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Event:
CFC Tokyo 17
Date: Apr 30, 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 20 wins and 16 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Line fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rules avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Line shoots in and gets a takedown into Rules's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) Line
Line is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rules looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Line puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line uses his free foot to push down on Rules's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rules. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (0) vs (5) Line
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rules is desperately trying to improve his position but Line has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Line content just to control the position here.
Rules wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rules (0) vs (8) Line
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Line not allowing Rules to control his hands.
Rules tries to escape the position.
Rules just trying to survive but Line is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Line has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Line just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rules tries to break free.
#T4#
Line is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rules tries to escape but Line has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Line controlling from the back.
Line's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Rules looking very determined here, making life difficult for Line.
Rules is in bad spot here.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rules trying to control the hands but Line breaks the grip.
Line trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rules doesn't escape. #T6#
Let's hope that Line 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.
Rules can't escape the position.
#T7#
Line is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Rules 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 Line gets his way!
Rules tries to escape but Line has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line wants to control but Rules is keeping busy.
Rules trying to control the hands but Line breaks the grip. #T9#
Rules tries to escape but Line has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T10#
I really don't envy Rules right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Line controlling the positon.
Rules trying to control the position but Line manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Rules is really stuck here.
Rules looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Line biding his time, looking for the opening.
Line struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rules looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12#
Good control from Line.
Line looking to hold on to the position here but Rules rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Line controlling from the top position.
Line works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13#
Rules slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Line controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rules is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (8) Line#T14#
Rules engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rules has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Line is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Line working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Line wins on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Senger Line 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 Tokyo 16
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 86 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rules to the ground. Wang is now in Rules's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Rules
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rules seems keen to control Wang's posture.
Wang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard.
Rules controlling the position.
Wang pushing down on Rules's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Rules tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rules for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Wang trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Rules is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Wang'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.
Wang is thwarting Rules's attempts to control the position.
Wang trying to control the pace.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Rules
Wang takes a little break here. Rules wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4##SUB#
Wang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rules, who protects the arm well.
Wang happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T6#
Wang continues to stall.
Rules tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rules is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang just content to control the position. #T7#
Rules is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang taking a breather here. #T8#
Further stalling from Wang.#T9#
Rules can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rules struggling a bit here.
Rules is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Rules's face as Wang controls the position. #T10#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from Wang.
Rules wants to control but Wang postures up.#T11#
Wang trying to control the action but Rules is working from the bottom.
Wang happy to just control the position for now. #T12#
Rules is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wang wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy. #T13#
Wang controls the position.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working. #SUB#
Wang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rules has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wang but great work by Rules. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (5) vs (4) Rules
Wang wants to control but Rules postures up.
Wang is not content to let Rules control the position.
Wang is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Wang is trying to control Rules's posture but Rules avoids it.
Wang is being controlled here.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rules content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Long Wang, 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:
748
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Perkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rules looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perkins (4) vs (0) Rules
Perkins 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.
Rules tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rules is not content to let Perkins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules prevents Perkins from moving into mount. #T1#
The referee asks Perkins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Perkins prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rules is looking to reverse the position.
Rules prevents Perkins from improving position.
Perkins just content to control the position.
Perkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
Rules regains half guard there - taking advantage of Perkins's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Rules is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rules controlling the position well.
Rules is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Perkins in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rules for as long as he can get away with.
Perkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
Rules tries to roll over but Perkins keeps him under control.#T4#
Perkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perkins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rules! Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (7) vs (0) Rules#SUB#
Perkins is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rules has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rules! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (7) vs (2) Rules#T5#
Perkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Perkins, not yet.
Perkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Perkins looking to control but Rules passes into half guard.
Perkins wants to get back to full guard.
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rules controlling the pace.
Rules is thwarting Perkins's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Rules is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Perkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Perkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Perkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Perkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rules gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rules stays in close to Perkins's body and controls the position. #T9#
Perkins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rules puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Rules has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rules looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Perkins is refusing to be controlled, as Rules sits in half guard. #T10#
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Perkins wants to improve his position but Rules is controlling well.
Rules content to control rather than advance.
Perkins tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg. #T11#
Rules moves into full mount! Perkins won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (7) vs (5) Rules
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rules controlling his opponent.
Perkins is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Rules takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Perkins is not content to let Rules control the position.
Rules seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Perkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkins wants to get back to full guard but Rules has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (7) vs (8) Rules
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Perkins is looking to regain half guard here but Rules keeps moving and retains side control.
Perkins is working hard here to advance position.
Rules happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 15
Date: Apr 16, 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 20 wins and 9 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rules closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Rules pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Hunter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rules napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunter (4) vs (0) Rules
Hunter controlling from side mount.
Rules is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter controls the position from side control.#T1#
Rules is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rules moves into full guard.
Hunter 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. #T2#
Rules has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunter content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Rules controlling Hunter's posture. #T3#
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Rules tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Rules tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Rules can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hunter prevents Rules from improving his position.
Hunter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Hunter is pressing down on Rules's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rules is holding on for now.
Hunter trying to control the pace.
Hunter trying to mount his opponent but Rules defends it. #T7#
Hunter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunter'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.
Hunter tries to pass to full mount but Rules defends it.
Rules is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Still in half guard, Hunter seems content to control.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rules manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Rules not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rules keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hunter content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Rules is pulling down on Hunter's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunter, at least for the moment.
Hunter passes Rules's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
Hunter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Hunter trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rules is trying to get back to full guard.
Rules has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Hunter is controlling the pace.
Hunter is looking to advance position but Rules won't allow it. #T12#
Well, if Hunter 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.
Further stalling from Hunter.#T13#
Rules is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunter from advancing to side control.
Rules trying to get back to full guard but Hunter takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (7) vs (0) Rules
Hunter controlling his opponent. #T14#
Rules wants to control but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Saul Hunter thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
746
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 124 wins and 72 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rules shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Rules keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramirez 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.
Rules closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Rules pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rules shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Rules.
Rules fails with a takedown attempt.
Rules fails with a takedown attempt.
Rules tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramirez defends well and Rules ends up having to push Ramirez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rules tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rules somewhat.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Rules and move into the clinch.
Ramirez dives in for a single leg takedown but Rules sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Ramirez gets control of Rules's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ramirez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Rules has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rules controlling from the top position.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rules controls the pace.#T2#
Rules stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Rules
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Ramirez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Ramirez wants to control but Rules postures up.
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Rules content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ramirez is trying to control Rules's posture but Rules avoids it. #T4#
Rules takes a little break here. Ramirez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ramirez tries to buck Rules off but Rules is having none of it.
Rules just content to control the position.
Rules wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #T5#
Ramirez is letting Rules control him for a moment.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rules wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rules controlling the position. #T6#
Rules wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez is trying to control Rules's posture but Rules avoids it.
