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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Mc Elroy moved away.
Mc Elroy is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Mc Elroy rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Mc Elroy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov blocking some punches.
A short left from Mc Elroy. #CUT#
It looks like Bodgan Petrov has been cut.
Good body shot from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy blocks an uppercut.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mc Elroy.
A hook to the body from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Elroy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
A short left from Mc Elroy.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mc Elroy controls his hands.
Mc Elroy blocking some punches.
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!
Mc Elroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
A hook to the body from Petrov.
Mc Elroy lands with a short shot to the head.
Mc Elroy throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mc Elroy controls his hands.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Mc Elroy lands with a right to the head.
Mc Elroy misses with the head strike.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Mc Elroy controls the action.
Mc Elroy scores with a hook to the body.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
A right handed body shot lands from Mc Elroy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mc Elroy.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Mc Elroy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mc Elroy controls his hands.
#T2#
Petrov blocks a body shot from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mc Elroy controls his hands.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mc Elroys head.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
Mc Elroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mc Elroy.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mc Elroy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mc Elroy struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov thuds his shin into the meat of Mc Elroy's side.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Mc Elroy didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Danny Mc Elroy has been cut.
Mc Elroy moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Mc Elroy moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Mc Elroy counters with a left to the body.
Jab by Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mc Elroy slips under a jab.
Mc Elroy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mc Elroy lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov misses the body punch
and Mc Elroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mc Elroy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Mc Elroy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Mc Elroy tries to keep at a distance but Petrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Mc Elroy.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Mc Elroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mc Elroy backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mc Elroy fails to land.
Mc Elroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov goes for a takedown attempt but Mc Elroy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mc Elroy avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Mc Elroy connects with a single shot there.
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Mc Elroy staying out of range there.
It looked like Mc Elroy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mc Elroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mc Elroy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses
enabling Mc Elroy to counter with a crisp jab.
Mc Elroy blocks a head kick by Petrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Mc Elroy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mc Elroy scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Mc Elroy moves away and avoids it.
Mc Elroy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mc Elroy's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mc Elroy. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov with a poor takedown
and Mc Elroy counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mc Elroy counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Bodgan Petrov's cut even more.
Mc Elroy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mc Elroy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Petrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mc Elroy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Mc Elroy pushes Petrov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Mc Elroy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mc Elroy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mc Elroy misses the target.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
The cut above Bodgan Petrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mc Elroy lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Mc Elroy counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Petrov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mc Elroy misses with a looping right.
Petrov throws a combination that misses
and Mc Elroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
Bodgan Petrov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mc Elroy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mc Elroy.
Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and Mc Elroy counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Mc Elroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Mc Elroy moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov misses with the body kick
letting Mc Elroy counter with a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bodgan Petrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Mc Elroy!
A relieved looking Danny Mc Elroy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DARE 28
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov moves out of range as Zulu strikes.
Zulu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Zulu lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Bodgan Petrov has been cut.
Petrov looks for the body kick but Zulu saw that one coming.
Zulu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bodgan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulu jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zulu throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov 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.
Good shot there by Petrov.#CUT2#
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.#CL2#
Petrov drives through and clinches with Zulu against the cage.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zulu prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Zulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zulu lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zulu's elbow.
Zulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Zulu. #T1#
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Zulu.
A short right from Zulu.
Zulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zulu prevents the takedown attempt.
Zulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zulu misses with a body punch.
Zulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Zulu misses with a body punch.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
A short uppercut from Petrov.
Zulu lands with a light punch inside.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
Zulu tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulu misses with a body punch.
Petrov tries a body shot but Zulu blocks it.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Zulu.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Zulu.
Zulu blocking some punches.
Zulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zulu lands an uppercut.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Zulu.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zulu pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Zulu prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov lands a left hand.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Zulu lands with a light punch inside.
Zulu tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Zulu presses Petrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zulu tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Zulu avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Zulu pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zulu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT#
That has opened up Bodgan Petrov's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, Zulu scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Zulu manages to break the clinch.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zulu misses with a body kick.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zulu is just out of range.
Zulu walks into a left hand.
Petrov throws a front kick that sends Zulu stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zulu tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Petrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
The cut above Bodgan Petrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zulu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zulu. Petrov shrugs it off though.
Petrov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zulu lands an overhand right.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Zulu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
Bodgan Petrov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bodgan Petrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kvame Zulu!
