PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Wilkerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bohdan Kratofil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Wilkerson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wilkerson
vs
Kratofil

191 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forrest Wilkerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bohdan Kratofil!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kratofil swinging wildly here.

Kratofil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wilkerson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kratofil is in Wilkerson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kratofil wants to stand but Wilkerson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wilkerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kratofil postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkerson, not yet.
Wilkerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Kratofil gets to his feet - Wilkerson follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kratofil closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilkerson did well to prevent Kratofil getting side control.
Still in half guard, Kratofil seems content to control.

Kratofil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilkerson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kratofil passes to full mount!
Kratofil unloading with bombs!
Kratofil looking to control but Wilkerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kratofil prevents Wilkerson from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kratofil is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wilkerson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wilkerson!
Kratofil working a defensive guard here.
Kratofil wants to get back to his feet but Wilkerson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wilkerson controlling from the top position.
Wilkerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kratofil has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wilkerson doesn't defend quickly enough and Kratofil has managed to lock this one up! Can Wilkerson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kratofil on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bohdan Kratofil!