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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Helsinki 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 Mariusz Pazdowski and Francis Ngomau. Pazdowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wzorowy anon - Siedze na kurahenie. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mariusz Pazdowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Francis Ngomau!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ngomau enables Pazdowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ngomau manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pazdowski (2) vs (0) Ngomau
Pazdowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ngomau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pazdowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pazdowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ngomau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pazdowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngomau looking for a guillotine here but Pazdowski defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazdowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ngomau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pazdowski drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Pazdowski seems to have locked his on tight now - Ngomau screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Pazdowski, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mariusz Pazdowski! |
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Undercard bout
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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. |
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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 Tom Tomson and Rick Scott. Chooooooooon! I think Tomson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to R-Swift- Awesome God. Scott comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shakin' Stevens - Oh Julie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Scott!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott moves into the clinch.
Tomson successfully pulls guard.
Tomson managing to control the position.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Tomson is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Scott trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Scott won't allow Tomson to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomson is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tomson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Tomson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scott should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tomson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tomson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tomson is breathing heavily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
Tomson looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Tomson is keeping the position.
Tomson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Tomson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Tomson.
Scott wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Tomson is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomson is keeping the position for now.
Tomson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott is sitting in close to Tomson's body. Tomson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Scott is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Scott is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tomson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Tomson! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Goose and James McMannus. McMannus has chosen The Game - Name Me King (Feat. Pusha T) as his entrance music. James McMannus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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; Kyle Goose ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; James McMannus!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goose pushes McMannus up against the cage in a clinch.
Goose pulls guard successfully.
McMannus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McMannus is aware though and is defending well.
McMannus tries to free his leg and advance position but Goose is retaining full guard.
McMannus sitting in guard here, content to control.
McMannus trying to control the position from guard on top but Goose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMannus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McMannus wants to control from the top but Goose keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goose is looking for a triangle but McMannus pushes his legs off easily.
McMannus tries to free his leg and advance position but Goose is retaining full guard.
McMannus is stalling in the full guard.
McMannus wants to control from the top but Goose keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goose trying to control the position.
McMannus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McMannus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goose is keeping the position for now.
Goose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMannus defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McMannus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goose looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goose looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goose ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goose (4) vs (0) McMannus
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goose in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McMannus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMannus wants to get back to full guard.
Goose with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McMannus trying to hold on to Goose 's head to control him but Goose postures up.
McMannus actively working from the bottom here.
Goose prevents McMannus from improving his position.
Goose trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McMannus is trying to control but can't.
Goose has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McMannus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goose haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McMannus is looking to control Goose 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMannus avoid being mounted?
McMannus is trying to get back to full guard.
Goose is taking a breather. McMannus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McMannus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McMannus wants to improve his position but Goose is controlling well.
Goose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McMannus trying to control but Goose postures up.
Goose prevents McMannus from improving his position.
Goose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McMannus manages to get to full guard.
McMannus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goose has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goose (7) vs (0) McMannus
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McMannus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McMannus tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Goose easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goose (9) vs (0) McMannus
Goose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McMannus is wriggling around trying to escape.
McMannus tries to control Goose 's body but Goose pushes him off. McMannus squirms to his side and now Goose has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goose (12) vs (0) McMannus
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McMannus trying to control but not successfully.
McMannus tries to escape the position.
McMannus keeps trying to improve his position.
McMannus trying to control but not successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goose just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on McMannus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goose biding his time, looking for the opening.
McMannus can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goose biding his time, looking for the opening.
Goose has the hooks in. McMannus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McMannus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Goose 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McMannus tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McMannus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goose 's guard. Nice work there by McMannus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goose (12) vs (2) McMannus
Goose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goose (14) vs (2) McMannus
McMannus working for submissions but it's allowed Goose to get to half guard.
McMannus looks winded!
McMannus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goose is working away from the top position though.
McMannus tries to get to full guard but Goose has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goose takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Goose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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