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CWC 322 - Trump vs Vrjalya 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 21 wins and 13 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 12 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal feints and as Jabbar raises his hands in defense, Nickal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Nickal
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jabbar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (2) Nickal
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Jabbar pushes down on Nickal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jabbar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jabbar stalling away here and it's allowed Nickal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jabbar forces his way into half guard.
Nickal tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickal trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal trying to hold on to Jabbar's head to control him but Jabbar postures up.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jabbar wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (2) Nickal
Jabbar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jabbar'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.
Nickal is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Nickal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (5) vs (4) Nickal
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it.
Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Jabbar tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Jabbar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is looking to pass into half guard but Jabbar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jabbar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (7) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Jabbar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (10) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal is trying to work for a sweep but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (12) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (15) vs (4) Nickal
Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action.
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Jabbar is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (18) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jabbar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (21) vs (4) Nickal
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is staying active underneath Jabbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Jabbar won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nickal working for submissions but it's allowed Jabbar to get to half guard.
Jabbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard but Jabbar has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (24) vs (4) Nickal
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar controls the position.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Jabbar controls the position.
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Jabbar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
After winning the bout, Muhammad Jabbar 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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