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CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd 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 26 wins and 24 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cubbedge instigates a clinch.
Al Jhit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Jhit has clasped his hands together around Cubbedge 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (4) Al Jhit
Cubbedge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit trying to advance position but Cubbedge counters by regaining guard.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cubbedge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cubbedge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cubbedge ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Al Jhit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Jhit is still trying to improve position.
Al Jhit looking for subs from the bottom but Cubbedge mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is looking to get to half guard.
Al Jhit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge takes Al Jhit's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (10) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cubbedge 's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (6) Al Jhit
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard.
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cubbedge has recovered full guard.
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Jhit stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in DanBills Sketchy Basement inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cubbedge is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (9) Al Jhit
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge tries to buck Al Jhit off but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit taking a breather here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (9) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge passes easily into half guard.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Cubbedge is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard.
Al Jhit controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cubbedge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cubbedge dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (14) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Jhit wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Jhit there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (17) vs (11) Al Jhit
Cubbedge controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Jhit tries to lock up and control but Cubbedge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Well,Cubbedge is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Cubbedge postures up.
Al Jhit is working to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (15) Al Jhit
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cubbedge tries to break free.
Al Jhit struggling to keep hold of the position.
Al Jhit working for a choke but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
A relieved looking Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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