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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bondurant has hold of one of Pettersson's legs. Pettersson is fighting the takedown attempt but Bondurant gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pettersson controls Bondurant momentarily but Bondurant frees himself.
Pettersson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bondurant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bondurant wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson trying to hold on to Bondurant's head to control him but Bondurant postures up.
Bondurant tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pettersson. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Bondurant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pettersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bondurant goes for a takedown attempt but Pettersson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Bondurant moves into the clinch.
Bondurant tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Pettersson fails to land. #TD#
Bondurant wants the takedown. Pettersson is fighting it off but Bondurant persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pettersson's guard against the cage.
Pettersson 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.
Bondurant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pettersson's guard.
Pettersson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Pettersson has a closed guard, preventing Bondurant from standing up.
Bondurant trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bondurant wants to clinch.
Pettersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pettersson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bondurant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pettersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettersson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pettersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bondurant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pettersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Bondurant darts in and clinches Pettersson up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettersson. #BC2#
Pettersson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bondurant moves into the clinch.
Pettersson prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Bondurant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bondurant tries to clinch up.
Bondurant tries to clinch there but Pettersson circles away.
Bondurant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondurant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christer Pettersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bondurant clinches up against the cage.
Bondurant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pettersson.
Bondurant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pettersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pettersson misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson has a couple of punches blocked by Bondurant.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pettersson.#T1##BC2#
Pettersson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bondurant drives through and clinches with Pettersson against the cage.
Pettersson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pettersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bondurant blocks it with crossed arms.
Pettersson misses with an elbow strike.
Bondurant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forrest Bondurant has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Pettersson has hold of one of Bondurant's legs. Bondurant is fighting the takedown attempt but Pettersson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bondurant seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Pettersson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Forrest Bondurant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bondurant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pettersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Bondurant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pettersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bondurant.
Pettersson throws a counter combo.
Pettersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bondurant doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettersson circles away.
Pettersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pettersson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Bondurant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bondurant tries for a takedown but Pettersson manages to get underhooks.
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!
Pettersson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bondurant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Bondurant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bondurant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pettersson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bondurant is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3##BC2#
Pettersson breaks the clinch.
Bondurant tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pettersson counter with a right hand.
Bondurant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bondurant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pettersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettersson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bondurant blocks it well.
Pettersson cracks Bondurant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bondurant tries to clinch but Pettersson moves away
and Pettersson counters with a big head kick but Bondurant shrugs it off. #CL#
Bondurant has managed to clinch.
Pettersson misses with a knee strike.
Bondurant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pettersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pettersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Pettersson.
#CUT2#
It looks like Forrest Bondurant has been cut.
Pettersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bondurant avoids it.#T4#
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!
Pettersson lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Pettersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bondurant closes the distance but Pettersson moves to the side
and Pettersson counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondurant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bondurant is looking to clinch.
Pettersson scores with a jab to the body.
Bondurant wants to clinch up but Pettersson keeps it at a distance.
Pettersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bondurant.
Pettersson thinks about the counter body kick.
A solid body kick from Pettersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christer Pettersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Forrest Bondurant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bondurant tries to clinch but Pettersson is having none of it.
Bondurant tries to clinch but Pettersson moves out of range.
Pettersson throws a nice head kick!
Bondurant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bondurant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettersson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bondurant doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettersson circles away.
Bondurant tries to clinch but Pettersson moves out of range.
Pettersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bondurant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bondurant fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pettersson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondurant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Pettersson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Bondurant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bondurant wants to clinch up but Pettersson keeps it at a distance.
Pettersson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bondurant wants to clinch up but Pettersson keeps it at a distance.
Pettersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bondurant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pettersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bondurant wants to clinch up but Pettersson keeps it at a distance.
Bondurant tries to clinch but Pettersson is having none of it.
Pettersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bondurant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bondurant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bondurant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pettersson throws out the jab.
Bondurant fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondurant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Bondurant drives through and clinches with Pettersson against the cage.
Pettersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bondurant controls his hands.
