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Bots de Garra 62 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 41 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Jhit shoots for a double leg takedown but Clubber sprawls well. He's pushed Al Jhit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clubber tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Al Jhit's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al Jhit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clubber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Clubber
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.
Al Jhit passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Al Jhit works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clubber is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Clubber prevents Al Jhit from moving into mount.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Clubber regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Al Jhit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (0) Clubber
Al Jhit looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clubber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clubber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Al Jhit controlling the pace.
Clubber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clubber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (2) Clubber
Al Jhit has his foot on Clubber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clubber works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clubber is pulling down on Al Jhit's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Jhit, at least for the moment.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Clubber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clubber's guard.
Al Jhit is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.
Al Jhit is controlling the pace.
Al Jhit's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber moves into full guard.
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Clubber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Al Jhit is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit stands and throws Clubber's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (13) vs (2) Clubber
Al Jhit wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber 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 trying to work for a kimura but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Clubber defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clubber is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clubber has his hands on Al Jhit's head, controlling the position.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (13) vs (4) Clubber
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clubber pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Jhit is concentrating on defense, preventing Clubber from advancing position.
Clubber prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Bazar Al Jhit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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