Phillips.
Phillips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left and a right from Barbosa both land. Nice combination.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Phillips tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Phillips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Phillips releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Phillips counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
A nice side step and Phillips releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Phillips moves out of range of the strikes.
Phillips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Phillips counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phillips slips under a jab from Barbosa.#T3#
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Phillips releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phillips walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa throws a jab when Phillips was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Phillips.
Barbosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Phillips releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Phillips counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Junior Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Phillips is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Phillips counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Barbosa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa throws a hook but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Phillips counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Phillips counters with a right hand to the body.
Phillips walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses
and Phillips counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Phillips now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Phillips now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Phillips might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barbosa has got the better of the exchanges.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phillips.
Phillips slips a jab from Barbosa.
Phillips now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Phillips's head back.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phillips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phillips is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Phillips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Phillips now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa cracks Phillips with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Phillips is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Phillips avoids the punch easily.
Phillips now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Phillips misses.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Phillips with a series of wild strikes but Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Barbosa!
After winning the bout, Junior Barbosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 112
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kiwi sprawls well.
Kiwi throws a wild body kick that Phillips sees coming a mile off.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phillips has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiwi sprawls well. Kiwi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiwi misses with a left hand
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiwi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiwi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiwi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kiwi throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiwi. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiwi lands a jab.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiwi throws out the jab.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Kiwi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiwi is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Kiwi circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiwi has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1#
Phillips tries for a takedown but Kiwi circles away easily
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt
and Kiwi counters with a straight right hand.
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiwi tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiwi to the ground. Kiwi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phillips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiwi.
Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiwi circles away.
Kiwi throws out a counter right but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
Phillips misses with a takedown
and Kiwi counters with a left to the body.
Phillips goes for a double leg but Kiwi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kiwi continues to drive forward.
Phillips has Kiwi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiwi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Kiwi. #BC2#
Kiwi manages to break the clinch.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kiwi counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Kiwi rushes Phillips and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiwi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiwi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Kiwi breaks the clinch.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kiwi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phillips tries to counter by clinching up but Kiwi breaks away and moves out of range.
Phillips walks into a stiff left hand from Kiwi.
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiwi circles away.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Kiwi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiwi! But no joy.
Phillips tries to move into range but Kiwi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kiwi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Kiwi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phillips scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kiwi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiwi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phillips counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Nice jab there from Kiwi.
Sloppy strikes from Kiwi. Those never looked like landing.
Kiwi throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Kiwi gets caught napping as Phillips dives in and scores a takedown. Kiwi manages to retain guard.
Kiwi pushes Phillips off and gets back to his feet.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiwi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiwi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phillips needs to keep his hands up - Kiwi had a free shot at his head there.
Kiwi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Phillips had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiwi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiwi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Kiwi wants to counter the offense by Phillips and move into the clinch position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phillips or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiwi, which made it look bad.
Kiwi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Kiwi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiwi misses with the combination.
Kiwi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kiwi sprawls well.
Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiwi.
Kiwi looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Kiwi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Kiwi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kiwi counter with a right hand.
Kiwi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phillips's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kiwi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiwi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
#TD#
Phillips feints and as Kiwi raises his hands in defense, Phillips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiwi wants to stand up but Phillips is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiwi is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up.
Kiwi keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Kiwi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Kiwi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kiwi throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Kiwi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kiwi wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. #SUB#
Phillips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiwi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kiwi passes into side control.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Phillips manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kiwi's best efforts.
Kiwi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kiwi controlling the action here.
Kiwi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phillips is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
Kiwi tries to pass to full mount but Phillips defends it. #T3#
Still in half guard, Kiwi seems content to control.#SU2#
Kiwi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiwi sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crunch! Kiwi slams his shin into Phillips's torso.
Kiwi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiwi slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phillips tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiwi sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiwi swivels and escapes.
Phillips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kiwi avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Phillips with a poor takedown
letting Kiwi counter with a right hand.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiwi.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiwi misses with a wild body shot.
Kiwi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phillips was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiwi.
