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Bots de Garra 26 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hussein pushes Durden up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hussein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hussein gets control of Durden's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hussein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hussein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hussein seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hussein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussein controlling Durden's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Durden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hussein looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is pushing down on Hussein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hussein is fighting to maintain full guard but Durden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Durden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hussein is just riding it out for now. Durden eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.
Durden 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.
Hussein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Durden is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.
Durden 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.
Hussein looking for submissions off his back.
Durden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily.
Hussein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Durden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hussein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hussein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hussein! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hussein (4) vs (0) Durden
Hussein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden is looking to regain half guard here but Hussein keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden is pressing down on Hussein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hussein works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Hussein seems content to control.
Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
Durden tries to get to full guard but Hussein has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden won't allow Hussein to pass to mount.
Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily.
Hussein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (7) vs (0) Durden
Hussein moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hussein (9) vs (0) Durden
Hussein wants to finish this one by submission but Durden is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hussein.
Hussein working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up.
Hussein looking to control but Durden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Durden regains half guard.
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily.
Hussein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but Durden defending well.
Hussein has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (12) vs (0) Durden
Hussein prevents Durden from getting the reversal.
Hussein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hussein moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hussein (15) vs (0) Durden
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hussein patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hussein doesn't have the hooks in and Durden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (15) vs (2) Durden
Hussein looking for a guillotine here but Durden defends easily.
Durden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hussein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hussein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hussein! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hussein (19) vs (2) Durden
Durden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (19) vs (4) Durden
Hussein trying to control but Durden postures up.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Hussein moves into full guard.
Durden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durden has managed to get both his arms back between Hussein's legs - danger averted.
Durden tries to free his leg and advance position but Hussein is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Durden passes into half guard.
Hussein wants to control but Durden is keeping busy.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Hussein is trying to maintain the position but Durden is very close to passing his half guard.
Hussein wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well.
Durden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hussein wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well.
Durden wants to work for an arm triangle but Hussein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Durden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hussein is just riding it out for now. Durden eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily.
Hussein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Durden is looking for a kimura here.
Hussein manages to get to full guard.
Durden postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Durden has gone for a leg lock! Hussein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Durden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (21) vs (4) Durden
Durden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussein forces his way into half guard.
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (24) vs (4) Durden
Durden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hussein seems to be working for a kimura but Durden defends the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hussein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hussein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hussein is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now.
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily.
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden is in trouble now - Hussein has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (27) vs (4) Durden
Durden is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hussein tries to control but Durden wriggling away.
Durden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Durden is not content to let Hussein control the position.
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hussein is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
Hussein is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hussein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hussein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hussein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it.
Hussein 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.
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hussein tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it.
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hussein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Durden! Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (30) vs (4) Durden
Durden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape.
Hussein is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Durden is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Durden flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hussein anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Durden and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hussein slips an arm under Durden chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hussein has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hussein is squeezing on Durden like an anaconda would it's prey. Durden fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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