Ramirez tries to bench press Rules off him but Rules keeps the position. #T7#
Rules working away.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
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.
Ramirez is letting Rules control him for a moment. #T8#
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rules wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez is letting Rules control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Ramirez tries to buck Rules off but Rules is having none of it.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Rules controls the position. #T11##SUB2#
Rules swings around for an armbar but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rules's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Rules
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rules is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Ramirez trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom.
Rules seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rules working a defensive guard here.
Rules has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Rules being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving.
Ramirez 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. #T14#
Rules looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rules looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 14
Date: Apr 09, 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 60 wins and 66 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis shoots in but Rules avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rules stuffs the takedown.
Rules stuffs the takedown attempt from Alopodis. Alopodis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alopodis is defended easily by Rules.
Alopodis has a takedown stuffed.
Alopodis dives in for a single leg takedown but Rules sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rules tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alopodis gets underhooks to prevent Rules's takedown attempt.
Rules prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rules has Alopodis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alopodis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Alopodis tightens his grip and picks Rules up, before dumping him to the ground. Rules manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Rules
Rules being controlled here, momentarily.
Rules has his hands on Alopodis's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Alopodis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rules is looking to sweep but instead, Alopodis has passed into half guard.
Rules keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Alopodis trying to control the pace.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Rules is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alopodis trying to control the pace.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Rules is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Alopodis prevents Rules from improving his position.
Well, if Alopodis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Rules controlling the position well. #T5#
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Rules
Alopodis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rules wants to control but Alopodis is having none of it.#T6#
Rules is working to get back to half guard.
Rules tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rules is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Alopodis is staying active.
Alopodis wants to control the pace but Rules is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T7#
Rules is trying to escape the mount.
Alopodis looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Rules tries to control the position but Alopodis now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (0) Rules
Rules trying to control the hands but Alopodis won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rules trying to control the hands but Alopodis won't let him. #T9#
Alopodis is riding his opponent, not letting Rules buck him off.
Rules tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back.
#T10#
Alopodis biding his time, controlling Rules.
Rules trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alopodis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Alopodis not allowing Rules to control his hands. #T11#
I would not like to be Rules right now.
Rules wants to control his opponent's hands but Alopodis gets his hands free.
Alopodis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rules rolls, trying to escape but Alopodis keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Alopodis biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rules trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rules breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Rules
Rules trying to move into half guard but instead Alopodis has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Rules
Alopodis content to stall in guard here.
Rules seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Alopodis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom. #T14#
Rules is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom.
Rules has his hands on Alopodis's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rules controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
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:
744
Date: Apr 05, 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 17 wins and 13 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Android Sixty Five!
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sixty Five is defended easily by Rules.
Rules shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sixty Five sprawls well. Sixty Five wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rules gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Rules shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sixty Five's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Sixty Five
Sixty Five has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rules engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Sixty Five has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rules slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Sixty Five#T2#
Sixty Five struggling a bit 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.
Sixty Five is letting Rules control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sixty Five's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixty Five is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rules wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping him busy.
Sixty Five is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Rules is staying tight to Sixty Five's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sixty Five is trying to improve his position.
Rules controls the position from side control.
Sixty Five tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Rules trying to control the position but Sixty Five is working away.
Sixty Five is looking to regain half guard here but Rules keeps moving and retains side control.
Rules trying to control the action but Sixty Five is working from the bottom. #T6#
Sixty Five is looking to reverse the position.
Rules moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rules trying to control the action but Sixty Five is working from the bottom. #T7#
Sixty Five gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rules keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Sixty Five tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Sixty Five is looking to control Rules's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sixty Five avoid being mounted?
Sixty Five might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rules haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sixty Five keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sixty Five tries to roll over but Rules keeps him under control.#T9#
Still in half guard, Rules seems content to control.
Rules is looking to advance position but Sixty Five won't allow it.
Rules trying to control the pace.
Rules seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sixty Five for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Sixty Five is concentrating on defense, preventing Rules from advancing position.
Rules wants to pass to mount but Sixty Five is defending the position. #T11#
Sixty Five has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rules is working away from the top position though.
Rules wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five trying to control here.
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Sixty Five has his hands clasped together around Rules's back. He's all about the action.
Still in half guard, Rules seems content to control.
Sixty Five is controlling Rules's trapped leg to prevent Rules from advancing to side control.
Sixty Five is looking to control Rules's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sixty Five avoid being mounted?#T13#
Sixty Five is positioning himself well to prevent Rules advancing to mount.
Rules performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sixty Five wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Rules is taking a breather. Sixty Five 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.
Sixty Five keeping control of the position.
Rules slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 13
Date: Apr 02, 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 26 wins and 12 losses; Senger Line! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Line shoots in and bounces Rules off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Line (2) vs (0) Rules
Rules has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Line has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Line (5) vs (0) Rules
Rules tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Line controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Line's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rules manages to work his way to half guard, despite Line's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rules keeping control of the position.
Line trying to control the pace.
Line prevents Rules from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Line trying to control the pace.
Line prevents Rules from improving his position.
Line perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Line's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Rules tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
Rules holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Line trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
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.#T5#
Line looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Line tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rules knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Rules tries to roll over but Line keeps him under control.
Line is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Line wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Rules has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Line is working away from the top position though.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
Line trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
Line prevents Rules from improving his position.
Rules wants to control but Line passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Line (8) vs (0) Rules#T8#
Line wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy. #T9#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rules gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Line controlling the action here. #T10#
Rules trying to control here.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
Line seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Line wants to pass to mount but Rules is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Line trying to control the pace. #T13#
Rules tries to roll over but Line keeps him under control.#T14#
Line looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Line wants to pass to mount but Rules is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rules desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Line tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rules knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Line takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Senger Line 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 Tokyo 5
Date: Mar 29, 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 16 wins and 12 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rules has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Sixty Five as Rules shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sixty Five or perhaps it was just good defense by Rules, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Sixty Five closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rules to the mat! Rules manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) Sixty Five
Rules keeping full guard, as Sixty Five tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules wants to sweep here but Sixty Five controlling him for the moment.
Rules can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sixty Five controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rules looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rules is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sixty Five showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Rules wants to sweep here but Sixty Five controlling him for the moment.
Rules keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.#T3#
Sixty Five engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rules has his hands on Sixty Five's head, controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rules is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (2) Sixty Five#T4#
Rules trying to control the pace.
Sixty Five trying to control from the bottom.
Rules looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Sixty Five has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rules is working away from the top position though.
Sixty Five is trying is best to control the position here.
Sixty Five 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.
Sixty Five wants to get back to full guard.