Kiwi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiwi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick from Kiwi lands but Phillips takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips shoots in but Kiwi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiwi lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Kiwi.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Kiwi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kiwi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kiwi throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Kiwi.
Kiwi lands an overhand right.
Kiwi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phillips at a distance.
Phillips checks a low kick from Kiwi.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Kiwi.
Phillips misses with a takedown
and Kiwi counters with a good low kick that Phillips was not able to check.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phillips is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Kiwi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phillips dives in and grabs Kiwi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kiwi pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiwi cracks Phillips with a good jab.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kiwi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
A jab lands there for Kiwi.
Phillips tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiwi defends well and Phillips ends up having to push Kiwi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kiwi.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Kiwi controls the action.
Kiwi scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiwi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kiwi.
Kiwi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiwi is pressed up against the cage. Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kiwi down to the mat. Kiwi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kiwi cracks Phillips with a good jab.
Kiwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiwi lands with a straight right. Phillips didn't see that one coming.
Kiwi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiwi circles away.
Kiwi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kiwi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips. #T2#
Phillips takes one to the side of the head.
Phillips staying out of range there.
Phillips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiwi pinned against the cage. Kiwi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice straight punches there by Kiwi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiwi.
Phillips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiwi misses with a wild combination.
Kiwi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Kiwi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Kiwi.
Kiwi is looking for the big counter here.
Phillips doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Kiwi moves into the clinch.
Bruce Kiwi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiwi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiwi lands with a light punch inside.
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by Phillips.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Kiwi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kiwi misses with a body shot.
Kiwi misses with a straight right.
Kiwi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phillips has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiwi misses with a hook. Phillips ducked under it nicely.
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiwi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kiwi misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruce Kiwi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kiwi moves into range and clinches up with Phillips.
A hook to the body from Kiwi.
Phillips wants a takedown but no success here.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Kiwi controls the action.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Kiwi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kiwi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Kiwi!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Kiwi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 100
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Kicklighter throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Phillips fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kicklighter to the ground. Phillips is now in Kicklighter's guard.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicklighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Kicklighter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kicklighter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phillips is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Kicklighter stands up from Phillips's guard - Kicklighter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kicklighter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Phillips throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kicklighter was covering up waiting for the punch and Phillips finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Kicklighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kicklighter is adopting a defensive guard.
Kicklighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips throws a big right hand that misses.
Kicklighter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SU#
Kicklighter gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Phillips has his takedown stuffed
and Kicklighter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phillips defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Kicklighter. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Vinicius Kicklighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phillips lands in his opponent's guard.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicklighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kicklighter regains half guard, as Phillips was trying to land strikes.
Kicklighter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phillips.
Phillips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phillips controlling the action here.
Phillips missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Phillips is trying to control. Kicklighter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phillips wants to advance to full mount but Kicklighter doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Phillips passes into half guard.
Phillips not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phillips is keen to just control but Kicklighter is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phillips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Phillips throwing shots but Kicklighter is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Phillips will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kicklighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.
Kicklighter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Phillips tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kicklighter swivels and escapes.
Kicklighter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Kicklighter is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips.
Phillips has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1#
Phillips throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kicklighter manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Kicklighter, under a barage of strikes from Phillips.
#SUB2#
Kicklighter is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips.
Jack Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phillips missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kicklighter sees it coming and defends easily.
Phillips throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kicklighter to regain full guard. #T2#
Phillips trying to control but Kicklighter is working from the bottom.
Phillips throwing strikes from guard but Kicklighter blocks nicely.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses. Kicklighter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phillips's guard. Nice move by Kicklighter!#REVR#
Our spies down at at Cloud9 inform us that Phillips has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kicklighter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phillips's guard.#SUB2#
Phillips working for a triangle but Kicklighter defends it easily.
#SU#
Kicklighter stands up and waves to Phillips to follow him. #T3#
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Kicklighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinicius Kicklighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but Kicklighter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kicklighter connects with a crisp jab.
Kicklighter stuffs the takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Phillips blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kicklighter is looking to reverse the position.