After winning the bout, Kvame Zulu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DARE 23
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Olajide Ban Gbus has been cut.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bodgan Petrov has been cut.
Petrov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ban Gbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ban Gbus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrov on the side of the head.
Ban Gbus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Ban Gbus's head but Ban Gbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ban Gbus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bodgan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ban Gbus.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Ban Gbus throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ban Gbus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ban Gbus swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Ban Gbus has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrov.
#T1#
Petrov tries to work over Ban Gbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Ban Gbus takes a shot to the head.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Ban Gbus avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Ban Gbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Ban Gbus avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petrov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ban Gbus can turn it around.#T2#
Ban Gbus is trying to maintain a safe position but Petrov gets an underhook and turns Ban Gbus into the cage.
Ban Gbus tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Ban Gbus back against the cage.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Ban Gbus - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olajide Ban Gbus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ban Gbus moves away.
Ban Gbus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Ban Gbus forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ban Gbuss head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ban Gbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Ban Gbus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Petrov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ban Gbus to the mat. Ban Gbus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Petrov postures up in Ban Gbus's guard and throws a big left but Ban Gbus blocks it.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Ban Gbus is keeping the position.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Petrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Petrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Ban Gbus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ban Gbus trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ban Gbus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ban Gbus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petrov's guard.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ban Gbus is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bodgan Petrov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov lunges at Ban Gbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ban Gbus's hand.
Ban Gbus connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Ban Gbus scores with a jab.
Petrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
Bodgan Petrov's cut is getting worse.
Ban Gbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Ban Gbus's front leg but catches the back leg as Ban Gbus tries to avoid it.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
Bodgan Petrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Ban Gbus off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Ban Gbus had a free shot at his head there.
Ban Gbus throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Ban Gbus scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov slips a straight right by Ban Gbus.#T1##KD2#
Ban Gbus lands a left and a right that send Petrov crashing to the mat, dazed. Ban Gbus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
Jeez, Bodgan Petrov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bodgan Petrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Olajide Ban Gbus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Olajide Ban Gbus made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
DARE 17
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Petrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aoki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Petrov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Aoki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aoki lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.#T1#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Petrov works over Aoki with some ground and pound from guard.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Aoki keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Aoki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Aoki connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Petrov has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Petrov is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#
It looks like Bodgan Petrov has been cut.
Aoki won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
Aoki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#
Bodgan Petrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Aoki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#
Jeez, Bodgan Petrov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bodgan Petrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kazushi Aoki!
A relieved looking Kazushi Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC 242
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov lands a nice looking body kick.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.#TD#
Petrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson 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.
Petrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Petrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Petrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Petrov cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Petrov passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Petrov in his half guard.
Petrov drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head. #T1#
Petrov lands a big elbow - Jackson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bodgan Petrov!
Bodgan Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyson Speed and Bodgan Petrov. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Tyson Speed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Bodgan Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Speed closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
Petrov looking for a takedown.
Speed goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Speed instigates a clinch.
Petrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Speed is defending well.
Speed gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
Tyson Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bodgan Petrov.
Speed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Speed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Petrov.
Speed is trying to drag Petrov to the mat but Petrov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Speed's takedown attempt.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Speed tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Speed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to trip Speed. He has hold of a leg but Speed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Petrov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Speed (0) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Speed is retaining full guard.
Speed looking for a sweep. Not yet Speed, not yet.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrov trying to control but Speed is working from the bottom.
Petrov lying in Speed's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Speed decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Petrov taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Speed!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bodgan Petrov and Mozes Amaury. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Bodgan Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mozes Amaury!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amaury moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away
so Petrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Amaury
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amaury can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.
Amaury wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amaury 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) Amaury
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaury works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (2) vs (5) Amaury
Petrov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Petrov is trying to escape the mount.
Amaury wants to take his opponent's back but Petrov doesn't allow it.
Amaury goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Petrov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (4) vs (5) Amaury
Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (7) vs (5) Amaury
Amaury is looking for a sweep.
Petrov trying to control the position but Amaury is working away.
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.
Petrov trying to control the position but Amaury is working away.
Amaury tries to bench press Petrov off him but Petrov keeps the position.
Petrov takes a little break here. Amaury wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Amaury rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Petrov's guard! Nice work there by Amaury! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (7) Amaury
Amaury 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 Amaury postures up.
