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Event: HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz     
Date:   Mar 02, 2024
#R1##TD#
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartwright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cartwright is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it. #SUB#
Petrov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cartwright has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petrov but great work by Cartwright.
Petrov being controlled for a moment.
Petrov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Cartwright wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Cartwright wants to stand but Petrov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Cartwright 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. #SUB#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright is stalling here. Petrov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cartwright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Petrov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Petrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Petrov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright wants to control but Petrov postures up.
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB#
Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cartwright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Petrov is trying to get an arm triangle but Cartwright is defending well. #SUB#
Petrov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cartwright rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Petrov 's guard! Nice work there by Cartwright!
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.#T4#
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov 's guard.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartwright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cartwright lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cartwright working Petrov over with strikes here.
Cartwright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Petrov hang on?
Cartwright trying to control but Petrov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cartwright goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Petrov turns into him and now he's in Cartwright's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Cartwright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Petrov . #TD#
Petrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cartwright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petrov is in Cartwright's guard.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cartwright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Petrov working for submissions but it's allowed Cartwright to get to half guard. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard. #T1#
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright works his way into side control.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Petrov down.
Petrov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Petrov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cartwright lands some shots froms side control.
Petrov is not content to let Cartwright control the position.
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face as Cartwright controls the position. #T2#
Petrov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov taking a bit of punishment here - Cartwright scoring with strikes.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright scoring with punches and elbows.
Cartwright is chipping away with strikes. #SU2#
Cartwright stands up. #T3#
No luck for Petrov with that takedown attempt.
Cartwright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartwright's waist but Cartwright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
Cartwright feints a counter leg kick.
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov .
Cartwright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rutger Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartwright counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rutger Petrov . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Petrov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cartwright to the mat! Cartwright manages to get full guard.
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cartwright doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Petrov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cartwright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cartwright has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright passes Petrov 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petrov 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and Cartwright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Petrov with a poor takedown
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartwright counters with a right hand from hell and Petrov is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Conrad Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk     
Date:   Feb 02, 2024
#R1#
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collins takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Collins is pressing down on Petrov 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Collins pushes a forearm under Petrov 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petrov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 18, 2023
#R1#
Petrov misses the jab.#TD#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Petrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Petrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Petrov is trying to get an arm triangle but Mazepin is defending well. #SUB#
Petrov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mazepin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rutger Petrov !
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 12, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Petrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mazepin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrov working away.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Petrov is trying to get an arm triangle but Mazepin is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mazepin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Petrov has an Americana. Mazepin didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Petrov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Petrov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rutger Petrov !
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 07, 2023
#R1#
Wahwah throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wahwah on the side of the head.
Petrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wahwah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wahwah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wahwah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wahwah throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov throws the left hand but Wahwah avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wahwah stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrov . Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Wahwah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wahwah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov shoots and misses
and Wahwah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rutger Petrov . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Wahwah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wahwah eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kimbo Wahwah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wahwah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wahwah ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Wahwah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wahwah. Those never looked like landing.
Wahwah scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wahwah manages to avoid it.
Wahwah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wahwah wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Wahwah instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Wahwah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wahwah lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Wahwah misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Petrov 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wahwah prevents the takedown attempt.
Wahwah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wahwah - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wahwah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wahwah backwards.
Nice elbow from Wahwah. #CUT2#It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.
Wahwah misses with a body punch.
Petrov is trying to drag Wahwah to the mat but Wahwah just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wahwah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wahwah backwards.
Wahwah lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Wahwah scores with a shot to the side of Petrov 's head.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wahwah gets through Petrov 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov trying to land knees to the body.
Wahwah prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wahwah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wahwah digs a right hand underneath Petrov 's ribcage. Petrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wahwah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Wahwah.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Wahwah lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Wahwah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wahwah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wahwah pushes Petrov against the cage. Wahwah is working some dirty boxing. Wahwah pushes off with a quick right hook! Petrov goes down! Petrov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wahwah moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Wahwah!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 08, 2023
#R1#
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Medicini is breathing heavily.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Medicini's defenses.
Petrov lands with a cross.
Medicini on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Petrov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Medicini sprawls well initially but Petrov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort.
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!#SUB2#
Petrov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Medicini defend it? Petrov steps over the head and cranks it - Medicini is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petrov !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rutger Petrov !

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 05, 2023
#R1#
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrov scores with a four punch combination!
Petrov throws a hook but John blocks it.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.
Petrov throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
Petrov thuds his right hand into John 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left and a right from Petrov both land. Nice combination. #ROC#John is rocked!#TD#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! John is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rutger Petrov !
The defeated Jihadi John had this to say: ' Al Akhbar '.

 

Event: Nfld FN 46     
Date:   Aug 24, 2023
#R1##TD#
Petrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Petrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Petrov has hold of Leal's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Leal seems comfortable defending it but Petrov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Leal is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Leal is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Petrov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rutger Petrov !

 

Event: Nfld live 39     
Date:   Jul 22, 2023
#R1#
Petrov fails with the takedown.
Fire tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Fire's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov has gone for a leg lock! Fire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petrov 's guard.#REVR#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Fire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully. #T1#
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fire.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Petrov has his foot on Fire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fire works his way back into a safe position though.
Fire trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Fire defends it easily.
Fire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fire is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fire lands a couple of digs.
Fire cracks Petrov with a solid left hand.
Fire wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Fire looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Fire can't keep his opponent in guard - Petrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Petrov 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.
Fire wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Petrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Fire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but Fire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrov to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Fire is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov . #SUB2#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fire is trying to control but can't.
Fire moves into full guard.
Fire 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.#SUB2#
Petrov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fire! #REVR##T4#
Fire in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fire scoring with punches and elbows.
Fire lands an elbow.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Fire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Petrov tries to bench press Fire off him but Fire keeps the position.
Fire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Petrov some visible discomfort.
Fire is chipping away with strikes.
Fire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fire 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 Petrov 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire 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#
Fire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fire there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Fire drops Petrov with a big left hand and mounts him. Petrov is in big trouble! #ROC#Petrov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fire prevents Petrov from getting the reversal.
Petrov is still in real trouble! Can Fire finish him?
Fire postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Petrov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Fire and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
Spinning Fire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Nfld live 35     
Date:   Jun 17, 2023
#R1#
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McPherson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Petrov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Petrov working away.
McPherson is looking to reverse the position.
McPherson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McPherson regains half guard.#SUB#
Petrov is working for a kimura but McPherson is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McPherson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but McPherson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Petrov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
McPherson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McPherson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
McPherson has his foot on Petrov 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McPherson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Petrov 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.
Petrov passes McPherson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrov works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPherson wants to control but Petrov postures up.
McPherson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McPherson is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Petrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McPherson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McPherson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McPherson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov working away.
McPherson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McPherson is trying to work for a sweep but Petrov has mounted him!#T4#
McPherson gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McPherson is looking to control Petrov 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McPherson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
McPherson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McPherson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Petrov punishes McPherson's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McPherson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rutger Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McPherson.
McPherson with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
McPherson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov .
McPherson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McPherson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Petrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McPherson is trying to defend but Petrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McPherson tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
McPherson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McPherson is trying to get back to full guard.
McPherson trying to control here.
McPherson is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McPherson wants to control the action here but instead Petrov manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
McPherson is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Petrov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Petrov working for a guillotine from mount but McPherson is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Petrov wants to finish this one by submission but McPherson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Petrov . #SUB#
Petrov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McPherson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McPherson shrugs it off.
McPherson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McPherson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Petrov working for a guillotine from mount but McPherson is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
McPherson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Petrov . #T3#
McPherson is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Petrov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rutger Petrov !

 

Event: Nfld 34     
Date:   May 06, 2023
#R1##TD#
Petrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Durnin is trying to stand up here but Petrov is controlling him well. #SUB#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Durnin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durnin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Petrov 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. #T1##SUB#
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durnin is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durnin is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold.
Durnin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrov . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durnin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durnin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov . #T3##SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but Durnin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Petrov looking for a submission but Durnin manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrov is looking to advance position but Durnin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Petrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Durnin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov lands a jab.
Durnin slips a jab and a cross from Petrov .
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Durnin is just out of range.
Durnin unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durnin can do to turn this around?
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Durnin shows good takedown defense.
Durnin with the inside leg kick.
Durnin missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durnin swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.
Durnin lands a jab to the nose.
Durnin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov .
Durnin tries a head kick but it misses.
Durnin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durnin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov .
Nice defenses there by Durnin.#T1#
Donk. Petrov catches Durnin right on the button with a cross.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durnin.
Petrov tries to counter with a takedown but Durnin is quick to defend against it.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Durnin throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Durnin has knocked Petrov down with a huge combo! Durnin steps away and waves a wobbly Petrov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Durnin lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naoise Durnin!
A very excited looking Naoise Durnin 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.

 

Event: Nfld live 29     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023
#R1#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Cleefe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Cleefe scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov . #TD#
Petrov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Cleefe to the mat! Van Cleefe manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Cleefe keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass. #SUB#
Petrov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Cleefe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Petrov , into his guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Cleefe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Cleefe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Cleefe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Van Cleefe stands and throws Petrov 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Petrov tries to buck Van Cleefe off but Van Cleefe is having none of it.
Petrov defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov regains half guard.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Van Cleefe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Van Cleefe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Cleefe trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Cleefe wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position. #T3#
Van Cleefe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Cleefe is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Cleefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Cleefe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Cleefe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Petrov gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Van Cleefe pushing down on Petrov 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Cleefe trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well. #SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rutger Petrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Cleefe or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov , which made it look bad.
Van Cleefe misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Cleefe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Cleefe.
Petrov throws a combination. Van Cleefe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Cleefe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Cleefe.
Petrov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov . That snapped Van Cleefe's head back.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Cleefe can do to turn this around?#T1#
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov 's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Cleefe off to one side.
No luck for Van Cleefe with that takedown attempt.
Rutger Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Van Cleefe's ribs.#TD2#
Van Cleefe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Cleefe looking to pass the guard.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Van Cleefe forces his way into half guard.
Van Cleefe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
Van Cleefe looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Cleefe wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Van Cleefe is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Cleefe pulls his head out easily.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Cleefe. #SUB#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Cleefe pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Cleefe wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Van Cleefe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Cleefe trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away. #SUB#
Petrov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Van Cleefe pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Cleefe with the ground and pound from mount.
Van Cleefe is looking to work his way around to Petrov 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Van Cleefe tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rutger Petrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov looks to land a combination. Van Cleefe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Petrov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Van Cleefe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Van Cleefe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Van Cleefe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Cleefe is looking to clinch.
Van Cleefe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Van Cleefe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov 's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Cleefe off to one side.
Van Cleefe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Cleefe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Cleefe moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Van Cleefe throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Van Cleefe avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Van Cleefe shoots in.
Rutger Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Van Cleefe throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Cleefe fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Van Cleefe's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Van Cleefe's cut even more.
Rutger Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Van Cleefe shoots in.
Van Cleefe shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Van Cleefe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Van Cleefe gets caught napping as Petrov dives in and scores a takedown. Van Cleefe manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petrov uses it to pass to side control. #T3##SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Cleefe has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Petrov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Van Cleefe looks calm but he's in trouble here. Petrov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Van Cleefe is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Petrov lets go of the hold and Van Cleefe can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rutger Petrov !
Lee Van Cleefe was interviewed post fight and said 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

 

Event: Nfld live 25     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1#
Petrov misses the jab.
McPherson with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.#TD#
Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McPherson's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Petrov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McPherson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Petrov has cracked it and McPherson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Petrov !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rutger Petrov !

 

Event: Nfld 30     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Carvalho tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carvalho misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov stalks Carvalho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carvalho's face. Carvalho staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Carvalho lands with a good body shot.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
Carvalho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Carvalho's ribs.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Petrov looking to score a takedown here. Carvalho is defending well but Petrov drives through and ends up in Carvalho's guard.#SUB2#
Petrov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carvalho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Petrov , into his guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Carvalho defends easily.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Petrov won't let him. #T2##SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Carvalho defends it easily.
Carvalho wants to stand but Petrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Carvalho has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Petrov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Carvalho is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Petrov pulls down on the head and he's put Carvalho to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rutger Petrov !

 

Event: Nfld live 20     
Date:   Jan 14, 2023
#R1#
Long thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it #TD#
and Petrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Petrov .
Long wants to stand up but Petrov is controlling him.
Long can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long wants to control but Petrov passes easily into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov is pressing down on Long's thigh, looking to free his foot. Long is holding on for now.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Petrov 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Long is staying active underneath Petrov , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petrov is thwarting Long's attempts to control the position.
Long might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Long looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Long throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov .
Ralph Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Long - that will leave a mark!
Long ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Long misses with a wild combination.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Long misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A low kick lands for Long.
A combination from Long does no damage.
Long throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov .
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Long throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Long throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Long shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Long was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petrov wants to control but Long is keeping busy.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Long with the ground and pound but Petrov uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long preventing the sweep.
Long in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Long keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrov 's head.
Long loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is trying to control the position but Long postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Petrov wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
We've been informed that Long has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralph Long will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Long.
The fighters circling - Long throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Long fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Petrov .
Long throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Long knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Long looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Long is nestled in close to Petrov , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Long throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Ralph Long has got the better of the ground game so far.
Long slips a nice elbow through Petrov 's hands, connecting with Petrov 's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Long lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov gets full guard.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Long has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Long accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrov managing to control the position.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Petrov wants to sweep here but Long controlling him for the moment.
Long throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Long shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Long.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Long is looking for the big counter here.
Long ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Long is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Long pulls guard.
Long has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Long not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrov stops Long from standing up.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Long is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Long looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Petrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petrov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Long has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Long showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rutger Petrov 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Long throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Long.
Long misses with a body shot.
Long throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Long is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Long. Long maintains the clinch.
Long tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body.
Long tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Long goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Long blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Long jumps into guard, dragging Petrov to the mat.
Petrov passes into half guard.
Long won't allow Petrov to pass to mount. #T1#
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Long controlling the position for now.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Long trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov trying to control the pace.
Long trying to control but Petrov postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Long moves into the clinch.
Petrov is looking for a takedown.
Petrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Long fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Long paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3##KD2#
Long lands a big head kick that sends Petrov tumbling to the mat! Long takes a step backwards and waves Petrov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Long throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Long. Long maintains the clinch.
Petrov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rutger Petrov . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Long has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrov uses from the top position.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov pushing down on Long's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Long is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Long throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Long is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Long misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long wants to stand back up but Petrov manages to pass into side control.
Rutger Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralph Long is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Long dodges the ground and pound from Petrov .

