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Event:
CACC 92
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1989 p4p, 282 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 730 p4p, 109 weight class). Petersen comes into the arena with James Brown- Living in America blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Petersen's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen trying his best to control but Hunt has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (0) vs (6) Hunt
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Petersen 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.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (6) Hunt
Petersen trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hunt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hunt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (2) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Hunt trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (2) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petersen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (2) vs (15) Hunt
Hunt has good solid back control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (15) Hunt
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (17) Hunt
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (17) Hunt
Petersen trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (19) Hunt
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (6) vs (22) Hunt
Petersen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (6) vs (24) Hunt
Hunt tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fails to advance to Petersen's back.
Hunt takes Petersen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Petersen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (6) vs (27) Hunt
I really don't envy Petersen right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hunt looking for the choke but no joy.
Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has good solid back control here.
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunt gets his hands free.
Petersen staying busy and making it hard for Hunt to control.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petersen just trying to survive but Hunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Petersen from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen trying to control but Hunt postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Hunt passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (6) vs (30) Hunt
Hunt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Petersen is holding on tight.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Hunt works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (6) vs (33) Hunt
Petersen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hunt looking for the choke but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hunt wants to control the position but Petersen frees himself and scrambles - Hunt manages to regain control in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 33 to 6.
A relieved looking Paul Hunt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 85
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 25110 p4p, 743 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1967 p4p, 266 weight class). Petersen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by James Brown- Living in America. On his way into the ring it seems that Longfellow Deeds has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Longfellow Deeds seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Deeds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Petersen quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Petersen
Deeds is looking to stall here but Petersen recovers full guard.
Petersen controls Deeds momentarily but Deeds frees himself.
Petersen pulls Deeds in close to prevent any damage.
Deeds looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Petersen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Deeds has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (4) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Deeds stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Petersen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
Deeds sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen looking for a guillotine here but Deeds defends easily.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
Petersen 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.
Petersen 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: Deeds (4) vs (4) Petersen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is concentrating on defense, preventing Petersen from advancing position.
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Deeds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
Deeds keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deeds tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen is working for a kimura but Deeds is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deeds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Deeds controlling the position well.
Petersen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Deeds reverses the position - he's now on top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (6) vs (4) Petersen
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deeds trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Deeds controlling him for the moment.
Petersen pulls Deeds in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Deeds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deeds won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen 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.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen is pulling down on Deeds's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is continuing to stall.
Petersen is trying to keep Deeds in close.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen 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.
Deeds trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Deeds being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen has Deeds pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Deeds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petersen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Deeds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (9) vs (4) Petersen
Deeds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen tries to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Deeds is staying active.
Petersen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (12) vs (4) Petersen
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Deeds gets his hands free as Petersen looks to control.
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 79
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royal Pain (ranked 3167 p4p, 370 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1891 p4p, 243 weight class). Pain comes to the ring accompanied by AC/DC Thunderstruck. Petersen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. James Brown- Living in America kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Don Petersen is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Royal Pain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pain tries to keep at a distance but Petersen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pain tightens his grip and picks Petersen up, before dumping him to the ground. Petersen manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pain (2) vs (0) Petersen
Pain pushing down on Petersen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petersen sees it coming and defends easily.
Petersen is positioning himself well to prevent Pain advancing to mount.
Pain is looking for a kimura but Petersen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pain to get the leverage.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pain working a defensive guard but Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Pain is defending well.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Pain defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Pain is defending the position.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Pain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Pain is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Pain wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Pain is working away.
Pain manages to get to full guard.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (4) vs (2) Petersen
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Petersen dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (4) vs (4) Petersen
Pain controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (6) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Petersen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petersen is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain advances to half guard.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pain wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pain is looking to advance position but Petersen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pain (6) vs (8) Petersen
Pain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pain keeps working.
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Pain is looking to improve his position.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Pain is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Pain is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pain trying to control the position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.
Pain looking for subs off his back but Petersen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Petersen trying to control the action but Pain is working from the bottom.
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Pain wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Pain defends it.
Petersen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pain tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
A very excited looking Don Petersen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
CACC 70
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1867 p4p, 227 weight class) and Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 5985 p4p, 491 weight class). Petersen comes to the ring accompanied by James Brown- Living in America. Rodrizinho Chai acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Rodrizinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai wants to clinch.
Petersen attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Chai moves in looking to clinch but Petersen pushes him off.
Petersen attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Petersen keeps the fight on the outside.
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Chai pulls guard effortlessly.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Chai controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Chai wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Chai is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (3) vs (0) Chai
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (5) vs (0) Chai
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Petersen looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petersen has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) Chai
Petersen 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 tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Chai pushes down on Petersen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petersen trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Petersen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Petersen. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (5) Chai
Chai wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen working to try and regain half guard.
Chai trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai fails to move to back control.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai looking for a guillotine from mount but Petersen is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai can't control as he wanted to and Petersen manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai trying to control from Petersen's half guard. Petersen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Petersen trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking for a triangle here but Chai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (8) Chai
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Chai taking a breather here.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen is not content to let Chai control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai looking to control but instead Petersen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Petersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking to pass Petersen's guard but actually Petersen recovers to full guard.
Chai 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.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai passes into half guard.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Chai passes Petersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Petersen is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen actively working from the bottom here.
Petersen tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (11) Chai
Petersen wants to control but Chai postures up.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen wants to control but Chai postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (5) vs (13) Chai
Chai tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Petersen can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 13 to 5.
An out of breath Rodrizinho Chai 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:
CACC 64
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1815 p4p, 224 weight class) and Pablo Escobarre (ranked 14288 p4p, 545 weight class). Petersen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, James Brown- Living in America. Escobarre has chosen Xzibit- Alcoholic as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Don Petersen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Don Petersen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Escobarre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Escobarre clinches with his opponent.
Escobarre pulls guard effortlessly.
Petersen won't allow Escobarre to sweep him here.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen is really struggling to control Escobarre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Escobarre controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Escobarre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Escobarre
Petersen wants to hit a switch here but Escobarre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Escobarre
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobarre has a good base and remains in mount.
Escobarre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobarre looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Escobarre is trying to take his opponent's back.
Escobarre trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen tries to improve his position but instead Escobarre has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (0) vs (8) Escobarre
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Escobarre has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Escobarre looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Petersen is controlling Escobarre 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (8) Escobarre
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobarre keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Escobarre controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Escobarre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petersen 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 Escobarre. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (8) Escobarre
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre prevents Petersen from improving position.
Escobarre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobarre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobarre trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen is trying to control. Escobarre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobarre moves into full guard.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (5) vs (10) Escobarre
Escobarre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Escobarre passes into half guard.
Escobarre controlling the action here.
Petersen is in trouble now - Escobarre has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (13) Escobarre
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Escobarre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Escobarre trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Escobarre wants to take Petersen's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Escobarre isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen tries to hold on but Escobarre postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Escobarre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape.
Petersen 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.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Escobarre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobarre 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre controlling the pace.
Escobarre trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Escobarre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobarre tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Escobarre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petersen is just riding it out for now. Escobarre eventually gives up the hold.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobarre is working away from the top position though.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobarre is one step ahead there.
Escobarre drops back looking for a leg! Petersen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petersen manages to kick Escobarre off! Escobarre jumps back into Petersen's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to keep Escobarre in close.
Escobarre looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre advances to half guard.
Escobarre is trying to work for a kimura but Petersen is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Escobarre has control of the leg.
Escobarre seems to be looking for submissions.
Escobarre trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Escobarre has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobarre.
Petersen is staying active underneath Escobarre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen is looking to control Escobarre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen is staying active underneath Escobarre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escobarre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is trying to work for a kimura but Petersen is defending well.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Escobarre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Escobarre prevents Petersen from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen moves into full guard.
Escobarre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petersen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petersen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (13) Escobarre
Escobarre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petersen is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to control from the top but Escobarre keeps moving.
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersen 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Escobarre wins on points by 13 to 7.
Our winner, Pablo Escobarre, 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:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 1844 p4p, 230 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1798 p4p, 233 weight class). Petersen has chosen James Brown- Living in America as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Joe Average has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe Average seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen is looking to clinch but Average is avoiding it.
Average closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Petersen
Average controlling the action here.
Average is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Average.
Average tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Average is controlling the pace.
Petersen wants to control but Average is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Average works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Petersen
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Average seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petersen for as long as he can get away with.
Average is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Petersen is surviving well by controlling Average's body position as best he can.
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Average has a good base and remains in mount.
Average content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Average wants to take Petersen's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Average moves to his opponent's back but Petersen bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Average. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (5) vs (2) Petersen
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Average dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (7) vs (2) Petersen
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Average has managed to get both his arms back between Petersen's legs - danger averted.
Average is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Average advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (10) vs (2) Petersen
Average goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petersen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Average's guard! Nice work there by Petersen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (10) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (12) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Average looking to pass the guard.
Petersen working a defensive guard but Average passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Average 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.
Average trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Average wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well.
Average is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Average prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Average tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Average sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to control from Petersen's half guard. Petersen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Average 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.
Average wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Average is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average 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.
Average works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Average working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Petersen's thigh. Petersen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Average stands and throws Petersen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (15) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Average controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
Average just content to control the position.
Petersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Average off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (15) vs (8) Petersen
Average wants to control his opponent's hands but Petersen gets his hands free.