Amaury 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: Petrov (9) vs (7) Amaury
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amaury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petrov trying to control but Amaury is working from the bottom.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amaury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petrov advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (12) vs (7) Amaury
Petrov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Amaury has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Amaury stops Petrov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrov has a good base and remains in mount.
Petrov controlling from the full mount.
Amaury keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Amaury stops Petrov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petrov fails to take his opponent's back.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amaury tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov wants to control the pace but Amaury is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petrov fails to take his opponent's back.
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.
Amaury is squirming around, avoiding Petrov's attempts to control the action.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is working to get back to half guard.
Amaury has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (15) vs (7) Amaury
Petrov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Amaury reverses the position brilliantly into Petrov's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (15) vs (9) Amaury
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
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.
Amaury pushes down on Petrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrov has his hands clasped together around Amaury's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amaury 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Amaury seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petrov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Amaury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Amaury prevents Petrov from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to control but Amaury is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amaury is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amaury pushing down on Petrov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bodgan Petrov and Ryo Theyer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 5 wins and 1 losses; Bodgan Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ryo Theyer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Theyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Theyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov scores with a takedown into Theyer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Theyer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theyer has his feet on Petrov's thighs here. He's pushed Petrov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Petrov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryo Theyer!
Ryo Theyer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bodgan Petrov and Tom Haverford . The crowd seem to be enjoying Haverford 's choice of entrance music: Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Bodgan Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tom Haverford !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Haverford wants to clinch.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Haverford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Haverford
Haverford pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov controlling from the top position.
Haverford keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haverford can't keep his opponent in guard - Petrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haverford is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford won't allow Petrov to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Haverford is trying to control but can't.
Petrov prevents Haverford from improving his position.
Petrov trying to mount his opponent but Haverford defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov content to control rather than advance.
Haverford trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haverford is trying to control but can't.
Petrov stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haverford ! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Haverford
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Petrov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Haverford 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.
Haverford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Haverford is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Haverford is trying to control but can't.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haverford gets back to full guard.
Haverford working a defensive guard here.
Petrov stays in close to Haverford 's body and controls the position.
Petrov pushes down on Haverford 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov slows the pace down in half guard.
Haverford moves into full guard.
Haverford is trying to keep Petrov in close.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Haverford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haverford is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haverford is keeping the position for now.
Petrov pushing down on Haverford 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petrov content to control rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Haverford is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haverford avoid being mounted?
Petrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petrov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haverford ! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (8) vs (0) Haverford
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.
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.
Petrov working for a submission but Haverford is keeping him at bay.
Petrov looking to control but Haverford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haverford stops Petrov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov has hold of Haverford 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Haverford manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Petrov controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petrov prevents Haverford from getting the reversal.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Haverford tries to improve his position but Petrov has taken his back! Petrov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Haverford tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Petrov pushes Haverford away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bodgan Petrov!
Bodgan Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CEFC 215
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. Gonzalez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Petrov moves away #KD#
and Petrov counters with a head kick that drops Gonzalez! #ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
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 stands up over Gonzalez, holding on to his feet. Petrov throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Gonzalez is out cold! Petrov lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bodgan Petrov!
An out of breath Bodgan Petrov 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:
CEFC Live 12
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Rush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rush's coach down at Canadian Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rush's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kevin Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrov's calf.
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Petrov gets a double leg takedown into Rush's guard.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing.
Petrov pushes down on Rush's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Rush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petrov.
Petrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rush is trying to stand.
Petrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov is taking a breather. Rush 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.#T2#
Petrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Rush dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rush can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rush looks winded!
Petrov throwing shots but Rush is blocking nicely.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petrov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrov throwing shots but Rush is blocking nicely.
Petrov winds up and cracks Rush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Petrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Petrov stalling.
Petrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrov lands a nice short elbow.
Rush 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.
Petrov working Rush over with strikes.
Petrov 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Petrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petrov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Petrov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Petrov lands a big shot there that rocks Rush but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Rush is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Rush is out cold - huge knockout for Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bodgan Petrov!
Bodgan Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEFC Live 8
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Petrov engages and cracks Kumari with a massive lead left hook - Kumari tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Petrov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bodgan Petrov!
A relieved looking Bodgan Petrov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 71
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Lee has been cut.
Lee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Petrov clinches.
Petrov has Lee pressed against the cage.
#KD2#
Petrov drops Lee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lee is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov drops Lee with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Lee is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bodgan Petrov!
Bodgan Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 29, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bodgan Petrov and Wade Winston Wilson. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Bodgan Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Wade Winston Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Petrov with that takedown attempt.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Wilson clinches up against the cage.
