Thomas van der Werf vs Emil Renner

Match description

Thomas van der Werf meets Emil Renner in a Advanced -80kg Repechage combat sports match at RFS3 - Caged Takedown in Heerlen. As a combat sports matchup, this bout puts the focus on standing grappling, pressure, and control from the first exchange.

The ruleset is designed to level the playing field between different combat sports backgrounds. By connecting Judo, Sambo, BJJ, and Wrestling in one takedown-focused format, the match highlights grappling, balance-breaking, and dominance on the feet.

THE RULES

First to Three: The first fighter to land three takedowns wins the match.
Control to Score: To score, you must force your opponent down on a knee or elbow for three solid seconds.
Sudden Death: If time runs out during a tie, the fight continues until the next point takes it all.

Event: RFS3 - Caged Takedown
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Location: Heerlen
Division: Advanced -80kg Repechage