PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theros Ironfeld (ranked 6445 p4p, 6108 weight class) and Lasha Abashidze (ranked 598 p4p, 579 weight class). Lasha Abashidze acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ironfeld
vs
Abashidze

195 cm
20
275
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
244
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lasha Abashidze!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfeld lands a nice shot to the body.
Ironfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Abashidze looking to score a takedown here. Ironfeld is defending well but Abashidze drives through and ends up in Ironfeld's guard.
Ironfeld working a defensive guard here.
Ironfeld has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Abashidze looking to pass the guard.
Abashidze landing with the ground and pound.
Abashidze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abashidze slips nicely into half guard.
Abashidze working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abashidze working Ironfeld over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abashidze wants to free his trapped foot but Ironfeld is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ironfeld trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abashidze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ironfeld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abashidze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abashidze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abashidze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ironfeld wants to control but Abashidze is keeping busy.
Ironfeld is looking to improve his position.
Abashidze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abashidze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ironfeld defending well though.
Ironfeld has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abashidze is working away from the top position though.
Ironfeld on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Abashidze there.
Nice strikes from Abashidze there.
Abashidze lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld tries to roll over but Abashidze keeps him under control.

Ironfeld actively working from the bottom here.
Ironfeld wants to control but Abashidze is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Abashidze there.
Abashidze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ironfeld is looking to improve his position.
Abashidze is looking to advance position but Ironfeld won't allow it.
Ironfeld is looking for a sweep. Abashidze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ironfeld is refusing to be controlled, as Abashidze sits in half guard.
Abashidze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze lands strikes from half guard.
Abashidze slips a nice elbow through Ironfeld's hands, connecting with Ironfeld's forehead.
Ironfeld on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Ironfeld is rocked!
Ironfeld has hold of Abashidze's hands but Abashidze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Ironfeld is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abashidze is looking to advance position but Ironfeld won't allow it.
Ironfeld seems to have got his legs back now.
Ironfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Abashidze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abashidze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abashidze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ironfeld is trying to control but can't.
Ironfeld flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ironfeld trying to hold on to Abashidze's head to control him but Abashidze postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Abashidze seems content to control.
Ironfeld on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ironfeld tries to get out of the position.
Abashidze slips a nice elbow through Ironfeld's hands, connecting with Ironfeld's forehead.
Ironfeld tries to get to full guard but Abashidze has control of the leg.
Abashidze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Abashidze.
Ironfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Abashidze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abashidze trying to control from half guard but Ironfeld is working away.
Abashidze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld is looking to improve his position.
Ironfeld is staying active underneath Abashidze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abashidze lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Abashidze shoots in for a takedown but Ironfeld shows good takedown defense.
Abashidze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ironfeld throws a series of punches but Abashidze moves out of range.
Abashidze throws a lazy uppercut
and Ironfeld counters with a stiff right hand.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abashidze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ironfeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Abashidze.
Ironfeld throws a hook to the side of Abashidze's head but Abashidze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abashidze moves away from the strike by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld connects with a looping right hand.

Abashidze dives in and scores a takedown into Ironfeld's guard.
Abashidze stands up over Ironfeld, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abashidze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ironfeld working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abashidze.
Abashidze lands a couple of elbows.
Abashidze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abashidze postures up and lands a big shot to Ironfeld's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfeld trying to keep a closed guard but Abashidze is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abashidze chips away with some ground and pound.
Abashidze trying to control but Ironfeld is working from the bottom.
Abashidze arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ironfeld's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasha Abashidze!