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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pari Jakh and Will Olson. Olson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bleed It Out- Linkin Park. 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pari Jakh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Will Olson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Olson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jakh to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jakh (2) vs (0) Olson
Olson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jakh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olson on the ground.
Olson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Olson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh is really struggling to control Olson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakh won't allow Olson to sweep him here.
Olson has Jakh pulled in close to control his posture.
Jakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Olson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olson is controlling Jakh's posture.
Olson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jakh looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakh stopping the sweep attempt from Olson.
Jakh trying to control but Olson is working from the bottom.
Jakh being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Olson looking for a sweep. Not yet Olson, not yet.
Olson seems keen to control Jakh's posture.
Jakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Olson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakh wants to pass the guard but Olson is keeping the position.
Olson trying to control the position here.
Jakh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jakh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Olson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakh preventing the sweep.
Olson has control of Jakh's left arm, preventing Jakh from doing any damage.
Olson has an active guard here but Jakh has managed to pass into half guard.
Jakh wants to take a breather but Olson is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Olson is holding on to half guard well.
Jakh wants to free his trapped foot but Olson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Olson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Olson moves into full guard.
Olson controlling Jakh's posture.
Jakh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jakh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olson keeping moving, preventing Jakh from controlling successfully.
Jakh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olson 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: Jakh (2) vs (2) Olson
Olson is trying to work for a kimura but Jakh is defending well.
Olson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jakh defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jakh is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Olson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jakh (2) vs (5) Olson
Olson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jakh is trying to get back to half guard.
Jakh is trying to control Olson's posture but Olson avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakh tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Olson easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jakh (2) vs (7) Olson
Olson mounts Jakh! Really nice guard pass there!
Olson fails to move to back control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jakh is desperately trying to improve his position but Olson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jakh wants to hold on but Olson pushes him away.
Olson controlling his opponent.
Olson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Olson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jakh has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Olson avoids the attempt from Jakh to control.
Olson looking for a guillotine from mount but Jakh is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jakh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olson working for a submission but Jakh is keeping him at bay.
Jakh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Olson.
Olson goes for an armbar but Jakh turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jakh. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jakh (4) vs (7) Olson
Olson looks winded!
Olson has his hands on Jakh's head, controlling the position.
Jakh tries to free his leg and advance position but Olson is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Olson has control of Jakh's left arm, preventing Jakh from doing any damage.
Jakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Olson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olson controlling Jakh's posture.
Jakh looking to sit in guard and control but Olson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jakh (4) vs (9) Olson
Olson is fighting to break Jakh's control of his arms but Jakh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Olson drops back looking for a leg! Jakh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jakh manages to kick Olson off! Olson jumps back into Jakh's guard.
Jakh keeping moving, preventing Olson from controlling successfully.
Jakh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jakh isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Olson stacks Jakh on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Olson! Score +3 for passing guard: Jakh (4) vs (12) Olson
Jakh is looking to reverse the position.
Olson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Olson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Olson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Olson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Olson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jakh's legs.
Olson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jakh is not content to let Olson control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olson wins on points by 12 to 4.
Will Olson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This win has been one of the most important in my career. It has helped me step up my game and test my skills. Thank you to my opponent this time, and any opponent I face in the future'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hank Aaron and Fury Overload. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hank Aaron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fury Overload!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Overload looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aaron has closed the distance and engaged Overload in a clinch.
Aaron is trying to trip Overload. He has hold of a leg but Overload is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aaron persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aaron (2) vs (0) Overload
Overload working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aaron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aaron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aaron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aaron wants to control from the top but Overload keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overload is looking for a triangle here but Aaron uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aaron (5) vs (0) Overload
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overload is not content to let Aaron control the position.
Aaron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Overload, who protects the arm well.
Overload is not content to let Aaron control the position.
Aaron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overload tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aaron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aaron wants to control but Overload is keeping him busy.
Aaron swings around for an armbar but Overload sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aaron's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (5) vs (2) Overload
Aaron is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Overload from controlling successfully.
Aaron trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overload looking to pass the guard.
Aaron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aaron is looking for a triangle but Overload pushes his legs off easily.
Overload avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aaron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overload is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Overload drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aaron looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aaron looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aaron! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aaron (9) vs (2) Overload
Aaron looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aaron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Overload keeps working.
Overload is trying to control Aaron's posture but Aaron avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aaron is looking to take a break and control but Overload is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aaron is trying to get an arm triangle but Overload is defending well.
Aaron is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Overload has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aaron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aaron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Overload, who protects the arm well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Overload wants to control but Aaron postures up.
Aaron working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aaron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aaron working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Overload is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aaron goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Overload has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aaron but great work by Overload. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aaron (9) vs (6) Overload
Overload content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aaron is trying to control Overload's posture but Overload avoids it.
Overload wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aaron keeps working.
Aaron wants to control but Overload postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Overload is looking to take a break and control but Aaron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aaron struggling a bit here.
Aaron is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Overload tries for a kimura but Aaron is defending well.
Overload is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aaron has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aaron prevents Overload from moving into mount.
Aaron is trying to get back to half guard.
Aaron wants to control but Overload postures up.
Aaron manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Overload seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aaron does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aaron is trying is best to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aaron wants to control but Overload is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Overload looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aaron is refusing to be controlled, as Overload sits in half guard.
Aaron looking for submissions off his back.
Aaron is trying to get back to full guard.
Overload is trying to control the action in half guard but Aaron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Overload content to control rather than advance.
Overload stalling away here and it's allowed Aaron to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Overload trying to control the position from guard on top but Aaron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron is looking for a triangle but Overload pushes his legs off easily.
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Overload from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Overload 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 (11) vs (6) Overload
Aaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Overload is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron stays in close to Overload's body and controls the position.
Aaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Overload is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overload not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Overload is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Overload being controlled here, momentarily.
Aaron passes into half guard.
Aaron is trying to control the action in half guard but Overload is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aaron wants to work for an arm triangle but Overload is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Overload wants to control but Aaron is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aaron is trying to control the action in half guard but Overload is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aaron is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aaron is trying to control. Overload wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aaron trying to control the pace.
Aaron 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.
Overload is refusing to be controlled, as Aaron sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
A victorious Hank Aaron thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Huub Huizenaar and Phillip Brooks. Brooks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cult of personality . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Huub Huizenaar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phillip Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Huizenaar manages to pull guard.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huizenaar has an active guard here but Brooks has managed to pass into half guard.
Huizenaar actively working from the bottom here.
Brooks is trying to control. Huizenaar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Huizenaar actively working from the bottom here.
Huizenaar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huizenaar defends it well.
Huizenaar moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huizenaar wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huizenaar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Huizenaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks looks winded!
Huizenaar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huizenaar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Huizenaar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huizenaar is looking for a triangle but Brooks pushes his legs off easily.
Huizenaar looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
Huizenaar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huizenaar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brooks is aware though and is defending well.
Huizenaar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Huizenaar keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Huizenaar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huizenaar is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Brooks frees his head nicely. Oh but Huizenaar has switched to an armbar! Brooks is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Huub Huizenaar!
After the fight, Huub Huizenaar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 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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