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Long comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Long 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Long!

Ralph Long managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Seventh Circle Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 14, 2022
#R1#
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Austin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Austin ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Austin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Austin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Petrov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov controlling the pace.
Petrov works his way into full mount!
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Austin is working to get back to half guard.
Petrov controlling from mount. #T1#
Petrov moves to the back position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Petrov controlling well, preventing Austin from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Petrov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Austin is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rutger Petrov !

 

Event: CWC 329 - Tokyo     
Date:   Nov 06, 2022





188 cm
38 yrs
240 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 24 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Petrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Petrov
El Toro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
El Toro trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
El Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Toro.
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
El Toro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Toro controls the pace.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro preventing the sweep. #T2#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov is trying to keep El Toro in close.
Petrov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and El Toro is now in half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
El Toro controlling the action here.
El Toro is thwarting Petrov 's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Petrov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.
El Toro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petrov !
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (2) Petrov
El Toro wants to take his opponent's back but Petrov doesn't allow it.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
El Toro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Toro controlling the position easily from mount.
El Toro is looking to work his way around to Petrov 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
El Toro wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely.
Petrov wants to hold on but El Toro pushes him away.#T5#
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
El Toro mounts Petrov ! Really nice guard pass there!
El Toro fails to take his opponent's back.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
El Toro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Petrov is holding on tight.
El Toro controlling his opponent.
El Toro fails to take his opponent's back.
El Toro looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Petrov gets back to half guard.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Toro stalling.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
El Toro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by El Toro. #T7#
Petrov is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is still trying to improve position.
El Toro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
El Toro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
El Toro wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petrov is pressing down on El Toro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
El Toro looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
El Toro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Toro has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.#T10#
El Toro wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov 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: El Toro (5) vs (4) Petrov
Petrov trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working. #T11#
El Toro trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Toro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov .
Petrov trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it. #T12#
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is pressing down on El Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Toro is holding on for now.
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
El Toro trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up. #T13#
El Toro has his hands clasped together around Petrov 's back. He's all about the action.
Petrov tries to pass to full mount but El Toro defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is thwarting El Toro's attempts to control the position.
El Toro manages to get to full guard.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
An out of breath Galtero El Toro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CWC 328 - Prelims     
Date:   Oct 30, 2022





202 cm
39 yrs
270 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 24 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Petrov 's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Petrov
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.
Lima is really struggling to control Petrov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petrov wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Petrov is controlling Lima's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lima is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it. #SUB#
Lima 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.
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.
Petrov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima passes into half guard.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Petrov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Petrov 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: Lima (2) vs (4) Petrov
Lima tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov taking a breather here.
Lima is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Petrov controls the position.
Petrov trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Lima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Petrov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Petrov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (7) Petrov
Lima wants to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.#T4#
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrov is working away from the top position though.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Lima keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy. #SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrov is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Petrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petrov trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lima is not content to let Petrov control the position.#T7#
Lima trying to control here.
Petrov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (10) Petrov
Lima manages to control the position for a moment.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Lima has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (2) vs (13) Petrov
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T8#
Petrov trying to control.
Petrov has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Petrov 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.
Lima trying to control but not successfully.
Petrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Lima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Lima is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Petrov controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
Lima trying to control the hands but Petrov breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Petrov working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T10#
Lima can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Petrov controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Petrov looking to break Lima's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lima remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petrov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Petrov trying to control momentarily.
Petrov is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Petrov is hanging on to Lima's back as he tries to escape.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Lima is keeping busy.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lima can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Lima fending off the submission attempt from Petrov .
Lima manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petrov 's guard. Nice work there by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (13) Petrov #SUB2#
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well,Lima is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Lima wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (15) Petrov
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T13##SUB#
Lima has his foot on Petrov 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Petrov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lima's guard.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima is looking to control Petrov 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?#T14##SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is pressing down on Petrov 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lima wants to control but Petrov passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 15 to 4.

 

Event: CWC Fight Night 5     
Date:   Oct 19, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
245 lbs



186 cm
27 yrs
256 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 23 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petrov tries to sprawl but Scott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (0) vs (2) Scott
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov pulls Scott in to control the position.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Petrov pulls Scott in to control the position.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott passes Petrov 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrov is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Petrov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (5) Scott
Scott tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Petrov is trying to escape the mount.
Petrov 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.#T2#
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrov !
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (8) Scott
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
Scott fails to advance to Petrov 's back.
Petrov is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Petrov wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Scott controlling from mount.
Scott looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott wants to take Petrov 's back here but Petrov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Scott moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (0) vs (11) Scott
Our spies down at at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform us that Scott has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Scott controls the action.
Petrov is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Scott working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Scott avoiding Petrov 's attempts to control his hands.
Petrov turns into Scott and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (11) Scott
Petrov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer. #T5#
Scott wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (13) Scott#T6#
Petrov trying to control the position.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
Scott trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Petrov is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Petrov pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Petrov is looking for a triangle here but Scott uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (2) vs (16) Scott
Scott working away.#T8#
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.
Scott trying to control the position but Petrov is working away. #SUB2#
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scott trying to control the position but Petrov is working away. #T9#
Petrov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (4) vs (16) Scott#SUB#
Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov .
Petrov trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Petrov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (7) vs (16) Scott#T10#
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Petrov 's attempts to control the action.
Scott is trying desperately to improve position.
Petrov controlling from mount.
Scott has given up his back here. Will Petrov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (10) vs (16) Scott
Scott is keeping busy. #T11#
Petrov has the hooks in. Scott is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petrov is trying to control but Scott is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Petrov looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov fails to move to back control.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petrov prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Petrov controlling from mount. #T12#
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott gets back to half guard.
Petrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrov is working away from the top position though.
Scott gets back to full guard.
Scott pulls Petrov in to control the position.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott controlling Petrov 's posture.
Petrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Petrov is really struggling to control Scott but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Scott has his foot on Petrov 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.#T14#
Scott trying to control the position here.
Petrov trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 16 to 10.
Tyron Scott tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: CWC 325 - Pavlov vs Walters     
Date:   Oct 09, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
245 lbs



225 cm
34 yrs
280 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 23 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Addams leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Addams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (0) vs (2) Addams
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (5) Addams
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov wants to control but Addams postures up.
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Addams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Addams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Addams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrov is being controlled here.
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams is staying tight to Petrov 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Petrov is not content to let Addams control the position.
Petrov stops Addams from passing to mount. #T2#
Petrov tries to buck Addams off but Addams is having none of it.
Addams controlling the position.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.
Addams taking a breather here.
Addams advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (0) vs (7) Addams
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape. #T3#
Petrov wants to hold on but Addams pushes him away.
Petrov tries to reverse the position but Addams maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov wants to hold on but Addams pushes him away.#SUB2#
Addams looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Addams controlling from mount.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams avoids the attempt from Petrov to control.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Addams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams wants to take his opponent's back but Petrov doesn't allow it.
Petrov tries to hold on but Addams pushes him away.
Addams wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely.
Addams is looking to work his way around to Petrov 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petrov wants to hold on but Addams pushes him away.
Petrov prevents Addams from taking his back.
Petrov 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.#SUB2#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Addams. #T5#
Petrov won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Addams is still trying to improve position.
Addams is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov keeping hold of Addams's head, controlling as best he can.
Addams not doing much here.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Petrov defends it.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Petrov wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petrov controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams preventing the sweep. #T7#
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov is trying to keep Addams in close.
Petrov trying to control the position here.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Addams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T8#
Petrov is pulling down on Addams's head to control his posture.
Addams controlling from the top position.
Addams is continuing to stall.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet. #SUB#
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Addams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Petrov trying to control the position.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (10) Addams
Addams trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.
Addams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petrov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T10#
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Addams controlling from side mount.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.
Petrov wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Addams trying to advance position but Petrov counters by regaining guard.
Petrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petrov trying to control but Addams postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Addams in particular looking to stall.#T11#
The adventures of Addams the control monster continue. Boring.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petrov wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Addams stalling.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom. #T12#
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Addams is pressing down on Petrov 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petrov tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg. #T13#
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Addams works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (13) Addams
Petrov is looking to regain half guard here but Addams keeps moving and retains side control.
Addams wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face as Addams controls the position.
Addams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petrov is letting Addams control him for a moment.
Addams tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petrov being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 13 to 0.
An out of breath Lurch Addams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CWC 324 - Prelims     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022





188 cm
37 yrs
240 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Petrov gets caught flat footed, as El Toro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Petrov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov has his hands on El Toro's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.
Petrov wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
El Toro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrov is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Toro looking to pass the guard. #T2#
El Toro being controlled here momentarily.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but El Toro is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov 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.
El Toro 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. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
El Toro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
El Toro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Toro has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.
Petrov is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
Petrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Petrov
El Toro is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up. #T4#
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
El Toro managing to control the position. #T5#
Petrov advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (2) vs (5) Petrov
El Toro struggling a bit here.
Petrov trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it. #T6#
Petrov wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. El Toro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
El Toro is not content to let Petrov control the position.
El Toro prevents Petrov from improving position.
El Toro is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it.
El Toro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T8#
El Toro wants to control but Petrov postures up.
El Toro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
El Toro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov 's best efforts.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov stalling away here and it's allowed El Toro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petrov preventing the sweep. #T9#
El Toro is pulling down on Petrov 's head. It's preventing any offense from Petrov , at least for the moment.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro looking to control.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (5) Petrov
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov has El Toro pulled in close to control his posture.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Toro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
El Toro is pushing down on Petrov 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrov is fighting to maintain full guard but El Toro has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Petrov manages to get to full guard.
Petrov pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (7) Petrov
El Toro is controlling Petrov 's posture.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet.
El Toro controlling Petrov 's posture.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12#
Further stalling from El Toro.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro continues to stall.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.#T13#
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (6) vs (7) Petrov
Petrov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Toro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (9) vs (7) Petrov
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working. #T14##SUB#
El Toro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrov wants to control but El Toro postures up.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
El Toro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 322 - Pavlov vs Read     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022





194 cm
36 yrs
260 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 40 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx shoots in and bounces Petrov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Petrov trying to control the position.
Petrov is pulling down on Sparxx's head to control his posture.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrov controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx passes Petrov 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx prevents Petrov from improving his position.
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #T2#
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx stalling.
Sparxx trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Sparxx wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparxx wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position.
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is just content to waste time from the top position. Petrov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov .
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov .
Sparxx passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Petrov
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.
Sparxx working away.#T5#
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.
Petrov trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sparxx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrov trying to hold on to Sparxx's head to control him but Sparxx postures up. #T6#
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Petrov defends it.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petrov has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Petrov controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Petrov has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer. #T9#
Sparxx trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Sparxx defends easily.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T10#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (5) vs (2) Petrov
Sparxx pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx 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.
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (7) vs (2) Petrov
Sparxx stalling.
Petrov controlling the position for now.
Petrov is staying active underneath Sparxx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Petrov managing to control the position.
Sparxx pushes down on Petrov 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sparxx seems to be looking for submissions.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
Petrov wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (10) vs (2) Petrov
Sparxx is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petrov regains half guard.
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Sparxx prevents Petrov from improving his position.
Sparxx is thwarting Petrov 's attempts to control the position.
Sparxx stalling.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Petrov wants to control but Sparxx passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (13) vs (2) Petrov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx controls the position from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx 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.

 

Event: CWC 321 - Fiso vs Jan     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022





208 cm
39 yrs
275 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; More IsMore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
IsMore gets a clinch. #TD2#
Petrov successfully pulls guard.
IsMore stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov .
IsMore tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
IsMore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
IsMore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
IsMore wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
IsMore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully. #T1#
Petrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
IsMore looking to pass the guard.
IsMore is working hard here to advance position.
IsMore wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov looking to control.
IsMore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Further stalling from IsMore.#T2#
IsMore forces his way into half guard.
IsMore is pressing down on Petrov 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now. #SUB#
IsMore is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov gets back to full guard.
Petrov has control of IsMore's left arm, preventing IsMore from doing any damage. #T3#
IsMore trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Petrov has his foot on IsMore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. IsMore works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but IsMore is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
IsMore slips nicely into half guard.
IsMore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working. #T4#
IsMore prevents Petrov from improving his position.#SUB#
IsMore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time IsMore.
Petrov is trying to control but IsMore manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (3) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T5#
IsMore tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
IsMore controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov tries to reverse the position but IsMore maintains control.
IsMore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
IsMore with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Petrov is looking to improve his position but IsMore isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding IsMore's attempts to control the action.
Petrov tries to lock up and control but IsMore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov regains half guard.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
IsMore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
IsMore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrov is staying active underneath IsMore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
IsMore is really struggling to control Petrov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petrov trying to get back to full guard but IsMore takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (6) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov tries to hold on but IsMore pushes him away. #T8#
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Petrov is staying active underneath IsMore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrov has control of IsMore's left arm, preventing IsMore from doing any damage.
Petrov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for subs off his back but IsMore has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
IsMore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T9##SUB#
IsMore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Petrov trying to control but IsMore postures up.
IsMore prevents Petrov from improving his position.#T10#
Petrov is looking to control IsMore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
IsMore trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
IsMore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov is holding on to half guard well.
Petrov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute IsMore jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (9) vs (0) Petrov
IsMore controlling from side mount.
Petrov is not content to let IsMore control the position. #T11#
IsMore tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
IsMore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov prevents IsMore from improving position. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
IsMore advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: IsMore (11) vs (0) Petrov #SUB#
IsMore is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Petrov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Petrov !
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: IsMore (11) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
IsMore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T13#
IsMore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
IsMore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrov advances to half guard. #T14#
IsMore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
IsMore is refusing to be controlled, as Petrov sits in half guard.
Petrov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control IsMore haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IsMore is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
IsMore takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath More IsMore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CWC 320 - Prelims     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022





193 cm
41 yrs
265 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Pripyat has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch. #TD2#
Petrov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (0) vs (2) Petrov #SUB#
Pripyat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Pripyat controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pripyat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrov trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there. #T3#
Petrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov being controlled here momentarily.
Petrov forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.#T4##SUB2#
Petrov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pripyat sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Pripyat is defending it quite comfortably.
Pripyat keeping control of the position.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Petrov sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pripyat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (0) vs (5) Petrov
Pripyat seems a little lost for a moment, as Petrov dominates the positioning.
Petrov trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov 's best efforts.#T7#
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov moves into full mount! Pripyat won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (0) vs (8) Petrov
Pripyat gets back to half guard.
Petrov is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
Pripyat is trying is best to control the position here.
Petrov prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Pripyat pulls Petrov in to control the position.
Petrov 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.
Pripyat looking to control.
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck. #T9##SUB#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrov content to stall in guard here.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up. #T10#
Pripyat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Petrov trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T11#
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (8) Petrov #SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov .
Pripyat slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov moves into full guard. #T12#
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pripyat preventing the sweep.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov 's guard. #T13#
Pripyat moves into full mount! Petrov won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (8) Petrov
Pripyat trying to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Pripyat controlling from mount.
Pripyat fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Pripyat jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Petrov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pripyat wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #T14##SUB#
Pripyat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pripyat's guard! Nice work there by Petrov !
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (5) vs (10) Petrov
Pripyat trying to control the position here.
Petrov trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 10 to 5.