Phillips throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kicklighter works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2#
Kicklighter is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips.
#T4#
Phillips trying to control from half guard but Kicklighter is working away.
Kicklighter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Phillips has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Phillips 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phillips dives in and grabs Kicklighter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kicklighter pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.
Kicklighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Vinicius Kicklighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kicklighter to the mat! Kicklighter manages to get full guard.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Kicklighter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Kicklighter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Kicklighter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips slips a straight right by Kicklighter.#T1#
Kicklighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kicklighter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kicklighter's waist but Kicklighter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kicklighter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kicklighter.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kicklighter but Kicklighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kicklighter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Phillips darts in looking for a takedown but Kicklighter gets double underhooks and turns Phillips into the cage.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Kicklighter. #T2#
Kicklighter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kicklighter wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kicklighter.
Phillips shoots and misses
and Kicklighter counters with an inside leg kick.
Kicklighter is looking to slow Phillips down with leg kicks.
Phillips dives in and grabs Kicklighter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kicklighter pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.
Phillips shoots in but no luck this time.
Kicklighter loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Kicklighter sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kicklighter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kicklighter circles away.#T3#
Kicklighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Phillips shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kicklighter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicklighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kicklighter seems keen to control Phillips's posture.
Phillips throws a strike but Kicklighter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kicklighter wants to stand and escape but instead Phillips has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Phillips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses. Kicklighter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phillips's guard. Nice move by Kicklighter!#REVR##SU#
Kicklighter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Phillips, up you get!
Phillips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kicklighter.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kicklighter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phillips has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Phillips!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Phillips thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 90
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips slips a jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Phillips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Phillips tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Zrinski misses the target.
Phillips moves out of range as Zrinski strikes.
Phillips checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab by Zrinski.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski throws out a loose jab but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zrinski sprawls well. Zrinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips moves out of range as Zrinski strikes.
Zrinski feints and then cracks Phillips's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phillips down. #T1#
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips is looking to counter the offense by Zrinski and move into the clinch.
Zrinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phillips on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zrinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Zrinski tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zrinski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zrinski throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a really nice looking cross but Phillips seems unphased.
Phillips darts in looking for a takedown but Zrinski gets double underhooks and turns Phillips into the cage.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Zrinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands.
Zrinski misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Zrinski lands a body shot. #T2#
A short uppercut from Phillips.
A short right from Zrinski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips wants a takedown.
Zrinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phillips or not.
Zrinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phillips or not.
Zrinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zrinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands.
Zrinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zrinski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Zrinski lands with a short shot to the head.
Phillips swings wildly with an uppercut but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zrinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zrinski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zrinski throws a head punch that misses.
Phillips working aggressively here.
Zrinski misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Zrinski. #T3#
Zrinski lands a shot to the body.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zrinski pushes Phillips back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips throws a punch but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phillips has Zrinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zrinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zrinski tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Zrinski.
Phillips goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zrinski prevents it.
Nice body punch from Zrinski.
A short uppercut from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips tries to work over Zrinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zrinski is pressed up against the cage. Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zrinski down to the mat. Zrinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Zrinski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zrinski defends well and Phillips ends up having to push Zrinski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zrinski. #T4#
Phillips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zrinski prevents a body shot from Phillips.
Zrinski scores with a shot to the side of Phillips's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zrinski.
A short left from Zrinski.
Phillips lands a nice uppercut.
Zrinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Zrinski cracks Phillips with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Zrinski.
Phillips misses with the head strike.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zrinski on the inside.
Zrinski misses with some punches.
Zrinski digs a right hand into Phillips's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phillips's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zrinski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Zrinski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Phillips avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Zrinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Phillips closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phillips lands in his opponent's guard.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zrinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Zrinski keeps moving.
Zrinski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Phillips passes Zrinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zrinski wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well.
Phillips throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zrinski won't allow Phillips to pass to mount.
Zrinski is looking to control Phillips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zrinski avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Phillips maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zrinski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Phillips has cracked it and Zrinski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Phillips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Phillips!