Petrov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Petrov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (4) vs (0) Wilson
Wilson being controlled for a moment.
Wilson 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.
Wilson tries to bench press Petrov off him but Petrov keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries to advance to mount but Wilson denies him.
Petrov taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov tries to advance to mount but Wilson denies him.
Petrov happy to just control the position for now.
Petrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to take a breather but Wilson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Petrov.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wilson for as long as he can get away with.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Wilson controlling Petrov's posture.
Petrov stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 move into half guard but instead Wilson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (4) vs (2) Wilson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petrov is pulling down on Wilson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilson, at least for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petrov.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilson pushing down on Petrov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Petrov tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wilson wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Petrov defends it.
Petrov has a hand on Wilson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wilson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (4) vs (5) Wilson
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wilson 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 is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes Petrov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (4) vs (8) Wilson
Wilson trying to control momentarily.
Petrov wants to control his opponent's hands but Wilson gets his hands free.
Petrov tries to escape but Wilson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Wilson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wilson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controls the action.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Petrov trying to control the action but Wilson just sinks the hooks in.
Wilson has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Wilson 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.
A lull in the action here.
Petrov tries to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Will Wilson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Petrov rolls, trying to escape but Wilson keeps control of the position.
Petrov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petrov is trying desperately to improve position.
Petrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
Petrov is controlling an arm, preventing Wilson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Wilson's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson wins on points by 8 to 4.
Wade Winston Wilson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Wade Winston Wilson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bodgan Petrov and Vasilli Drakov. Bodgan Petrov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bodgan Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drakov wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
and Petrov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Drakov
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Drakov trying to control here.
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Drakov defends the submission attempt.
Drakov wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drakov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrov is working away from the top position though.
Petrov stalling.
Petrov is thwarting Drakov's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drakov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drakov controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrov passes into half guard.
Petrov controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drakov.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drakov working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov content to stall in guard here.
Petrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drakov for as long as he can get away with.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drakov 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.
Drakov 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.
Drakov 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov controlling from the top position.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drakov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.
Petrov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drakov! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Drakov
Drakov is trying desperately to improve position.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
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.
Drakov tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Drakov is trying desperately to improve position.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Drakov can't escape the position.
Drakov is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Drakov is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrov has a good base and remains in mount.
Petrov controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov fails to move to back control.
Drakov working to try and regain half guard.
Petrov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Petrov wants to take Drakov's back but he can't do it this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petrov content just to control the position here.
Petrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petrov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (8) vs (0) Drakov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Petrov.
Petrov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petrov is not going to allow Drakov to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Petrov.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drakov on the ground.
Drakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is riding his opponent, not letting Drakov buck him off.
Drakov tries to roll but Petrov sticks to his back.
Petrov has good solid back control here.
Drakov trying to control the position but Petrov manages to sink in the hooks.
Petrov controls the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Drakov tries to escape the position.
Petrov controls the position.
Drakov tries to roll but Petrov sticks to his back.
Petrov controlling the position well here. Drakov rolled but Petrov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Drakov trying to control the hands but Petrov won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drakov wants to escape the position.
Drakov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.
Petrov prevents Drakov from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bodgan Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between AJ Wilder and Bodgan Petrov. 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; AJ Wilder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bodgan Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilder is defended easily by Petrov.
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrov showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wilder (0) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wilder (0) vs (5) Petrov
Wilder wants to control but Petrov postures up.
Wilder is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wilder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilder tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
Wilder seems a little lost for a moment, as Petrov dominates the positioning.
More stalling from Petrov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petrov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petrov working away.
Petrov controlling the position from side mount.
Petrov tries to move to mount but Wilder blocks the move with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petrov taking a breather here.
Wilder prevents Petrov from improving position.
Petrov just content to control the position.
Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wilder (0) vs (7) Petrov
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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 fails to move to back control.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
It looks like Petrov 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petrov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Petrov fails to advance to Wilder's back.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Petrov.
Petrov is continuing to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wilder is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Petrov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wilder (0) vs (10) Petrov
Wilder wants to control his opponent's hands but Petrov gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wilder is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petrov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Wilder's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petrov keeps control of the position easily here as Wilder tries to buck him off.
Petrov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Petrov is not going to allow Wilder to sit and survive in this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is working for a rear naked choke. Wilder is not defending it well and Petrov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Wilder refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Wilder's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bodgan Petrov!