 

Event: CWC 319 - Prelims     
Date:   Aug 28, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
245 lbs



190 cm
29 yrs
235 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 32 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrov showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Morgan
Petrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Morgan is staying active underneath Petrov , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is trying to control but Petrov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Morgan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov controlling from mount.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
Morgan wants to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
Petrov controlling from mount.
Morgan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (5) vs (2) Morgan
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Petrov wants to control but Morgan passes easily into half guard.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position. #T2#
Morgan wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Morgan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petrov is looking to control Morgan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Petrov is trying to control but Morgan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (5) Morgan
Petrov tries to lock up and control but Morgan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Petrov is holding on tight.
Morgan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morgan trying to control but Petrov is having none of it. #T3#
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (5) vs (8) Morgan
A lull in the action here.
Morgan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petrov is trying to break free. #T4#
Will Morgan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Petrov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Petrov trying to control the hands but Morgan breaks the grip.
Morgan trying to control.
Petrov can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Petrov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Petrov wants to control his opponent's hands but Morgan gets his hands free. #T5#
Morgan tries to get the hooks in deep but Petrov pushed the leg off.
Petrov tries to escape but Morgan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Morgan.
Petrov trying to control but not successfully.
Morgan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6##SUB2#
Petrov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov rolls, trying to escape but Morgan keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Morgan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Petrov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Morgan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Petrov is defending well though. Morgan let's go of the attempt for now.
Morgan doesn't have the hooks in and Petrov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (8) Morgan#T7#
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Morgan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Petrov stacks Morgan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Petrov !
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (10) vs (8) Morgan
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working. #SUB#
Petrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrov working away.#T8#
Morgan sneaks back into half guard.
Petrov stalling away here and it's allowed Morgan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Morgan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T9#
Morgan seems keen to control Petrov 's posture.#SUB2#
Morgan has an active guard here but Petrov has managed to pass into half guard.
Morgan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Petrov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (13) vs (8) Morgan
Petrov controlling his opponent. #T10#
Petrov trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Petrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan regains half guard.
Petrov is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Morgan keeping hold of Petrov 's head, controlling as best he can.
Petrov wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan is controlling Petrov 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg. #T12#
Well,Petrov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Morgan is holding on to half guard well.
Petrov wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morgan is looking to control Petrov 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morgan.
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Morgan is pulling down on Petrov 's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Morgan pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.

 

Event: Stepping Stone 20     
Date:   Aug 21, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
245 lbs



189 cm
28 yrs
192 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Yi
Yi controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov postures up.
Yi is pulling down on Petrov 's head to control his posture. #T1#
Petrov 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. #SUB2#
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Yi's legs - danger averted.
Petrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Yi
Yi 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.
Yi is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Yi gets back to half guard.#T2#
Petrov trying to control from half guard but Yi is working away.
Petrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petrov wants to free his trapped foot but Yi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov trying to control the action but Yi is working from the bottom.
Petrov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Petrov is looking to advance position but Yi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petrov (5) vs (4) Yi
Yi controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Yi's attempts to control the action.
Yi fails to take his opponent's back.
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yi wants to take Petrov 's back but he can't do it this time.
Yi controlling from the full mount.
Petrov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Yi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petrov !
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (7) Yi
Yi controlling the pace for now.
Yi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petrov to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (5) vs (10) Yi
Yi is looking to control Petrov but Petrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petrov can't escape the position. #T5#
Petrov is keeping busy.
Yi is trying to stick to Petrov 's back but Petrov is turning into Yi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petrov .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (10) Yi
Yi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yi, not yet.
Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yi has control of Petrov 's left arm, preventing Petrov from doing any damage.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #T6#
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard.
Petrov postures up. #T7#
Petrov advances to half guard.
Yi is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is taking a breather. Yi 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.
Yi tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Yi is staying active underneath Petrov , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov . #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Yi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Yi.#T9#
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yi has control of Petrov 's left arm, preventing Petrov from doing any damage.
Yi wants to sweep but no luck.
Yi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (12) Yi
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Yi defends easily.
Yi advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (7) vs (15) Yi
Petrov prevents Yi from improving position.
Petrov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (9) vs (15) Yi
Petrov passes into side control, despite Yi's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (12) vs (15) Yi#T11#
Petrov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrov trying to control the action but Yi is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Petrov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Petrov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Yi is looking for a sweep.
Yi prevents Petrov from improving position.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yi keeps working. #T12#
Petrov takes a little break here. Yi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Petrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yi regains half guard.
Yi is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Yi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Our spies down at at Nap or Tap inform us that Yi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13##SUB2#
Yi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yi trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer. #T14#
Yi is controlling Petrov 's posture.
Yi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yi wins on points by 15 to 12.
An out of breath Jin Yi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Stepping Stone 18     
Date:   Aug 14, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
245 lbs



203 cm
30 yrs
190 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 10 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging OBrien to the ground. Petrov is now in OBrien's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) OBrien
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien is trying to hold Petrov in close to prevent damage but Petrov has managed to pass into half guard.
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OBrien keeps trying to improve his position.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
OBrien wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov content to control rather than advance.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
OBrien is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov .
Petrov prevents OBrien from improving his position.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petrov is trying to control. OBrien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
OBrien wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OBrien is looking to improve his position.
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petrov 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but OBrien defending well.
OBrien wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petrov prevents OBrien from improving his position.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Petrov trying to pass the guard but OBrien defending well.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Petrov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. OBrien is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rutger Petrov !

 

Event: Stepping Stone 14     
Date:   Aug 07, 2022





175 cm
34 yrs
160 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ian Bigg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Bigg shows good takedown defense.
Bigg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Bigg tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.
Rutger Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bigg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrov to the ground. Bigg is now in Petrov 's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (0) Petrov
Bigg stands and throws Petrov 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (5) vs (0) Petrov
Bigg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bigg (7) vs (0) Petrov
Bigg mounts Petrov ! Really nice guard pass there!
Bigg controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Bigg tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Bigg is really struggling to control Petrov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bigg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Petrov is surviving well by controlling Bigg's body position as best he can.
Petrov holds on for dear life, controlling Bigg's posture momentarily.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Bigg's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Petrov is looking to improve his position but Bigg isn't that keen on the idea.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Bigg's attempts to control the action.
Petrov regains half guard.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bigg'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.
Bigg wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well.
Bigg is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bigg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Bigg wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov manages to get to full guard.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bigg is one step ahead there.
Petrov is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Petrov keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass.
Petrov controlling Bigg's posture. #SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bigg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov 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.
Bigg won't allow Petrov to sweep him here. #T5#
Bigg advances to half guard. #SUB#
Bigg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Bigg eventually gives up the hold.
Petrov is controlling Bigg's trapped leg to prevent Bigg from advancing to side control.
Bigg trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov tries to roll over but Bigg keeps him under control.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom. #T6#
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bigg trying to mount his opponent but Petrov defends it. #SUB#
Bigg is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bigg to get the leverage.
Bigg is pressing down on Petrov 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bigg is trying to work for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Bigg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (10) vs (0) Petrov
Bigg pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T7#
Bigg can't control as he wanted to and Petrov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bigg wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bigg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bigg.
Bigg wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Bigg is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petrov is controlling Bigg's trapped leg to prevent Bigg from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov trying to control but Bigg postures up.
Petrov is in trouble now - Bigg has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (13) vs (0) Petrov #T9##SUB#
Bigg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Petrov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bigg working away.#SUB#
Bigg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petrov tries to buck Bigg off but Bigg is having none of it.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Bigg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov , who protects the arm well.
Petrov sneaks back into half guard.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bigg won't allow Petrov to sweep him here. #T11##SUB#
Bigg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petrov !
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bigg (13) vs (4) Petrov
Bigg is looking to reverse the position.
Petrov trying to control the position but Bigg is working away.
Petrov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petrov laying and praying for a moment but Bigg takes advantage and regains half guard.
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Bigg is refusing to be controlled, as Petrov sits in half guard.
Bigg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Bigg keeps moving. #SUB#
Bigg has his foot on Petrov 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Petrov postures up.
Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bigg is keeping the position for now.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Bigg.
Bigg is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Petrov won't allow Bigg to sweep him here.
Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Bigg keeps moving. #T14##SUB#
Bigg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bigg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov won't allow Bigg to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bigg takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.

 

Event: Stepping Stone 11     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022





180 cm
35 yrs
245 lbs



175 cm
28 yrs
168 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Finn gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (0) vs (4) Finn#SUB2#
Finn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Finn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Finn tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Finn wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Finn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Petrov is trying to control Finn's posture but Finn avoids it.
Petrov sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Finn 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.
Finn trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Finn being controlled here momentarily.
Finn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petrov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (4) Finn
Petrov postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Finn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrov trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Finn is retaining full guard.
Finn controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Petrov stands and throws Finn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (4) Finn
Petrov working away.#T5##SUB#
Petrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Finn is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Petrov staying calm.
Finn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Finn is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Finn trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
Finn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrov 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrov 's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petrov (5) vs (8) Finn
Petrov trying to control the hands but Finn won't let him. #SUB2#
Finn looking to break Petrov 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Petrov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Finn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7##SUB2#
Petrov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (8) Finn
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Finn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (10) Finn
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (9) vs (10) Finn#T8##SUB2#
Finn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Petrov pushes down on Finn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Finn gets back to full guard.
Finn working a defensive guard but Petrov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (12) vs (10) Finn#T9#
Finn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finn gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrov prevents Finn from improving his position.
Well, if Petrov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T10#
Petrov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Finn reverses the position - he's now on top in Petrov 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (12) vs (12) Finn
Petrov working a defensive guard but Finn passes into half guard.
Petrov is controlling Finn's trapped leg to prevent Finn from advancing to side control.
Finn is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Finn is trying to work for a kimura but Petrov is defending well. #T11##SUB2#
Finn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Finn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Finn wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #T12#
Petrov trying to hold on to Finn's head to control him but Finn postures up.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov keeping control of the position.
Finn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finn trying to control the pace.
Petrov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Petrov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Finn has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (12) vs (15) Finn
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Finn is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.#T14##SUB2#
Finn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
I wouldn't like to be where Petrov is right now.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Finn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Finn is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finn to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finn wins on points by 15 to 12.
After winning the bout, Huckleberry Finn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Stepping Stone 9     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022





180 cm
35 yrs
245 lbs



175 cm
20 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rubadub Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov 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: Petrov (4) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrov 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petrov prevents Dubberly from improving his position.
Petrov not doing much here.
Dubberly is pressing down on Petrov 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dubberly is adopting a defensive guard.
Dubberly trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubberly pulls Petrov in to control the position. #T1#
Let's hope that Dubberly 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.
Dubberly wants to control but Petrov passes easily into half guard.
Petrov uses his free foot to push down on Dubberly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dubberly.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (7) vs (0) Dubberly
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dubberly tries to improve his position but instead Petrov has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (10) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dubberly is really stuck here.
Dubberly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Petrov keeps control of the position as Dubberly tries to break free.
Petrov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dubberly.
Petrov is trying to stick to Dubberly's back but Dubberly is turning into Petrov . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petrov 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dubberly.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (10) vs (2) Dubberly
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dubberly controls the pace.
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
Dubberly 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.
Dubberly stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov .#T3#
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dubberly controls the pace.
Petrov is adopting a defensive guard.
Petrov looking to control.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov controls Dubberly momentarily but Dubberly frees himself.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Dubberly is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Dubberly tries to pass.
Petrov pulls Dubberly in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dubberly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Dubberly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dubberly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dubberly won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubberly controlling from the top position. #T5#
Petrov pulls Dubberly in close to prevent any damage.
Dubberly slips nicely into half guard.
Dubberly is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it.
Petrov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dubberly trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
Petrov tries to roll over but Dubberly keeps him under control.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dubberly is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Dubberly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is looking to control Dubberly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Dubberly has control of the leg.
Petrov won't allow Dubberly to pass to mount.
Petrov trying to control but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Dubberly stalling.
Dubberly wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubberly not doing much here.
Dubberly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Dubberly is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov wants to control but Dubberly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Dubberly content to control rather than advance.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dubberly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Dubberly is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Dubberly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dubberly.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dubberly trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dubberly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (12) vs (2) Dubberly
Dubberly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dubberly keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dubberly for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Petrov continues to stall.
Dubberly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov being controlled here momentarily.
Dubberly wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubberly keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dubberly holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Dubberly controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dubberly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (12) vs (4) Dubberly
Petrov managing to control the position.
Dubberly sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dubberly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dubberly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Dubberly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Dubberly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Dubberly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov pulls Dubberly in close to his closed guard and prevents Dubberly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dubberly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petrov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (14) vs (4) Dubberly
Petrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (17) vs (4) Dubberly#T14#
Dubberly is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Dubberly can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrov wants to control but Dubberly is keeping him busy.
Dubberly tries to bench press Petrov off him but Petrov keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov trying to control the action but Dubberly is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.