Rules is looking to advance position but Sixty Five won't allow it. #T6#
Sixty Five is trying to control but Rules passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (2) Sixty Five
You can see the frustration on Sixty Five's face as Rules controls the position.
Sixty Five is not content to let Rules control the position.
Rules controlling the position from side mount. #T7#
Rules trying to control the position but Sixty Five is working away.
Sixty Five is looking for a sweep.#T8#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sixty Five is not content to let Rules control the position.
Rules in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Sixty Five is not content to let Rules control the position.
Rules working away.#T10#
The referee asks Rules politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rules prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sixty Five is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Rules wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping him busy.
Rules working away.
Rules taking a breather here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T12#
Sixty Five can't do much from the bottom here.
Sixty Five is looking to reverse the position.
Rules is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sixty Five's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sixty Five wants to control but Rules postures up.#T13#
Rules is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sixty Five's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Rules tries for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending well.
Sixty Five tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Rules stalls from top position.
Sixty Five has one of Rules's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T14#
Rules trying to control the action but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Rules in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 12
Date: Mar 26, 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 11 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown but Rules manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Okoroji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rules sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Okoroji looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) Okoroji
Okoroji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Rules 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.
Rules has control of Okoroji's left arm, preventing Okoroji from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules wants to sweep here but Okoroji controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Rules pulls Okoroji in close to prevent any damage.
Okoroji sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rules looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.#T2#
Okoroji controls from within his opponent's guard.
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.
Okoroji is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rules is pulling down on Okoroji's head. It's preventing any offense from Okoroji, at least for the moment.
Rules is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Okoroji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Okoroji is pushing down on Rules's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rules is fighting to maintain full guard but Okoroji has managed to sneak the leg through.
Okoroji trying to control the action but Rules is working from the bottom.
Okoroji trying to mount his opponent but Rules defends it. #T4#
Rules is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rules is looking to control Okoroji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rules avoid being mounted?
Rules controlling the position for now.
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Rules won't allow it. #SUB#
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Okoroji seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rules won't allow Okoroji to pass to mount. #T6#
Rules controlling the position well.
Okoroji not doing much here.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Rules is positioning himself well to prevent Okoroji advancing to mount.
Okoroji trying to control the pace.
Okoroji trying to mount his opponent but Rules defends it. #T8#
Okoroji performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okoroji wants to take a breather but Rules is having none of it.
Well, if Okoroji 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Okoroji is trying to control the action in half guard but Rules is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rules is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rules wants to control but Okoroji is keeping busy.
Rules is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Okoroji 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.
#T10#
Rules gets full guard.
Okoroji controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.
Rules has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Okoroji has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (0) vs (5) Okoroji
Okoroji trying to control the action but Rules is working from the bottom.
Rules is trying to escape the position but Okoroji is controlling the position. #T12#
Okoroji trying to control the position but Rules is working away.
Rules struggling a bit here.
Rules tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Okoroji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
Okoroji is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rules will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Okoroji trying to control the action but Rules is working from the bottom. #T14#
Okoroji controlling from side mount.
Okoroji wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoroji wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Yakubu Okoroji 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 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 47 wins and 31 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Vernon 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: Vernon (2) vs (0) Rules
Rules has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vernon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vernon 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.
Rules is trying to control the position but Vernon postures up.
Vernon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rules has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rules looking to control.
Rules being controlled here, momentarily.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Vernon is pushing down on Rules's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rules is fighting to maintain full guard but Vernon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Vernon seems to be working for a kimura but Rules defends the submission attempt.
Rules trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up.
Rules wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
#T3#
Vernon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well. #T4#
Rules wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
Rules wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Vernon uses his free foot to push down on Rules's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rules. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Rules
Rules tries to control the position but Vernon now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (8) vs (0) Rules#T5#
Rules rolls, trying to escape but Vernon keeps control of the position.
Rules prevents Vernon from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6#
Rules tries to roll but Vernon sticks to his back.
#T7#
Vernon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rules.
Vernon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rules manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vernon's guard. Nice work there by Rules.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (8) vs (2) Rules
Vernon has Rules pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rules sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon pulls Rules in close to prevent any damage. #T9##SUB#
Vernon working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Rules is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Vernon pulls Rules in close to his closed guard and prevents Rules from doing any damage or advancing 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.#SUB#
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rules doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rules manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.#T11#
Vernon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rules controls the pace.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to control the position but Rules says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vernon has his hands clasped together around Rules's back. He's all about the action.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Rules is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Rules content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Rules 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.
Vernon gets full guard.
Rules looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Vernon wants to control the position but Rules says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Rules seems content to control.
Rules prevents Vernon from improving his position.
Rules is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it. #T14#
Rules takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rules controlling the action here.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Isaac Vernon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pulling Guard for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
738
Date: Mar 15, 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 16 wins and 9 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Bernardo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Belmiro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rules (0) vs (4) Belmiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules seems a little lost for a moment, as Belmiro dominates the positioning.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
Belmiro is staying tight to Rules's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro working away.#T2#
Belmiro controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Rules's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belmiro wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy. #T3#
Rules tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belmiro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rules tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Belmiro wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy.
Rules manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rules is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Belmiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Rules perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Belmiro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rules is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Belmiro 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.#T6#
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Rules is controlling well.
Rules keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belmiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Belmiro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T7#
Still in half guard, Rules seems content to control.
Rules is pressing down on Belmiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belmiro is holding on for now.
Rules is taking a breather. Belmiro 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.
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.#T8#
Belmiro is in trouble now - Rules has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (4) Belmiro
Rules tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rules can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape. #T9#
Rules controlling his opponent.
Rules fails to take his opponent's back.
Rules tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belmiro can't escape the position.
#T10#
Belmiro tries to hold on but Rules postures up.
Rules with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Belmiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Rules tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away.
Belmiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Belmiro wants to control but Rules is having none of it.
Rules tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rules avoids the attempt from Belmiro to control.#T12#
Rules looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belmiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rules content just to control the position here.
Rules tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away.
Belmiro is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Belmiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rules controlling the pace.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rules is working away from the top position though.
Belmiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rules's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rules's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rules (5) vs (8) Belmiro#T14#
Belmiro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Belmiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rules wants to control his opponent's hands but Belmiro gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 10
Date: Mar 12, 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 45 wins and 31 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rules looks for a takedown but Vernon sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Vernon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rules's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Rules
Rules not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vernon passes Rules's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rules controlling the position for now.
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rules is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vernon 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.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Rules is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Rules tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Rules is trying to control but Vernon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Rules
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rules is squirming around, avoiding Vernon's attempts to control the action.
Vernon controlling from mount. #T3#
Vernon avoids the attempt from Rules to control.
Vernon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rules tries to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Rules regains half guard.#T4#
Vernon is pressing down on Rules's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rules is holding on for now.