Jack Phillips seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 78
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Phillips shoots in and drives through. De Fiore sprawls well.
Phillips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Fiore counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Phillips throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Fiore was covering up waiting for the punch and Phillips finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phillips wants to control from the top but De Fiore keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is looking to advance position but De Fiore has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Phillips tries to hold on but De Fiore pushes him away. #T1#
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phillips tries to hold on but De Fiore pushes him away.
Phillips stops De Fiore from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
De Fiore controlling his opponent.
Phillips tries to hold on but De Fiore pushes him away.
Phillips is in all sorts of trouble here.
Phillips reaches up to try and control the position but De Fiore seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Phillips rolls and tries to escape and now De Fiore has his back!
#T2#
Phillips tries to break free.
De Fiore is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Phillips's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Phillips is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cloud9, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
De Fiore is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Phillips tries to break free.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
De Fiore has the hooks in. Phillips is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Phillips manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Fiore's guard. Nice work there by Phillips.
Phillips being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Phillips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Fiore keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phillips forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Attilio De Fiore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Fiore misses with a looping right.
Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips slips a straight right by De Fiore.
De Fiore misses with a hook.
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Fiore defends it nicely.
De Fiore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Fiore stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips moves away from the strike by De Fiore.
A big left from De Fiore misses.
Phillips goes for a double leg but De Fiore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Fiore continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Phillips.
Phillips drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Fiore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phillips tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Fiore swivels and escapes.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Fiore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Fiore loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.#TD#
Phillips looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Fiore is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Fiore holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Phillips 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. #SUB#
Phillips drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Fiore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phillips has De Fiore in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Phillips looking for a guillotine here but De Fiore defends easily.
De Fiore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Fiore preventing the sweep.
De Fiore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Phillips is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Phillips is pressing down on De Fiore's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Fiore is holding on for now. #SUB#
Phillips is looking for submissions but instead, De Fiore has regained full guard.
Phillips works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
De Fiore is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips trying to mount his opponent but De Fiore defends it.
De Fiore is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips is just content to waste time from the top position. De Fiore takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Fiore can't keep his opponent in guard - Phillips advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Attilio De Fiore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Fiore tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Fiore to the ground. De Fiore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Phillips feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Fiore dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Phillips not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Fiore controls the pace.#SUB#
Phillips looking for subs off his back but De Fiore has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Phillips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Fiore pulls his head out easily.
De Fiore is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
Jack Phillips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Fiore passes to side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Fiore controlling the position.
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Phillips manages to get back to half guard.
De Fiore not doing much here.
Phillips is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Fiore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Fiore's back!#T3##SUB#
Phillips working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips trying to control momentarily.
De Fiore is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Phillips off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Phillips working for the choke.
De Fiore is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
De Fiore looking to control the position.
Jack Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Phillips working for a choke but De Fiore reverses nicely into Phillips 's guard. #SUB#
Phillips working for a triangle but De Fiore defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Fiore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Phillips.
I think De Fiore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attilio De Fiore! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 65
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Demirci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phillips scores with a jab. Demirci acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Demirci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demirci pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Demirci scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demirci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Demirci trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Demirci trying to control from Phillips's half guard. Phillips has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Demirci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demirci controlling from the top position.
Demirci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Demirci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Demirci trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Demirci is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phillips is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phillips has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Demirci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Phillips passes into side control.
Demirci is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Phillips working away.
Demirci tries to bench press Phillips off him but Phillips keeps the position.
Demirci regains half guard.#SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Demirci actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Demirci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phillips is working away from the top position though.
Phillips seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Demirci trying to control from the bottom.
Demirci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phillips's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phillips's back!
Well, with Demirci on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Phillips is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Demirci is hanging on to Phillips's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Demirci patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Demirci tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Omer Demirci will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Phillips misses the shot to the body.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillips looks to land a left hand but Demirci moved out of range nicely.
Demirci tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demirci. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demirci lands with a right hand.
Demirci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demirci missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phillips missing with a left hand there. Demirci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phillips misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Demirci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Demirci lands in his opponent's guard.