 

Event: Stepping Stone 7     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022





180 cm
35 yrs
245 lbs



190 cm
30 yrs
211 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gomes has managed to clinch.
Gomes has Petrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gomes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petrov after a bit of a struggle.
Gomes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Rutger Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.#TD#
Petrov jumps into guard, dragging Gomes to the mat.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes postures up. #T1#
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov .
Petrov 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: Petrov (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes trying to control here.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov not doing much here. #T2#
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomes is trying to control but Petrov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Gomes
Petrov advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (7) vs (0) Gomes
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape. #T3#
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Gomes is trying to escape the mount but Petrov keeps good control and instead manages to take Gomes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (10) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes tries to break free.
Will Petrov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Petrov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gomes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Petrov is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gomes tries to escape the position.
Petrov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gomes.
I really don't envy Gomes right now. #T5#
Petrov is looking to control Gomes but Gomes is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petrov not allowing Gomes to control his hands.
Petrov controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petrov is cranking Gomes's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gomes! He's tightened the choke and Gomes is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rutger Petrov !

 

Event: Stepping Stone 5     
Date:   Jul 10, 2022





180 cm
35 yrs
245 lbs



185 cm
22 yrs
220 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Galvao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (0) vs (2) Galvao
Galvao controlling the action here.
Petrov wants to control but Galvao passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (5) Galvao
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao gets to mount! Petrov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (0) vs (7) Galvao
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov wants to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao controlling from mount. #T2#
Petrov wants to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galvao tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Petrov tries to hold on but Galvao pushes him away. #T3#
Galvao controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Galvao is thwarting Petrov 's attempts to control the position.
Petrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galvao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Galvao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Galvao prevents Petrov from improving his position.#T4#
Galvao passes into side control, despite Petrov 's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (10) Galvao
Petrov is being controlled here.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Galvao politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Galvao prefers to stall for the moment though.#T5#
Galvao trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov prevents Galvao from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Galvao working away.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Petrov wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Galvao has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Petrov 's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Petrov is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Galvao !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Micael Galvao !

 

Event: Stepping Stone 3     
Date:   Jul 04, 2022





180 cm
35 yrs
245 lbs



180 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrov showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
Petrov is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Petrov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vrjalya keeps working. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Petrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Vrjalya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrov not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard but Petrov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Vrjalya
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB#
Petrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vrjalya is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control.
Petrov controls the position from side control.
Vrjalya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya is still trying to improve position.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vrjalya keeps working.
Petrov controls the position. #T2#
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
Vrjalya trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Petrov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (8) vs (0) Vrjalya
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vrjalya is squirming around, avoiding Petrov 's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Vrjalya manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vrjalya with the active half guard here but Petrov passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (11) vs (0) Vrjalya
Petrov 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 Vrjalya's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vrjalya is not content to let Petrov control the position.
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov taking a breather here.
Vrjalya is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it. #T4#
Vrjalya is trying to improve his position.
Petrov wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya looking for a sweep but Petrov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (13) vs (0) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petrov wants to control the pace but Vrjalya is squirming around nicely.
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Vrjalya regains half guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Petrov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vrjalya.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (16) vs (0) Vrjalya
Petrov taking a breather here. #T6#
Vrjalya prevents Petrov from moving into mount.
Vrjalya is being controlled here.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.
Vrjalya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vrjalya being controlled for a moment.
Petrov trying to control the position but Vrjalya is working away.
Vrjalya looks to move to half guard but instead Petrov has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (18) vs (0) Vrjalya
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vrjalya wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (21) vs (0) Vrjalya#T7#
Vrjalya tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Petrov 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, Vrjalya has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vrjalya breaks Petrov 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (21) vs (2) Vrjalya#SUB#
Vrjalya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrov is trying to control the position but Vrjalya postures up. #SUB2#
Vrjalya drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petrov !
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petrov (25) vs (2) Vrjalya#SUB#
Petrov is trying to get an arm triangle but Vrjalya is defending well.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vrjalya keeps working.
Vrjalya looks to move to half guard but instead Petrov has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (27) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
Vrjalya is trying to escape the mount but Petrov keeps good control and instead manages to take Vrjalya's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (30) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya can't escape the position.
Vrjalya is keeping busy.
Petrov has good solid back control here.
Petrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vrjalya for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Vrjalya tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vrjalya regains half guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vrjalya keeps working.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov controlling the action here. #T10#
Vrjalya wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well. #SUB#
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura but Vrjalya is defending well. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vrjalya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Vrjalya's legs - danger averted.#T11#
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vrjalya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petrov 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 Vrjalya.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (33) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is not content to let Petrov control the position. #SUB#
Petrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vrjalya, who protects the arm well.
Vrjalya tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vrjalya tries to bench press Petrov off him but Petrov keeps the position. #T12#
Petrov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (35) vs (2) Vrjalya
Petrov looking to control but Vrjalya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov controlling from mount. #SUB#
Petrov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vrjalya to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vrjalya shrugs it off. #T13#
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Vrjalya keeps trying to improve his position.
Petrov looking to control but Vrjalya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrov has a good base and remains in mount.
Vrjalya regains half guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya looks winded!
Petrov controlling the action here.#T14##SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (38) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrjalya is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 38 to 2.

 

Event: Stepping Stone 2     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022





180 cm
35 yrs
245 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
177 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bashag GroSnagdu!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from GroSnagdu is defended easily by Petrov .#TD#
Petrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. GroSnagdu is trying to defend but Petrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) GroSnagdu
Petrov is stalling here. GroSnagdu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Petrov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and GroSnagdu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petrov (2) vs (4) GroSnagdu
Petrov is trying to control GroSnagdu's posture but GroSnagdu avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GroSnagdu taking a breather here.
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
GroSnagdu working away.
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.
GroSnagdu prevents Petrov from improving his position.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as GroSnagdu sits in half guard.
GroSnagdu is pressing down on Petrov 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now.
Petrov moves into full guard. #T2#
GroSnagdu trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Aesthetic Regime inform me that GroSnagdu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Petrov pulls GroSnagdu in close to prevent any damage.
Petrov wants to improve his position but instead GroSnagdu has moved into half guard.
Petrov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, GroSnagdu has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (2) vs (7) GroSnagdu
GroSnagdu tries to control but Petrov wriggling away. #T3#
Petrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
GroSnagdu content just to control the position here.
Petrov tries to hold on but GroSnagdu postures up.
Petrov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
GroSnagdu tries to control but Petrov wriggling away. #T4#
Petrov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (4) vs (7) GroSnagdu#SUB2#
GroSnagdu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
GroSnagdu controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
GroSnagdu keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
GroSnagdu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (7) vs (7) GroSnagdu#T5#
Petrov staying calm.#T6#
Petrov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (9) vs (7) GroSnagdu
GroSnagdu is trying desperately to improve position.
Petrov controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Petrov working for a submission but GroSnagdu is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Petrov goes for an armbar but GroSnagdu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from GroSnagdu.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (9) vs (9) GroSnagdu#T7#
Petrov has GroSnagdu pulled in close to control his posture.
GroSnagdu trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov 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.
Petrov looking to control but GroSnagdu passes into half guard.
Petrov gets full guard.#T8#
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but GroSnagdu has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (9) vs (12) GroSnagdu
GroSnagdu advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (9) vs (14) GroSnagdu#SUB2#
Petrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from GroSnagdu.
Petrov is trying to escape the mount.
Petrov tries to hold on but GroSnagdu pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
GroSnagdu avoids the attempt from Petrov to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
GroSnagdu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrov tries to hold on but GroSnagdu postures up.#T10#
GroSnagdu looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
GroSnagdu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape. #T11#
Petrov tries to hold on but GroSnagdu pushes him away.
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petrov tries to hold on but GroSnagdu postures up.
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
GroSnagdu has control of Petrov 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Petrov regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T12#
GroSnagdu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
GroSnagdu avoids the attempt from Petrov to control.
GroSnagdu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape. #T13#
GroSnagdu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
GroSnagdu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Petrov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Petrov shrugs it off.
Petrov tries to reverse the position but GroSnagdu maintains control.
Petrov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (11) vs (14) GroSnagdu
Petrov trying to control but GroSnagdu is working from the bottom. #T14#
Petrov won't allow GroSnagdu to sweep him here.
Petrov trying to control but GroSnagdu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
GroSnagdu looking for a triangle here. Petrov is fighting it but it looks tight! GroSnagdu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Petrov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bashag GroSnagdu!
After winning the bout, Bashag GroSnagdu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 308 - Prelims     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022





180 cm
35 yrs
245 lbs



190 cm
28 yrs
235 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 28 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morgan leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morgan with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Morgan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rutger Petrov . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morgan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan, which made it look bad.
Petrov dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Petrov 's head and hops out.#T1#
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Morgan gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Morgan with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov stops a takedown attempt from Morgan. #TD#
Petrov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Morgan
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morgan wants to control but Petrov passes easily into half guard.
Morgan is not content to let Petrov control the position.#T2#
Petrov stalling.
Petrov trying to advance position but Morgan counters by regaining guard.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrov postures up.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.#T4#
Morgan managing to control the position.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan 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.#SUB2#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Petrov preventing the sweep. #T5#
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrov postures up.
Morgan managing to control the position.
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer. #T6##SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan trying to control the position. #T7##SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morgan is pulling down on Petrov 's head. It's preventing any offense from Petrov , at least for the moment.
Morgan controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself. #SUB2#
Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Morgan has his foot on Petrov 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morgan is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Let's hope that Morgan 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.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan 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: Petrov (2) vs (2) Morgan
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Petrov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Morgan 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 Petrov .
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (2) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Petrov !
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (2) vs (7) Morgan#T10#
Morgan controlling his opponent.
Petrov tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Morgan prevents Petrov from getting the reversal.
Morgan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard. #T11#
Morgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
Petrov tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Petrov gets back to half guard.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morgan in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Morgan seems content to control.
Petrov tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.#T13#
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petrov trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petrov is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgan stalling away here and it's allowed Petrov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Morgan looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Morgan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morgan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morgan stands and throws Petrov 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (2) vs (10) Morgan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Morgan is trying to move to mount but Petrov reverses beautifully and ends up in Morgan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (4) vs (10) Morgan

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan wins on points by 10 to 4.
Richard Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022





195 cm
35 yrs
275 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Petrov scores with a takedown into Blood's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (0) vs (2) Petrov
Blood controlling the position.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood controlling the position.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Blood controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass. #T2#
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blood controls the pace.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Blood defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood stays in close to Petrov 's body and controls the position.
Blood seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petrov for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Blood wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Blood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Blood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood'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.
Petrov 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.
Petrov is trying to hold Blood in close to prevent damage but Blood has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Petrov tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Blood content to control rather than advance.
Petrov tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Petrov wants to control but Blood is keeping busy.
Blood passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (5) vs (2) Petrov
Blood moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (7) vs (2) Petrov #T5#
Blood controlling from the full mount.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Blood's attempts to control the action.
Blood controlling from the full mount.
Blood trying to control but Petrov is having none of it. #T6#
Petrov is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Blood moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Petrov has worked his arm free - good work by Petrov !
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face as Blood controls the position.
Blood trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blood is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well. #T7#
Blood wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Petrov tries to bench press Blood off him but Blood keeps the position.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Blood controlling the position from side mount.
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Blood controls the position.#SUB#
Blood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrov is not content to let Blood control the position.
Blood tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petrov has one of Blood's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.#T9##SUB#
Blood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blood trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T10#
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard.
Blood works to advance to full mount. Petrov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (9) vs (2) Petrov
Blood wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blood wants to take Petrov 's back here but Petrov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Blood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blood avoids the attempt from Petrov to control.#T11#
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blood looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov is looking to improve his position but Blood isn't that keen on the idea.
Blood wants to take Petrov 's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Blood has control of Petrov 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Petrov regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T12##SUB#
Blood jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Petrov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
Blood tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Blood working away.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working. #T13#
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.
Petrov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petrov wants to control but Blood passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (12) vs (2) Petrov
Blood content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
Blood controls the position from side control.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Blood advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (14) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov is trying to reverse the position but instead Blood has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Blood (17) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Blood.
Petrov tries to roll but Blood sticks to his back.
Petrov trying to control the action but Blood just sinks the hooks in.
Petrov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Blood working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blood takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Blood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 306 - Ziyaeddin vs Jackson     
Date:   May 29, 2022





