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Event:
Bots de Garra 109
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 42 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 38 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit drives through with a takedown into Fiachna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Al Jhit 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
#SUB2#
Fiachna working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Jhit has passed into half guard!
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fiachna looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fiachna looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fiachna! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Fiachna#T2#
Al Jhit is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna controls the position.
Al Jhit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiachna off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (4) Fiachna
Al Jhit has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Al Jhit manages to sink in the hooks. #T3##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for the choke but no joy.
Al Jhit is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Al Jhit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al Jhit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.#T4#
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiachna is aware though and is defending well.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Jhit! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (9) Fiachna#T5#
Al Jhit working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiachna looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna wants to control but Al Jhit has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Jhit is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Jhit is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Jhit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiachna in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard. #T9#
Fiachna controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Al Jhit is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it.
Al Jhit is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Fiachna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Jhit is not content to let Fiachna control the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Jhit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Jhit defends it well. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.
Fiachna is stalling here. Al Jhit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiachna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Al Jhit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (9) Fiachna#T12#
Fiachna regains half guard.
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Fiachna defends it.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Al Jhit sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Fiachna doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Al Jhit paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Fiachna - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darragh Fiachna!
During a confident post fight interview, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 105
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 41 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 27 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
O Reilly tries to clinch up.#TD2#
O Reilly gets a double leg takedown into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) O Reilly
Al Jhit has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
O Reilly trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
O Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Al Jhit is looking to pass into half guard but O Reilly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now O Reilly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) O Reilly
O Reilly stands and throws Al Jhit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (7) O Reilly
O Reilly just content to control the position.
Al Jhit prevents O Reilly from improving position.
Al Jhit is trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Jhit gets full guard.#T2#
O Reilly preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
O Reilly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
O Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#T3#
O Reilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
O Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Jhit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Al Jhit's legs - danger averted.
O Reilly controlling from the top position.
O Reilly forces his way into half guard.
O Reilly works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (10) O Reilly#T4#
O Reilly fails to take his opponent's back.
O Reilly forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (13) O Reilly
O Reilly has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
O Reilly working for a choke but Al Jhit is defending well. #SUB2#
O Reilly is persistently looking for the submission but Al Jhit is defending it well.
#T5#
O Reilly really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Al Jhit.
O Reilly is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
Al Jhit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - O Reilly's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T6#
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.#T7#
Al Jhit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Reilly wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
O Reilly stalling.
O Reilly is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is defending against the submission attempts here by O Reilly.
#T8#
O Reilly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
O Reilly is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, O Reilly seems content to control.
O Reilly is just content to waste time from the top position. Al Jhit takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (13) O Reilly
O Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (15) O Reilly#T9##SUB#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Reilly trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T10#
O Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Reilly forces his way into half guard.#T11#
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
O Reilly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
O Reilly wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as O Reilly sits in half guard.
O Reilly wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
O Reilly trying to control from Al Jhit's half guard. Al Jhit has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T12#
O Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Reilly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit can't keep his opponent in guard - O Reilly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
O Reilly trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
O Reilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Reilly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Al Jhit is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
O Reilly stalling away here and it's allowed Al Jhit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
O Reilly passes Al Jhit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T14#
Al Jhit won't allow O Reilly to pass to mount.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
O Reilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Jhit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Reilly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 15 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Patty O Reilly made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 100
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 27 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 41 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bennett tries to sprawl but Al Jhit drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Bennett looking for subs from the bottom but Al Jhit mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (8) Al Jhit
Bennett tries to break free.
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.#T2##SUB2#
Al Jhit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bennett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Al Jhit is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Al Jhit manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (11) Al Jhit
Bennett is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Bennett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Al Jhit's arms.
Al Jhit has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to secure an arm triangle but Bennett defends it well. #SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a guillotine from mount but Bennett is in no mood to give up.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Jhit has a good base and remains in mount.
Bennett is controlling an arm, preventing Al Jhit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to secure an arm triangle but Bennett defends it well.
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Al Jhit has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (14) Al Jhit#T4#
Al Jhit controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to roll into a better position but Al Jhit has get a rear naked choke and Bennett is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 95
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 40 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 39 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Brown
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Al Jhit is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brown reverses the position - he's now on top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Brown#T2#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Al Jhit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Al Jhit's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Brown
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working. #SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Jhit has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Brown wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB2#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Jhit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
Al Jhit is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Jhit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura but Al Jhit is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (8) Brown
Al Jhit is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown wants to take his opponent's back but Al Jhit doesn't allow it.
Brown works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (11) Brown#T7##SUB2#
Brown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Al Jhit has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Brown is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Brown goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Al Jhit escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (11) Brown#T8#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9##SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
Brown is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Al Jhit passes into half guard.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11##SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Jhit works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (11) Brown
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
Al Jhit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (11) Brown
Brown tries to hold on but Al Jhit postures up.#SUB#
Al Jhit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brown is now in Al Jhit's guard. A big mistake from Al Jhit there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (13) Brown#T13##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (16) Brown#T14#
Al Jhit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Brown 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.
#SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 16 to 10.