Petersen working for a choke but Average reverses nicely into Petersen 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (17) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Average content to stall in guard here.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Average waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1799 p4p, 230 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1624 p4p, 196 weight class). Petersen comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown- Living in America. Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazzini with the counter takedown but Petersen avoids it easily.
Mazzini shoots in and gets a takedown into Petersen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Petersen controls Mazzini momentarily but Mazzini frees himself.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen is looking to sweep but instead, Mazzini has passed into half guard.
Mazzini is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Mazzini 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Mazzini sits in half guard.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzini is working away from the top position though.
Mazzini is working for a kimura but Petersen is defending it quite comfortably.
Mazzini trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Mazzini sits in half guard.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzini is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mazzini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzini is working away from the top position though.
Mazzini is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mazzini wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Petersen is looking to control Mazzini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well.
Well, if Mazzini 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.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazzini wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Mazzini wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Mazzini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petersen sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Mazzini 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.
Mazzini wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well.
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Mazzini from advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Mazzini sits in half guard.
Mazzini is stalling here. Petersen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mazzini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Petersen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (4) vs (2) Mazzini
Petersen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mazzini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep.
Petersen tries for a kimura but Mazzini is defending well.
Petersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini regains half guard.
Petersen is working for a kimura but Mazzini is defending it quite comfortably.
Mazzini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazzini keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mazzini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen 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.
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mazzini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Mazzini's legs - danger averted.
Petersen trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
Mazzini wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Mazzini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mazzini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen 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.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazzini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (4) Mazzini
Mazzini trying to move into half guard but instead Petersen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (4) Mazzini
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini working a defensive guard here.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen 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.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mazzini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (6) Mazzini
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mazzini trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen 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: Petersen (8) vs (6) Mazzini
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A relieved looking Don Petersen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alejandro Scott (ranked 1542 p4p, 203 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1796 p4p, 229 weight class). Scott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alejandro - Lady Gaga. Petersen has chosen James Brown- Living in America as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Don Petersen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Alejandro Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Scott (0) vs (4) Petersen
I wouldn't like to be where Scott is right now.
Scott manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Scott is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Petersen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Scott as he works his way to full guard.
Scott pulls Petersen in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at TZY MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (4) Petersen
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen 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.
Scott is pushing down on Petersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Scott has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scott trying to advance position but Petersen counters by regaining guard.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scott content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Petersen has locked up a guillotine! Petersen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Scott is holding on here and Petersen must be using up a lot of energy. Scott has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Petersen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Petersen!
A very excited looking Don Petersen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 36 Victory Playoffs B
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1721 p4p, 221 weight class) and Billy Conforto (ranked 3303 p4p, 348 weight class). Petersen comes to the ring accompanied by James Brown- Living in America. Conforto has chosen Bishop Gunn- Shine as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Don Petersen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Don Petersen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Petersen closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto pulls guard successfully.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Conforto dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Conforto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Conforto being controlled here momentarily.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto is looking to pass into half guard but Petersen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Petersen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Conforto
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Conforto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Conforto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Conforto! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (2) vs (6) Conforto
Petersen prevents Conforto from moving into mount.
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Petersen is pressing down on Conforto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen 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.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto is still trying to improve position.
Conforto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conforto has managed to get both his arms back between Petersen's legs - danger averted.
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conforto won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Conforto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto passes Petersen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Conforto looking to improve position, pressing down on Petersen's thigh with his hand. Petersen seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Conforto paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Conforto's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Petersen picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Petersen!
A relieved looking Don Petersen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1634 p4p, 218 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 1594 p4p, 191 weight class). Petersen comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown- Living in America. Qasi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Whom The Bell Tolls. Azar Qasi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 7 wins and 2 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Qasi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (0) vs (4) Qasi
Qasi wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Qasi controls the position.
Qasi trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Qasi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Qasi trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi looking to control but instead Petersen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Qasi is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Qasi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
Qasi being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi postures up.
Qasi is pushing down on Petersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen wants to control but Qasi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Qasi prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen is staying active underneath Qasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen has his hands clasped together around Qasi's back. He's all about the action.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is holding on to half guard well.
Qasi prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi postures up.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Qasi looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (4) Qasi
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Qasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (6) Qasi
Qasi wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (9) Qasi
A lull in the action here as Qasi stalls from top position.
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Qasi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Qasi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petersen trying to control but Qasi postures up.
Qasi controlling the action here.
Qasi trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is pressing down on Qasi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen seems keen to control Qasi's posture.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Qasi is still trying to improve position.
Qasi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Qasi postures up.
Qasi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (9) Qasi
Qasi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen stays in close to Qasi's body and controls the position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Qasi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Qasi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (11) Qasi
Petersen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen managing to control the position.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to move into half guard but instead Petersen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (11) Qasi
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi wins on points by 11 to 6.
A relieved looking Azar Qasi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 20
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1603 p4p, 211 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 2371 p4p, 298 weight class). Petersen comes to the ring accompanied by James Brown- Living in America. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen shoots in and gets a takedown into Paulman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is pulling down on Petersen's head to control his posture.
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Paulman keeps trying to improve his position.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulman controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Paulman is trying to hold Petersen in close to prevent damage but Petersen has managed to pass into half guard.
Paulman manages to get to full guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman has Petersen pulled in close to control his posture.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Paulman 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.
Paulman controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Paulman pulls Petersen in to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Paulman controlling Petersen's posture.
Petersen 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen 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.
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman struggling a bit here.
Petersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paulman tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Paulman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Petersen yanks on the arm and Paulman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Petersen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
A very excited looking Don Petersen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 12
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1548 p4p, 191 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 11999 p4p, 626 weight class). Petersen comes into the arena with James Brown- Living in America blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Deeds gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Deeds
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Deeds trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it.
Petersen tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Petersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen gets full guard.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Deeds is pushing down on Petersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Deeds has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Petersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Petersen tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Petersen is looking to control Deeds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen is looking to control Deeds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Deeds controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is staying active underneath Deeds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Deeds postures up.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Deeds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
Deeds pushes down on Petersen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Deeds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control the action here but instead Deeds manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Deeds
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Deeds controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to improve his position but instead Deeds has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (0) vs (8) Deeds
Deeds keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has good solid back control here.
Deeds is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape.
Deeds slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Deeds has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Deeds trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Petersen doesn't escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Deeds really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Petersen.
Deeds's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Deeds gets his hands free.
Petersen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deeds's arms.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Petersen is trying to break free.
Petersen just trying to survive but Deeds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to escape the position.
Deeds 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 Petersen right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Petersen.
Petersen tries to escape but Deeds has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Petersen turns into Deeds and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (8) Deeds
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (10) Deeds
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 5
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1698 p4p, 229 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1499 p4p, 205 weight class). Dravezesdi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nobody's Fool. Petersen has chosen James Brown- Living in America as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petersen tries to clinch but Dravezesdi moves out of range.
Petersen closes the distance and clinches.
Dravezesdi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Petersen
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Petersen
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petersen has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to move to mount but Petersen blocks the move with his legs.
Petersen is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen 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.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dravezesdi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Petersen is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
Petersen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dravezesdi pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (0) Petersen
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
Petersen is trying is best to control the position here.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Dravezesdi is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dravezesdi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (11) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace for now.
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Petersen is trying to escape the mount.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (14) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (14) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Dravezesdi controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi pushes a forearm under Petersen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petersen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CACC 3
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1094 p4p, 151 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1472 p4p, 203 weight class). Ribbler's entrance music is Bad Religion - Infected. A fine choice. Petersen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: James Brown- Living in America. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen looking to score a takedown here. Ribbler is defending well but Petersen drives through and ends up in Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Petersen
Ribbler wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Ribbler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petersen uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (5) Petersen
Ribbler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fenrir MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ribbler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Petersen 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.
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Ribbler is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen is trying to control. Ribbler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen 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.
Ribbler is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is thwarting Ribbler's attempts to control the position.
Petersen seems to be working for a kimura but Ribbler defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Ribbler is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribbler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Ribbler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen 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.
Ribbler tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribbler is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen is just content to waste time from the top position. Ribbler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Ribbler trying to control the position.
Petersen trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribbler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (5) Petersen
Ribbler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribbler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (7) Petersen
Ribbler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petersen trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is pushing down on Ribbler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribbler is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ribbler controlling the position well.
Petersen seems to be working for a kimura but Ribbler defends the submission attempt.
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ribbler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ribbler is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler gets back to full guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribbler is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (7) Petersen
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen 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.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribbler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (9) Petersen
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Ribbler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribbler controlling the position.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Petersen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ribbler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petersen has Ribbler in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (6) vs (9) Petersen
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen controls Ribbler momentarily but Ribbler frees himself.
Ribbler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen managing to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribbler trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 9 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Don Petersen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
EMP Gagnon vs Tama Ginty
Date: Sep 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petersen blocks the body kick.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Petersen.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mikhasevich misses the jab.
Mikhasevich misses with a double jab
letting Petersen counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich is looking to slow Petersen down with leg kicks.
Petersen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petersen tries for a takedown but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petersen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
Mikhasevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Mikhasevich misses #TD#
and Petersen counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Mikhasevich tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Mikhasevich is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Mikhasevich can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Petersen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mikhasevich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Petersen's guard! Nice work there by Mikhasevich!
