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CWC 318 - Huhera vs Kuronoa 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Zhan Dhelan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dhelan (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dhelan 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.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dhelan keeps working.
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Dhelan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dhelan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Dhelan is having none of it.
Al Jhit trying to advance position but Dhelan counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhelan is retaining full guard.
Dhelan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dhelan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhelan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dhelan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Jhit is aware though and is defending well.
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Dhelan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (2) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Dhelan pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dhelan stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Dhelan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit wants to hit a sweep here but Dhelan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Jhit there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (5) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dhelan (8) vs (2) Al Jhit
Dhelan tightening his grip on Al Jhit, looking for the choke.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Dhelan sticks to his back.
Al Jhit showing good submission defense here.
Dhelan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Al Jhit defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dhelan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Dhelan manages to sink in the hooks.
Dhelan doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (8) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dhelan trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Dhelan defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Dhelan defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Dhelan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dhelan won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Dhelan is working away.
Al Jhit trying to advance position but Dhelan counters by regaining guard.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dhelan's guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Dhelan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dhelan defends it well.
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Dhelan is working away.
Dhelan trying to control from the bottom.
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Dhelan is defending it quite comfortably.
Dhelan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dhelan is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.
Dhelan wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dhelan is just riding it out for now. Al Jhit eventually gives up the hold.
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Dhelan is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dhelan wants to control but Al Jhit passes easily into half guard.
Al Jhit is trying for a kimura here. Dhelan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Al Jhit wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Our winner, Bazar Al Jhit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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