PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Grochowik (ranked 1466 p4p, 2119 weight class) and Abak Thwack (ranked 215 p4p, 312 weight class). Grochowik comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Soldier 2Pac. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grochowik
vs
Thwack

182 cm
26
190
5 - 1 - 0

184 cm
26
195
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Grochowik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abak Thwack!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thwack fails with a takedown attempt.

Thwack shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grochowik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grochowik working a defensive guard here.
Thwack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grochowik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Thwack seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thwack seems to be looking for submissions.

Thwack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grochowik sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thwack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grochowik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thwack.

Thwack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grochowik has managed to free his arm - good work.

Thwack 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.
Grochowik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Thwack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grochowik sees it coming and defends easily.

Thwack is looking for a kimura but Grochowik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thwack to get the leverage.

Thwack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grochowik defends it well.

Thwack seems to be working for a kimura but Grochowik defends the submission attempt.

Thwack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grochowik has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thwack seems to be working for a kimura but Grochowik defends the submission attempt.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thwack 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.
Grochowik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thwack on the ground.
Thwack works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Thwack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grochowik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Thwack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thwack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Thwack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Thwack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grochowik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abak Thwack dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Grochowik with a hook.

It looks like Abak Thwack has been cut.
Thwack throws a lazy right hand but Grochowik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grochowik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thwack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grochowik throws an off balance right hand

and Thwack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Thwack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Thwack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grochowik is just riding it out for now. Thwack eventually gives up the hold.

Thwack is trying to work for a kimura but Grochowik is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grochowik is defending against the submission attempts here by Thwack.

Thwack is working for a submission of some sort.
Grochowik won't allow Thwack to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Thwack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Thwack is looking for a kimura here.

Thwack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thwack is pressing down on Grochowik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grochowik is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thwack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grochowik is just riding it out for now. Thwack eventually gives up the hold.
Thwack works his way into full mount!
Thwack wants to take Grochowik's back but he can't do it this time.

Thwack goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grochowik turns into him and now he's in Thwack's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grochowik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thwack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Thwack is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grochowik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grochowik has escaped and now he's on top!

Thwack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grochowik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grochowik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grochowik is looking to stand up but Thwack won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abak Thwack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abak Thwack's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Grochowik misses with a wild body shot.
Thwack shoots in for a takedown but Grochowik shows good takedown defense.
Thwack staying out of range there.
Thwack cracks Grochowik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grochowik looks to throw the jab but Thwack is out of range.
Thwack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grochowik throws out the jab.

Thwack scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Thwack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grochowik defends it well.
Grochowik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grochowik tries to get out of the position.
Thwack moves nicely into side control.

Thwack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Thwack tries for a kimura but Grochowik is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thwack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grochowik prevents Thwack from improving position.

Thwack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Thwack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grochowik, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grochowik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thwack off and has taken his back!
Thwack rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grochowik seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Thwack wants to get back to full guard.

Thwack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thwack is looking for a sweep. Grochowik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Thwack looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grochowik tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Thwack.
Thwack is looking for a sweep. Grochowik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grochowik is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Thwack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adam Grochowik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thwack has a closed guard, preventing Grochowik from standing up.

Thwack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grochowik defends it easily.

Thwack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grochowik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grochowik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grochowik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grochowik throwing strikes from guard but Thwack blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thwack is on top in guard.

Thwack wants to pass the guard but Grochowik is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grochowik can't keep his opponent in guard - Thwack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abak Thwack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Grochowik looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abak Thwack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thwack winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abak Thwack!
A victorious Abak Thwack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.