Jab Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 91
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 39 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bandito looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is stalling here. Al Jhit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bandito seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Al Jhit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (2) vs (4) Al Jhit
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.#T1#
Bandito struggling a bit here.
Bandito is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Bandito is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Al Jhit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (7) Al Jhit
Bandito is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bandito's legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito prevents Al Jhit from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Al Jhit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandito, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bandito has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Al Jhit but great work by Bandito. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (6) vs (7) Al Jhit
Bandito tries to move to mount but Al Jhit blocks the move with his legs.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working. #T5#
Al Jhit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (8) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is still trying to improve position.
Bandito wants to control but Al Jhit has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
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.#T6#
Bandito is looking to stall here but Al Jhit recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Jhit has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Undisputed. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bandito looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully. #T8#
Bandito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Bandito is pushing down on Al Jhit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Jhit is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Jhit is looking to get back to full guard here but Bandito has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (7) Al Jhit
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bandito presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (13) vs (7) Al Jhit#T10#
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
Bandito is trying to control here but Al Jhit has managed to regain half guard.
Bandito passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Bandito takes Al Jhit's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (19) vs (7) Al Jhit
Bandito tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Jhit pushed the leg off.
Bandito slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
Bandito is riding his opponent, not letting Al Jhit buck him off.
Al Jhit is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB#
Bandito is looking for the choke from the back position but Al Jhit is controlling his hands well.
Bandito is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Bandito.
Bandito is trying to stick to Al Jhit's back but Al Jhit is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Al Jhit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (19) vs (9) Al Jhit#T13##SUB2#
Al Jhit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bandito is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bandito has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (21) vs (9) Al Jhit
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Bandito is stalling in the full guard.
Bandito trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
Enamorado Bandito 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 89
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 39 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Jhit. #CL2#
Ziyaeddin clinches.
Al Jhit is working for takedown but Ziyaeddin is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Ziyaeddin jumps into guard, dragging Al Jhit to the mat.
#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ziyaeddin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Jhit passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ziyaeddin controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin with the active half guard here but Al Jhit passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (3) vs (0) Ziyaeddin#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Jhit's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Al Jhit! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ziyaeddin has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bazar Al Jhit!
After winning the bout, Bazar Al Jhit 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 87
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 39 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 20 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Okoye shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Jhit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Okoye shoots in for a takedown but Al Jhit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Al Jhit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Okoye looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (0) Okoye#SUB#
Al Jhit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Okoye can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Jhit 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.
Okoye prevents Al Jhit from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position. #T1#
Okoye keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okoye, who protects the arm well.
Okoye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Okoye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Al Jhit is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Okoye looks calm but he's in trouble here. Al Jhit gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Okoye is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Al Jhit lets go of the hold and Okoye can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Our winner, Bazar Al Jhit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 39 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 21 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith tries to clinch there but Al Jhit circles away.
Al Jhit goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Smith continues to drive forward.
Al Jhit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Al Jhit is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Al Jhit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Al Jhit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Al Jhit is pressed up against the ropes. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Jhit down to the mat. Al Jhit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Al Jhit 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Jhit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Al Jhit tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Jhit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.#T1##TD#
Al Jhit has Smith pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Al Jhit pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Al Jhit dives into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Smith
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? Al Jhit steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 71
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 39 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 18 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hitoshi gets caught flat footed, as Al Jhit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit 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.
Hitoshi is still trying to improve position.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hitoshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Jhit defends it well.
My spies in DF Fitnesscentrum inform me that Hitoshi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Al Jhit to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Jhit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg. #T3#
Hitoshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Al Jhit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hitoshi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Al Jhit is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (9) vs (2) Hitoshi
Al Jhit manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hitoshi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (12) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi wants to escape the position.
Hitoshi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hitoshi is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hitoshi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hitoshi shrugs it off. #T4#
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Hitoshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hitoshi.
Al Jhit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (15) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Jhit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hitoshi wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Al Jhit has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hitoshi's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hitoshi is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bazar Al Jhit!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 70
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 39 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 34 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Zan tries to sprawl but Al Jhit drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Zan#SUB2#
Al Jhit moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zan. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Zan
Al Jhit gets to mount! Zan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Zan#SUB#
Zan tries to improve his position but Al Jhit has taken his back! Al Jhit has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Al Jhit pushes Zan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 68
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 38 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Al Jhit feints and as Fiachna raises his hands in defense, Al Jhit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Fiachna
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.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiachna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Jhit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna stops Al Jhit from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit 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.#T1#
Fiachna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Al Jhit is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Fiachna's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fiachna regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Al Jhit wants to finish this one by submission but Fiachna is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Al Jhit.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Fiachna tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Fiachna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture.
Fiachna is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
#T4#
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Jhit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Fiachna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiachna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Fiachna in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Al Jhit is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Fiachna controlling the position from side mount.
Al Jhit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6#
Fiachna controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiachna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (9) vs (13) Fiachna#T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiachna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fiachna trying to control momentarily.
