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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bill Blue (ranked 10095 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tchort Abbadon (ranked 7736 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bill Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tchort Abbadon!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue darts in and clinches Abbadon up against the cage.
Blue is trying to drag Abbadon to the mat but Abbadon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blue is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abbadon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abbadon tries to score a body lock takedown but Blue shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abbadon is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbadon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blue prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbadon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blue after a bit of a struggle.
Abbadon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbadon wants to clinch.
Abbadon moves into the clinch.
Abbadon stops a takedown attempt from Blue.
Blue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abbadon is defending well.
Blue is trying to trip Abbadon. He has hold of a leg but Abbadon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blue persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Abbadon
Abbadon has his foot on Blue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue works his way back into a safe position though.
Abbadon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abbadon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue won't allow Abbadon to sweep him here.
Abbadon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abbadon working for submissions but it's allowed Blue to get to half guard.
Blue prevents Abbadon from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue is looking to advance position but Abbadon won't allow it.
Abbadon tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.
Abbadon trying to control but Blue postures up.
Abbadon wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
Blue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abbadon on the ground.
Abbadon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abbadon.
Abbadon has his foot on Blue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbadon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon looking for a guillotine here but Blue defends easily.
Blue got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abbadon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blue has managed to get both his arms back between Abbadon's legs - danger averted.
Abbadon controls Blue momentarily but Blue frees himself.
Abbadon wants to sweep but no luck.
Abbadon trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abbadon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abbadon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blue has passed into half guard!
Blue seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abbadon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon manages to get to full guard.
Abbadon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abbadon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Abbadon
Blue won't allow Abbadon to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Abbadon
Abbadon has control of Blue's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blue regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Abbadon is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Abbadon extends the arm and Blue is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tchort Abbadon!
Tchort Abbadon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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