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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Silva 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Wade Winston Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilson.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilson walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Wilson.
Wilson has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is controlling Silva's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wilson trying to control the position here.
Silva trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to control but Silva passes easily into half guard.
Silva looking for a submission but Wilson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is really struggling to control Wilson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Wilson has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wilson moves into full guard.
Wilson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wilson working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Wilson controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilson holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Wilson
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wilson is now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is trying to control but Wilson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Wilson
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wilson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (7) Wilson
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.
Wilson wants to take Silva's back here but Silva is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wilson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva is trying is best to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson controlling the pace.
Wilson wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Wilson is working for a kimura here but Silva manages to reverse the position and he's now in Wilson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (7) Wilson
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wilson has locked up a guillotine! Wilson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silva is holding on here and Wilson must be using up a lot of energy. Silva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wilson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wade Winston Wilson!
Wade Winston Wilson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hank Aaron and Fred Collins. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hank Aaron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fred Collins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aaron clinches with his opponent.
Aaron has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Collins regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aaron (2) vs (0) Collins
Aaron tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaron looking to pass the guard.
Aaron is looking to pass into half guard but Collins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Collins is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (2) vs (2) Collins
Collins passes Aaron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aaron actively working from the bottom here.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aaron has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aaron wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
Collins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aaron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Aaron is defending well.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aaron has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aaron wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aaron is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Collins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aaron regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins drops back looking for a leg! Aaron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aaron manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Aaron's guard.
Aaron is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Collins passes Aaron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Collins is working for a kimura but Aaron is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aaron is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Collins seems to be working for a kimura but Aaron defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaron wants to get back to full guard.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Aaron is defending well.
Aaron is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins is looking for a kimura but Aaron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aaron is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aaron avoid being mounted?
Aaron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aaron gets full guard.
Collins drops back looking for a leg! Aaron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aaron manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Aaron's guard.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aaron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aaron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins wants to control from the top but Aaron keeps moving.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Aaron.
Collins trying to control but Aaron is working from the bottom.
Aaron pulls Collins in to control the position.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Aaron is keeping the position.
Aaron is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Aaron is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aaron is keeping the position for now.
Collins drops back looking for a leg! Aaron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aaron manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Aaron's guard.
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Aaron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (4) vs (2) Collins
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Aaron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Collins won't allow Aaron to pass to mount.
Aaron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aaron is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aaron is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aaron is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Aaron is working for an americana but Collins has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Aaron was thinking about the submission.
Aaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins pulls Aaron in close to his closed guard and prevents Aaron from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aaron wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aaron slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aaron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Aaron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aaron has Collins in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (4) vs (4) Collins
Aaron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (6) vs (4) Collins
Aaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins pulls Aaron in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron is fighting to break Collins's control of his arms but Collins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aaron drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Collins dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (6) vs (6) Collins
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aaron is trying to keep Collins in close.
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Aaron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Aaron is retaining full guard.
Aaron looking for a sweep. Not yet Aaron, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aaron being controlled here, momentarily.
Collins trying to control but Aaron is working from the bottom.
Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aaron seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aaron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aaron is keeping the position for now.
Aaron looking for a sweep. Not yet Aaron, not yet.
Aaron has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Aaron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aaron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Collins won't allow Aaron to sweep him here.
Collins trying to control but Aaron is working from the bottom.
Aaron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aaron 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: Aaron (8) vs (6) Collins
Aaron trying to control from Collins's half guard. Collins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Aaron from controlling successfully.
Aaron slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aaron drops back, looking for a kneebar! Collins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Collins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Collins! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aaron (8) vs (10) Collins
Collins is working to tighten his grip on Aaron's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Aaron has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Collins is really squeezing tight and eventually Aaron passes out! Collins breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fred Collins!
Fred Collins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bongbong Marcos and Vasilli Drakov. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bongbong Marcos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Drakov tries for a takedown but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drakov.
Drakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcos tries to clinch there but Drakov circles away.
Drakov is looking to clinch but Marcos is avoiding it.
Drakov looks for a takedown but Marcos sprawls well.
Marcos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marcos (2) vs (0) Drakov
Drakov works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
Marcos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marcos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos postures up.
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marcos defends it easily.
Marcos trying to control but Drakov is working from the bottom.
Drakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcos is aware though and is defending well.
Drakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
Drakov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drakov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Marcos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marcos (5) vs (0) Drakov
Drakov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marcos (5) vs (2) Drakov
Marcos tries to get to full guard but Drakov has control of the leg.
Drakov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drakov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drakov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Marcos still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Marcos has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marcos (9) vs (2) Drakov
Drakov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcos pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcos pulls his head out easily.
Drakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcos.
Marcos wants to take a breather but Drakov is having none of it.
Drakov is holding on to half guard well.
Drakov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marcos (9) vs (4) Drakov
Drakov passes Marcos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marcos is breathing heavily.
Marcos is defending against the submission attempts here by Drakov.
Drakov controlling the pace.
Drakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marcos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drakov is working for a kimura but Marcos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is looking to control Drakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marcos avoid being mounted?
Drakov wants to control but Marcos is keeping him busy.
Drakov prevents Marcos from improving his position.
Marcos is refusing to be controlled, as Drakov sits in half guard.
Drakov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marcos (9) vs (7) Drakov
Marcos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drakov.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drakov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Marcos has worked his arm free - good work by Marcos!
Drakov has hold of Marcos's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Marcos tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Drakov cranks the arm and Marcos screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Marcos, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vasilli Drakov! |
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Main event
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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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