Demirci wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Phillips sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Demirci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phillips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Demirci throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Phillips escapes and throws Demirci's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Demirci is trying to work for a sweep but Phillips has mounted him!
Demirci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Demirci regains half guard.
Demirci is looking to control Phillips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demirci avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demirci tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.
Phillips is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Demirci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Phillips seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Demirci wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Phillips is going to stand back up.
Demirci wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Demirci is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Phillips is tapping! Great win for Demirci!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Omer Demirci!
Omer Demirci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 58
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Widenose slips a straight right by Phillips.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widenose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Widenose slips under a jab.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Widenose rushes Phillips and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Phillips pulls Widenose into guard.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Widenose looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Widenose is retaining full guard.
Phillips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Widenose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Widenose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Widenose passes Phillips's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Widenose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Phillips keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phillips is looking to control Widenose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
Phillips makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phillips.
Widenose throws a strike but Phillips rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Widenose trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Widenose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Widenose has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillips has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Widenose is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phillips preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Phillips drops back, looking for a kneebar! Widenose looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Widenose looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Widenose! #REVB#
Widenose staying calm.
Phillips takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Widenose working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bofur Widenose will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Phillips loads up on a big right hand but Widenose slips the punch.#TD2#
Widenose throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phillips was covering up waiting for the punch and Widenose finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widenose advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widenose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widenose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully. #T1#
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Widenose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Widenose stays in close to Phillips's body and controls the position.
Widenose throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widenose throwing strikes from guard but Phillips blocks nicely.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Widenose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Widenose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bofur Widenose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Widenose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Phillips has momentary wrist control but Widenose slips an elbow through the middle.
Widenose slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Phillips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Widenose stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Phillips has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Widenose manages to get his head free but now Phillips has transitioned to an armbar! Widenose grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Phillips! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Phillips!
A less than humble Jack Phillips misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TK 14
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Grappler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grappler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Gael Grappler has been cut.
Jab, jab by Phillips - just one landing.
Grappler tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Grappler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grappler.
Phillips jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grappler walks away with a smile on his face. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grappler moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Phillips misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grappler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Grappler manages to avoid it.
Grappler moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Phillips drops Grappler with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Grappler! Phillips dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Phillips!
Jack Phillips retains his middleweight title!
Jack Phillips bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TK 10: Elk of Hiisi
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Phillips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Quintanilha counters with a takedown into side control.
Quintanilha sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Phillips is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Phillips's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Quintanilha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phillips holding on.
Quintanilha wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quintanilha working away.#T1#
Quintanilha looking to control but instead Phillips has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Quintanilha misses with a head shot. Phillips uses the momentum to regain guard.
Quintanilha forces his way into half guard.
Quintanilha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quintanilha wants to take a breather but Phillips is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips trying to control from the bottom.
Phillips holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Phillips is looking to improve his position.
Quintanilha is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Quintanilha trying to control from Phillips's half guard. Phillips has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Quintanilha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quintanilha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phillips is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Quintanilha trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Quintanilha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phillips on his heels. He'll look to pass Phillips's guard now, I'm sure.
Phillips 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.
Quintanilha trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom. #T3#
Phillips 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.
Phillips controlling Quintanilha's posture.
Quintanilha trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quintanilha throwing strikes from guard but Phillips blocks nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Quintanilha from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Quintanilha saw that one coming.
Phillips keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Idelmar Quintanilha has been cut.
Phillips misses with a hook
enabling Quintanilha to counter with a crisp jab.
Quintanilha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quintanilha leaves his chin hanging out and Phillips seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Quintanilha crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Phillips!
Jack Phillips retains his middleweight title!
Jack Phillips was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TK 4: Joukahainen
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Shanikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shanikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Phillips is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shanikov.
Shanikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shanikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Shanikov lands with a nice body punch.
Phillips staying out of range there.
Shanikov throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shanikov misses the jab.