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Rules defends it. #T5#
Rules keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rules is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rules avoid being mounted?
Vernon trying to control the action but Rules is working from the bottom.
Rules is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Vernon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vernon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rules! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (0) Rules
Rules is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Vernon trying to control but Rules is having none of it.
Vernon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rules tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.
Rules really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Vernon wants to take Rules's back but he can't do it this time.
Rules tries to lock up and control but Vernon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rules is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vernon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rules tries to reverse the position but Vernon maintains control.#T10#
Rules 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: Vernon (8) vs (2) Rules
Rules is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vernon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard. #T11#
Vernon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rules controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
Rules is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Rules is looking to advance position but Vernon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (12) vs (2) Rules
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rules is looking to escape. #T13#
Vernon controlling from the full mount.
Rules is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vernon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rules wants to control but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon controlling his opponent. #T14#
Rules stops Vernon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Vernon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rules to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (15) vs (2) Rules
Vernon is not going to allow Rules to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Isaac Vernon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pulling Guard, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 08, 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 19 wins and 14 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rules closes the distance and clinches up with Mcgillicutty, looking for a takedown. Rules pushes Mcgillicutty against the cage but Mcgillicutty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcgillicutty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mcgillicutty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rules pinned against the cage. Rules gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Mcgillicutty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rules looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (0) Rules
Mcgillicutty taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules tries to bench press Mcgillicutty off him but Mcgillicutty keeps the position.
Rules has one of Mcgillicutty's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep 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.
You can see the frustration on Rules's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Rules's face as Mcgillicutty controls the position.
Rules tries to improve position but can't.
Rules is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rules's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Mcgillicutty controls the position.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
Mcgillicutty controls the position.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rules is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Mcgillicutty staying calm.
Rules tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Rules is trying to control Mcgillicutty's posture but Mcgillicutty avoids it.
Rules is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mcgillicutty is staying active.#T5#
Rules is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Rules's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position from side mount. #T6#
Rules tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcgillicutty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rules struggling a bit here.
Rules tries to bench press Mcgillicutty off him but Mcgillicutty keeps the position.
Rules is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Mcgillicutty slows the pace down in half guard.
Rules is trying to control but can't.
Mcgillicutty frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (7) vs (0) Rules#T8#
Mcgillicutty wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mcgillicutty controlling from the full mount.
Mcgillicutty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rules for as long as he can get away with.
Mcgillicutty tries to control but Rules wriggling away. #T9#
Mcgillicutty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rules tries to reverse the position but Mcgillicutty maintains control.
Mcgillicutty controlling the pace for now.
Rules is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Mcgillicutty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcgillicutty is really struggling to control Rules but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mcgillicutty content just to control the position here.
Rules 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: Mcgillicutty (7) vs (2) Rules#T11#
Rules looking to sit in guard and control but Mcgillicutty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (9) vs (2) Rules
Mcgillicutty content to stall in guard here.
Rules trying to control the position here.
Rules looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgillicutty is one step ahead there. #T12#
Mcgillicutty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mcgillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Mcgillicutty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Mcgillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Mcgillicutty preventing the sweep.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving.
Rules wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rules swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
After the fight, Paddy Mcgillicutty 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:
CFC Tokyo 9
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rules looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Cabrera
Rules seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cabrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Rules is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera has Rules pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Cabrera controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
Cabrera pulls Rules in close to his closed guard and prevents Rules from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cabrera is continuing to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Rules is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rules's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cabrera is pulling down on Rules's head to control his posture. #T3#
Rules is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rules is one step ahead there.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Cabrera is trying to keep Rules in close.
Cabrera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The adventures of Cabrera the control monster continue. Boring.#T5#
Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rules's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (2) Cabrera
Rules has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard.
Cabrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Rules looking for a sweep. Not yet Rules, not yet.
Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera slips nicely into half guard.
Rules is trying is best to control the position here.
Cabrera tries to pass to full mount but Rules defends it.
Cabrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Rules is doing well to control the position and prevent Cabrera from advancing to side control.
Cabrera controlling the action here.
Cabrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Rules is in trouble now - Cabrera has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (2) vs (5) Cabrera
Rules wants to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.
Cabrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rules tries to hold on but Cabrera postures up.#T10#
Rules is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cabrera controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Let's hope that Cabrera 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.
Rules is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Cabrera controlling his opponent.
Rules is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cabrera wants to control the pace but Rules is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Rules is looking to improve his position but Cabrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Rules tries to improve his position but instead Cabrera has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rules (2) vs (8) Cabrera
Cabrera is not going to allow Rules to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera is hanging on to Rules's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Cabrera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Rules right now.
Cabrera controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Hendrix Cabrera 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:
734
Date: Mar 01, 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 44 wins and 24 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Oh gets caught flat footed, as Rules shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Rules
Rules 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.
Rules is fighting to break Oh's control of his arms but Oh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rules doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rules manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Rules sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Rules 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.#T2#
Oh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Oh has his foot on Rules's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rules works his way back into a safe position though.
Oh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (2) Rules
Rules is trying to control but Oh manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (2) Rules#T3#
Rules wants to control but Oh is having none of it.
Rules has given up his back here. Will Oh look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Oh (8) vs (2) Rules
Oh not allowing Rules to control his hands.
Rules is in bad spot here.
Rules turns into Oh and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (8) vs (4) Rules
Oh has his hands on Rules's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Rules sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oh's guard.
Rules not doing much 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.#T5#
Oh is trying to maintain the position but Rules is very close to passing his half guard.
Rules not doing much here.
Oh is trying to get back to full guard.
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Rules wants to pass the guard but Oh is defending well.
Oh is looking to control Rules's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oh avoid being mounted?#T7#
Rules keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oh tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Rules wants to advance to full mount but Oh doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Oh working a defensive guard but Rules passes into half guard.
#T8#
Oh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rules moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (8) vs (7) Rules
We've been hearing good reports from Oh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules trying to control the action but Oh is working from the bottom.
Rules staying calm.#T9#
Oh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rules trying to control the action but Oh is working from the bottom.
Oh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T10#
Oh tries to roll over but Rules keeps him under control.
Oh holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rules seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Oh wants to get back to full guard.
Rules takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
Oh is trying is best to control the position here.
Oh trying to control but Rules postures up.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Rules has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oh is refusing to be controlled, as Rules sits in half guard.
Oh tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Rules trying to control the pace. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Oh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oh looking for a sweep. Not yet Oh, not yet.
Oh is looking to sweep but instead, Rules has passed into half guard.
Oh is trying is best to control the position here. #T14#
Oh manages to get to full guard.
Rules slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Jisoo Oh thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 8
Date: Feb 26, 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 15 wins and 5 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rules 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: Rules (4) vs (0) Tijhoff
Tijhoff can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rules working away.
