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Bots de Garra 41 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 29 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
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: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna 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 is fighting to break Fiachna's control of his arms but Fiachna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiachna controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Al Jhit 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard but Fiachna passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Fiachna is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit keeping hold of Fiachna's head, controlling as best he can.
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Fiachna's head to control him but Fiachna postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Jhit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiachna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna wants to control the position but Al Jhit says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Jhit content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Fiachna
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna prevents Al Jhit from improving position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Al Jhit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiachna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fiachna tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Fiachna
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Al Jhit has hold of Fiachna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fiachna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna wants to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away.
Fiachna is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Al Jhit is staying active.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Al Jhit fails to advance to Fiachna's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Jhit is just content to waste time from the top position. Fiachna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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