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CWC 314 - Zulu vs Silva Jr PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Jabbar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jabbar. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Cruz
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cruz looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
Jabbar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jabbar prevents Cruz from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Cruz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Jabbar controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position.
Jabbar is stalling in the full guard.
Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jabbar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to control.
Jabbar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Jabbar content to stall in guard here.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is adopting a defensive guard.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jabbar won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jabbar is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Jabbar from advancing position.
Cruz is staying active underneath Jabbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jabbar is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Jabbar is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jabbar in particular looking to stall.
Jabbar wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jabbar is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jabbar controls the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cruz pulls Jabbar in close to his closed guard and prevents Jabbar from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Muhammad Jabbar retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Muhammad Jabbar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Michael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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