Rules content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.
You can see the frustration on Tijhoff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Rules is staying tight to Tijhoff's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Tijhoff's face as Rules controls the position. #T2#
Rules's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rules seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tijhoff for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Tijhoff tries to buck Rules off but Rules is having none of it.
Tijhoff is trying to control Rules's posture but Rules avoids it. #T4#
Tijhoff is trying to escape the position but Rules is controlling the position.
Tijhoff isn't going anywhere.
Rules is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Tijhoff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rules controlling from side mount. #T6#
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Further stalling from Rules.#T7#
Tijhoff tries to buck Rules off but Rules is having none of it.
Rules controlling the position from side mount.
Tijhoff wants to control but Rules postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Tijhoff holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Tijhoff is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tijhoff keeping his opponent close.
Tijhoff tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Rules controls the position from side control.
Tijhoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tijhoff wants to control but Rules is keeping busy.
#T10#
Tijhoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Rules keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tijhoff won't allow Rules to pass to mount.
Rules controlling the action here. #T11#
Tijhoff keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12#
Tijhoff gets back to full guard.
Rules controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rules continues to stall.#T13#
Tijhoff pulls Rules in close to prevent any damage.
Rules postures up.
Tijhoff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rules controls the pace.
Tijhoff is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Tijhoff working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rules being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC CG 733
Date: Feb 22, 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 14 wins and 5 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 23 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rules shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Rules drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rules (4) vs (0) Oh
Oh can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Rules stalls from top position.
Oh can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rules happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Oh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oh seems a little lost for a moment, as Rules dominates the positioning.#T2#
Oh tries to bench press Rules off him but Rules keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Oh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oh is not content to let Rules control the position.
Rules is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Oh's shoulder. That is not cool.
Oh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Oh can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Rules takes a little break here. Oh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rules trying to control the position but Oh is working away.
Rules working away.
Rules trying to control the action but Oh is working from the bottom. #T5#
Oh is looking to reverse the position.
Oh is not content to let Rules control the position.
Oh is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Oh is still trying to improve position.
Oh can't do much from the bottom here.
Rules controlling the position. #T7#
Rules's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Oh struggling a bit here.#T8#
Rules controlling the position.
Rules has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Oh can't do much from the bottom here.
Rules wants to control but Oh is keeping him busy.
Rules taking a breather here. #T10#
Oh is not content to let Rules control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rules controls the position from side control.#T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rules.
Rules continues to hold on tight.#T12#
Oh keeping his opponent close.
Oh trying to remain calm as Rules controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Oh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Oh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rules haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oh keeps working.
Oh tries to buck Rules off but Rules is having none of it.
Rules moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T14#
Further stalling from Rules.
Oh is not content to let Rules control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 4
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rules shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Rules
Green has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Green trying to control the position.
Green has control of Rules's left arm, preventing Rules from doing any damage.
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.
Rules is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rules looking to pass the guard.
Green is controlling Rules's posture.#T2#
Rules sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Green controlling Rules's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Green is trying to keep Rules in close.
Rules looking to pass the guard.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rules controls the pace.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T5#
It looks like Rules might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet. #T6#
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Rules slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rules passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Green is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Rules trying to control the pace.
Green wants to control but Rules is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Green is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Rules stalling.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rules sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rules trying to pass the guard but Green defending well. #T9#
Rules stalling.
Green is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Green is looking to control Rules's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Rules perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Rules trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
Well, if Rules is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Green holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, if Rules is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Rules tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Rules perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rules's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rules is continuing to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rules is one step ahead there.
Rules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Rules is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rules is fighting to break Green's control of his arms but Green is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules wins on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 15 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rules drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (4) Rules
You can see the frustration on Sixty Five's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixty Five sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rules manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (7) Rules
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules controlling from mount. #T1#
Sixty Five wants to hold on but Rules pushes him away.
Rules trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rules controlling the pace for now.
Rules manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sixty Five to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (0) vs (10) Rules#T2#
Rules keeps control of the position as Sixty Five tries to break free.
Sixty Five's coaches at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rules keeps control of the position easily here as Sixty Five tries to buck him off.
Sixty Five trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Sixty Five tries to escape the position.
Rules controls the action.
Sixty Five is trying to break free.
#T4#
Sixty Five breaks Rules's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (10) Rules
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sixty Five sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sixty Five is fighting to break Rules's control of his arms but Rules is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rules working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Sixty Five passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (10) Rules
Rules is trying to control Sixty Five's posture but Sixty Five avoids it.
Rules is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rules sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Sixty Five keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sixty Five trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
Sixty Five looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rules trying to control but Sixty Five postures up.
#T7#
Sixty Five with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sixty Five's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Rules preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well.
Rules wants to get back to full guard but Sixty Five has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (8) vs (10) Rules#T9#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sixty Five tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rules manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rules moves into full guard.
#T10#
Sixty Five's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rules is controlling Sixty Five's posture.
Sixty Five pushing down on Rules's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rules is trying to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five wants to free his trapped foot but Rules is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Sixty Five seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rules regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sixty Five is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Sixty Five trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom.
Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rules working a defensive guard but Sixty Five manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (11) vs (10) Rules#T13#
Sixty Five takes a little break here. Rules wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Rules is holding Sixty Five down, trying to stall.
Rules is looking to regain half guard here but Sixty Five keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixty Five is looking to take a break and control but Rules is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
An out of breath Android Sixty Five thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG 722
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 117 wins and 67 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Rules shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Rules looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Rules
Rules trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Rules controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rules won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Rules has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Rules sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez is controlling Rules's posture.
Rules looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ramirez has Rules pulled in close to control his posture.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Rules stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez is pulling down on Rules's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Rules is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Rules trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Rules controlling him for the moment.
Rules trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T7#
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rules showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T8#
Ramirez pulls Rules in close to prevent any damage.
Rules wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Rules wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Rules is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ramirez.#T10#
Rules controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rules wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T12#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rules sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rules engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
Rules passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rules wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rules is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules wins on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC CG 721
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sixty Five shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (0) Rules
Rules controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rules wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rules knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sixty Five content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Sixty Five is thwarting Rules's attempts to control the position.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five controlling the pace.
Sixty Five seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rules for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (0) Rules
Rules is squirming around, avoiding Sixty Five's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Rules tries to lock up and control but Sixty Five gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sixty Five controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Sixty Five trying to control but Rules is having none of it.
Sixty Five sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rules is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Sixty Five takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rules is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rules stops Sixty Five from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sixty Five controlling from mount. #T6#
Rules is looking to improve his position but Sixty Five isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Sixty Five tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sixty Five avoids the attempt from Rules to control.
Sixty Five controlling from mount. #T8#
Sixty Five trying to control but Rules is having none of it.
