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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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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