Pettersson can't find room to land a body shot as Bondurant controls the action.
#BC2#
Pettersson breaks the clinch.
Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pettersson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bondurant tries to clinch but Pettersson moves out of range.
Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pettersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bondurant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bondurant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Pettersson gets tackled into the cage by Bondurant. Bondurant maintains the clinch.
Pettersson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bondurant is keeping busy.#T3#
Bondurant wants a takedown but no success here.
Bondurant blocks a body shot from Pettersson.
Bondurant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bondurant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettersson trying to control the position but instead, Bondurant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pettersson into the cage.
Pettersson tries to work over Bondurant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pettersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pettersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bondurant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pettersson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Pettersson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pettersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Pettersson breaks from the clinch.
Bondurant tries to clinch but Pettersson moves away
enabling Pettersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bondurant is looking to clinch.
Pettersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bondurant moves in looking to clinch but Pettersson pushes him off.#CL#
Bondurant has Pettersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Pettersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettersson trying to land knees to the body.
Pettersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pettersson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christer Pettersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pettersson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christer Pettersson!
Christer Pettersson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Harrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pettersson.
Harrow throws a body kick that misses
and Pettersson counters with a left to the body.
Pettersson lands with a hook. Harrow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Richard Harrow has been cut.
Pettersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pettersson tests Harrow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pettersson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrow.
Pettersson misses with a left hand
and Harrow counters with a body kick. #T1#
Harrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pettersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettersson! But no joy.
Harrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrow misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pettersson. Those never looked like landing.
Harrow missing with a left hand there. Pettersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pettersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Harrow throws a leg kick but Pettersson checks it.
Pettersson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pettersson ducks under a wild hook from Harrow.
Pettersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrow throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Pettersson counters with a head kick that drops Harrow to the mat! Harrow scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettersson lands a slapping body shot.
Harrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pettersson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Pettersson lands a jab to the head.
Harrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrow misses with an uppercut.
Pettersson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harrow is breathing heavily.
Pettersson looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Pettersson backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Harrow's temple! It sends Harrow violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Pettersson celebrates and the doctors try to help Harrow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Christer Pettersson!
After the fight, Christer Pettersson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Mansurov misses with a head kick.
Mansurov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPettersson.#CL#
Pettersson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mansurov, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pettersson.
Pettersson lands a body punch.
Pettersson crunches a lovely knee into Mansurov's ribcage.
Mansurov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Pettersson.
Mansurov looks winded!
Pettersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mansurov can't find room to land a body shot as Pettersson controls the action.
Pettersson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pettersson lands a knee to the head.
Mansurov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mansurov slows down the pace here.
Mansurov wants to stall.
Pettersson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Pettersson scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pettersson.
Pettersson stops a takedown attempt from Mansurov.
Pettersson blocking some punches.
Pettersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pettersson scores with a hook to the body.
Pettersson lands an uppercut.
Pettersson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pettersson.
A bit of stalling here from Mansurov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettersson.
Pettersson crunches a lovely knee into Mansurov's ribcage.
Pettersson looking to throw knees to the head but Mansurov is blocking nicely.
Pettersson lands an elbow that stopped Mansurov in his tracks for a moment.
Pettersson cracks Mansurov with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettersson works on Mansurov's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Pettersson breaks the clinch.
Pettersson lands a jab to Mansurov's midsection.#T2#
Mansurov blocks a head kick by Pettersson.
Christer Pettersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansurov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pettersson thuds his shin into the meat of Mansurov's side.#CL#
Pettersson rushes Mansurov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pettersson obliges.
Mansurov avoiding damage as Pettersson throws knees to the body.
Mansurov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettersson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Pettersson wants the takedown. Mansurov is fighting it off but Pettersson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mansurov's guard against the cage.
Mansurov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mansurov 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.#T3#
Pettersson throwing strikes from guard but Mansurov blocks nicely.
Pettersson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mansurov is proving hard to escape from.
Mansurov keeping full guard, as Pettersson tries to pass.