After winning the bout, Bodgan Petrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bodgan Petrov and Bill Brown. Bill Brown acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bodgan Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Brown
Petrov trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov really is a fat lump.
Petrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov prevents Brown from improving his position.
Petrov passes into side control, despite Brown's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to remain calm as Petrov controls from the top position.
Petrov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (7) vs (0) Brown
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes Brown's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Brown is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (10) vs (0) Brown
Petrov is riding his opponent, not letting Brown buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov has managed to slip his arm under Brown's chin. This could be all over... yep, Brown is tapping out! Submission win for Petrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bodgan Petrov!
Bodgan Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jean Marcel Dubois and Bodgan Petrov. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jean Marcel Dubois! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bodgan Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dubois gets caught napping as Petrov dives in and scores a takedown. Dubois manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubois (0) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dubois looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dubois 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 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is thwarting Dubois's attempts to control the position.
Petrov slows the pace down in half guard.
Dubois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dubois tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubois wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Petrov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dubois! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubois (0) vs (5) Petrov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dubois is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dubois (0) vs (8) Petrov
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is not going to allow Dubois to sit and survive in this position.
Petrov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Petrov looking to break Dubois's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dubois remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petrov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dubois is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Petrov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Petrov 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.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Petrov has eaten all the pies!
Petrov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dubois taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Petrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bodgan Petrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Bodgan Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
IsMore blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from IsMore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Petrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing.
Petrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of IsMore's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrov landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
IsMore being controlled here, momentarily.
Petrov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
IsMore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
IsMore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from IsMore misses its target.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Petrov
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Bodgan Petrov has been cut.
IsMore stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Petrov drives through and clinches with IsMore against the cage.
IsMore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
IsMore lands a right hand.
IsMore blocks an uppercut.
IsMore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards. #T3##TD2#
IsMore is fighting off a takedown attempt but Petrov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip IsMore to the mat. IsMore regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Petrov throws a strike but IsMore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Petrov seems keen to control IsMore's posture.
IsMore wants to stand but Petrov is controlling his posture from full guard.
IsMore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petrov has his hands on IsMore's head, controlling the position. #T4#
IsMore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petrov's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bodgan Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bodgan Petrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
IsMore is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but IsMore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov darts in trying to clinch
and IsMore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Petrov looks to land a right hand but IsMore moved out of range.
Petrov misses with a hook.
IsMore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov tries to clinch but IsMore moves away
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov tries to clinch up but IsMore circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov thuds his right hand into IsMore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from IsMore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and IsMore counters with a left and a right that stings Petrov. #TD2#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches IsMore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bodgan Petrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
IsMore is trying to get back to half guard.
IsMore dodges the ground and pound from Petrov.
IsMore being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Check out the look on Petrov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
IsMore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Petrov.
Sloppy strikes there by Petrov.
Petrov working the ground and pound from side control.
Petrov cracks IsMore with a big right hand but IsMore just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Petrov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Petrov lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on IsMore's face as Petrov controls the position. #T4#
IsMore taking a bit of punishment here - Petrov scoring with strikes.
Petrov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Petrov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Petrov landing strikes.
Petrov is putting a hurting on IsMore here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Petrov.
IsMore on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bodgan Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bodgan Petrov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Petrov has eaten all the pies!
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but IsMore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
Petrov wants to clinch up but IsMore keeps it at a distance.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
IsMore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. IsMore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bodgan Petrov.
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
IsMore is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Petrov rushes IsMore and presses him up against the cage.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
IsMore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
IsMore lands a body shot.
Petrov is looking to control IsMore's arms but IsMore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petrov has his back to the cage.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but IsMore is keeping busy.
IsMore pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Bodgan Petrov's cut even more.
Petrov stalls.
More IsMore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
IsMore pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by IsMore after a bit of a struggle.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov working aggressively here.
IsMore is trying to break free.
Petrov tries for a takedown but IsMore manages to get underhooks.
Petrov is trying to drag IsMore to the mat but IsMore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
IsMore gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from IsMore.
IsMore lands a shoulder strike.
IsMore lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
The cut above Bodgan Petrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IsMore pushes Petrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
IsMore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
IsMore scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from IsMore.
A shot in the inside from IsMore. #CUT#
Bodgan Petrov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short left from IsMore.
IsMore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
A body shot lands from IsMore.
IsMore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bodgan Petrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). More IsMore!
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