Sixty Five controlling the position easily from mount.
Rules is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Sixty Five looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sixty Five fails to advance to Rules's back.
Sixty Five content just to control the position here. #T10#
Rules is squirming around, avoiding Sixty Five's attempts to control the action.
Sixty Five controlling his opponent.
Rules stops Sixty Five from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T11#
Sixty Five is working hard here to advance position.
Rules is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sixty Five controlling from mount.
Rules tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Sixty Five can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rules is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five content just to control the position here.
Rules regains half guard.#T13#
Sixty Five is looking to advance position but Rules won't allow it.
Rules keeping hold of Sixty Five's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Sixty Five is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Sixty Five wants to pass to mount but Rules is defending the position.
Sixty Five trying to control the pace.
Sixty Five wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Android Sixty Five thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Pitbull X
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kvakkestad dives in and scores a takedown into Rules's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (0) Rules
Rules bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kvakkestad's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (2) Rules
Kvakkestad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rules controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Kvakkestad trying to control the position here.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Kvakkestad.
Rules being controlled here momentarily.
Kvakkestad continues to stall.#T2#
Rules wants to pass the guard but Kvakkestad is keeping the position.
Kvakkestad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Rules wants to pass the guard but Kvakkestad is keeping the position.
Kvakkestad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kvakkestad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kvakkestad has his hands on Rules's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Rules is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rules slips nicely into half guard.
Kvakkestad is holding on to half guard well.#T5#
Rules trying to control the pace.
Rules tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvakkestad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rules not doing much here.
Kvakkestad is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Kvakkestad keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rules perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Kvakkestad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rules is working away from the top position though.
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kvakkestad is looking to control Rules's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvakkestad avoid being mounted?
Rules not doing much here.
#T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad is doing well to control the position and prevent Rules from advancing to side control.
Kvakkestad wants to control but Rules is keeping busy.
Kvakkestad won't allow Rules to pass to mount. #T9#
Kvakkestad preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Rules wants to free his trapped foot but Kvakkestad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rules in particular looking to stall.
Kvakkestad wants to control but Rules is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rules is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Kvakkestad trying to control from the bottom.
Rules is controlling the pace.
Kvakkestad is trying to control but Rules passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (5) Rules#T12#
You can see the frustration on Kvakkestad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Kvakkestad is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rules is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kvakkestad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kvakkestad wants to control but Rules postures up.#T14#
Kvakkestad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rules is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rules just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Pitbull IX
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 22 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Rules
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rules is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Rules is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rules avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Rules trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rules desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Rules tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Borgia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working. #T3#
Borgia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borgia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Borgia prevents Rules from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgia in particular looking to stall.
Borgia is thwarting Rules's attempts to control the position.
Rules is doing well to control the position and prevent Borgia from advancing to side control.
Borgia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Rules wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Rules is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgia in particular looking to stall.
Rules wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borgia is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Borgia wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Borgia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rules for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Further stalling from Borgia.
Borgia trying to control from half guard but Rules is working away.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Rules defends it.
Rules is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rules avoid being mounted?#T9#
Well, if Borgia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Rules is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Borgia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rules is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rules is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia controlling the action here.#T11##T12#
Rules is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Rules holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgia in particular looking to stall.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Rules is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rules won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Well, if Borgia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Rules wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Rules is holding on to half guard well.#T14#
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rules is concentrating on defense, preventing Borgia from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Cesare Borgia retains his super heavyweight title!
Cesare Borgia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Pitbull VIII
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rules shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
Brown controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rules gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Rules slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB2#
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rules is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown tries to bench press Rules off him but Rules keeps the position. #T3#
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Rules in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is trying to escape the position but Rules is controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rules seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Rules controls the position.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Rules trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Rules is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6#
Brown tries to bench press Rules off him but Rules keeps the position.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown wants to control the action here but instead Rules manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (8) vs (0) Brown
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown reaches up to try and control the position but Rules seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brown rolls and tries to escape and now Rules has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Rules (11) vs (0) Brown
A lull in the action here.
Rules keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T7#
Brown tries to break free.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Rules controls the position.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Rules gets his hands free.
Brown tries to escape but Rules has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rules is trying to stick to Brown's back but Brown is turning into Rules. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rules's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (11) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to move into half guard but instead Rules has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (13) vs (2) Brown
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown trying to control the position.
#T9#
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (13) vs (4) Brown
Brown is looking to advance position but Rules has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rules (17) vs (4) Brown
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rules (20) vs (4) Brown
Brown is in bad spot here.
Brown trying to control the hands but Rules breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Rules has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Brown do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rules has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Rules doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (20) vs (6) Brown
Rules pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Rules is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Brown looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Brown passes Rules's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rules has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown moves into full mount! Rules won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (20) vs (9) Brown
Rules can't escape the position.
Brown fails to move to back control.
Rules regains half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Rules's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rules. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (20) vs (12) Brown
Rules manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Rules is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 20 to 12. |
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Event:
Pitbull VI
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown shoots for a takedown but Rules saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rules looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rules did well to prevent Brown getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) Brown
Rules moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Brown sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rules doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Brown paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rules - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
Pitbull V
Date: Dec 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 38 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rules shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Rules looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai wants to control but Rules is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Chai trying to control here.
#T1#
Well, if Rules is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Rules takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Rules with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rules is one step ahead there.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Rules stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Rules passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Rules controlling from the top position.
Chai seems keen to control Rules's posture.#T6#
Chai looking to control.
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T7#
Rules seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Rules has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Rules sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rules stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position. #T9#
Chai pulls Rules in close to his closed guard and prevents Rules from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rules controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rules will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Rules seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rules advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rules wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Rules stalls from top position.#T12#
Chai is trying to control Rules's posture but Rules avoids it.
Rules is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chai is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Rules is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rules's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Rules.#T14#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Rules is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rules off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rules (5) vs (4) Chai
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
Pitbull IV
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chukwuma gets caught napping as Rules dives in and scores a takedown. Chukwuma manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Chukwuma
Chukwuma wants to sweep but no luck.
Rules looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chukwuma is looking for a triangle here but Rules uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Chukwuma
Chukwuma tries to buck Rules off but Rules is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chukwuma will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chukwuma is looking to regain half guard here but Rules keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chukwuma wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Rules has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Chukwuma's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Chukwuma is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Rules!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
Pitbull I
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hill moves in looking to clinch but Rules pushes him off.#TD#
Rules drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Hill
Rules is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rules is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hill controlling Rules's posture.
Hill's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Hill seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Rules is proving a slippery customer.
Hill is pulling down on Rules's head to control his posture.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Rules slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Hill is doing well to control the position and prevent Rules from advancing to side control.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rules content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill is pulling down on Rules's head to control his posture.
