|
|
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergio Rasos and Tchort Abbadon. Rasos comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - All Summer Long. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sergio Rasos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tchort Abbadon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abbadon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rasos jumps guard but Abbadon stands there with Rasos around his waist. Rasos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rasos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abbadon prevents it.
Abbadon has clasped his hands together around Rasos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rasos (0) vs (4) Abbadon
Abbadon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abbadon is staying tight to Rasos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbadon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rasos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rasos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbadon tries for a kimura but Rasos is defending well.
Abbadon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Rasos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abbadon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abbadon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abbadon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abbadon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rasos struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon wants to control but Rasos is keeping him busy.
Rasos is trying to get back to half guard.
Rasos is working hard here to advance position.
Abbadon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $250) inform me that Abbadon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Abbadon is trying to get an arm triangle but Rasos is defending well.
Abbadon working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasos tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Abbadon easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rasos (0) vs (6) Abbadon
Abbadon trying to control but Rasos is having none of it.
Rasos has given up his back. Will we see Abbadon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Rasos (0) vs (9) Abbadon
Rasos is trying to break free.
Rasos is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Abbadon.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Abbadon is persistently looking for the submission but Rasos is defending it well.
Abbadon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rasos is defending well though. Abbadon let's go of the attempt for now.
Abbadon working for a choke but Rasos is defending well.
Rasos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Abbadon avoiding Rasos 's attempts to control his hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon looking for the choke but no joy.
Rasos showing good submission defense here.
Abbadon tightening his grip on Rasos, looking for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rasos wants to control his opponent's hands but Abbadon gets his hands free.
Abbadon tightening his grip on Rasos, looking for the choke.
Rasos just trying to survive but Abbadon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Abbadon looking to break Rasos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rasos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abbadon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rasos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Abbadon working for the choke.
Abbadon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Abbadon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Abbadon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rasos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Abbadon is looking to control Rasos but Rasos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon avoiding Rasos 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Rasos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rasos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abbadon.
Rasos wants to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rasos trying to control the hands but Abbadon won't let him.
Abbadon working for the choke.
Rasos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Abbadon's arms.
Abbadon looking to break Rasos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rasos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abbadon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Abbadon doesn't have the hooks in and Rasos manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rasos (2) vs (9) Abbadon
Abbadon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rasos defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rasos trying to control but Abbadon is working from the bottom.
Abbadon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rasos has gone for a leg lock! Abbadon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rasos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rasos (2) vs (11) Abbadon
Abbadon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rasos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rasos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rasos! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rasos (6) vs (11) Abbadon
Abbadon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rasos off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rasos (6) vs (15) Abbadon
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rasos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rasos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Abbadon's arms.
Abbadon avoiding Rasos 's attempts to control his hands.
Abbadon looking for the choke but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Abbadon controlling well, preventing Rasos from escaping the position.
Rasos has hold of Abbadon's leg, trying to break free but it's let Abbadon lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Rasos is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Abbadon throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tchort Abbadon!
Tchort Abbadon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
|
|
|
|
|