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is controlling Mikhasevich's posture.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Petersen controls Mikhasevich momentarily but Mikhasevich frees himself.
Mikhasevich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petersen is controlling Mikhasevich's posture.
Petersen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen looking to control but Mikhasevich passes into half guard.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Mikhasevich has control of the leg.
Mikhasevich wants to stand but Petersen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Petersen tries to roll over but Mikhasevich keeps him under control.
Mikhasevich tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petersen scores with a hook.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Petersen ducked under it nicely.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Mikhasevich lands a big head kick that sends Petersen tumbling to the mat! Mikhasevich takes a step backwards and waves Petersen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Petersen throws a hook but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Mikhasevich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petersen's calf.
Mikhasevich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petersen.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersen slips a jab and a cross from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws out a leg kick but Petersen moves out of range and Mikhasevich only half commits.
Petersen moves out of range as Mikhasevich throws a body kick.
Mikhasevich throws a wild body kick that Petersen sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Petersen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mikhasevich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petersen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikhasevich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petersen trying to control the position but Mikhasevich is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mikhasevich tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petersen closes the distance and clinches up with Mikhasevich, looking for a takedown. Petersen pushes Mikhasevich against the cage but Mikhasevich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Petersen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mikhasevich keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petersen stays in close to Mikhasevich's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen trying to control but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Don Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Mikhasevich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petersen trying to control but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Petersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Petersen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikhasevich, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mikhasevich tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position.
Petersen prevents Mikhasevich from escaping the position.#SUB#
Petersen is trying to get an arm triangle but Mikhasevich is defending well.
Mikhasevich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petersen's best efforts.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions off his back.
Mikhasevich is not content to let Petersen control the position.#SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mikhasevich defends it well. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura here.
Mikhasevich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mikhasevich wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mikhasevich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petersen back to the cage. Mikhasevich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mikhasevich scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersen.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Petersen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mikhasevich is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura here.
Mikhasevich is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Petersen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mikhasevich tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.#T1#
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikhasevich is looking to escape.
Petersen is really struggling to control Mikhasevich but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mikhasevich wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen controlling his opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikhasevich is looking to escape. #SUB#
Petersen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mikhasevich has worked his arm free - good work by Mikhasevich!
Petersen trying to control the action but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mikhasevich can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen trying to control the action but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Don Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhasevich tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Petersen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikhasevich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloppy strikes there by Petersen.#SUB#
Petersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mikhasevich tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Petersen swings around for an armbar but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petersen's guard.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing Mikhasevich from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mikhasevich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!
A very excited looking Gennady Mikhasevich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EMP Ispa vs Toivonen
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Petersen does no damage.
Shark slips under a jab.
Petersen lands with a cross.
Shark moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Petersen tries to clinch but Shark is having none of it. #TD#
Petersen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Petersen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Petersen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Petersen tries for a kimura but Shark is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Petersen tries for a kimura but Shark is defending well. #SUB#
Shark is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petersen's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Petersen! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Shark has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Don Petersen!
Don Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Power Shark had this to say: 'Bullshit!'.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Marciano
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Kleinschmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petersen. Petersen obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen postures up.
#SUB#
Petersen drops back looking for a leg! Kleinschmidt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kleinschmidt manages to kick Petersen off! Petersen jumps back into Kleinschmidt's guard. #SUB2#
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kleinschmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Kleinschmidt's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kleinschmidt keeps moving.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is fighting to break Kleinschmidt's control of his arms but Kleinschmidt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Kleinschmidt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard here.
Kleinschmidt controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is looking for a triangle here but Petersen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but Petersen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Petersen working for a choke but Kleinschmidt is defending well.
Kleinschmidt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Petersen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kleinschmidt wants to control his opponent's hands but Petersen gets his hands free.
Petersen is hanging on to Kleinschmidt's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Petersen is looking for the choke from the back position but Kleinschmidt is controlling his hands well.
Kleinschmidt tries to break free.
#T2##SUB#
Petersen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kleinschmidt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Petersen keeps control of the position as Kleinschmidt tries to break free.
Kleinschmidt's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Petersen's hands.
Kleinschmidt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kleinschmidt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen is trying to stick to Kleinschmidt's back but Kleinschmidt is turning into Petersen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petersen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kleinschmidt.#T3#
Kleinschmidt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Kleinschmidt 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.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kleinschmidt is one step ahead there.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt is pushing down on Petersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Kleinschmidt has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kleinschmidt wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kleinschmidt in particular looking to stall.
Kleinschmidt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt wants to work for an arm triangle but Petersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kleinschmidt is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
Kleinschmidt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Petersen reverses the position - he's now on top in Kleinschmidt's guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Petersen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Petersen throws a poor cross that misses
and Kleinschmidt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kleinschmidt walks into a straight right hand from Petersen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kleinschmidt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Kleinschmidt's head but Kleinschmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Petersen as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Kleinschmidt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Petersen feints and as Kleinschmidt raises his hands in defense, Petersen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Don Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petersen trying to control but Kleinschmidt is working from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kleinschmidt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard but Petersen manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Kleinschmidt sneaks back into half guard.
Kleinschmidt is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kleinschmidt is controlling Petersen's trapped leg to prevent Petersen from advancing to side control.
Kleinschmidt is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is keen to just control but Kleinschmidt is a slippery customer.
Kleinschmidt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back!
Kleinschmidt doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Kleinschmidt controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself. #T2#
Kleinschmidt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
Kleinschmidt is controlling Petersen's posture.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kleinschmidt keeps moving.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Petersen is now in half guard.
Kleinschmidt manages to get to full guard.
Kleinschmidt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kleinschmidt keeps moving.
Kleinschmidt is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Kleinschmidt being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kleinschmidt keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Kleinschmidt moves away and avoids it.
Petersen misses with a double jab.
Don Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kleinschmidt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petersen throws a lazy right hand but Kleinschmidt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kleinschmidt can do to turn this around?#TD#
Petersen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kleinschmidt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Petersen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Petersen has hold of Kleinschmidt's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kleinschmidt seems comfortable defending it but Petersen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kleinschmidt is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kleinschmidt is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Petersen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
Don Petersen 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:
EMP Kansalainen Vs Escobar
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Misalooba moves away and avoids it.
Misalooba throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen attempts a counter takedown but Misalooba avoids it well and moves away.
Misalooba scores with a nice right hand.
Misalooba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Misalooba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Misalooba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petersen.
Misalooba wants to counter with a clinch but Petersen pushes him away.#TD#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Misalooba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Misalooba uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Misalooba instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Misalooba breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misalooba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1##TD#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Misalooba napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Misalooba throws Petersen to one side and escapes!
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Misalooba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Misalooba tries to clinch there but Petersen circles away.
#TD#
Petersen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Misalooba did well to prevent Petersen getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misalooba is controlling Petersen's trapped leg to prevent Petersen from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Misalooba 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.
Misalooba is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Misalooba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen. #T2##SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Misalooba is defending well.
#SUB#
Petersen seems to be working for a kimura but Misalooba defends the submission attempt.
Misalooba trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen controlling the pace. #T3#
Misalooba trying to control here.
#SUB#
Petersen looking for a submission but Misalooba manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Misalooba is keeping the position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Misalooba keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Misalooba lands a nice shot that snaps Petersen's head back.
Misalooba misses with an uppercut
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Petersen swings widly with a right hand
and Misalooba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Petersen finds it's way through Misalooba's defenses.
A leg kick checked by Misalooba.#TD#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Misalooba is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petersen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Misalooba has Petersen pressed against the cage, preventing Petersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Petersen has had enough of the clinch but Misalooba keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Misalooba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Didier Misalooba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Misalooba misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Petersen there.#CL2#
Misalooba gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Misalooba breaks the clinch.
Petersen slips under a jab.#CL2#
Misalooba darts in and clinches Petersen up against the cage.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Misalooba.
Misalooba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Misalooba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Misalooba after a bit of a struggle.
Misalooba has Petersen pressed against the cage, preventing Petersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Misalooba.
Misalooba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##BC2#
Misalooba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petersen dives in for a single leg takedown but Misalooba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petersen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Petersen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petersen prevents Misalooba from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Misalooba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Misalooba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Misalooba is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2##SUB#
Petersen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petersen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Misalooba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Misalooba gets back to half guard.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Misalooba keeps working.
Misalooba pushes Petersen off looking to stand but Petersen dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Misalooba is defending well.
Didier Misalooba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Misalooba holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Misalooba is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Misalooba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Misalooba is trying to stand back up but Petersen is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Misalooba.#TD#
Misalooba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petersen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Misalooba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Misalooba can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Misalooba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen. #SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Misalooba has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Didier Misalooba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Petersen misses.
Misalooba misses the jab.
Misalooba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Misalooba with a hook.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Misalooba.
Petersen misses with a few strikes there.
Petersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Misalooba looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Petersen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petersen lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Misalooba is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Misalooba is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard. #T1#
Misalooba has his hands clasped together around Petersen's back. He's all about the action.
Misalooba is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Misalooba is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Misalooba is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petersen trying to control but Misalooba is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Misalooba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Misalooba has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing Misalooba from standing up.
Misalooba controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Misalooba from controlling successfully.
Don Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Didier Misalooba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Misalooba's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Misalooba misses the jab.