Rules works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rules stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hill manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rules is one step ahead there.
Rules controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hill has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rules has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Hill
Hill wants to control but Rules postures up.#T5#
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Hill struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Hill struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Rules keeps moving and retains side control.
Rules content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7#
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rules controls the position.
Hill gets back to half guard.
Rules is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.#T8##SUB#
Rules is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hill controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Hill won't allow Rules to pass to mount.
Hill is trying to control but Rules passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (8) vs (0) Hill
Rules staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill struggling a bit here.#T10#
Hill tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules happy to just control the position for now.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Hill wants to control but Rules postures up.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Hill is trying to control Rules's posture but Rules avoids it.
Hill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rules wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Rules is staying tight to Hill's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Rules is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hill's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Rules controlling from side mount.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC CG LV 3
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Voluspa rushes Rules and presses him up against the cage.
Voluspa is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Rules tightens his grip and picks Voluspa up, before dumping him to the ground. Voluspa manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Voluspa (0) vs (2) Rules
Voluspa pulls Rules in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Voluspa has his foot on Rules's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rules works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Rules has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voluspa is keeping the position for now.
Voluspa can't keep his opponent in guard - Rules advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Voluspa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rules moves into full mount! Voluspa won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (0) vs (5) Rules#T1#
Voluspa tries to lock up and control but Rules gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Voluspa is trying to reverse the position but instead Rules has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Voluspa (0) vs (8) Rules
Rules has good solid back control here.
Voluspa trying to control the hands but Rules won't let him.
Voluspa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Voluspa is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rules controlling the positon.
It looks like Rules might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Voluspa's coaches at 3Band MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Voluspa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Voluspa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rules.
Voluspa tries to escape the position.
Voluspa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rules is hanging on to Voluspa's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Rules patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Voluspa wants to escape the position.
Rules controls the position.
Voluspa wants to escape the position.
Rules is not going to allow Voluspa to sit and survive in this position.
Rules keeps control of the position as Voluspa tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rules working for the choke.
Rules really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Voluspa.
I really don't envy Voluspa right now.
#T4#
Rules has good solid back control here.
Voluspa trying to control the position but Rules manages to sink in the hooks.
Rules biding his time, controlling Voluspa.
Rules gets his hands free as Voluspa looks to control.
What can Voluspa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Voluspa tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Rules has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Voluspa is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rules closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rules (4) vs (0) Norman
Norman tries to buck Rules off but Rules is having none of it.
Norman manages to get back to half guard.
Rules wants to pass to mount but Norman is defending the position. #SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Norman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rules is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Rules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rules is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Norman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
Rules works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (7) vs (0) Norman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Norman is trying to improve his position.
Norman gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
Rules prevents Norman from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Norman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rules is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Rules is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.
Rules tries to pass to full mount but Norman defends it. #SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rules is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Rules is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7##SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norman works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Norman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rules doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rules manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Norman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rules defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Norman keeping full guard, as Rules tries to pass. #T8##SUB2#
Rules got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rules has managed to get both his arms back between Norman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rules is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Norman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Rules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Rules is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9##SUB#
Rules is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Norman looking for a guillotine here but Rules defends easily.
#SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Norman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rules defends it easily.#SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Norman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rules gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Norman looking for a guillotine here but Rules defends easily.
#T10#
Rules passes Norman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Norman tries to roll over but Rules keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norman is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
#SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rules is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
#SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
Rules is breathing heavily.#T14#
Rules prevents Norman from improving his position.#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Norman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman won't allow Rules to pass to mount. #SUB#
Rules is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 7 to 0. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 20
Date: May 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rules manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wong on his heels. He'll look to pass Wong's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Rules
Wong keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Wong keeping full guard, as Rules tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rules drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wong dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (2) Rules#SUB2#
Rules working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Rules.#T1#
Rules is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wong passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rules is trying to maintain the position but Wong is very close to passing his half guard.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Wong is keen to just control but Rules is a slippery customer.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules keeping hold of Wong's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Rules works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rules looking for a guillotine here but Wong defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rules is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rules escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rules is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Wong wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving.
Rules looking for a sweep. Not yet Rules, not yet. #SUB2#
Rules escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rules has his feet on Wong's thighs here. He's pushed Wong off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wong screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McWrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rules is trying to defend but McWrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) McWrestler#SUB2#
McWrestler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McWrestler pulls his head out easily.
Rules is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ironbound MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McWrestler wants to take a breather but Rules is having none of it.
Rules trying to control but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler wants to pass to mount but Rules is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler prevents Rules from improving his position.
McWrestler wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules tries to get to full guard but McWrestler has control of the leg.
McWrestler trying to control from half guard but Rules is working away.
Rules moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Rules is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McWrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rules lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (2) McWrestler#T2#
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McWrestler controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
Rules sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McWrestler's guard. #SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McWrestler defends it well.
Rules prevents McWrestler from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McWrestler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules.
McWrestler wants to control but Rules is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McWrestler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rules has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (2) McWrestler
Rules trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McWrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB#
McWrestler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rules.
McWrestler is trying to escape the mount.
McWrestler regains half guard.
McWrestler works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McWrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rules controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
Rules is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (5) vs (4) McWrestler
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McWrestler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rules not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rules is looking to cinch up a triangle. McWrestler throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rules's body to avoid the submission. Rules has instead reached around McWrestler's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rules arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rambo darts in and clinches Rules up against the cage.#TD2#
Rules drags the fight down to the ground.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rules has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo passes into half guard.
Rules keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Rules is not content to let Rambo control the position.
Rules controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rambo prevents Rules from improving his position.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rules is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Rules regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rules looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Rambo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rules has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rules manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rambo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Rules
Rules trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rules postures up.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rules got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rules has managed to get both his arms back between Rambo's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rules postures up.
Rambo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rambo working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Rambo is trying to keep Rules in close.
#T4#
Rules pushing down on Rambo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well. #SUB2#
Rules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules. #SUB2#
Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T5#
Rambo trying to control but Rules postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Rules is proving a slippery customer.
Rules advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Rules is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
Rambo is staying active underneath Rules, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB2#
Rules is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rules is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rules is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rules trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T8#
Rules passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rambo gets full guard.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Rules tries to pass.
Rules wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Rules passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Rambo wants to get back to full guard.
Rules wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
Rules trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it. #T10#
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rules passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Rules#SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well. #SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rambo, who protects the arm well. #T11##SUB2#
Rules swings around for an armbar but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rules's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (5) Rules
Rambo stands and throws Rules's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (5) vs (5) Rules
Rules looking for a sweep but Rambo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (7) vs (5) Rules
Rules slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
Rules trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (10) vs (5) Rules#T12##SUB#
Rambo looking to secure an arm triangle but Rules defends it well.
