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Bots de Garra 28 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hussein closes the distance and pushes Zan back into the ropes.
Hussein tries for a takedown but Zan manages to get underhooks.
Hussein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Zan to keep the fight standing.
Zan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hussein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hussein pulls Zan into guard.
Hussein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hussein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zan has Hussein in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (2) vs (0) Zan
Zan is looking for a triangle but Hussein pushes his legs off easily.
Hussein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hussein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hussein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zan keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zan has an active guard here but Hussein has managed to pass into half guard.
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hussein is looking for a kimura but Zan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hussein to get the leverage.
Hussein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Zan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hussein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily.
Hussein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hussein.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hussein tries to pass to full mount but Zan defends it.
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hussein is trying to control. Zan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zan is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (5) vs (0) Zan
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan can't escape the position.
Zan stops Hussein from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zan 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.
Hussein is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zan shrugs it off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zan regains half guard.
Zan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hussein escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hussein! Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (8) vs (0) Zan
Hussein trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom.
Zan tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hussein advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hussein (10) vs (0) Zan
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hussein has control of Zan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hussein mounts Zan! Really nice guard pass there!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (10) vs (2) Zan
Zan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hussein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hussein has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (12) vs (2) Zan
Hussein trying to control but Zan is working from the bottom.
Hussein passes into half guard.
Hussein wants to pass the guard but Zan is defending well.
Hussein uses his free foot to push down on Zan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zan. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (15) vs (2) Zan
Hussein fails to advance to Zan's back.
Zan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hussein working for a guillotine from mount but Zan is in no mood to give up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zan is trying to reverse the position but instead Hussein has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hussein (18) vs (2) Zan
Zan staying busy and making it hard for Hussein to control.
Zan tries to roll but Hussein sticks to his back.
Hussein tightening his grip on Zan, looking for the choke.
Zan rolls, trying to escape but Hussein keeps control of the position.
Zan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hussein.
Hussein has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Zan! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hussein gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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