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Pitbull V 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cabrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Njagi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabrera somewhat.
Njagi shoots for a takedown but Cabrera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cabrera gets a double leg takedown into Njagi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (0) vs (2) Cabrera
Njagi looking for a guillotine here but Cabrera defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Njagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Njagi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cabrera escapes and throws Njagi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (5) Cabrera
Njagi is trying to escape the position but Cabrera is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi tries to improve position but can't.
Njagi is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njagi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
Njagi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cabrera passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (8) Cabrera
Njagi is being controlled here.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
Cabrera taking a breather here.
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Njagi regains half guard.
Cabrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Njagi is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cabrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Njagi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Njagi has his foot on Cabrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera stays in close to Njagi's body and controls the position.
Njagi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cabrera stacks Njagi 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 Cabrera! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (11) Cabrera
Cabrera is staying tight to Njagi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Cabrera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cabrera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Njagi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (11) Cabrera
Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cabrera is adopting a defensive guard.
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Njagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cabrera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Njagi has Cabrera in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (13) Cabrera
Njagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Njagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Njagi is keeping the position.
Njagi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cabrera has his hands clasped together but Njagi extends and breaks Cabrera's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Njagi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi!
A determined Abasi Njagi didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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