Pettersson throwing strikes from guard but Mansurov blocks nicely.
Pettersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pettersson wants to get up but he can't break Mansurov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pettersson wants to control from the top but Mansurov keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mansurov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mansurov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mansurov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mansurov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mansurov is looking for a triangle but Pettersson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mansurov is looking for a triangle but Pettersson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Pettersson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mansurov has locked up a guillotine! Mansurov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pettersson is holding on here and Mansurov must be using up a lot of energy. Pettersson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mansurov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mihail Mansurov!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Christer Pettersson and Rodolfo Newton. Pettersson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Korn - Did My Time . This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Christer Pettersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rodolfo Newton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pettersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pettersson tightens his grip and picks Newton up, before dumping him to the ground. Newton manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettersson (2) vs (0) Newton
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettersson pushes down on Newton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettersson is looking to stall here but Newton recovers full guard.
Pettersson trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton keeping full guard, as Pettersson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson is posturing up here but Newton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pettersson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pettersson has to tap! Slick submission there by Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodolfo Newton!
An out of breath Rodolfo Newton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Return of Kings
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Macintosh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pettersson.
Pettersson scores with a three punch combo!
Macintosh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macintosh defending well as Pettersson loads up on a big left hand.
Pettersson looks to land a body kick but Macintosh moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macintosh.
Pettersson is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson connects with a right hand. Macintosh shakes it off.#T1#
Pettersson lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Pettersson lands a big head kick that sends Macintosh tumbling to the mat! Pettersson takes a step backwards and waves Macintosh back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Macintosh is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bud Macintosh has been cut.
Pettersson drops Macintosh with a naaaaasty hook - Macintosh is in real trouble here! Pettersson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christer Pettersson!
In his post fight interview, Christer Pettersson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bubba Rugowski and Christer Pettersson. Pettersson has chosen Korn - Did My Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Christer Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
Rugowski tries to pull guard but Pettersson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rugowski pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rugowski'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.
Rugowski keeping full guard, as Pettersson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rugowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pettersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rugowski is controlling Pettersson's posture.
Pettersson is looking to pass into half guard but Rugowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rugowski is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (2) vs (0) Pettersson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rugowski controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski'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.
Rugowski wants to pass the guard but Pettersson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson pulls Rugowski in close to prevent any damage.
Rugowski wants to pass the guard but Pettersson is keeping the position.
Pettersson is pulling down on Rugowski's head to control his posture.
Rugowski forces his way into half guard.
Rugowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Rugowski.
Pettersson won't allow Rugowski to pass to mount.
Rugowski stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rugowski continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski tries to pass to full mount but Pettersson defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rugowski in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rugowski prevents Pettersson from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rugowski in particular looking to stall.
Pettersson is looking for a sweep. Rugowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Rugowski 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rugowski controlling the pace.
Pettersson trying to control but Rugowski postures up.
Rugowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (5) vs (0) Pettersson
Pettersson can't escape the position.
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
Rugowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pettersson is holding on tight.
Rugowski is working hard here to advance position.
Pettersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pettersson prevents Rugowski from taking his back.
Rugowski avoids the attempt from Pettersson to control.
Rugowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pettersson is looking to escape.
Rugowski controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is looking to get to half guard.
Rugowski takes Pettersson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rugowski (8) vs (0) Pettersson
Pettersson tries to escape but Rugowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rugowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson trying to control the action but Rugowski just sinks the hooks in.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pettersson's body.
Pettersson just trying to survive but Rugowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controlling from the back.
Pettersson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rugowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pettersson doesn't escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rugowski controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Rugowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Kharitonov and Christer Pettersson. Pettersson has chosen Korn - Did My Time as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Boris Kharitonov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Christer Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kharitonov has closed the distance and engaged Pettersson in a clinch.
Pettersson looking for a takedown.
Kharitonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pettersson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kharitonov wants to clinch.
Pettersson instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Pettersson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kharitonov is defending well.
Pettersson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boris Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christer Pettersson.
