PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Mordziaty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Duckworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mordziaty comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) . Jack Duckworth is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mordziaty
vs
Duckworth

199 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pawel Mordziaty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Duckworth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duckworth with a poor takedown
and Mordziaty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duckworth's knee momentarily.
Duckworth fails with the takedown.
Mordziaty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duckworth as he jumps to the side.

Duckworth instigates a clinch.
Duckworth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mordziaty gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pawel Mordziaty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Duckworth.

Duckworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Duckworth gets a takedown into half guard.
Duckworth is thwarting Mordziaty's attempts to control the position.
Mordziaty tries to roll over but Duckworth keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duckworth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mordziaty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duckworth thows a huge punch but Mordziaty dodges it nicely.
Duckworth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Duckworth is thwarting Mordziaty's attempts to control the position.
Duckworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duckworth trying to pass the guard but Mordziaty defending well.
Mordziaty trying to control but Duckworth postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pawel Mordziaty just wasn't active enough.
Horrible takedown by Mordziaty or perhaps it was just good defense by Duckworth which made him look bad.
Duckworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mordziaty if he has to take too many more of those.
Mordziaty misses with a series of wild punches.
Duckworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mordziaty but Mordziaty pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mordziaty drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mordziaty is breathing heavily.

Mordziaty gets to his feet. Duckworth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mordziaty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duckworth misses with a double jab.

Duckworth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mordziaty!
Duckworth controlling the pace for now.
Duckworth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mordziaty tries to hold on but Duckworth postures up.
Mordziaty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duckworth on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mordziaty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mordziaty tries to get out of the position.

Duckworth is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sloppy strikes from Mordziaty. Those never looked like landing.
Duckworth misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Duckworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Duckworth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mordziaty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duckworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duckworth fails with the takedown.
Mordziaty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duckworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Mordziaty sprawls well. He's pushed Duckworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duckworth shoots in for a double leg but Mordziaty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pawel Mordziaty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Duckworth.
Duckworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duckworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duckworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Mordziaty shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duckworth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Duckworth is breathing heavily.
Mordziaty tries to move to mount but Duckworth blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordziaty is looking to take a break and control but Duckworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duckworth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mordziaty off and has taken his back!

Duckworth is looking for the choke from the back position but Mordziaty is controlling his hands well.
Mordziaty rolls, trying to escape but Duckworth keeps control of the position.
Mordziaty trying to control the hands but Duckworth breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordziaty rolls, trying to escape but Duckworth keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duckworth is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mordziaty with him. Mordziaty is trying to defend but Duckworth has an arm under the chin now! Mordziaty grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Duckworth!