Petersen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Misalooba misses with a looping right.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Misalooba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petersen. Petersen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Didier Misalooba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petersen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Misalooba counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Misalooba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Misalooba missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Misalooba lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Misalooba, as that shot connected.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Misalooba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Misalooba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petersen on the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Petersen shoots in and bounces Misalooba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Misalooba has his feet on Petersen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Didier Misalooba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Misalooba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didier Misalooba!
Didier Misalooba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Toivonen Vs Allen
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bob shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petersen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Bob with a nice head shot there.
Petersen is trying to keep Bob in close.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bob.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob postures up.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Petersen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bob works over Petersen with some ground and pound from guard.
Bob throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob stands up over Petersen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bob tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
#T1#
Bob manages to get to full guard.
Bob wants to sweep but no luck.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Bob.
Bob is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Petersen drops back looking for a leg! Bob is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bob manages to kick Petersen off! Petersen jumps back into Bob's guard.
Bob wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petersen advances position into side control!
Petersen trying to control the position but Bob is working away.
Bob gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bob is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bob'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.
Bob is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back!
Bob misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen is keeping busy.
Bob scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Petersen is looking for a way out. #T3#
Petersen is trying to break free.
Petersen covering up well under a series of strikes from Bob.
Bob somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Petersen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Petersen is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Bob is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Petersen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Petersen for a finish.
Bob misses with an elbow to the head.
Bob cracks Petersen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Petersen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Bob is landing with strikes from the back.
Bob lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#ROC#
Petersen is rocked!
Bob is throwing strikes but Petersen counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Petersen regains half guard. #T4#
Bob tries to stand and escape but Petersen is controlling the position.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bob is looking to stall here but Petersen recovers full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petersen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Petersen blocks nicely.
Bob trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgeous Bob dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Gorgeous Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Petersen drives through with a takedown into Bob's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Gorgeous Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Petersen 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#
Bob is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Petersen has his hands clasped together but Bob extends and breaks Petersen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bob.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gorgeous Bob!
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Event:
EMP Araujo vs Lemieux
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Iron scores with a leg kick.
Iron definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Junior Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Iron throws a leg kick but Petersen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Iron throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Iron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petersen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron.
Petersen is looking to clinch.
Iron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petersen throws a chopping leg kick but Iron manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Iron. That's going to slow Petersen down.
Iron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petersen looks to throw the jab but Iron is out of range.
Good leg kick by Iron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Petersen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iron is fending him off so far but Petersen persists. Nope, Iron circles away and we're back to standing.
Iron is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Petersen.
Iron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iron misses with a leg kick
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Iron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen with the counter takedown but Iron avoids it easily.#TD2#
Petersen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Iron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iron gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Petersen stalling. #SUB2#
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Iron is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Petersen prevents Iron from improving his position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iron is positioning himself well to prevent Petersen advancing to mount.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Iron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iron trying to control but Petersen postures up.
#SUB2#
Iron is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
#SUB2#
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen is keen to just control but Iron is a slippery customer.
Iron wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen wants to control but Iron is keeping him busy.
Iron trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Petersen manages to pass to mount!
Iron is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Iron to control.
Petersen controlling his opponent. #T4#
Petersen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Iron manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Iron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Petersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Iron is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Petersen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Iron - just one landing.
Petersen slips a jab and a cross from Iron.
Junior Iron is winning the standup battle so far.
Iron misses with a body kick.
Junior Iron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Iron motions for Petersen to come forward. Iron throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Iron looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
Iron stalks Petersen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petersen's face. Petersen staggers backwards, shaken.
Iron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petersen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Iron tries to bum rush Petersen with a series of wild strikes but Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iron slips a straight right by Petersen.#TD2#
Petersen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Iron quickly recovers to half guard.
Iron wants to stand back up but Petersen manages to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Petersen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Iron 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.#T1#
Iron is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iron defends it well.
Iron is concentrating on defense, preventing Petersen from advancing position.
Iron wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Iron tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Don Petersen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Iron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Iron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iron is working hard here to advance position.
Iron keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iron trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Petersen manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Iron is in all sorts of trouble here.
Iron tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Iron is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Petersen is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Iron is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Petersen!
Don Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Jodson vs Boaz
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Wyadd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Petersen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petersen.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyadd throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersen cracks Wyadd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petersen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petersen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Petersen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petersen lands in his opponent's guard.
Petersen trying to control but Wyadd is working from the bottom.
Petersen is really struggling to control Wyadd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Our spies down at at AK Beasties inform us that Wyadd has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyadd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We've been hearing good reports from Petersen'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.
Wyadd pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wyadd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wyadd shapes to counter with a head kick.
Petersen tries to clinch there but Wyadd circles away.
Wyadd flicks out a counter leg kick but Petersen steps away.
Petersen closes the distance and clinches up with Wyadd, looking for a takedown. Petersen pushes Wyadd against the cage but Wyadd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wyadd moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Wyadd lands a left and a right that send Petersen crashing to the mat, dazed. Wyadd thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Petersen is rocked!
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Petersen throws an off balance right hand
and Wyadd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petersen with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Wyadd counters with a nice right hand that sends Petersen toppling to the canvas! Petersen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wyadd finish him?!
Oh Petersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen slips a jab and a cross from Wyadd.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Danny Wyadd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petersen tries to clinch but Wyadd moves out of range.
Petersen seems to have got his legs back now.
Petersen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wyadd scores with a counter punch that sends Petersen to the canvas! Wyadd smells blood - he's punishing Petersen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Petersen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Wyadd!
Our winner, Danny Wyadd, 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:
EMP Morales vs Dexi
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen misses with a leg kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petersen's knee momentarily.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Petersen.
Mikhasevich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Petersen.
Petersen jabs Mikhasevich right on the nose. Mikhasevich blinks but takes it well.
Don Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mikhasevich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Mikhasevich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mikhasevich working for a triangle but Petersen defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mikhasevich pushes a forearm under Petersen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petersen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Tower v Murha
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab from Petersen.
Oscarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oscarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petersen finds it's way round the side to connect with Oscarsson's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Oscar Oscarsson has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Oscarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen dips to his left and cracks Oscarsson with an uppercut!
Oscarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oscarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Oscarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oscarsson throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Petersen counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Petersen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Oscarsson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Petersen yanks on the arm and Oscarsson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Petersen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
A victorious Don Petersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Oscar Oscarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Event:
EMP Kleinschmidt vs MacGowen
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
Petersen throws a hook but Sakuraba avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakuraba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Sakuraba lands a really nice looking cross but Petersen seems unphased.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sakuraba misses.
It looked like Petersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petersen looks to throw the jab but Sakuraba is out of range.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakuraba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.#T1#
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Petersen wants to clinch
and Sakuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Petersen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petersen showed some decent athleticism there.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sakuraba is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba is holding on to half guard well.
Sakuraba manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Sakuraba pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sakuraba 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.#SUB#
Petersen 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.
Sakuraba is looking to stand up but Petersen isn't so interested in that idea.
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sakuraba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##ES2#
Sakuraba kicks Petersen off and gets to his feet.
Sakuraba works the jab nicely.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
Sakuraba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sakuraba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sakuraba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sakuraba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petersen slips a straight right by Sakuraba.#T4#
Sakuraba misses with the combination.
Petersen lands a nice shot that snaps Sakuraba's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakuraba slips under a jab from Petersen.
Sakuraba misses with a right hand #TD#
and Petersen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Sakuraba makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Petersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
Sakuraba keeps the fight on the outside.
Petersen slips a jab from Sakuraba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Sakuraba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakuraba.
Sakuraba looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
Sakuraba throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Petersen goes for a double leg but Sakuraba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sakuraba continues to drive forward.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
Sakuraba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
Sakuraba throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Petersen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Sakuraba is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petersen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Sakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Hayato Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakuraba, as that shot connected.
Sakuraba lands a body shot.
Petersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Petersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Sakuraba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Petersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Sakuraba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Petersen dives in for a single leg takedown but Sakuraba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sakuraba throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hayato Sakuraba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petersen misses with a leg kick
and Sakuraba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakuraba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Petersen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakuraba pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Sakuraba wants to stand but Petersen is controlling the position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hayato Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Sakuraba 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petersen tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakuraba throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Petersen counters with a single leg into guard. Sakuraba didn't expect that.
Sakuraba is pulling down on Petersen's head. It's preventing any offense from Petersen, at least for the moment.
Sakuraba controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself. #T4#
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba is looking to stand up but Petersen isn't so interested in that idea.
Sakuraba is adopting a defensive guard.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sakuraba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sakuraba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Petersen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petersen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Sakuraba.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Petersen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuraba circles away.
Petersen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuraba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Sakuraba sends Petersen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sakuraba is motioning to the referee to let Petersen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Petersen is rocked!#T1#
Sakuraba falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Petersen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oh Petersen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakuraba is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen seems to have got his legs back now.
Sakuraba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#ES2#
Sakuraba has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petersen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Sakuraba throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sakuraba to score with a decent uppercut.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakuraba misses the shot to the body.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right.
Petersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Sakuraba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Petersen scores with a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba controlling the position.#T3#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Sakuraba has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petersen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen is looking to clinch but Sakuraba is avoiding it.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Don Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayato Sakuraba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hayato Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Sakuraba slips under a jab.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Sakuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakuraba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Sakuraba is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Petersen misses the jab.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Petersen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Sakuraba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the nose.
