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CACC 118 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mate Orsic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orsic clinches up against the ropes.
Al Jhit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Al Jhit manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orsic (0) vs (4) Al Jhit
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orsic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Jhit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Orsic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Orsic won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Orsic is refusing to be controlled, as Al Jhit sits in half guard.
Orsic gets full guard.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Orsic is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.
Orsic looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Al Jhit is defending well. Orsic quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Al Jhit has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Orsic celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mate Orsic! |
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