Pettersson is looking for a takedown.
Kharitonov has Pettersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pettersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pettersson is working for takedown but Kharitonov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson goes for a takedown attempt but Kharitonov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pettersson gets a clinch.
Kharitonov tries to score a body lock takedown but Pettersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kharitonov has Pettersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pettersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pettersson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kharitonov.
Pettersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kharitonov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pettersson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kharitonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pettersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Pettersson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pettersson manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kharitonov (0) vs (4) Pettersson
Kharitonov stops Pettersson from passing to mount.
Pettersson has knee on belly momentarily but Kharitonov bucks him off and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kharitonov tries to get to full guard but Pettersson has control of the leg.
Kharitonov is defending against the submission attempts here by Pettersson.
Pettersson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kharitonov's thigh. Kharitonov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson looking to pass the guard.
Pettersson is looking to pass into half guard but Kharitonov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kharitonov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (2) vs (4) Pettersson
Pettersson keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov looking to sit in guard and control but Pettersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (2) vs (6) Pettersson
Pettersson pushing down on Kharitonov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pettersson is pressing down on Kharitonov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kharitonov is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson wants to control but Kharitonov is keeping him busy.
Pettersson is looking to advance position but Kharitonov won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pettersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kharitonov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pettersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharitonov is retaining full guard.
Kharitonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharitonov, not yet.
Pettersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is looking to advance position but Kharitonov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kharitonov (6) vs (6) Pettersson
Pettersson can't escape the position.
Kharitonov trying to control but Pettersson is having none of it.
Kharitonov is looking to work his way around to Pettersson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kharitonov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pettersson is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pettersson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (6) vs (8) Pettersson
Pettersson won't allow Kharitonov to sweep him here.
Pettersson wants to pass the guard but Kharitonov is keeping the position.
Pettersson looking to sit in guard and control but Kharitonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (8) vs (8) Pettersson
We've been hearing good reports from Kharitonov'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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettersson is retaining full guard.
Kharitonov wants to control from the top but Pettersson keeps moving.
Kharitonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pettersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kharitonov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pettersson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pettersson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pettersson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kharitonov (8) vs (12) Pettersson
Kharitonov is looking for a sweep.
Kharitonov wants to control but Pettersson postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pettersson is looking to take a break and control but Kharitonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pettersson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pettersson trying to control the action but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kharitonov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pettersson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kharitonov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kharitonov (8) vs (14) Pettersson
Pettersson tries to take his opponent's back but Kharitonov turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (10) vs (14) Pettersson
Pettersson keeping full guard, as Kharitonov tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov passes into half guard.
Kharitonov wants to take a breather but Pettersson is having none of it.
Kharitonov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kharitonov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kharitonov trying to control the action but Pettersson is working from the bottom.
Kharitonov is stalling here. Pettersson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kharitonov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pettersson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kharitonov (10) vs (18) Pettersson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov stops Pettersson from passing to mount.
Kharitonov is looking to regain half guard here but Pettersson keeps moving and retains side control.
Pettersson trying to control the action but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kharitonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson tries to move to full mount but Kharitonov actually manages to regain half guard.
Pettersson is looking to advance position but Kharitonov won't allow it.
Pettersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kharitonov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pettersson.
Pettersson wants to pass to mount but Kharitonov is defending the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kharitonov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kharitonov (10) vs (21) Pettersson
Kharitonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kharitonov has given up his back. Will we see Pettersson going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kharitonov (10) vs (24) Pettersson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson wants to control but Kharitonov is keeping busy.
What can Kharitonov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pettersson is trying to control but Kharitonov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pettersson goes for an armbar but Kharitonov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kharitonov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (12) vs (24) Pettersson
Pettersson trying to keep a closed guard but Kharitonov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kharitonov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pettersson's guard.
Kharitonov trying to advance position but Pettersson counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pettersson wins on points by 24 to 12.