Sakuraba lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakuraba lands with a good body shot.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Sakuraba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sakuraba jabs at Petersen's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayato Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sakuraba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayato Sakuraba!
An out of breath Hayato Sakuraba 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:
EMP SF 2: Gray vs Cooke
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Petersen throws a leg kick
enabling Oscarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oscarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petersen.
Petersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oscarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oscarsson swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson scores with a jab.
Petersen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oscarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Oscarsson misses with a hook. Petersen ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Petersen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Petersen is rocked!
Oscarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a takedown
and Oscarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Oscarsson finish him?
Oscar Oscarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Petersen.
Petersen cracks Oscarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petersen seems to have recovered his senses.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Petersen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oscarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oscarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Petersen misses with a body kick.
Oscarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oscarsson.
Petersen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oscarsson.#CL2#
Petersen moves into the clinch successfully.
Oscarsson stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Oscarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Oscarsson moved out of range.
Oscarsson misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Oscarsson.
Petersen shoots and misses
and Oscarsson counters with a huge right that knocks Petersen out cold! Oscarsson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Oscarsson!
A very excited looking Oscar Oscarsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TGC 81
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Ungol misses the shot to the body.
Ungol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen fails to land the takedown.
Petersen lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Ungol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petersen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Ungol has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ungol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ungol working for a triangle but Petersen defends it easily.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Petersen trying to control but Ungol is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petersen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen trying to control but Ungol is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ungol throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petersen uses it to pass to side control.
Ungol is trying to buck Petersen off.
Ungol is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Ungol sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Ungol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ungol's coaches at Grind Time (Double Elite Coaches {$950} 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##SUB2#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Ungol is defending well.
#SUB#
Ungol actively working from the bottom here.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Ungol is having none of it. #SUB#
Ungol looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Petersen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ungol could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Petersen has cracked it and Ungol is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
Don Petersen 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:
TGC 76
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Petersen cracks Durden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Durden is predictable there #TD#
and Petersen counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Durden explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Petersen feinted with a counter takedown.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
It looked like Petersen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden swinging wildly here.
Petersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target. #T1#
Durden lands a jab.
Durden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Petersen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Petersen trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Petersen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#ES2#
Durden is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petersen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Petersen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Durden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Durden blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petersen or perhaps it was just good defense by Durden, which made it look bad.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durden wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen slips a straight right by Durden.
Petersen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Durden. Those never looked like landing.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Petersen does it's job there.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petersen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petersen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden slips a jab from Petersen.#T3#
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Durden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petersen's calf.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Durden throws a combination. Petersen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
A left lands for Durden.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durden on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Petersen moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Petersen.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Durden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petersen's calf.
Durden lands with a shot to the body.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen attempts a counter takedown but Durden avoids it well and moves away.
Petersen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petersen tries to clinch up.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Durden lands a jab.
Petersen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Petersen looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Durden tries to bum rush Petersen with a series of wild strikes but Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Durden tenderised Petersen's leg. Petersen is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Durden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Durden thumps Petersen with a low kick.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durdens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Durden throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
A left lands for Durden.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden slips a jab from Petersen.
Durden throws a head kick but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden throws out a counter right but Petersen avoids it with no problem.
Petersen needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durden defends well and Petersen ends up having to push Durden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Durden. #T1#
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Petersen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Durden digs a good hook to Petersen's body.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petersen.
Petersen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Petersen's ribs.
Petersen takes one to the side of the head.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petersen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.#T2#
Nice shot by Petersen.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Durden.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Petersen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Durden wants to stand but Petersen is controlling the position. #SUB#
Petersen drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Petersen off! Petersen jumps back into Durden's guard.
Durden is looking to stand up but Petersen isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Durden is quick to defend against it.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Petersen off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Durden misses.
Petersen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Petersen down.
Petersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Durden misses the jab.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Durden is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Durden as Petersen shoots in.
Petersen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petersen somewhat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Petersen down.
Durden scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Durden gets caught flat footed, as Petersen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden is looking to stand up but Petersen isn't so interested in that idea.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB#
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Durden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Durden has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Durden is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Durden stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Durden is quick to defend against it.
Durden slips under a jab from Petersen.
Durden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Durden.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petersen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durden thuds a left hand into Petersen's body.#T3#
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durden lands a glancing blow to the side of Petersen's head.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden lands a jab.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Durden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.
Don Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Durden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC2#
Petersen is rocked!
Durden misses with a hook.
Petersen feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Petersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petersen seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Petersen moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Durden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petersen momentarily.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Durden.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durden.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Durden misses with a hook.
Petersen throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petersen at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!
An out of breath Abraham Durden 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:
TGC Crucible 29
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Chen Lo throws a sloppy head kick and Petersen moves out of range easily.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chen Lo drops his hands momentarily and Petersen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen Lo misses the target.
Chen Lo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chen Lo scores with a punch to the head.
Petersen clobbers Chen Lo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chen Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
And Petersen tries to counter it with a takedown but Chen Lo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Chen Lo. No joy for Petersen on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo slips under a jab.
Chen Lo thuds a left hand into Petersen's body.
Chen Lo throws a sloppy head kick and Petersen moves out of range easily.
Chen Lo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Petersen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petersen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#
Petersen is rocked!
Chen Lo throws a head kick but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen Lo finish him?#KD#
Chen Lo cracks Petersen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Petersen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chen Lo finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen Lo misses with a looping right.
Chen Lo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chen Lo throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen seems to have recovered his senses.
Timiko Chen Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chen Lo lands with a shot to the body.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Petersen got wobbled bad by a big combination! Chen Lo presses forward with punches and knees until Petersen stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Petersen closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timiko Chen Lo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Timiko Chen Lo thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TGC 65: Boaz vs Yoshida 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Partio slips a jab from Petersen.
Petersen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Partio is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Partio cracks Petersen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Partio moves forwards but Petersen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio sizes up Petersen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Partio's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Petersen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Partio to the mat! Partio manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Partio wriggles free and stands up.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Petersen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Partio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio. #TD2#
Petersen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Partio is trying to stand up here but Petersen is controlling him well. #T1#
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Partio is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Petersen is working for a kimura but Partio is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Partio is trying to stand.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Partio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Partio's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petersen is pressing down on Partio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Partio is holding on for now.
Partio pushes Petersen off looking to stand but Petersen dives back in and keeps control.
Petersen trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Partio pushes Petersen off looking to stand but Petersen dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petersen throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.#TD2#
Partio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petersen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Petersen prevents Partio from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard. #ES#
Partio has his feet on Petersen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Petersen throws a poor cross that misses
and Partio counters with a straight right hand.
Petersen misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Partio misses the target.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Petersen's front leg but catches the back leg as Petersen tries to avoid it.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.
Petersen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Partio lands with a cross. #ROC#
Petersen is rocked!
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio throws a right and a left that Petersen avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petersen on the side of the head.
Partio looks to land a combination but Petersen avoids it well.
Polliisi Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Petersen there.
Partio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Petersen tries to counter it with a takedown but Partio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from Partio does no damage.
Partio throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
Partio throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Petersen off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polliisi Partio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio clobbers Petersen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Partio finish him?
Partio throws an overhand right that has Petersen reeling! Partio follows up with more punches and Petersen is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Polliisi Partio!
Polliisi Partio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 21
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Petersen throws a lazy uppercut
and Umarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umarov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petersen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Umarov moves forwards but Petersen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umarov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umarov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Umarov ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Petersen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Umarov jabs at Petersen's body.
Petersen throws a hook but Umarov blocks it.
Don Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umarov takes one to the side of the head.
Umarov looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
Umarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Petersen misses.
Petersen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petersen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petersen throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Petersen throws a series of punches but Umarov moves out of range.
Umarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen throws a shot to the body.
Petersen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Petersen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Umarov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Petersen dodges the punch combination from Umarov.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but Umarov steps away.
Timur Umarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umarov moves out of range as Petersen strikes.
Umarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen swings widly with a right hand
and Umarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Petersen wants to clinch up but Umarov keeps it at a distance.
Umarov is looking to counter punch.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petersen tests Umarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umarov with a jab.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umarov moves away.#T4#
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Umarov throws a big shot that misses.
Umarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Umarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umarov.
Umarov throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen with the counter takedown but Umarov avoids it easily.
Petersen throws a poor cross that misses
and Umarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen misses with a hook
and Petersen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Petersen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Umarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen jabs Umarov right on the nose. Umarov blinks but takes it well.
Don Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petersen throws an overhand right that lands on Umarov's shoulder, as Umarov tries to avoid the shot.
Umarov thuds his right hand into Petersen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Umarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Petersen. That snapped Umarov's head back.
Umarov throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umarov ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.#T1#
Petersen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umarov's hands.
A jab from Petersen does it's job there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petersen or perhaps it was just good defense by Umarov, which made it look bad.
Petersen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petersen scores with the left hand. Umarov knows he should have avoided that one.
Petersen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Umarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petersen lands with an overhand left.
Umarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
#T2#
Umarov stuffs the takedown attempt from Petersen. Petersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Umarov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petersen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Umarov scrambles back to his feet.
Umarov with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen lands a slapping body shot.
Umarov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Umarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Umarov.
Petersen scores with a hook.#T3#
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Umarov moves out of range of the strikes.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Umarov misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen scores with a punch to the head.
Umarov ducks right into an uppercut from Petersen.
Umarov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petersen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umarov's hands.
