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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between AJ Wilder and Slava Ivankov. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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; AJ Wilder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Slava Ivankov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ivankov or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilder, which made it look bad.
Ivankov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wilder (0) vs (2) Ivankov
Wilder being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivankov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ivankov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivankov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilder trying to control the position.
Ivankov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wilder controls Ivankov momentarily but Ivankov frees himself.
Ivankov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivankov defends it easily.
Ivankov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilder has his foot on Ivankov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivankov works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivankov passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivankov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivankov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wilder (4) vs (2) Ivankov
Wilder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ivankov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ivankov for a finish.
Ivankov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov is in bad spot here.
Wilder looking to break Ivankov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ivankov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wilder will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wilder tries to get the hooks in deep but Ivankov pushed the leg off.
Wilder patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ivankov rolls, trying to escape but Wilder keeps control of the position.
Ivankov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivankov tries to escape but Wilder has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wilder looking to break Ivankov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ivankov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wilder will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ivankov prevents Wilder from getting a body triangle.
Ivankov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wilder's arms.
We've been informed that Ivankov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ivankov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ivankov tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov is keeping busy.
Ivankov tries to roll but Wilder sticks to his back.
Wilder has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ivankov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wilder keeps control of the position as Ivankov tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov trying to control the action but Wilder just sinks the hooks in.
Ivankov turns into Wilder and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wilder (4) vs (4) Ivankov
Wilder has his foot on Ivankov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivankov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivankov controlling from the top position.
Wilder trying to control the position.
Wilder is really struggling to control Ivankov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilder! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wilder (8) vs (4) Ivankov
Wilder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ivankov sneaks back into half guard.
Ivankov wants to get back to full guard.
Ivankov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivankov is looking for a sweep. Wilder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov wants to control but Wilder is keeping busy.
Wilder wants to advance to full mount but Ivankov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wilder advances to half guard.
Ivankov manages to get to full guard.
Wilder trying to control but Ivankov is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ivankov keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Ivankov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wilder (8) vs (6) Ivankov
Ivankov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ivankov trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivankov controlling from the top position.
Ivankov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov slips nicely into half guard.
Ivankov wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wilder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivankov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilder wants to control but Ivankov passes easily into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wilder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivankov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ivankov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Ivankov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
AJ Wilder 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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