Christer Pettersson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
UVT 367: Grey vs Bourque
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Pheu Pheu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Pheu Pheu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pettersson is out of range. #TD#
Pheu Pheu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pheu Pheu won't allow Pettersson to sweep him here.
Pheu Pheu wants to control from the top but Pettersson keeps moving.
Pheu Pheu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pettersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pettersson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pheu Pheu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pheu Pheu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pettersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pheu Pheu connects with a couple of short punches.
Pettersson is trying to keep Pheu Pheu in close.
Pheu Pheu wants to control from the top but Pettersson keeps moving. #T1#
Pheu Pheu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pheu Pheu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pettersson keeping moving, preventing Pheu Pheu from controlling successfully.
Pheu Pheu passes Pettersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pettersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pheu Pheu is looking to work some ground and pound but Pettersson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pheu Pheu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pheu Pheu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pheu Pheu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pettersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Pheu Pheu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pettersson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pheu Pheu, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pettersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Pheu Pheu working for a triangle but Pettersson defends it easily.
Pheu Pheu has his hands on Pettersson's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pheu Pheu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pheu Pheu, not yet. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pheu Pheu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pheu Pheu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pheu Pheu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pheu Pheu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pheu Pheu scoring with some ground and pound.
Pettersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pettersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pheu Pheu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pettersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Pettersson, not yet.
Pettersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pheu Pheu controls the pace.
Pheu Pheu throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Pheu Pheu is in close to Pettersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pettersson keeping moving, preventing Pheu Pheu from controlling successfully.
Pheu Pheu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pettersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pheu Pheu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pheu Pheu throws a big elbow that misses.
Pheu Pheu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pheu Pheu stays in close to Pettersson's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pheu Pheu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pettersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaka Pheu Pheu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pheu Pheu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pheu Pheu lands a slapping body shot.
Christer Pettersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettersson misses with a looping right.
Pheu Pheu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pettersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pheu Pheu throws a lazy right hand but Pettersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettersson is looking for the big counter here.
Pettersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pheu Pheu, as that shot connected.
Pheu Pheu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pheu Pheu cracks a nice hook into Pettersson's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson misses the jab.
Pettersson misses the jab.#CL#
Pheu Pheu drives through and clinches with Pettersson against the cage.
Pettersson is looking to control Pheu Pheu's arms but Pheu Pheu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pettersson has his back to the cage.
Pheu Pheu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettersson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Pettersson misses with some punches.
Pettersson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pheu Pheu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pettersson throws a head punch that misses.
Pheu Pheu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pettersson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pettersson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pettersson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pheu Pheu.
Pettersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pettersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pettersson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Pettersson fails to land.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pheu Pheu has a couple of punches blocked by Pettersson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pettersson.
Pettersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pettersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pheu Pheu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pheu Pheu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pheu Pheu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pettersson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pheu Pheu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pettersson stalling.
Pettersson has a couple of punches blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Pettersson misses with a knee to the head.
Pettersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christer Pettersson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pettersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pettersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Pheu Pheu. #BC2#
Pettersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Pheu Pheu tenderised Pettersson's leg. Pettersson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pheu Pheu misses with a takedown attempt - Pettersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pheu Pheu throws a wild body kick that Pettersson sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettersson! But no joy.
Pheu Pheu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pettersson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Pheu Pheu darts in looking for a takedown but Pettersson gets double underhooks and turns Pheu Pheu into the cage.
Pettersson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pettersson checks the leg kick.
Pettersson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pheu Pheu with a body shot.
Pheu Pheu motions for Pettersson to come forward. Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pheu Pheu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Pettersson forces Pheu Pheu back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pheu Pheu blocking some punches.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Pettersson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu pushes Pettersson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pettersson trying to land knees to the body.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christer Pettersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pettersson tries to move into range but Pheu Pheu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pettersson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pettersson lands with an overhand left.
Pheu Pheu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pheu Pheu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettersson manages to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pheu Pheu misses with a low kick as Pettersson jumps back.
Pettersson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pheu Pheu moves out of range of the strikes.