Umarov misses the jab.
Petersen scores with a jab. Umarov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Umarov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petersen finds it's way round the side to connect with Umarov's head.
Umarov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Umarov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Umarov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Petersen scores with a body shot.
Petersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen looks to land a body kick but Umarov moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Umarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Umarov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petersen jabs Umarov right on the nose. Umarov blinks but takes it well.
Umarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Petersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Umarov slips the punch.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Umarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umarov throws out the jab.
Petersen blocks a jab.
A jab from Petersen finds it's way through Umarov's defenses.
Umarov misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Umarov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov swinging wildly here.
Petersen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Umarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petersen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petersen cracks Umarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Umarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petersen throws out a powerful jab.
Umarov tries to move into range but Petersen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petersen scores with a punch to the head.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Umarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Umarov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umarov missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Umarov misses.
Petersen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Umarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petersen looks to throw the jab but Umarov is out of range.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
#T3#
Umarov misses with a hook.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Umarov throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Umarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Umarov moved out of range.
Umarov misses the jab.#T4#
Petersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Umarov misses with a straight left.
A big right from Petersen misses.
It looked like Umarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Don Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Umarov connects with a right hand. Petersen shakes it off.
Petersen throws a combination. Umarov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Timur Umarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen throws a hook but Umarov avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Umarov misses the target.
Umarov blocks a leg kick.
Umarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Petersen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Umarov!
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petersen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Petersen!
Don Petersen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 56: Mikhasevich vs Gagnon
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
Petersen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Petersen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Petersen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petersen postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Petersen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Petersen has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petersen's guard.#REVB##T1#
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Petersen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson 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.
Let's hope that Jackson 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.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #T3#
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Petersen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! #REVB#
Jackson controls the position from side control.#T4#
Petersen wants to control but Jackson postures up.#SU2#
Jackson stands up and beckons Petersen to his feet.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Petersen shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Petersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Petersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Petersen 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.
Petersen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Petersen 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Petersen had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petersen in his tracks.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Petersen's ribs.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petersen's head backwards.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petersen.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luke Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.#T4#
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Petersen throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson slips a jab from Petersen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen feinted with a counter takedown.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen takes one on the button.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Petersen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Petersen is controlling him well. #T1##SUB#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson tries to kick Petersen off but Petersen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
#SUB#
Petersen is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Luke Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Petersen is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Petersen didn't see that one coming.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Don Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petersen on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petersen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Petersen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson scores with a jab. Petersen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jackson!
After the big win, Luke Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TGC 53: Hepple vs Petersen
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Petersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hepple paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hepple.
Nice shot lands for Petersen.
Hepple lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hepple misses with a hook.
Hepple throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
Petersen catches Hepple with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petersen backs away from a small jab... but Hepple lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Petersen crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hepple with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Ronnie Hepple 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:
WCI 11 Mumu - Clark
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
A big left from Zapata misses.
Petersen throws a hook but Zapata avoids it easily.
Petersen misses with a hook. Zapata ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Zapata. That snapped Petersen's head back.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zapata.
Petersen slips a straight right by Zapata.
Zapata looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Petersen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zapata.
Zapata throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Zapata is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Zapata misses.
Petersen feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen scores with the left hand. Zapata knows he should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Zapata lands a big uppercut and Petersen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Petersen looks OK. Zapata waves Petersen back to his feet!#ROC2#
Petersen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Zapata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Petersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zapata scores with a nice head shot.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Zapata throws a shot to the body.
Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eusebio Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Zapata misses.
Zapata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petersen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petersen seems to have got his legs back now.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Petersen misses with a hook. Zapata ducked under it nicely.
Zapata throws out a counter right but Petersen avoids it with no problem.
Zapata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zapata lands a nice hook to Petersen's body. Petersen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zapata lands with a good body shot.
Zapata misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Zapata. That snapped Petersen's head back.
#KD2#
Zapata lands a big uppercut and Petersen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Petersen looks OK. Zapata waves Petersen back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapata.
Petersen tries to land a leg kick but Zapata saw it coming and moves away.
Zapata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Zapata throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Zapata closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Petersen! Zapata dives in looking to finish! Petersen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eusebio Zapata!
Eusebio Zapata thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 3422 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 406 p4p, 63 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Le temps des cerises. Don Petersen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Colucci.
Petersen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colucci feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Colucci is defended easily by Petersen.
Petersen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colucci defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen has managed to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petersen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Colucci no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Petersen trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colucci is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
Colucci is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci gets full guard.
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colucci has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Colucci seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersen trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.
Colucci working a defensive guard here.
Colucci wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petersen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (0) vs (3) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the position but Colucci is working away.
Colucci tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen trying to control the action but Colucci is working from the bottom.
Colucci is trying to improve his position.
Colucci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colucci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Colucci wants to control but Petersen passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (0) vs (6) Petersen
Colucci is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Colucci is trying to work for a sweep but Petersen has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Colucci (0) vs (8) Petersen
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Petersen looking to control but Colucci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Petersen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Colucci is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Colucci 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.
Petersen is looking for a kimura here.
Colucci is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colucci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colucci keeps working.
Petersen prevents Colucci from improving his position.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Colucci wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control the action but Colucci is working from the bottom.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colucci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Colucci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Colucci tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Colucci looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Colucci could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Petersen has cracked it and Colucci is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
Don Petersen is the new middleweight champion!
Don Petersen gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 397 p4p, 62 weight class) and Sherkov Yegorovich (ranked 7011 p4p, 625 weight class). Yegorovich has chosen Farewell of Slavianka as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sherkov Yegorovich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yegorovich fails to land the takedown.
Petersen clinches with his opponent.
Yegorovich jumps guard but Petersen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yegorovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petersen smiles and moves away.
Don Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherkov Yegorovich.
Yegorovich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petersen counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Yegorovich
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Yegorovich is keeping the position.
Yegorovich trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yegorovich pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yegorovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen stands and throws Yegorovich's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Yegorovich
Petersen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yegorovich is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (7) vs (0) Yegorovich
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yegorovich is looking to escape.
Yegorovich looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (10) vs (0) Yegorovich
Yegorovich looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petersen.
Yegorovich tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks.
Yegorovich tries to escape the position.
Yegorovich breaks Petersen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (10) vs (2) Yegorovich
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yegorovich trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Yegorovich is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yegorovich stands and throws Petersen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (10) vs (5) Yegorovich
Petersen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Yegorovich advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (10) vs (7) Yegorovich
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Yegorovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Petersen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yegorovich in particular looking to stall.
Yegorovich is working for a kimura here but Petersen manages to reverse the position and he's now in Yegorovich's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (12) vs (7) Yegorovich
Petersen postures up.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yegorovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Yegorovich keeps moving.
Yegorovich is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Yegorovich.
Yegorovich controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen trying to control but Yegorovich is working from the bottom.
Yegorovich trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen passes Yegorovich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Yegorovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yegorovich trying to control here.
Yegorovich is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yegorovich is keeping the position for now.
Yegorovich keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yegorovich is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Yegorovich, not yet.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Yegorovich keeps moving.
Yegorovich is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Yegorovich has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
Yegorovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yegorovich is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Yegorovich looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petersen has picked Yegorovich up and slammed him! Yegorovich can't keep hold of the triangle and Petersen manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (15) vs (7) Yegorovich
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yegorovich is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen has control of an arm but Yegorovich manages to advance to Petersen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (15) vs (11) Yegorovich
Yegorovich wants to control but Petersen manages to buck him off and is now in Yegorovich's guard! Nice work there by Petersen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (17) vs (11) Yegorovich
Yegorovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yegorovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Yegorovich pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Yegorovich keeps moving.
Yegorovich trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Yegorovich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yegorovich trying to control the position.
Petersen passes Yegorovich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yegorovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is working for a kimura but Yegorovich is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yegorovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Yegorovich is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Yegorovich is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich trying to control the position here.
Yegorovich keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yegorovich keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen 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.
Yegorovich seems keen to control Petersen's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yegorovich looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Yegorovich keeps moving.
Petersen stands and throws Yegorovich's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (20) vs (11) Yegorovich
I wouldn't like to be where Yegorovich is right now.
Petersen tries for a kimura but Yegorovich is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yegorovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petersen trying to control the action but Yegorovich is working from the bottom.
Petersen just content to control the position.
Yegorovich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petersen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (20) vs (15) Yegorovich
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yegorovich avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands.
Yegorovich controlling well, preventing Petersen from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
An out of breath and clearly excited Don Petersen thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Sherkov Yegorovich had this to say: 'Возможно, я проиграл эту битву, но я обещаю, что это н'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulski McBeth (ranked 2012 p4p, 227 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 394 p4p, 61 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Paulski McBeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paulski McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBeth forces Petersen back against the cage and clinches.
McBeth lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McBeth (2) vs (0) Petersen
McBeth is taking a breather. Petersen 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.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McBeth (5) vs (0) Petersen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McBeth (5) vs (2) Petersen
McBeth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Petersen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McBeth is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Don Petersen made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Randy Klose (ranked 8013 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 394 p4p, 59 weight class). Don Petersen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Randy Klose! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Klose can't fight it off and eventually Petersen manages to take the fight to the floor. Klose looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klose (0) vs (2) Petersen
Klose can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klose knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klose wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen is working for a kimura but Klose is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Klose (0) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Klose knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Klose regains half guard.