225 cm
33 yrs
280 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Addams dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Addams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Petrov can't fight it off and eventually Addams manages to take the fight to the floor. Petrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams passes Petrov 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov is controlling Addams's trapped leg to prevent Addams from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov is not content to let Addams control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Addams.
Petrov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Addams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Addams's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Petrov
Addams rolls, trying to escape but Petrov keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Petrov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Addams is trying to break free.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Good control from Petrov .
Addams turns into Petrov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Petrov
Addams preventing the sweep.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrov !
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (4) Petrov
Addams controlling his opponent.
Addams moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (10) vs (4) Petrov
What can Petrov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Addams avoiding Petrov 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
I really don't envy Petrov right now.
Petrov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Addams.
Addams is looking to control Petrov but Petrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petrov wants to escape the position.
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Petrov 's body.
Petrov tries to roll but Addams sticks to his back.
Addams tries to get the hooks in deep but Petrov pushed the leg off.
Petrov tries to break free. #SUB#
Addams looking for the choke from the back.
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. #T4#
Petrov is keeping busy. #SUB#
Addams is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Petrov is defending well though. Addams let's go of the attempt for now.
What can Petrov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Addams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Addams gets his hands free as Petrov looks to control.
Petrov tries to break free.
Addams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Petrov .
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T5#
What can Petrov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Petrov tries to buck him off.
Petrov is really stuck here.
Petrov prevents Addams from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Petrov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Petrov tries to buck him off. #T6#
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petrov for as long as he can get away with.
Petrov tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Petrov right now.
Addams is looking to control Petrov but Petrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Petrov 's body.
Petrov tries to break free. #T7#
Addams is looking to control Petrov but Petrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Addams is trying to control but Petrov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Petrov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petrov won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Petrov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petrov is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Addams is working for a submission of some sort. #T8#
Addams prevents Petrov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Addams is thwarting Petrov 's attempts to control the position.
Petrov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Addams is staying active.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrov !
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (13) vs (4) Petrov
Addams prevents Petrov from getting the reversal.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams is looking to work his way around to Petrov 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Addams tries to control but Petrov wriggling away. #T10#
Addams content just to control the position here.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Addams avoids the attempt from Petrov to control.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petrov tries to hold on but Addams postures up.
Addams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Addams tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Addams works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (16) vs (4) Petrov
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Addams controlling from mount.
Addams fails to take his opponent's back. #T13#
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
Petrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Petrov can't escape the position.
Petrov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (19) vs (4) Petrov
Petrov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Addams. #SUB#
Addams tightening his grip on Petrov , looking for the choke.
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Petrov tries to buck him off. #T14#
Addams is trying to stick to Petrov 's back but Petrov is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petrov .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (19) vs (6) Petrov
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 305 - Prelims     
Date:   May 22, 2022





190 cm
28 yrs
235 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 26 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morgan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morgan to the mat! Morgan manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Petrov
Morgan looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is pulling down on Petrov 's head. It's preventing any offense from Petrov , at least for the moment.
Petrov 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 slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Morgan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petrov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (5) Petrov
Morgan tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
Morgan is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Morgan tries to bench press Petrov off him but Petrov keeps the position.
Petrov working away.
A lull in the action here as Petrov stalls from top position.#T2#
Petrov 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morgan wants to control but Petrov postures up.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Petrov tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well. #T3#
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control.
Morgan is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Morgan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morgan (0) vs (7) Petrov
Morgan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petrov tries to pass to full mount but Morgan defends it. #T4#
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Petrov prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Morgan wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy. #T5#
Petrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov .
Petrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petrov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morgan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (10) Petrov #SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine from mount but Morgan is having none of it. #T6#
Morgan tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Petrov avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Morgan regains half guard.
Morgan controlling the position for now.
Morgan trying to control here.
Morgan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Petrov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (13) Petrov #T7#
Petrov controlling from the full mount.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Morgan is squirming around, avoiding Petrov 's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Morgan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morgan wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8##SUB2#
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov slows the pace down in half guard.
Morgan is staying active underneath Petrov , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well.
Petrov wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan keeping control of the position.
Morgan wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Petrov has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (16) Petrov #T10#
Petrov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Morgan working to try and regain half guard.
Petrov avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Morgan reaches up to try and control the position but Petrov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Morgan rolls and tries to escape and now Petrov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (0) vs (19) Petrov #SUB2#
Petrov has managed to slip his arm under Morgan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Morgan is tapping out! Submission win for Petrov .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rutger Petrov !

 

Event: CWC 304 - Prelims     
Date:   May 15, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
245 lbs



215 cm
42 yrs
242 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 28 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Petrov with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Coe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Petrov !
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (0) vs (4) Coe
Coe wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Petrov tries to buck Coe off but Coe is having none of it.#SUB2#
Coe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Petrov is trying to control Coe's posture but Coe avoids it.
Petrov is not content to let Coe control the position.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Coe swings around for an armbar but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (4) Coe
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Coe is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Coe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrov trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coe trying to control the position.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coe working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Coe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Coe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov postures up.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Coe controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Coe has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet. #T6#
Petrov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coe looking to control. #SUB2#
Coe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB2#
Coe is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Petrov frees his head nicely. Oh but Coe has switched to an armbar! Petrov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Allan Coe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, David Allan Coe made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr     
Date:   May 08, 2022





200 cm
30 yrs
287 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (0) vs (2) Petrov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Zulu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Zulu is defending it quite comfortably.
Zulu controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg. #T1#
Zulu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrov won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Zulu controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zulu holds on and takes a little breather.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Zulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zulu 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.
Zulu is working hard here to advance position.
Zulu pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Zulu trying to control the position. #T3#
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulu has control of Petrov 's left arm, preventing Petrov from doing any damage.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zulu holds on and takes a little breather.
Zulu continues to stall.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Zulu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zulu holds on and takes a little breather.
Zulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (2) Petrov
Zulu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5##SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zulu advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (2) Petrov #T6#
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zulu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zulu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petrov regains half guard.#T7#
Petrov trying to hold on to Zulu's head to control him but Zulu postures up.
Petrov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zulu uses his free foot to push down on Petrov 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Petrov .
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (8) vs (2) Petrov #T8#
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zulu content just to control the position here. #T9#
Zulu is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zulu controlling from mount.
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
Petrov is trying to reverse the position but instead Zulu has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (11) vs (2) Petrov
Zulu is hanging on to Petrov 's back as he tries to escape.
Zulu biding his time, looking for the opening. #T10#
Petrov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zulu controlling from mount.
Petrov tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Zulu controlling his opponent. #T12#
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
Petrov is trying to reverse the position but instead Zulu has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (14) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov wants to control his opponent's hands but Zulu gets his hands free.
Petrov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zulu off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T13#
Zulu 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.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Petrov tries to break free.
Petrov is holding onto Zulu's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Petrov is trying to break free. #T14#
Zulu biding his time, controlling Petrov .
Petrov is in bad spot here.
Zulu controlling the position well here. Petrov rolled but Zulu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
An out of breath Shaka Zulu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CWC 302 - Lee vs Brown     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
245 lbs



188 cm
35 yrs
240 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from El Toro. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Petrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Toro was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
El Toro has his hands on Petrov 's head, controlling the position.
Petrov stays in close to El Toro's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov pushes down on El Toro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
El Toro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Petrov prevents El Toro from improving his position.
El Toro 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.
Petrov wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but El Toro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petrov trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB2#
El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
El Toro is looking to control Petrov 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Petrov is working for a kimura but El Toro is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
El Toro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Petrov trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov content to stall in guard here.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro is continuing to stall.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (2) El Toro#T6#
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro is pushing down on Petrov 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrov is fighting to maintain full guard but El Toro has managed to sneak the leg through.
El Toro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (2) vs (5) El Toro
Petrov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, El Toro has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (2) vs (8) El Toro#T7#
Petrov is really stuck here.
El Toro doesn't have the hooks in and Petrov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (4) vs (8) El Toro
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
El Toro trying to control the position here.
El Toro working a defensive guard here. #T8#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T9#
El Toro is pulling down on Petrov 's head to control his posture.
El Toro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up. #SUB2#
El Toro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Toro has his hands on Petrov 's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro is keeping the position for now.
El Toro is pulling down on Petrov 's head to control his posture.
El Toro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro is keeping the position for now. #T11#
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Petrov pushes down on El Toro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
El Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Toro.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #T14#
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro controlling the position.
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro is pulling down on Petrov 's head to control his posture.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 8 to 4.
After winning the bout, Galtero El Toro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 301 - Simone vs Dyon     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
245 lbs



190 cm
34 yrs
223 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Taylor Corey!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Corey drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Petrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Corey tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrov is defending well.
Rutger Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Corey.
Corey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petrov jumps guard but Corey stands there with Petrov around his waist. Petrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Petrov pulls Corey into guard.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Corey trying to move into half guard but instead Petrov has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Corey
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov passes Corey's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Corey is looking to improve his position.
Petrov is taking a breather. Corey 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.#SUB#
Petrov 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. #T2#
Corey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petrov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Corey is doing well to control the position and prevent Petrov from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.
Corey gets back to full guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Corey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.#T4#
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corey is keeping the position for now.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Corey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petrov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6#
Corey pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Corey is keeping the position.
Corey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Corey working a defensive guard here. #T7#
Corey has control of Petrov 's left arm, preventing Petrov from doing any damage.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petrov trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom. #T8#
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Corey is retaining full guard.
Corey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Corey being controlled here, momentarily.
Petrov trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom.
Petrov being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Corey pulls Petrov in to control the position.
Petrov trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom. #T11#
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petrov postures up.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving. #T12#
Petrov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Corey trying to control here.
Petrov is keen to just control but Corey is a slippery customer.
Petrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petrov is trying to control. Corey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Corey is concentrating on defense, preventing Petrov from advancing position.
Corey is not content to let Petrov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corey keeping hold of Petrov 's head, controlling as best he can.
Petrov trying to control from half guard but Corey is working away. #T14#
Corey wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.

 

Event: CWC 300 - Ottke vs Simone     
Date:   Apr 03, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
245 lbs



225 cm
32 yrs
280 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Addams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (4) vs (0) Addams
Addams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov is staying tight to Addams's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Addams wants to control but Petrov postures up.
Addams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Addams tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams looks to move to half guard but instead Petrov has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (6) vs (0) Addams
Addams wants to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Addams reaches up to try and control the position but Petrov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Addams rolls and tries to escape and now Petrov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (9) vs (0) Addams#T1#
Addams just trying to survive but Petrov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Addams is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Addams trying to control the action but Petrov just sinks the hooks in.
Petrov tries to get the hooks in deep but Addams pushed the leg off.
Addams is in bad spot here.
Addams is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Petrov tightening his grip on Addams, looking for the choke.
Addams wants to control his opponent's hands but Petrov gets his hands free. #T2#
I really don't envy Addams right now. #SUB#
Addams is trying to control the position but Petrov manages to sink in the RNC - Addams is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rutger Petrov !

 

Event: CWC 299 - Steel vs Merlin     
Date:   Mar 20, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
245 lbs



193 cm
39 yrs
265 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rutger Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pripyat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (4) vs (0) Pripyat
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat struggling a bit here.#T1#
Petrov trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Petrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pripyat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pripyat is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it. #SUB#
Petrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petrov wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy. #T2#
Pripyat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Petrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position.
Petrov trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrov 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrov 's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petrov (4) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat trying to control.#SUB2#
Petrov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T4#
Pripyat trying to control momentarily.
Pripyat is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Pripyat is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Petrov is defending well though. Pripyat let's go of the attempt for now.
Petrov is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T5#
Our spies down at at Dont mess with us inform us that Pripyat has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat trying to control.#SUB2#
Pripyat has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Petrov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Pripyat is controlling the position but Petrov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Petrov wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Pripyat sits in half guard.
Pripyat prevents Petrov from improving his position.#T7#
Pripyat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pripyat wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pripyat controlling from the top position.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petrov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (6) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T9#
Petrov stays in close to Pripyat's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pripyat for as long as he can get away with.
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T10##SUB2#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Petrov postures up. #T11#
Pripyat 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: Petrov (6) vs (6) Pripyat
Pripyat works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (6) vs (9) Pripyat
Petrov prevents Pripyat from improving position.
Pripyat wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Petrov prevents Pripyat from moving into mount.
Pripyat working away.#T12#
Pripyat wants to control for a moment but Petrov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pripyat is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pripyat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pripyat.
Pripyat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petrov !
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (6) vs (12) Pripyat#T13#
Pripyat is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petrov is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Petrov turns into him and now he's in Pripyat's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (8) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself. #T14#
Pripyat has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (8) vs (14) Pripyat

And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat wins on points by 14 to 8.

 

Event: CWC 298 - Kakuto vs Diesel     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
245 lbs



200 cm
30 yrs
287 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zulu's waist but Zulu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
Zulu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Petrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (4) vs (0) Zulu
Zulu is looking to reverse the position.
Zulu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zulu 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.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.
Zulu won't allow Petrov to pass to mount.
Zulu wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zulu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but Zulu defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zulu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov .
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.
Zulu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zulu.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Zulu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Petrov trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petrov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Zulu has locked up a guillotine! Zulu's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Petrov is holding on here and Zulu must be using up a lot of energy. Petrov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Zulu gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shaka Zulu!
Shaka Zulu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 297-Sitsongrit vs Morrison     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
245 lbs



182 cm
47 yrs
285 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 29 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bok shoots in and gets a takedown into Petrov 's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (0) vs (2) Bok
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Petrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Petrov has Bok pulled in close to control his posture.
Bok wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Bok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Petrov wants to hit a sweep here but Bok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petrov there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (5) Bok
Bok is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Petrov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (0) vs (8) Bok
Petrov is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bok working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bok biding his time, controlling Petrov . #T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bok's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Bok is persistently looking for the submission but Petrov is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is hanging on to Petrov 's back as he tries to escape.
Bok controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Bok 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.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov tries to break free.
I would not like to be Petrov right now.
It looks like Bok might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Bok is looking for the choke from the back position but Petrov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Bok looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB2#
Bok patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bok tries to keep control of the position but Petrov is staying busy.#SUB2#
Bok tightening his grip on Petrov , looking for the choke.
Petrov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
Bok is pressing down on Petrov 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now. #T5#
Bok prevents Petrov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Bok moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (11) Bok
Petrov is trying to control Bok's posture but Bok avoids it. #T6#
The referee asks Bok politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bok prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bok wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bok goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Petrov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bok but great work by Petrov .
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petrov (4) vs (11) Bok
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bok tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.#T7#
Bok holding on.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petrov passes into side control, despite Bok's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (7) vs (11) Bok
Bok gets back to half guard.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok gets back to full guard. #T8#
Bok wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Bok controlling the position.
Bok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok wants to hit a sweep here but Petrov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bok there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (10) vs (11) Bok
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape. #T9#
Bok looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (13) vs (11) Bok
Petrov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bok rolls, trying to escape but Petrov keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bok tries to escape the position. #T10#
Bok trying to control the position but Petrov manages to sink in the hooks.
Petrov controlling well, preventing Bok from escaping the position.
Petrov doesn't have the hooks in and Bok manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (13) vs (13) Bok
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov is trying to control the position but Bok postures up. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (15) vs (13) Bok
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.
Petrov trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Petrov is taking a breather. Bok 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.#T12#
Bok is refusing to be controlled, as Petrov sits in half guard.
Petrov not doing much here.
Bok is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Petrov is looking to advance position but Bok won't allow it.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg. #T13#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Petrov 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.
Bok works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14##SUB2#
Bok is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Bok wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (15) vs (15) Bok
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bok gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bok wins on points by 16 to 15.
Maxim Bok thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 296 - Brown vs Cubbedge 3     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
245 lbs



196 cm
25 yrs
280 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavicci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.
Lavicci dives in and grabs Petrov 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Lavicci's head and hops out.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rutger Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Lavicci gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage. #TD#
Petrov jumps into guard, dragging Lavicci to the mat.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov managing to control the position.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Petrov is pulling down on Lavicci's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Petrov tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard.
Petrov is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
Petrov gets full guard.#T4#
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petrov controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB#
Petrov has his foot on Lavicci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lavicci works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard. #T7#
Petrov 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: Petrov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard but Petrov has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Lavicci bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov 's guard. #T8#
Petrov is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Petrov wants to get back to full guard but Lavicci has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (5) Lavicci
Petrov prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci wants to take Petrov 's back here but Petrov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T9#
Petrov wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely.
Petrov wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.#T10#
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Lavicci controlling the pace for now.
Petrov tries to reverse the position but Lavicci maintains control.#T11#
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov is looking to get to half guard.
Lavicci looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci controlling from mount. #T12#
Petrov wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petrov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (5) Lavicci
Petrov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci seems keen to control Petrov 's posture.#T13#
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Petrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (10) vs (5) Lavicci#T14#
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Petrov trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.