It looked like Phillips wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Phillips rushes Shanikov and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Shanikov drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shanikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Shanikov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shanikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shanikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Phillips passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shanikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phillips working away.
Shanikov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Shanikov is defending well. #SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shanikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shanikov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##SUB#
Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Shanikov is defending well. #SUB#
Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Shanikov is defending well.
Shanikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Phillips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shanikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shanikov struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Phillips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Phillips has hold of Shanikov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shanikov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Phillips cranks the arm and Shanikov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shanikov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Phillips!
Jack Phillips retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jack Phillips started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BWMMA-7: Remastered
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
DaOpps takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sizemore trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DaOpps jumps guard but Sizemore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DaOpps is trying to pull guard but Sizemore has him pressed against the cage.
Sizemore trying to control the position but instead, DaOpps has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sizemore into the cage.
DaOpps is trying to pull guard but Sizemore has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for F00K DaOpps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DaOpps jumps guard but Sizemore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DaOpps fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
DaOpps pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
DaOpps looking for a triangle here. Sizemore is fighting it but it looks tight! DaOpps pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sizemore is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). F00K DaOpps!
F00K DaOpps is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, F00K DaOpps was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BWMMA-5 High Tide
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
DaOpps blocks a head kick by Shanikov.
#CL#
DaOpps closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shanikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DaOpps is defending well for now.
DaOpps tries to pull guard but Shanikov holds him up against the cage and eventually DaOpps drops back down to his feet.
DaOpps tries to pull guard but Shanikov won't allow it.
DaOpps tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shanikov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for F00K DaOpps. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
DaOpps gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DaOpps is trying to pull guard but Shanikov has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
DaOpps pulls guard effortlessly.
Shanikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DaOpps swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanikov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DaOpps is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
DaOpps has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shanikov doesn't defend quickly enough and DaOpps has managed to lock this one up! Can Shanikov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to DaOpps on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). F00K DaOpps! |
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Event:
BWMMA-2
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
DaOpps rushes Eigenhuis and presses him up against the cage.
DaOpps is trying to pull guard but Eigenhuis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eigenhuis jumps guard but DaOpps stands there with Eigenhuis around his waist. Eigenhuis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DaOpps tries to pull guard but Eigenhuis won't allow it.
Eigenhuis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DaOpps tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for F00K DaOpps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eigenhuis has a couple of punches blocked by DaOpps.
Eigenhuis lands a nice knee to the body.
DaOpps jumps guard but Eigenhuis stands there with DaOpps around his waist. DaOpps gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Eigenhuis jumps guard.
Eigenhuis is looking to stand up but DaOpps isn't so interested in that idea.
DaOpps works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
DaOpps is trying for a kimura here. Eigenhuis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! DaOpps wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). F00K DaOpps! |
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Event:
Clubba Fights 1
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Fiftyfour stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiftytwo. Fiftytwo gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiftyfour throws a leg kick but Fiftytwo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fiftytwo attempts a counter takedown but Fiftyfour avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Fiftyfour feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Fiftyfour thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiftytwo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fiftytwo tries to get out of the position.
Fiftyfour is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fiftyfour loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fiftyfour throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fiftytwo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiftytwo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fiftyfour lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fiftytwo being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiftyfour trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Fiftyfour tries to stand but Fiftytwo is controlling from the bottom.
Fiftytwo 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.
Fiftytwo looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiftyfour controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fiftytwo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fiftyfour swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fiftyfour shoots in looking for a takedown. Fiftytwo tries to sprawl out of it but Fiftyfour keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fiftytwo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Fiftyfour has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fiftyfour is looking for a takedown.
Fiftyfour prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fiftytwo tries to score a body lock takedown but Fiftyfour shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Subject Fiftytwo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiftyfour tries to pull guard but Fiftytwo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fiftyfour drops back down to his feet.
Subject Fiftytwo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Subject Fiftyfour is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiftytwo can't get the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Subject Fiftyfour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fiftyfour has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Subject Fiftyfour!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Subject Fiftyfour!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Subject Fiftyfour!
Subject Fiftyfour wins by unanimous decision! |
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