Klose wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Klose tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Don Petersen waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 395 p4p, 61 weight class) and Cal Robbins (ranked 6902 p4p, 655 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cal Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petersen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been hearing reports that Petersen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Robbins fails to land the takedown.
Petersen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robbins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petersen swivels and escapes.
Petersen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Don Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Robbins.
Robbins tries to keep at a distance but Petersen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petersen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robbins is defending well.
Robbins pulls guard successfully.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petersen 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 Robbins. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (3) vs (0) Robbins
Petersen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robbins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petersen taking a breather here.
Robbins can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Robbins is trying to get back to full guard.
Robbins is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robbins 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.
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robbins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Robbins's legs - danger averted.
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen 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.
Petersen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robbins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petersen has Robbins in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (3) vs (2) Robbins
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen is pulling down on Robbins's head. It's preventing any offense from Robbins, at least for the moment.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Robbins tries to pass.
Petersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.
Robbins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robbins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robbins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robbins trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Robbins postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robbins looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) Robbins
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Robbins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Robbins 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robbins working a defensive guard but Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Petersen is thwarting Robbins's attempts to control the position.
Petersen seems to be working for a kimura but Robbins defends the submission attempt.
Robbins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Our spies down at at FIERCE inform us that Robbins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robbins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robbins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robbins can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is keen to just control but Robbins is a slippery customer.
Robbins trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen prevents Robbins from improving his position.
Robbins wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Robbins is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is keen to just control but Robbins is a slippery customer.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robbins trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Robbins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robbins looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Robbins.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robbins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petersen is aware though and is defending well.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robbins wants to hit a switch here but Petersen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robbins there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (2) Robbins
Robbins is trying to reverse the position but instead Petersen has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (11) vs (2) Robbins
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Robbins has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Petersen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Robbins tries to break free.
Robbins showing good submission defense here.
Robbins 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 Petersen gets his way!
Robbins trying to control the action but Petersen just sinks the hooks in.
Robbins tries to escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Robbins tries to break free.
Petersen trying to control.
Robbins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petersen's guard. Nice work there by Robbins.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (11) vs (4) Robbins
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Robbins wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (13) vs (4) Robbins
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robbins has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robbins looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Robbins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Robbins is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robbins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Don Petersen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 4
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Petersen gets a double leg takedown into Gellar's guard.
Petersen trying to control but Gellar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petersen 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.
Petersen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gellar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar has Petersen pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Petersen 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gellar works the jab nicely.
Petersen fails with a takedown attempt.
Gellar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petersen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Gellar throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Petersen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gellar defends it well.
Gellar throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gellar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gellar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gellar misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen misses with a takedown
and Gellar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Gellar.
Petersen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petersen misses with a lunging right hand
and Gellar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petersen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gellar.
Petersen slips under a jab from Gellar.#T3#
Gellar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petersen's hands.#KD#
Gellar cracks Petersen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gellar has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Petersen to stand back up!#ROC#
Petersen is rocked!
Uri Gellar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gellar.
Petersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Gellar finish him?
Gellar cracks a nice hook into Petersen's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gellar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petersen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gellar.
Gellar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gellar throws out the jab.
Petersen seems to have recovered his senses.
Gellar lands a glancing blow to the side of Petersen's head.
Gellar lands a body shot.
Petersen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gellar lands a jab.#T4#
Gellar steps in with a hook that catches Petersen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gellar follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Petersen looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uri Gellar!
Uri Gellar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Petersen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Petersen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Turturro to see if he's OK.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Turturro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turturro trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Petersen'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.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro 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.#T1#
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turturro is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Petersen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Turturro is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Petersen yanks on the arm and Turturro is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Petersen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
After winning the bout, Don Petersen 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:
The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Petersen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Booker!#SUB#
Petersen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petersen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Petersen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Petersen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Petersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petersen just content to control the position. #T1#
Petersen advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Petersen wants to finish this one by submission but Booker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Petersen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petersen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Booker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Booker shrugs it off. #SUB#
Petersen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Booker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Petersen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Booker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Petersen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Booker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petersen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Booker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Petersen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Petersen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Booker looks calm but he's in trouble here. Petersen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Booker is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Petersen lets go of the hold and Booker can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
Our winner, Don Petersen, 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:
The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Winkle shoots in and drives through. Petersen sprawls well.
Winkle darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Petersen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winkle's guard.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Winkle is retaining full guard.
Petersen stops Winkle from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petersen throws a big elbow that misses.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winkle is keeping the position for now.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Winkle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petersen scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Winkle tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Winkle trying to control here.
Winkle wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
#SUB#
Petersen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Winkle defend it? Petersen steps over the head and cranks it - Winkle is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
An out of breath Don Petersen 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:
Chaos FC 25
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Petersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petersen throws a hook but Berghen avoids it easily.
Berghen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petersen defends it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berghen or perhaps it was just good defense by Petersen, which made it look bad.
Petersen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berghen sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Petersen misses. #TD2#
Berghen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petersen to the ground. Berghen is now in Petersen's guard.
Berghen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen throwing strikes from guard but Petersen blocks nicely.
Berghen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berghen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Berghen is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Petersen pulls Berghen in close to prevent any damage.
Berghen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berghen throws a big right hand that misses.
Berghen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berghen tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Berghen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berghen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berghen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berghen 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.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Berghen is looking to work some ground and pound but Petersen has wrist control.
Berghen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berghen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berghen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berghen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berghen wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Berghen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Berghen postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it. #T3#
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berghen.
Berghen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berghen working some strikes from top position.
Berghen trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berghen is looking to work some ground and pound but Petersen has wrist control.
Berghen throwing strikes but missing.
Berghen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berghen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berghen tries to clinch up.
Petersen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berghen tries to avoid it but Petersen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berghen to the ground. Berghen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Petersen tries to clinch but Berghen moves out of range.
Berghen throws out a leg kick but Petersen moves out of range and Berghen only half commits.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Berghen is quick to defend against it.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Berghen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berghen with the counter takedown but Petersen avoids it easily.
Berghen tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Petersen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berghen's guard.#SUB2#
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berghen has control of Petersen's left arm, preventing Petersen from doing any damage.
Berghen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsteen Berghen dominated that round.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Petersen slaps away a takedown attempt from Berghen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Berghen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Petersen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Petersen throws the left hand but Berghen avoids the punch easily.
Berghen tries for a takedown but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petersen attempts a counter takedown but Berghen avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Berghen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berghen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersen throws out the jab.
Berghen shoots in for a takedown but Petersen shows good takedown defense.
Don Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsteen Berghen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berghen.#TD2#
Berghen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petersen to the mat! Petersen manages to get full guard.
Petersen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Berghen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Berghen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berghen throws a big right hand that misses.
Berghen controlling from the top position.
Berghen trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Berghen trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Berghen.
Berghen with the counter takedown but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berghen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Berghen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berghen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Berghen goes for a double leg but Petersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petersen continues to drive forward.
A big left from Berghen misses.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Berghen ducks down to avoid it.
Berghen blocks a jab.
Berghen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersen.
Berghen with the counter takedown but Petersen avoids it easily.#T3##TD2#
Berghen gets the takedown into side control.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Berghen lands a few punches from side control.
Petersen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Berghen is trying to control but Petersen manages to pass to mount!
Petersen trying to control but Berghen is having none of it.
Berghen reaches up to try and control the position but Petersen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Berghen rolls and tries to escape and now Petersen has his back!
#SUB#
Petersen is looking for a rear naked choke here but Berghen reverses the position brilliantly into Petersen's guard!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berghen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petersen's head.#T4#
Berghen trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berghen's guard. #REVR#
Berghen 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.
Petersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berghen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berghen wants to stand and escape but Petersen is having none of it.
Berghen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berghen keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arsteen Berghen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##TD2#
Berghen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Berghen looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Berghen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berghen trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Berghen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berghen is trying to keep Petersen in close.
#T1#
Berghen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berghen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Berghen 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.
Petersen passes Berghen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berghen sees it coming and defends easily.
Berghen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen working Berghen over with strikes. #T2#
Berghen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Berghen is having none of it.
Berghen won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Berghen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berghen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Berghen tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berghen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen. #T3#
Berghen gets full guard.
Berghen pulls Petersen in to control the position.
Berghen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Berghen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Berghen keeps moving.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berghen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petersen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petersen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petersen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berghen looking for a sweep. Not yet Berghen, not yet.
Berghen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berghen wants to stand but Petersen is controlling the position.
Berghen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berghen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Don Petersen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Berghen ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Berghen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berghen ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Berghen tries to clinch up.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berghen gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Petersen counters with a shoot takedown. Berghen fights it but they end up in guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Berghen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Berghen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berghen keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Petersen drops back looking for a leg! Berghen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berghen manages to kick Petersen off! Petersen jumps back into Berghen's guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Berghen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berghen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berghen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berghen.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Petersen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berghen to the ground. Petersen is now in Berghen's guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Berghen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berghen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berghen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen trying to control but Berghen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Berghen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petersen has picked Berghen up and slammed him! Berghen can't keep hold of the triangle and Petersen manages to pass to side control!
Berghen tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Petersen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Berghen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Petersen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Berghen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Petersen lets go of the hold and Berghen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
Don Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Chaos FC 20
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a hook.
A left lands for Somwan.
A leg kick checked by Somwan.