 

Event: CWC 295 Jackson vs Dravezesdi     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022





202 cm
29 yrs
265 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov . No joy for Camara on that attempt. #TD#
Camara feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov 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.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Petrov #T1#
Petrov prevents Camara from moving into mount.
Camara slows the pace down.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Petrov wants to control but Camara postures up.
Petrov trying to remain calm as Camara controls from the top position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Petrov tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Petrov looks to move to half guard but instead Camara has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov regains half guard.#T4#
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov .
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Petrov trying to control the position.
Petrov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Camara passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petrov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T7#
Petrov tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petrov wants to sweep but Camara has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (0) Petrov
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Camara stalls from top position.
Camara has control of an arm but Petrov manages to advance to Camara's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (10) vs (4) Petrov #SUB2#
Camara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Camara tries to break free. #T9#
Camara breaks Petrov 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (4) Petrov
Camara pushing down on Petrov 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petrov gets full guard.
Petrov is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara 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.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Petrov is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov has control of Camara's left arm, preventing Camara from doing any damage. #T11#
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petrov controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (4) Petrov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petrov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T12#
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Camara wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13##SUB#
Petrov wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Camara seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Petrov is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CWC 294 - MacGowan vs Jones     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022





215 cm
41 yrs
242 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Coe's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (0) vs (2) Petrov
Coe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrov content to stall in guard here.
Coe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov advances to half guard.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coe won't allow Petrov to pass to mount. #T1#
Coe is staying active underneath Petrov , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petrov uses his free foot to push down on Coe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coe.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (0) vs (5) Petrov
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coe is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrov controlling the position easily from mount.
Coe tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away. #T3#
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Coe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Far-Q Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coe is working hard here to advance position.
Coe 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.#T4#
Petrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petrov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petrov stalling.
Coe is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Coe keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coe won't allow Petrov to pass to mount.
Petrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coe gets back to full guard.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet. #T6#
Petrov controlling from the top position.
Petrov 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Petrov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Petrov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coe trying to get back to full guard but Petrov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (0) vs (8) Petrov
Petrov trying to control but Coe is having none of it.
Coe is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrov has a good base and remains in mount.
Petrov avoids the attempt from Coe to control.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Coe tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Coe tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
Coe is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Coe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Coe regains half guard.
Petrov stalling away here and it's allowed Coe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe 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: Coe (2) vs (8) Petrov
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10##SUB#
Coe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Coe is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coe is working away from the top position though.
Coe tries to pass to full mount but Petrov defends it.
Petrov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov controls Coe momentarily but Coe frees himself.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coe passes into half guard.
Petrov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Coe jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (5) vs (8) Petrov #SUB#
Coe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Coe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petrov regains half guard.#T14#
Coe is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Coe is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 8 to 5.

 

Event: CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022





195 cm
39 yrs
275 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gelfen but Gelfen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gelfen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.#TD#
Gelfen 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: Gelfen (4) vs (0) Petrov
Gelfen advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gelfen (6) vs (0) Petrov
Gelfen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
Gelfen controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gelfen controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen controlling his opponent.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Gelfen's attempts to control the action.
Petrov is looking to get to half guard.
Gelfen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T2#
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petrov stops Gelfen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gelfen tries to take his opponent's back but Petrov turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (6) vs (2) Petrov #T3#
Gelfen working a defensive guard but Petrov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (6) vs (5) Petrov
Petrov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelfen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov 's best efforts.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Petrov , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gelfen wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gelfen gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Gelfen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gelfen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Gelfen looking for a sweep. Not yet Gelfen, not yet.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelfen is keeping the position for now.
Gelfen looking to control.
Gelfen managing to control the position. #T5#
Gelfen is looking to sweep but instead, Petrov has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but Gelfen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrov to get the leverage.
Petrov passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (6) vs (8) Petrov
Gelfen wants to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Petrov trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Gelfen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Petrov prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.
Petrov is looking to work his way around to Gelfen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Petrov trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Petrov prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape.
Petrov controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Gelfen tries to lock up and control but Petrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gelfen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petrov tries to control but Gelfen wriggling away.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Gelfen tries to lock up and control but Petrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Petrov trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrov has a good base and remains in mount.#T10##SUB2#
Petrov is working for a guillotine from mount but Gelfen frees his head quite easily.
Gelfen is trying desperately to improve position.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T11#
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Petrov avoids the attempt from Gelfen to control.
Petrov trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen can't escape the position.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gelfen tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.#T13#
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape.
Gelfen wants to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape. #T14#
Petrov prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.
Petrov controlling from mount.
Gelfen gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen controlling the position well.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gelfen keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 8 to 6.

 

Event: CWC 292 - Amsterdam     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022





179 cm
22 yrs
240 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Couceiro closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
Couceiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Couceiro has Petrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Petrov looking for a takedown.
Couceiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Couceiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Couceiro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov wants to control but Couceiro is keeping busy.
Couceiro trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Couceiro wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Petrov tries to roll over but Couceiro keeps him under control.
Couceiro trying to control the pace.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Couceiro is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.#T3#
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Couceiro not doing much here.
Couceiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Petrov trying to control but Couceiro postures up.
Couceiro is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov .
Couceiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov controls Couceiro momentarily but Couceiro frees himself.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couceiro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (2) Petrov
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couceiro managing to control the position. #T6#
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Couceiro working a defensive guard but Petrov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (5) Petrov
Petrov working away.#T7#
Couceiro stops Petrov from passing to mount.
Couceiro is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Couceiro regains half guard.
Petrov trying to control from half guard but Couceiro is working away.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Couceiro is defending the position.
Couceiro controlling the position well.
Petrov is keen to just control but Couceiro is a slippery customer.#T8#
Petrov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is defending well.
Petrov wants to control but Couceiro is keeping him busy.
Couceiro is looking to improve his position.
Petrov stalling. #T9#
Couceiro trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is defending well.
Petrov prevents Couceiro from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Couceiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.
Couceiro is trying to control but can't.
Couceiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Couceiro is looking to control Petrov 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couceiro avoid being mounted?
Petrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Couceiro won't allow Petrov to pass to mount.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couceiro keeps working. #T11#
Couceiro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Couceiro wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Couceiro tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Couceiro gets full guard.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Couceiro.#T12#
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couceiro controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couceiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Couceiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Couceiro keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Couceiro has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Couceiro wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is keeping the position.#T14#
Petrov postures up.
Petrov trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Couceiro controlling the position.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is keeping the position.
Couceiro wants to improve his position but instead Petrov has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Couceiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couceiro is holding on to half guard well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 5 to 2.

 

Event: NRC 8     
Date:   Jan 15, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Petrov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Farquharson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Petrov manages to move to mount!
Petrov content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Farquharson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Petrov .
Petrov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Farquharson is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Petrov has control of Farquharson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Farquharson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Petrov controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB2#
Petrov looking to secure an arm triangle but Farquharson defends it well. #SUB2#
Petrov has hold of Farquharson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farquharson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Petrov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Petrov content just to control the position here.
Farquharson tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Farquharson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Petrov . #T3#
Petrov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Farquharson is holding on tight.
Farquharson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Petrov has taken his back.
Farquharson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrov on the ground.
Petrov controlling from the back.
Farquharson is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for the choke but no joy. #T4##SUB2#
Petrov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Petrov tightening his grip on Farquharson, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Petrov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Farquharson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Petrov .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rutger Petrov !

 

Event: Bumfights 1: Gimme some change     
Date:   Oct 07, 2021
#R1#
Van Cleefe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrov .
Petrov shoots in and drives through. Van Cleefe sprawls well.
Van Cleefe moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Van Cleefe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Van Cleefe. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Van Cleefe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee Van Cleefe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rutger Petrov .
A jab lands there for Petrov .
Petrov 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. #T1#
Van Cleefe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Cleefe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Van Cleefe shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Van Cleefe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.#T2#
Van Cleefe blocks a jab.
Van Cleefe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
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!
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Van Cleefe counters by moving into the clinch.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Van Cleefe.
Petrov blocks the elbow strike.
Van Cleefe looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Petrov successfully pulls guard.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Van Cleefe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Cleefe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Cleefe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Van Cleefe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Cleefe has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Van Cleefe defends easily. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Cleefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Van Cleefe gets to his feet. Petrov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Van Cleefe seems unphased.
Nice sprawl there from Van Cleefe as Petrov shoots in.
Van Cleefe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Cleefe fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Petrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Cleefe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov .
Van Cleefe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
Van Cleefe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Cleefe under the eye.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Van Cleefe's body. Van Cleefe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Cleefe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov .
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee Van Cleefe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov cracks Van Cleefe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Petrov .
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Cleefe. #T1#
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Van Cleefe throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov ! But no joy.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Petrov .
Van Cleefe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Cleefe scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Petrov sizes up Van Cleefe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Van Cleefe counters with a three punch combo that has Petrov backing up. Petrov nods at Van Cleefe to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Cleefe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Van Cleefe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov swings for the body but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe is looking to counter punch.
Rutger Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov throws a jab when Van Cleefe was well out of range.
Van Cleefe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov .#T4#
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Van Cleefe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov 's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Cleefe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Van Cleefe moves into the clinch.
Petrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Cleefe just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Cleefe's half guard.
Van Cleefe trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
Van Cleefe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a kimura here but Van Cleefe manages to reverse the position and he's now in Petrov 's guard. #SUB2#
Petrov has his foot on Van Cleefe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Cleefe works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Cleefe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Cleefe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petrov 's guard.#T1#
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Cleefe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Cleefe wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Cleefe defends well.
Van Cleefe wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Cleefe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Cleefe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petrov 's guard.
Van Cleefe 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.
Van Cleefe wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.#T3##TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Petrov won't allow Van Cleefe to sweep him here.
Lee Van Cleefe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Petrov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Cleefe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Cleefe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Van Cleefe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Cleefe postures up in Petrov 's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Cleefe defends well.
Van Cleefe throwing strikes but missing.
Van Cleefe wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Cleefe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Van Cleefe defends it easily.
Rutger Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Cleefe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rutger Petrov .
I've got Petrov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Rutger Petrov !
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rutger Petrov !
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Rutger Petrov !

Rutger Petrov wins by unanimous decision!

Lee Van Cleefe was interviewed post fight and said 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

 

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Rossiter     
Date:   Jun 12, 2021
#R1#
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Francis 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.#CL#
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrov blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Francis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Francis swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov .
Francis tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Francis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Francis scrambles back to his feet.
Francis throws a shot to the body.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Francis.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Francis wants to stand but Petrov is controlling the position. #ES2#
Francis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petrov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1##TD#
Petrov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Petrov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Francis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Francis defends it easily.#SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Francis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Francis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Francis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Francis passes Petrov 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily.
Francis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2##SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Francis decides to stand and escape the position.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Francis finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov 's head.
Nice cross by Petrov .
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Francis throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Petrov .#TD#
Francis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petrov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Francis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Petrov stops Francis from standing up. #SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Petrov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Francis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petrov has Francis in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Petrov working for a triangle but Francis defends it easily.
Francis is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Francis 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.#SUB#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Francis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Francis is aware though and is defending well.
Francis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Francis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Francis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Francis is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yohan Francis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
Francis leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Petrov ducks straight into an uppercut from Francis and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Petrov manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT2#It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.#SUB#
Petrov working for a triangle but Francis defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis advances position into side control!
Yohan Francis has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Francis stands up.
Francis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.#T1#
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
Francis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Petrov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Francis is trying to buck Petrov off.#ES2#
Francis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Yohan Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francis walks into a straight right hand from Petrov .
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.#T2#
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Petrov is countered with a crisp right hand from Francis that sends him to the canvas! Francis follows him to the mat into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rutger Petrov . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis slows the pace down. #SU2#
Francis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Petrov moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Francis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov tries to clinch but Francis moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Francis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Francis moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Petrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Francis, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Francis. #BC2#
Francis breaks from the clinch.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Francis moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Petrov goes down! Can Francis finish him!?#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Francis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Francis decides to stand back up. Francis steps back and let's Petrov get back to his feet.
Francis moves away from the strike by Petrov .
Petrov drops his hands momentarily. Francis doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Petrov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Petrov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yohan Francis!
Yohan Francis is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Yohan Francis 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.

