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Bots de Garra 33 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 69 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
My spies in Undisputed inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit controlling the pace.
Al Jhit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit controlling from mount.
Al Jhit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Diesel 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.
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 persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit fails to take his opponent's back.
Al Jhit controlling his opponent.
Al Jhit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diesel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diesel and Al Jhit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Al Jhit wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel manages to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well.
Al Jhit is just content to waste time from the top position. Diesel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diesel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diesel pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel has given up his back here. Will Al Jhit look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Diesel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Al Jhit is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Al Jhit biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Al Jhit keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Al Jhit has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Al Jhit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Al Jhit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit working for a choke but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is trying to break free.
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Al Jhit.
Diesel breaks Al Jhit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (11) Al Jhit
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Al Jhit on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit struggling a bit here.
Diesel is staying tight to Al Jhit's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diesel trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Al Jhit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diesel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (11) Al Jhit
Diesel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Al Jhit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Al Jhit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (13) Al Jhit
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diesel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Jhit has Diesel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (9) vs (13) Al Jhit
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diesel postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Diesel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Al Jhit dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (9) vs (15) Al Jhit
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit wins on points by 15 to 9.
Bazar Al Jhit is the new super heavyweight champion!
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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