As Pettersson backs away, Pheu Pheu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pettersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pettersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pettersson lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Pheu Pheu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettersson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Pheu Pheu fails with a takedown attempt.
Pheu Pheu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPettersson.
Pettersson throws a head kick but Pheu Pheu moves out of range.
Pettersson lands with a good body shot.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body shot.
Pettersson throws a series of punches but Pheu Pheu moves out of range.
Pheu Pheu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pettersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pettersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pheu Pheu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pettersson. Pettersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Pettersson is rocked!
Pheu Pheu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pettersson. That did some damage!#T2#
Pettersson misses with a body shot
and Pheu Pheu counters with a low kick, right behind Pettersson 's knee.
Pheu Pheu lands with a good body shot.
Christer Pettersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettersson is looking to clinch.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick that misses.
Pheu Pheu fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaka Pheu Pheu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pheu Pheu moves forwards but Pettersson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pheu Pheu misses with a head kick.
Pheu Pheu misses with a low kick.
Pettersson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pettersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pheu Pheu moves away.#T3#
Pheu Pheu misses with a low kick.
Pettersson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pheu Pheu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettersson. Pheu Pheu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettersson misses with a wild body shot.
Pheu Pheu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pettersson lands a high kick!
Pheu Pheu has a takedown stuffed.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick but Pettersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pheu Pheu blocks a jab.#T4#
Pettersson scores with a one two! Pheu Pheu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pettersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pheu Pheu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pheu Pheu throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pettersson defending well as Pheu Pheu loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Pheu Pheu misses
and Pettersson counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Pheu Pheu looks to throw the jab but Pettersson is out of range.
Pettersson scores with a head kick. Pheu Pheu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pheu Pheu misses the target.
Pettersson throws out a counter right but Pheu Pheu avoids it with no problem.
Pheu Pheu fails with the takedown
and Pettersson counters with a three punch combo that has Pheu Pheu backing up. Pheu Pheu nods at Pettersson to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christer Pettersson.
I think Pettersson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christer Pettersson!
Christer Pettersson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
UVT 363: April Agression
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Pettersson connects with a body shot that sends Gattuso's belly button to the back.
Gattuso scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gattuso 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.
Gattuso misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Pettersson.
Pettersson throws a head kick but Gattuso moves out of range.
Pettersson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gattuso scoring well with a low kick there.
Gattuso throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettersson.
Gattuso connects with the punch.
Javier Gattuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Gattuso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Pettersson there.
Gattuso misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Gattuso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pettersson is looking for a counter combo.
Pettersson misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Gattuso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gattuso dips to his left and cracks Pettersson with an uppercut!
Pettersson dodges the punch combination from Gattuso.
Pettersson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gattuso. That one must have hurt.
Gattuso throws a head kick but Pettersson moves out of range.
Pettersson tries to clinch up but Gattuso circles away and keeps his distance.
Pettersson checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pettersson.#T2#
Pettersson throws the left hand but Gattuso avoids the punch easily.
Gattuso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gattuso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pettersson on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gattuso misses the target.
A head kick by Gattuso misses
and Pettersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gattuso.
Pettersson avoids the body shot from Gattuso.
Gattuso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pettersson throws a big counter combination but Gattuso scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pettersson lands a nice hook to Gattuso's body. Gattuso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pettersson tests Gattuso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pettersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gattuso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Pettersson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gattuso misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pettersson.
Pettersson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gattuso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Pettersson.
Gattuso misses with a left hand
and Pettersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pettersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gattuso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Pettersson.
Pettersson cracks Gattuso with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Gattuso.
Pettersson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pettersson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Gattuso lands a jab to Pettersson's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Gattuso lands a big head kick that sends Pettersson tumbling to the mat! Gattuso takes a step backwards and waves Pettersson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Pettersson is rocked!
Pettersson swings widly with a right hand
and Gattuso scores with a counter punch that sends Pettersson to the canvas! Gattuso smells blood - he's punishing Pettersson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pettersson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Gattuso!
A very excited looking Javier Gattuso 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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