 

Event: SMASH: Steel vs Delsarte     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
Ali tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ali tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ali to the ground. Ali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali is looking to clinch.
No luck for Petrov with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Ali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Ali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rutger Petrov .
Ali cracks Petrov with a nice body shot.
Ali avoiding damage.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov 's elbow.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Petrov gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Ali turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Petrov drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily. #SUB2#
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ali is looking to stand up but Petrov won't let him. #T2##SUB2#
Ali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ali has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Ali stands and steps away. Petrov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov lunges at Ali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ali's hand.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3##CL#
Ali rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Petrov successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a triangle but Ali pushes his legs off easily.
Ali won't allow Petrov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Ali wants to stand but Petrov is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ali wants to stand but Petrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rutger Petrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petrov is keeping busy.#TD2#
Petrov pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ali defends it easily.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily. #SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Petrov has his foot on Ali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a triangle but Ali pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position. #SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Ali stands up and waves to Petrov to follow him.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali defends it nicely.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Ali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov , pushing him back against the cage.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Petrov drops back down to his feet.
Ali pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rutger Petrov .
Ali taking a breather.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Petrov .
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Almoez Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ali wants to clinch.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rutger Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov works Ali's body with a nice hook.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Almoez Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali blocks a jab.
Almoez Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
A head kick from Ali lands but Petrov takes it in his stride.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Petrov .
Ali seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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!#SUB2#
Petrov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ali dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Ali gets to his feet - Petrov follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Petrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ali is trying to defend but Petrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but Ali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrov to get the leverage.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura but Ali is defending well.
Petrov prevents Ali from standing back up. #T3##SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ali defends it well.
Ali is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Petrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Petrov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ali defend it? Petrov steps over the head and cranks it - Ali is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petrov !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rutger Petrov !
Rutger Petrov is the new heavyweight champion!

 

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Rogers     
Date:   May 16, 2021
#R1#
Van Cleefe wants to clinch
and Van Cleefe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Van Cleefe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Cleefe continues to drive forward.
Van Cleefe tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe blocks an uppercut.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Cleefe throws an elbow but misses.
Van Cleefe lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe misses with an elbow over the top.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Cleefe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Van Cleefe avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Van Cleefe misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov lands a right hand. #T1#
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Cleefe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Petrov avoids the elbow strike from Van Cleefe, against the cage.
Van Cleefe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petrov blocks the elbow strike.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Van Cleefe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands an elbow just above Petrov 's eye.
Van Cleefe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe misses with a body punch.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Van Cleefe avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Van Cleefe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Cleefe misses with an elbow strike.
Petrov works on Van Cleefe's body with a couple of short punches.
Petrov blocks an elbow strike.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Cleefe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Van Cleefe misses with a punch to the body.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow that misses.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Cleefe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe misses with an elbow over the top.
Petrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Cleefe.
Petrov pushes Van Cleefe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Cleefe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov avoids the elbow strike from Van Cleefe, against the cage.
Van Cleefe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Cleefe's elbow.
Van Cleefe blocking some punches.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov gets through Van Cleefe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Van Cleefe fails to land.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Van Cleefe.
A short right from Petrov .
Van Cleefe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Cleefe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrov blocks an elbow strike from Van Cleefe.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Cleefe throws an elbow but misses.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov .
A body shot lands from Petrov .
Petrov blocks an elbow strike.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Cleefe blocking some punches.
Van Cleefe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Cleefe avoids it.#T4#
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Cleefes head.
Van Cleefe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Cleefe blocks an uppercut.
Petrov tries a body shot but Van Cleefe blocks it.
Van Cleefe lands an elbow inside that Petrov shrugs off.
Van Cleefe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov .
Petrov avoids the elbow strike from Van Cleefe, against the cage.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrov blocks an elbow strike.
Van Cleefe lands a shoulder strike.
Van Cleefe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Cleefe misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Cleefe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow but it misses.
Petrov gets through Van Cleefe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rutger Petrov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Cleefe is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Van Cleefe circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.#TD#
Petrov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Petrov is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cleefe is defending well.
Van Cleefe tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Cleefe has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Petrov is working to tighten his grip on Van Cleefe's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Van Cleefe has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Petrov is really squeezing tight and eventually Van Cleefe passes out! Petrov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rutger Petrov !
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

 

Event: TAFO 2: Slugfest     
Date:   Apr 14, 2021
#R1#
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov lands a body shot. #TD#
Petrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kolomeck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petrov off and has taken his back!
Petrov is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Petrov breaks Kolomeck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov won't allow Kolomeck to sweep him here. #SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Kolomeck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kolomeck manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Kolomeck's guard.
Petrov won't allow Kolomeck to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kolomeck throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Petrov escapes and throws Kolomeck's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Petrov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kolomeck looks calm but he's in trouble here. Petrov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kolomeck is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Petrov lets go of the hold and Kolomeck can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rutger Petrov !
Rutger Petrov is the new heavyweight champion!

 

Event: Combate 4: Jefferson vs. Dead     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermann manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hermann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panda.
Hermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panda pinned against the cage. Panda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Hermann gets a double leg takedown into Panda's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda keeping full guard, as Hermann tries to pass. #SUB#
Hermann drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Hermann off! Hermann jumps back into Panda's guard. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Hermann pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hermann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panda keeping full guard, as Hermann tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Hermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Panda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hermann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Panda tries to roll over but Hermann keeps him under control.#SUB#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Hermann. #SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Hermann is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda 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.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hermann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
Panda is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Panda wants to improve his position but Hermann is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda manages to get to full guard.
Hermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Hermann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
Panda manages to get to full guard.
Hermann is pushing down on Panda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panda is fighting to maintain full guard but Hermann has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Hermann prevents Panda from improving his position.
Panda is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panda defends it well. #SUB#
Hermann 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.
Hermann prevents Panda from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Hermann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hermann shoots in for a double leg but Panda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Hermann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Panda did well to prevent Hermann getting side control.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hermann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hermann.
Panda manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermann passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hermann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermann pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura here.
Panda has a hand on Hermann's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hermann takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Panda can't escape the position. #SUB#
Hermann working for a submission but Panda is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hermann is working for a guillotine from mount but Panda frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Hermann working for a submission but Panda is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Panda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hermann seems to be working for a kimura but Panda defends the submission attempt.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Panda with the active half guard here but Hermann passes nicely into side control.
Panda sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hermann to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Hermann is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda is pressing down on Hermann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hermann pushing down on Panda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Hermann. #SUB#
Hermann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rutger Hermann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermann pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hermann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hermann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hermann here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Hermann has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hermann to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Hermann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hermann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Panda's half guard.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Hermann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hermann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Panda has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Panda is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hermann has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hermann pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Panda is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hermann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rutger Hermann!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Starling enables Hermann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Starling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Starling wants to control the position but Hermann says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Starling is looking for a sweep. Hermann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermann trying to control the pace.
Hermann passes to side control.
Hermann happy to just control the position for now.
Hermann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Starling is trying to control Hermann's posture but Hermann avoids it.
Hermann tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Starling seems a little lost for a moment, as Hermann dominates the positioning.
Starling wants to control but Hermann postures up.
Starling is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hermann taking a breather here.
Starling gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hermann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Starling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hermann on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hermann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T2#
Starling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Starling working to try and regain half guard.
Hermann content just to control the position here.
It looks like Hermann might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hermann throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Starling tries to hold on but Hermann pushes him away.
Hermann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Starling can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hermann controlling from the full mount.
Starling is trying to escape the mount but Hermann keeps good control and instead manages to take Starling 's back.
Hermann is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Hermann controlling well, preventing Starling from escaping the position.
Hermann thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hermann keeps control of the position as Starling tries to break free.
Hermann punches the canvas rather than the man.
Starling tries to roll but Hermann sticks to his back.
Starling trying to control the position but Hermann manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Hermann 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, Starling has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hermann trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Starling doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Hermann looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Starling taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rutger Hermann!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Hermann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermann defends it easily.#SUB2#
Romero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hermann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hermann chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hermann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Romero working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hermann has passed into half guard! #T1#
Hermann controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermann pulls his head out easily.
Hermann is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura but Romero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hermann to get the leverage.
Hermann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hermann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hermann lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Romero with the active half guard here but Hermann passes nicely into side control.#T2##SU#
Hermann stands up and beckons Romero to his feet. #CL#
Hermann has Romero up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Hermann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hermann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hermann misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Romero gets the takedown into side control.
Romero working away.
Hermann manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hermann gets back to full guard.
Romero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Romero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hermann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hermann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hermann! #REVR#
Romero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hermann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hermann happy to just control the position for now.
Hermann wants to stand but Romero is controlling his arm.
A lull in the action here as Hermann stalls from top position.
Romero is looking to regain half guard here but Hermann keeps moving and retains side control.
Hermann connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Romero some visible discomfort. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Romero is trying to get back to half guard.
Hermann in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermann working the ground and pound.
Hermann controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Hermann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Hermann 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#
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Hermann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero shoots in but Hermann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hermann as he avoids it easily.
Rutger Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoel Romero.#CL#
Hermann pushes Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Hermann breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL#
Hermann moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Hermann breaks the clinch. #TD#
Hermann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Romero is trying to defend but Hermann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Romero wants to improve his position but Hermann is controlling well. #SUB2#
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Hermann works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Hermann 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. Romero looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hermann! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rutger Hermann!

 

Event: OC! Grappling 5     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2586 p4p, 266 weight class) and Rutger Hermann (ranked 7481 p4p, 503 weight class). Fauchelevent comes to the cage accompanied by Rue des Cascades. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!




188 cm
25 yrs
280 lbs



180 cm
20 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rutger Hermann!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Fauchelevent 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: Fauchelevent (2) vs (0) Hermann
Fauchelevent is thwarting Hermann's attempts to control the position.

Fauchelevent is working for a submission of some sort.
Hermann is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fauchelevent jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (5) vs (0) Hermann
Hermann is looking to reverse the position.

Fauchelevent goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hermann rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fauchelevent's guard! Nice work there by Hermann!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (5) vs (2) Hermann

Fauchelevent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermann defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fauchelevent working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hermann has passed into half guard!
Hermann is looking to advance position but Fauchelevent won't allow it.
Fauchelevent wants to improve his position but Hermann is controlling well.
Hermann is just content to waste time from the top position. Fauchelevent takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hermann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Hermann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fauchelevent is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fauchelevent has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (7) vs (2) Hermann

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hermann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fauchelevent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hermann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermann 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent stopping the sweep attempt from Hermann.
Hermann keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
Hermann is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Fauchelevent has gone for a leg lock! Hermann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fauchelevent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (7) vs (4) Hermann

Fauchelevent throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hermann uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (7) vs (7) Hermann
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fauchelevent is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fauchelevent is trying to maintain the position but Hermann is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fauchelevent tries to get to full guard but Hermann has control of the leg.
Fauchelevent is working hard here to advance position.
Fauchelevent trying to control here.
Fauchelevent is not content to let Hermann control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent regains full guard. Nicely done.

Fauchelevent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermann defends well.

Fauchelevent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fauchelevent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Fauchelevent is retaining full guard.

Fauchelevent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermann defends well.
Hermann wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving.
Hermann controlling from the top position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent controls Hermann momentarily but Hermann frees himself.
Hermann 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.

Fauchelevent looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermann passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (7) vs (10) Hermann
Fauchelevent is not content to let Hermann control the position.
Fauchelevent is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hermann tries to pass to full mount but Fauchelevent defends it.
Fauchelevent manages to get to full guard.
Hermann looking to pass the guard.
Fauchelevent keeping moving, preventing Hermann from controlling successfully.

Fauchelevent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Fauchelevent is looking for a triangle but Hermann pushes his legs off easily.
Hermann wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving.

Hermann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fauchelevent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hermann has managed to get both his arms back between Fauchelevent's legs - danger averted.
Fauchelevent looking for a sweep. Not yet Fauchelevent, not yet.
Hermann wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving.
Hermann looking to pass the guard.

Fauchelevent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermann defends it easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Fauchelevent looking for a guillotine here but Hermann defends easily.
Hermann passes Fauchelevent's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Hermann is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Fauchelevent looking for submissions off his back.
Fauchelevent is holding on to half guard well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent won't allow Hermann to pass to mount.

Fauchelevent is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hermann is tapping! Great win for Fauchelevent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ultime Fauchelevent!
A victorious Ultime Fauchelevent thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OC! Grappling 2     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rutger Hermann (ranked 7415 p4p, 528 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 6989 p4p, 514 weight class). Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!




180 cm
19 yrs
245 lbs



194 cm
19 yrs
260 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rutger Hermann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx wants to clinch up but Hermann keeps it at a distance.

Sparxx gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hermann (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Hermann content to stall in guard here.
Hermann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx 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: Hermann (2) vs (2) Sparxx
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hermann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hermann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermann is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann looking to control.

Hermann has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparxx is pushing down on Hermann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hermann is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hermann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx passes Hermann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hermann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermann controlling the position for now.

Sparxx 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Hermann is trying to get back to full guard.
Hermann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparxx is thwarting Hermann's attempts to control the position.
Hermann wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann is concentrating on defense, preventing Sparxx from advancing position.
Hermann is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hermann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hermann is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Hermann actively working from the bottom here.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Hermann defending well.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Hermann is working from the bottom.