Somwan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Somwan misses with a left hand #TD#
and Petersen counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Petersen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Somwan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Petersen yanks on the arm and Somwan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Petersen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
Don Petersen retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Petersen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Chaos FC 17
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Petersen throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Don Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Silva.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Petersen.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Petersen feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petersen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva lands an elbow. #T1#
Petersen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Petersen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Silva.
Petersen regains half guard, as Silva was trying to land strikes.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva throws a strike but Petersen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Petersen trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Petersen won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Petersen 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.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Silva is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petersen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petersen wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petersen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva is striking off his back. Petersen thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Silva trying to get back to full guard but Petersen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Silva tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Petersen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Petersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Petersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Don Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Silva.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petersen as he jumps to the side.
Petersen slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Petersen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Petersen slips nicely into half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.#T1#
Don Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva 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.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Petersen has moved into half guard.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petersen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Petersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Petersen wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Petersen is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
#SUB#
Petersen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silva is really stuck here.
Silva covering up well and avoiding damage.
Petersen has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petersen misses with an elbow to the head.
Silva is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB#
Silva showing good submission defense here.
The referee is taking a good look at Silva as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Petersen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Petersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva for a finish.
Silva tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Silva tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Petersen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Petersen gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Don Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Silva.#TD2#
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Petersen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Petersen!#REVR#
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Petersen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petersen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen lands a nice shot to the head.
Petersen looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Petersen is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Petersen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen unloading with bombs!
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB#
Petersen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Petersen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Petersen wants to finish this one by submission but Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Petersen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.#T3#
Silva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen is looking to control Silva but Silva is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petersen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silva tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Petersen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Petersen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Petersen is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
Silva is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Petersen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Petersen trying to control.
Silva is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Petersen has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Silva is defending well but eventually Petersen manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Silva has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Petersen!
Don Petersen retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Don Petersen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Chaos FC 14
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Berghen takes the fight into the clinch.
Petersen tries to circle away but Berghen has him pinned against the ropes.#TD#
Berghen pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Berghen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berghen punching from the bottom.
Berghen trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Berghen.
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berghen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen throws a strike from the bottom but Petersen passes into side control!
Petersen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Petersen taking a break here but Berghen is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Berghen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petersen.
Berghen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Petersen manages to pass to mount!
Berghen is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen looking to ground and pound but Berghen is blocking nicely.
Petersen lands a heavy elbow.
Petersen trying to control but Berghen is having none of it.
Petersen content just to control the position here. #T2#
Petersen prevents Berghen from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Petersen working for a submission but Berghen is keeping him at bay.
Berghen tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Petersen looking to secure an arm triangle but Berghen defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Berghen's face.
Petersen looking to control but Berghen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Berghen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berghen is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Berghen tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen wants to control but instead Berghen manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Berghen is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Berghen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berghen defends it well.
Berghen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berghen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Berghen has momentary wrist control but Petersen slips an elbow through the middle.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gizmo's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Berghen has an active guard here but Petersen has managed to pass into half guard.
Berghen is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berghen avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Berghen actively working from the bottom here.
Petersen prevents Berghen from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Petersen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Berghen staying out of range there.
Berghen attempts a counter takedown but Petersen avoids it well and moves away.
Berghen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersen.
Petersen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Berghen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petersen sprawls well. Petersen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berghen gets slowly back to his feet.
Berghen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berghen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petersen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Petersen tries to bum rush Berghen with a series of wild strikes but Berghen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berghen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petersen avoids it really well and circles away.
Petersen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsteen Berghen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berghen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Berghen checks a leg kick nicely.
Berghen scores with a head kick. Petersen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Berghen shoots in and drives through. Petersen sprawls well.
Petersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berghen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petersen misses with a takedown attempt - Berghen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Berghen. Berghen gets slowly back to his feet.
Petersen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Berghen fails with a takedown attempt.
Petersen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Berghen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petersen's guard.
Berghen throwing strikes from guard but Petersen blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berghen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Berghen from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Petersen looking for a triangle here. Berghen is fighting it but it looks tight! Petersen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Berghen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Don Petersen! Don Petersen retains his welterweight title!
Don Petersen made sure to mention his sponsor, Transform Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Chaos FC 9
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Borgvelt does it's job there.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borgvelt.
Nice shot lands for Borgvelt.#ROC#
Petersen is rocked!#TD2#
Petersen gets a double leg takedown into Borgvelt's guard.#SUB2#
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borgvelt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Borgvelt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petersen on the ground.
Borgvelt trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen passes Borgvelt's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Petersen is nestled in close to Borgvelt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Petersen seems to be working for a kimura but Borgvelt defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgvelt sees it coming and defends easily.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Borgvelt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgvelt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Petersen 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.
Petersen stalling.
Borgvelt is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Petersen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petersen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Borgvelt is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borgvelt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Petersen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Borgvelt is surviving well by controlling Petersen's body position as best he can.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Petersen has control of Borgvelt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Borgvelt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Petersen working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Borgvelt looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Petersen! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Don Petersen!
Don Petersen is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
Chaos FC 7
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Smoke scores with a jab to the head.
Petersen throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Petersen gets a takedown into half guard.
Smoke scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Petersen manages to mount him!
Petersen looking to finish Smoke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smoke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoke tries to buck Petersen off but he can't manage it.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Smoke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Petersen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smoke can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen with good strikes from the mount here!
Petersen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Petersen controlling from mount. #SUB#
Petersen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Petersen is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Smoke is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Petersen!
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Event:
Chaos FC 3
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Blanks takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
Petersen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blanks defends it well.
Blanks takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
Blanks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Petersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blanks sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blanks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blanks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blanks tries to get out of the position.
Blanks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Petersen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Blanks is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Blanks flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Petersen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Blanks and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Petersen slips an arm under Blanks chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Petersen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Petersen is squeezing on Blanks like an anaconda would it's prey. Blanks fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Petersen!
Billy Blanks was interviewed post fight and said 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
Chaos FC 1
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lora.
Lora fails to land the takedown.
Lora dives in and grabs Petersen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petersen pushes down on Lora's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Lora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Petersen throws a head kick but Lora moves out of range.
Lora looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petersen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Lora decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Petersen is not content to let Lora control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen trying to hold on to Lora's head to control him but Lora postures up.
Lora is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now. #T1#
Lora moves into full mount! Petersen won't be happy about that!
Lora moves to take his opponent's back.
Lora has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen breaks Lora's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lora looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lora controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Lora working a defensive guard here.
Lora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lora tries to get out of the position.
Petersen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Petersen drops back looking for a leg! Lora is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lora manages to kick Petersen off! Petersen jumps back into Lora's guard. #SUB#
Lora looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petersen passes into side control.
Lora manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petersen's best efforts.
Petersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lora!
Lora is bucking up trying to escape but Petersen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lora wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.#T3#
Lora is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen looking to control but Lora is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Petersen wants to finish this one by submission but Lora is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Petersen.
Lora tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Petersen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lora wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Lora tries to control the position but Petersen now has his back.
#T4#
Lora trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for the choke from the back.
Petersen is trying to stick to Lora's back but Lora is turning into Petersen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petersen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lora.
Lora is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lora trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lora postures up.
Lora wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Lora postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Petersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lora doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Petersen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lora!
Lora tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petersen has hold of Lora's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lora tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Petersen cranks the arm and Lora screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lora, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Don Petersen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Allen lands a right hook to the body.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Allen closes the distance and pushes Petersen back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Allen.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Allen. #BC2#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Petersen in a clinch.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petersen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen lands a body shot. #T1#
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Allen lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Allen.
Allen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Allen.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Allen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petersen.
Petersen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Allen to keep the fight standing.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Petersen looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Allen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Allen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Allen lands a body shot.
Petersen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gee Gee Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Allen lands a slapping body shot.
Allen connects with a jab.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Gee Gee Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Allen works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
Allen lands with a good body shot.
Allen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen walks into a straight right hand from Allen.#ROC2#
Petersen is rocked!
Allen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petersen rather than just go for the knockout.
Allen scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Petersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Allen cracks Petersen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Allen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Petersen to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen jabs Petersen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allen lands a nice hook to Petersen's body. Petersen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Allen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Petersen! Allen dives in looking to finish! Petersen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gee Gee Allen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Gibson misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Petersen misses.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Gibson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brad Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gibson.
Petersen throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
Gibson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Gibson is predictable there #TD2#
and Petersen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Petersen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson striking off his back but it's not causing Petersen any problems.
Petersen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Gibson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gibson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Petersen 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
Gibson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Petersen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gibson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Petersen has cracked it and Gibson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Gibson tries to clinch up#TD#
and Petersen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gibson wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gibson gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Petersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Gibson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petersen 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.
Petersen content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Gibson trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Petersen looking to secure an arm triangle but Gibson defends it well. #T2#
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Gibson has given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gibson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Petersen's arms.
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.
Gibson trying to control the hands but Petersen breaks the grip. #SUB#
Petersen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gibson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3##SUB#
Petersen has got one arm under Gibson's chin. This could be trouble... Gibson trying to control the other hand but Petersen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Gibson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Petersen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Bel tries to clinch there but Petersen circles away.
Bel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Petersen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bel won't be happy with that.
Petersen 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 Bel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Petersen 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.
Bel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bel has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Petersen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petersen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Petersen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bel is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Petersen yanks on the arm and Bel is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Petersen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
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