Rambo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rules can't escape the position.
Rules tries to hold on but Rambo postures up.
Rules is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Rules sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rules is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rules wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
Rules keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rules trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.
Rules is trying to keep Rambo in close.
#T14##SUB2#
Rambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rules has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rambo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rules has tightened it up now! Rambo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Oliveira manages to pull guard.
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Rules controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rules won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rules working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rules trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rules is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Rules is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Rules
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira won't allow Rules to sweep him here.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rules swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rules escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Rules working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rules throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliveira uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (0) Rules
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Rules defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rules sees it coming and defends easily.
Rules is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Rules is working away. #T3##SUB#
Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Rules gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rules looking for subs off his back but Oliveira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oliveira is pressing down on Rules's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rules is holding on for now. #T4#
Oliveira is trying to control. Rules wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rules moves into full guard.
Oliveira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (0) Rules
Rules manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (8) vs (2) Rules
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage.
Rules prevents Oliveira from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rules is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Rules working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Oliveira's thigh. Oliveira counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Rules postures up.
Oliveira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rules wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #T7#
Rules pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rules wants to advance to full mount but Oliveira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Rules pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliveira defends it well. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Rules is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rules is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Rules seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9##SUB2#
Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold.
Oliveira trying to control but Rules postures up.
Oliveira is concentrating on defense, preventing Rules from advancing position. #SUB2#
Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oliveira is trying to control but Rules passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (5) Rules#T10#
Rules wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #T11#
Oliveira wants to control but Rules postures up.#SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here. #T12##SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Oliveira wants to control but Rules postures up.#SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rules goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rules's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (10) vs (5) Rules
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working. #SUB#
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rules sees it coming and defends easily.#T14##SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well.
Rules is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (10) vs (9) Rules
Well, with Rules on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Oliveira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Oliveira breaks Rules's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (12) vs (9) Rules
Rules is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira is pushing down on Rules's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rules is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Archie Oliveira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rules.
The fighters circling - Padilha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Rules clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Rules jumps guard.
Padilha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rules's guard.#SUB2#
Rules has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Padilha should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rules has tightened it up now! Padilha should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Wellington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wellington throws a low kick but Rules moves out of range easily.
Rules throws a right hand that misses
and Wellington counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Rules drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rules wants to control from the top but Wellington keeps moving.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wellington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rules's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rules is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rules has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wellington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wellington wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.#T1##SU2#
Wellington gets to his feet - Rules follows without any prompting.
Wellington throws a head kick that misses.
Wellington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wellington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wellington.#CUT2#It looks like Ceasar Rules has been cut.
Wellington blocks a jab.
Wellington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Rules looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wellington!#SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Wellington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Rules goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wellington rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rules's guard! Nice work there by Wellington!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rules keeping full guard, as Wellington tries to pass. #SUB#
Rules looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wellington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rules is proving hard to escape from.
Rules looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Rules has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wellington doesn't defend quickly enough and Rules has managed to lock this one up! Can Wellington escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rules on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Chame Boxing Champ!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boxing Champ dives in and grabs Rules's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rules pushes down on Boxing Champ's head and hops out.#CL#
Rules has Boxing Champ up against the cage in a clinch.
Rules tries for a takedown but Boxing Champ manages to get underhooks.
Rules prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boxing Champ has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rules is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ceasar Rules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chame Boxing Champ.
Rules has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxing Champ is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boxing Champ is working for takedown but Rules is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Boxing Champ has hold of one of Rules's legs. Rules is fighting the takedown attempt but Boxing Champ gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) Boxing Champ#SUB#
Rules working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boxing Champ doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boxing Champ manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules is trying to control the position but Boxing Champ postures up. #SUB#
Rules has his foot on Boxing Champ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxing Champ works his way back into a safe position though.
Rules looking for a sweep. Not yet Rules, not yet.
Rules keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully. #T1#
Boxing Champ advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Boxing Champ seems content to control.
Boxing Champ wants to free his trapped foot but Rules is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Boxing Champ has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Boxing Champ seems content to control.
Boxing Champ is trying to control. Rules wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
Boxing Champ is trying to control the action in half guard but Rules is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boxing Champ is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (0) vs (5) Boxing Champ
Boxing Champ looking to control but Rules is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Boxing Champ sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rules tries to improve his position but instead Boxing Champ has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rules (0) vs (8) Boxing Champ#SUB2#
Boxing Champ is persistently looking for the submission but Rules is defending it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boxing Champ really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rules.
Rules tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Rules right now.
Rules rolls, trying to escape but Boxing Champ keeps control of the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Rules defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boxing Champ's arms.
Rules is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Boxing Champ working for a choke but Rules is defending well. #SUB2#
Rules defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boxing Champ's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxing Champ has the hooks in. Rules is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Boxing Champ is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rules taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Boxing Champ.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chame Boxing Champ!
Chame Boxing Champ really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rudi Kardi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kardi tries to keep at a distance but Rules has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rules changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kardi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Rules.
Rules is looking to counter the offense by Kardi and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kardi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rules (0) vs (4) Kardi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rules is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rules wants to control but Kardi postures up.
Rules is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Kardi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rules is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Kardi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rules manages to get back to half guard.
Rules trying to hold on to Kardi's head to control him but Kardi postures up.
Rules slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Rules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rules manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Rules's guard. #T2#
Kardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rules had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kardi defends it easily.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rules swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kardi passes Rules's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rules makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rules.#SUB2#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kardi looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kardi keeps trying to improve his position.
Rules is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
Kardi is still trying to improve position.
Kardi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (0) vs (7) Kardi
Rules gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kardi is working for a kimura but Rules is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kardi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Rules gets back to full guard.
Kardi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rules is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rules might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rules keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass. #T5##SUB#
Rules looking for a guillotine here but Kardi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rules working for a triangle but Kardi defends it easily.
Rules keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Rules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rules manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Rules's guard. #SUB#
Rules looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6##SUB#
Rules had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kardi defends it easily.
Kardi trying to move into half guard but instead Rules has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (7) Kardi
Rules sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rules gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Kardi.
Rules wants to control from the top but Kardi keeps moving.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Kardi.#SUB2#
Kardi has his foot on Rules's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rules works his way back into a safe position though.
Rules trying to control but Kardi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardi wants to sweep here but Rules controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB2#
Kardi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rules uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (7) Kardi
Kardi is not content to let Rules control the position.
Kardi is looking for a sweep.
Kardi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rules tries for a kimura but Kardi is defending well.
Kardi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rules working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kardi gets back to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kardi defends it well.
Rules is trying to control. Kardi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kardi tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rules maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kardi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rules has cracked it and Kardi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rules!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ceasar Rules! |
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