Sparxx looking for a submission but Hermann manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hermann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hermann (2) vs (5) Sparxx
Hermann tries to control but Sparxx manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hermann (2) vs (8) Sparxx
Hermann trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sparxx trying to control.
Hermann trying to control the action but Sparxx just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Sparxx on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hermann is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Hermann won't enjoy being in this position. Sparxx looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hermann is tapping - it's over boys! Sparxx picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx!
An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 4     
Date:   Nov 07, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 7688 p4p, 547 weight class) and Rutger Hermann (ranked 7317 p4p, 533 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




189 cm
21 yrs
248 lbs



180 cm
19 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rutger Hermann!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Puto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puto lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Hermann
Puto trying to control but Hermann is working from the bottom.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermann is retaining full guard.
Hermann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto is fighting to break Hermann's control of his arms but Hermann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hermann looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermann, not yet.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hermann is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Puto passes Hermann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hermann is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hermann wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hermann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hermann wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Hermann
Hermann is looking to improve his position but Puto isn't that keen on the idea.
Hermann is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Hermann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (5) vs (2) Hermann
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puto being controlled here, momentarily.
Puto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermann is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hermann preventing the sweep.
Hermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermann passes Puto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hermann wants to take a breather but Puto is having none of it.
Hermann slows the pace down in half guard.
Hermann is trying to control. Puto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hermann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hermann wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking for a sweep. Hermann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermann slows the pace down in half guard.
Puto is staying active underneath Hermann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Hermann has control of the leg.
Puto manages to get to full guard.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hermann stands and throws Puto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (5) Hermann

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hermann wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto manages to get back to half guard.
Hermann is trying to control the action in half guard but Puto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puto is trying to control but can't.
Puto is not content to let Hermann control the position.
Hermann is controlling the pace.
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermann is taking a breather. Puto 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.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hermann is looking to advance position but Puto won't allow it.
Hermann content to control rather than advance.
Hermann wants to pass to mount but Puto is defending the position.
Puto has his hands clasped together around Hermann's back. He's all about the action.
Hermann stalling.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hermann is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hermann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Puto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hermann is controlling the pace.
Hermann wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Hermann 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.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Hermann wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Hermann postures up.
Puto 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.
Hermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Hermann trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hermann won't allow Puto to sweep him here.
Hermann wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto pulls Hermann in close to prevent any damage.
Hermann wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (7) vs (5) Hermann
Hermann is pulling down on Puto's head to control his posture.
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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermann is retaining full guard.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermann wants to sweep but no luck.
Puto advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (10) vs (5) Hermann
Puto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hermann tries to buck Puto off but Puto is having none of it.

Puto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Hermann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puto has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (12) vs (5) Hermann

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hermann is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Hermann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hermann is looking to escape.
Hermann has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (15) vs (5) Hermann
Puto has the hooks in. Hermann is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Puto tightening his grip on Hermann, looking for the choke.

Hermann fending off the submission attempt from Puto.

Puto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hermann manages to reverse the position and now he's in Puto's guard. Nice work there by Hermann.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (15) vs (7) Hermann
Hermann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Hermann from controlling successfully.
Hermann postures up.
Hermann content to stall in guard here.
Hermann looking to pass the guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to control the position.
Hermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto is trying to control the position but Hermann postures up.
Hermann looking to pass the guard.
Puto is trying to keep Hermann in close.
Hermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Hermann might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermann wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puto takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
A victorious Cajun Puto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: LACC - Conflict     
Date:   Oct 03, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Blood (ranked 6384 p4p, 197 weight class) and Rutger Hermann (ranked 6821 p4p, 438 weight class). Blood comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood - Slayer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




195 cm
19 yrs
275 lbs



180 cm
19 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rutger Hermann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Hermann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blood to the ground. Hermann is now in Blood's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (0) vs (2) Hermann
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermann is one step ahead there.
Hermann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hermann wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Blood 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.

Hermann has gone for a leg lock! Blood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hermann's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (2) Hermann

Hermann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hermann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hermann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blood controlling from the top position.
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.

Hermann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blood wants to control from the top but Hermann keeps moving.

Hermann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hermann is keeping the position for now.

Blood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blood has managed to get both his arms back between Hermann's legs - danger averted.
Blood looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hermann is trying to control the position but Blood postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann can't keep his opponent in guard - Blood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blood prevents Hermann from improving his position.

Hermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blood wants to control but Hermann is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermann is looking to improve his position.
Blood trying to control from half guard but Hermann is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hermann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hermann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blood wants to free his trapped foot but Hermann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hermann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hermann keeps working.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Hermann is defending well.
Blood trying to control the action but Hermann is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hermann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blood's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (4) Hermann
Blood looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hermann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Blood wants to get back to full guard.
Hermann works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (2) vs (7) Hermann
Blood bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (4) vs (7) Hermann
Hermann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (4) vs (9) Hermann
Hermann trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Hermann wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Blood 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Blood is working hard here to advance position.
Hermann looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (6) vs (9) Hermann
Blood passes Hermann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hermann wants to get back to full guard.
Blood moves into full mount! Hermann won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (9) vs (9) Hermann
Hermann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blood moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blood (12) vs (9) Hermann
Blood not allowing Hermann to control his hands.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hermann manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blood's guard. Nice work there by Hermann.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (12) vs (11) Hermann
Hermann wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Hermann content to stall in guard here.
Blood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood, not yet.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Hermann from controlling successfully.
Hermann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blood is trying to keep Hermann in close.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blood keeping full guard, as Hermann tries to pass.
Hermann stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Hermann from controlling successfully.
Hermann preventing the sweep.
Blood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hermann controls the pace.
Hermann pushes down on Blood's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Hermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blood defends it well.
Blood wants to control but Hermann is keeping busy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hermann is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blood!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (12) vs (14) Hermann
Hermann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blood is looking to escape.
Blood is looking to improve his position but Hermann isn't that keen on the idea.
Hermann tries to control but Blood wriggling away.
Blood tries to reverse the position but Hermann maintains control.

Hermann is working for a guillotine from mount but Blood frees his head quite easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hermann tries to control but Blood wriggling away.
Blood tries to lock up and control but Hermann gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blood slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermann trying to control the pace.
Hermann trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Blood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blood wants to sweep but no luck.
Hermann trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Hermann 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.
Blood working a defensive guard here.
Blood trying to control the position here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hermann trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Hermann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blood wants to sweep here but Hermann controlling him for the moment.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Hermann is proving a slippery customer.

Hermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hermann controls the pace.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Hermann is proving a slippery customer.
Hermann won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
Hermann trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hermann's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (14) vs (14) Hermann
Hermann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (14) vs (16) Hermann
Hermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Hermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hermann's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (16) vs (16) Hermann
Hermann keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Hermann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (16) vs (18) Hermann
Hermann trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.

Hermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hermann preventing the sweep.

Blood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blood is trying to keep Hermann in close.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hermann passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (16) vs (21) Hermann
Blood is looking for a sweep.
Hermann tries to advance to mount but Blood denies him.
Hermann passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Blood!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (16) vs (23) Hermann
Blood tries to hold on but Hermann pushes him away.
Blood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hermann is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Blood is surviving well by controlling Hermann's body position as best he can.
Blood is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hermann wins on points by 23 to 16.

 

Event: LACC 2 Finale     
Date:   Aug 15, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rutger Hermann (ranked 6598 p4p, 128 weight class) and Android Eleven (ranked 6203 p4p, 205 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




180 cm
18 yrs
245 lbs



160 cm
18 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rutger Hermann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Android Eleven!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Eleven gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hermann (0) vs (2) Eleven
Hermann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eleven's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eleven's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hermann (4) vs (2) Eleven
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hermann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eleven is really stuck here.

Hermann working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Eleven is doing well to defend. Hermann seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Eleven is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rutger Hermann!

 

Event: LACC 2 : Round 2     
Date:   Jul 23, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rutger Hermann (ranked 6320 p4p, 107 weight class) and Dragan Van Helsing (ranked 6299 p4p, 106 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




180 cm
18 yrs
245 lbs



201 cm
18 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rutger Hermann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Van Helsing!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Helsing.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hermann (0) vs (4) Van Helsing
Hermann tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Helsing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hermann is working hard here to advance position.
Hermann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hermann really is a fat lump.
Van Helsing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hermann keeps working.
Hermann is looking to control Van Helsing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hermann avoid being mounted?
Hermann is staying active underneath Van Helsing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hermann tries to roll over but Van Helsing keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Helsing wants to control but Hermann is keeping him busy.
Hermann is looking to improve his position.
Hermann gets back to full guard.
Hermann is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hermann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Helsing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Helsing advances to half guard.
Hermann is trying to get back to full guard.
Hermann is not content to let Van Helsing control the position.
Hermann wants to get back to full guard.

Hermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Helsing pulls his head out easily.
Hermann wants to get back to full guard.
Hermann trying to control but Van Helsing postures up.
Hermann is looking for a sweep. Van Helsing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Helsing trying to pass the guard but Hermann defending well.
Van Helsing is trying to control the action in half guard but Hermann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hermann looking for submissions off his back.
Van Helsing seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hermann is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Helsing performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hermann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Helsing wants to take a breather but Hermann is having none of it.
Hermann is pressing down on Van Helsing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Helsing trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Helsing wants to control from the top but Hermann keeps moving.
Van Helsing won't allow Hermann to sweep him here.
Van Helsing postures up.
Van Helsing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Helsing 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.

Van Helsing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermann, not yet.
Van Helsing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Helsing trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermann 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: Hermann (2) vs (4) Van Helsing

Hermann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Helsing is looking to improve his position.
Hermann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Van Helsing won't allow Hermann to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Helsing is doing well to control the position and prevent Hermann from advancing to side control.
Hermann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hermann wants to free his trapped foot but Van Helsing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hermann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hermann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hermann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Van Helsing for as long as he can get away with.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Van Helsing is not content to let Hermann control the position.
Hermann is pressing down on Van Helsing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Helsing is holding on for now.

Hermann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Helsing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hermann is looking to advance position but Van Helsing won't allow it.
Hermann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Hermann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Helsing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Helsing tries to roll over but Hermann keeps him under control.
Van Helsing trying to control but Hermann postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hermann in particular looking to stall.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hermann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hermann trying to control from half guard but Van Helsing is working away.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Van Helsing tries to get to full guard but Hermann has control of the leg.
Van Helsing trying to hold on to Hermann's head to control him but Hermann postures up.

Hermann is working for a submission of some sort.

Hermann seems to be working for a kimura but Van Helsing defends the submission attempt.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Van Helsing wants to get back to full guard.
Hermann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Hermann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Helsing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Helsing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hermann is working away from the top position though.
Van Helsing is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hermann is staying active.
Hermann frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hermann (5) vs (4) Van Helsing

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Van Helsing stops Hermann from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hermann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Helsing is squirming around, avoiding Hermann's attempts to control the action.
Van Helsing slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hermann sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Hermann seems to be working for a kimura but Van Helsing defends the submission attempt.
Hermann stalling.
Hermann is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Van Helsing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van Helsing working a defensive guard here.
Hermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Helsing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hermann takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.

 

Event: LACC Season 2 - First Round     
Date:   Jun 28, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Android Eleven (ranked 5964 p4p, 193 weight class) and Rutger Hermann (ranked 6084 p4p, 127 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!




160 cm
18 yrs
270 lbs



180 cm
18 yrs
243 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Android Eleven! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rutger Hermann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Eleven gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Eleven (4) vs (0) Hermann
Eleven trying to control the action but Hermann is working from the bottom.
Hermann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Eleven is looking for a kimura but Hermann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eleven to get the leverage.
Hermann wants to control but Eleven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eleven wants to free his trapped foot but Hermann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hermann tries to roll over but Eleven keeps him under control.
Hermann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hermann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Eleven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann controls Eleven momentarily but Eleven frees himself.
Eleven trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eleven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hermann is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eleven (4) vs (2) Hermann
Eleven being controlled here, momentarily.

Eleven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Eleven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermann is stalling in the full guard.
Hermann slips nicely into half guard.

Eleven looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann uses his free foot to push down on Eleven's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Eleven.
Score +3 for passing guard: Eleven (4) vs (5) Hermann
Hermann controlling the position easily from mount.
Eleven is desperately trying to improve his position but Hermann has a good base and remains in mount.
Hermann controlling from mount.
Eleven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hermann controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Hermann might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Eleven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hermann moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Eleven (4) vs (8) Hermann
Eleven rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Eleven gets full guard.
Eleven really is a fat lump.

Eleven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Eleven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleven is trying to keep Hermann in close.
Hermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hermann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hermann is pushing down on Eleven's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eleven is fighting to maintain full guard but Hermann has managed to sneak the leg through.

Hermann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Eleven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermann pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hermann in particular looking to stall.
Eleven is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hermann is working for a kimura but Eleven is defending it quite comfortably.
Hermann is taking a breather. Eleven 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.

Eleven looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hermann passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Eleven (4) vs (11) Hermann
Eleven trying to remain calm as Hermann controls from the top position.

Hermann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eleven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eleven is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hermann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Eleven looking for submissions off his back.
Hermann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eleven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Eleven looking for submissions off his back.
Hermann is looking to advance position but Eleven won't allow it.
Hermann moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Eleven (4) vs (14) Hermann
Hermann moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Eleven (4) vs (16) Hermann
Eleven is looking to improve his position but Hermann isn't that keen on the idea.
Hermann controlling his opponent.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hermann moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Eleven (4) vs (19) Hermann
I really don't envy Eleven right now.
Hermann controlling the position well here. Eleven rolled but Hermann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hermann keeps control of the position as Eleven tries to break free.

Hermann is persistently looking for the submission but Eleven is defending it well.

Hermann looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Eleven defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hermann's arms.
Eleven is really stuck here.
Hermann 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.
Eleven tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hermann controlling the pace for now.
Eleven is desperately trying to improve his position but Hermann has a good base and remains in mount.
Eleven is squirming around, avoiding Hermann's attempts to control the action.

Hermann looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hermann controlling from mount.

Hermann wants to finish this one by submission but Eleven is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hermann.
Eleven gets back to half guard.
Eleven is pressing down on Hermann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eleven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermann is one step ahead there.

Eleven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eleven wants to sweep but no luck.
Hermann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Eleven (4) vs (22) Hermann
Hermann controls the position from side control.
Eleven is trying to improve his position.
Hermann in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Eleven is looking for a sweep.

Hermann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Hermann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eleven sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Eleven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermann pulls his head out easily.
Hermann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Eleven is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hermann is tapping! Great win for Eleven!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Android Eleven!
A very excited looking Android Eleven 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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