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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tchort Abbadon and Mariusz Pazdowski. Pazdowski has chosen Wzorowy anon - Siedze na kurahenie as his entrance music. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tchort Abbadon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mariusz Pazdowski! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Pazdowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abbadon pinned against the cage. Abbadon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Abbadon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Abbadon has closed the distance and engaged Pazdowski in a clinch.
Abbadon 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. Abbadon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Abbadon (4) vs (0) Pazdowski Abbadon taking a breather here. Pazdowski can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abbadon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pazdowski, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abbadon staying calm. Abbadon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pazdowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Abbadon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pazdowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Abbadon tries for a kimura but Pazdowski is defending well. Pazdowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Abbadon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Abbadon wants to control but Pazdowski is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Pazdowski prevents Abbadon from moving into mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Abbadon is staying tight to Pazdowski's torso, preventing him from escaping. Abbadon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pazdowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abbadon's guard! Nice work there by Pazdowski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abbadon (4) vs (2) Pazdowski There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abbadon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abbadon (6) vs (2) Pazdowski
That's four minutes gone in the round. Abbadon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Abbadon (9) vs (2) Pazdowski Pazdowski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Abbadon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Abbadon (11) vs (2) Pazdowski Abbadon working for a guillotine from mount but Pazdowski is in no mood to give up. Pazdowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pazdowski tries to control Abbadon's body but Abbadon pushes him off. Pazdowski squirms to his side and now Abbadon has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Abbadon (14) vs (2) Pazdowski Abbadon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's five minutes gone in the round. Abbadon working for a choke but Pazdowski is defending well. Abbadon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Abbadon wants to control but Pazdowski is keeping busy. Pazdowski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abbadon.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Abbadon gets his hands free as Pazdowski looks to control. Abbadon looking for the RNC. Pazdowski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Abbadon is persistently looking for the submission but Pazdowski is defending it well.
Abbadon is persistently looking for the submission but Pazdowski is defending it well.
Abbadon looking for the RNC.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Abbadon working for the choke. Abbadon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Pazdowski tries to escape but Abbadon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Abbadon tightening his grip on Pazdowski, looking for the choke. Pazdowski is in bad spot here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Abbadon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pazdowski is defending well though. Abbadon let's go of the attempt for now. Abbadon looking to break Pazdowski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pazdowski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abbadon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! You can see the frustration on Pazdowski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pazdowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Abbadon looking for the choke but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Pazdowski breaks Abbadon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abbadon (14) vs (4) Pazdowski Abbadon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abbadon is looking for a triangle but Pazdowski pushes his legs off easily.
Abbadon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abbadon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pazdowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Abbadon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pazdowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Abbadon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pazdowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbadon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pazdowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abbadon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pazdowski has managed to get both his arms back between Abbadon's legs - danger averted. Pazdowski postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. 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. Abbadon 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. Pazdowski trying to control but Abbadon is working from the bottom. Abbadon working a defensive guard here.
Abbadon looking for a guillotine here but Pazdowski defends easily.
Pazdowski trying to control but Abbadon is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Pazdowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Abbadon looking for a guillotine here but Pazdowski defends easily.
Abbadon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pazdowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pazdowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Abbadon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abbadon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Pazdowski wants to control from the top but Abbadon keeps moving. Abbadon trying to keep a closed guard but Pazdowski is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Abbadon 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. Pazdowski preventing the sweep. Abbadon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pazdowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pazdowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbadon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pazdowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Abbadon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pazdowski defends well.
And that's the end of the fight! Abbadon takes the fight on points by 14 to 4. Tchort Abbadon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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