Al Jhit tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Al Jhit has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fiachna trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Fiachna is trying to stick to Al Jhit's back but Al Jhit is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Al Jhit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (13) Fiachna
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (15) Fiachna
Fiachna content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Fiachna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #T10#
Fiachna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiachna trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T11#
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (18) Fiachna
Fiachna is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.#T12#
Fiachna wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB2#
Fiachna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fiachna taking a break here but Al Jhit is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Al Jhit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Jhit. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (21) Fiachna
Fiachna controlling the position easily from mount.
Al Jhit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (11) vs (24) Fiachna#T14#
Al Jhit is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a choke. Al Jhit gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Al Jhit manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (13) vs (24) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Jhit stacks Fiachna 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 Al Jhit! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (16) vs (24) Fiachna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 24 to 16.
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 38 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rishkinov closes the distance and pushes Al Jhit back into the ropes.
Al Jhit goes for a takedown attempt but Rishkinov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown but Rishkinov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Jhit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rishkinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rishkinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Al Jhit drives through with a takedown into Rishkinov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Rishkinov#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Jhit passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Rishkinov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rishkinov is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Rishkinov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov is trying to reverse the position but instead Al Jhit has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (10) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Al Jhit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rishkinov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T1#
Rishkinov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Rishkinov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rishkinov breaks Al Jhit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Rishkinov#T2#
Rishkinov trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (2) Rishkinov
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.
Rishkinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rishkinov is looking to sweep but instead, Al Jhit has passed into half guard.
Rishkinov trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
#T3#
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Rishkinov defending well.
Al Jhit prevents Rishkinov from improving his position.
Rishkinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rishkinov's guard.
Al Jhit prevents Rishkinov from improving his position.
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Rishkinov defends it. #T4#
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
Rishkinov moves into full guard.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rishkinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rishkinov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (4) Rishkinov#SUB#
Rishkinov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Al Jhit has locked up a guillotine! Al Jhit's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rishkinov is holding on here and Al Jhit must be using up a lot of energy. Rishkinov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Al Jhit gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bazar Al Jhit!
After winning the bout, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 64
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alvarez (0) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Al Jhit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Al Jhit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Al Jhit just content to control the position.
Alvarez gets back to half guard.
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.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Al Jhit
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here. #T3#
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Alvarez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (4) Al Jhit
Alvarez trying to control the position but Al Jhit is working away.
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.#T4#
Alvarez trying to control the position but Al Jhit is working away.
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez uses his free foot to push down on Al Jhit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Jhit. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (8) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit has given up his back here. Will Alvarez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (11) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5##SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Al Jhit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Al Jhit for a finish.
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Al Jhit preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alvarez.
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
Al Jhit prevents Alvarez from getting a body triangle.#T6##SUB#
Alvarez looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Al Jhit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Alvarez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Al Jhit has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alvarez trying to control.#SUB#
Al Jhit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alvarez gets his way!
#SUB#
Al Jhit showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Alvarez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7#
Alvarez has the hooks in. Al Jhit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Al Jhit wants to control his opponent's hands but Alvarez gets his hands free.
Alvarez keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
Al Jhit turns into Alvarez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (11) vs (6) Al Jhit
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez has control of Al Jhit's left arm, preventing Al Jhit from doing any damage. #T8#
Al Jhit trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Al Jhit passes into half guard.
Alvarez is looking to control Al Jhit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Jhit in particular looking to stall.
Alvarez wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10#
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Jhit is taking a breather. Alvarez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position. #T11#
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Al Jhit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
Alvarez is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Al Jhit prevents Alvarez from improving his position.#T12#
Al Jhit wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
Al Jhit is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Alvarez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alvarez manages to get to full guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T14#
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
After winning the bout, Tyler Alvarez 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 62
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Jhit shoots for a double leg takedown but Clubber sprawls well. He's pushed Al Jhit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clubber tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Al Jhit's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clubber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Clubber
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.
Al Jhit passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Al Jhit works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Clubber is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Clubber prevents Al Jhit from moving into mount.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Clubber regains half guard.#T3#
Al Jhit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Al Jhit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (0) Clubber
Al Jhit looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clubber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clubber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
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 trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Al Jhit controlling the pace.
Clubber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clubber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (2) Clubber#SUB#
Al Jhit has his foot on Clubber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clubber works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Clubber is pulling down on Al Jhit's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Jhit, at least for the moment.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Clubber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clubber's guard.
Al Jhit is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.
Al Jhit is controlling the pace.
Al Jhit'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.#T9#
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber moves into full guard.
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10#
Clubber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Al Jhit is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Al Jhit stands and throws Clubber's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (13) vs (2) Clubber
Al Jhit wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Jhit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Clubber is defending well.
#SUB2#
Clubber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Clubber defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clubber is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T13#
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clubber has his hands on Al Jhit's head, controlling the position.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (13) vs (4) Clubber#T14#
Clubber pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Jhit is concentrating on defense, preventing Clubber from advancing position.
Clubber prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 61
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 30 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Al Jhit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (0) Zan
Zan tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (6) vs (0) Zan
Zan is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit controlling the pace for now.
Zan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Zan is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Jhit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Jhit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zan is holding on tight.
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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Al Jhit content just to control the position here.
Zan tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Zan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Jhit controlling from the full mount.
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.#SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Al Jhit wants to take Zan's back here but Zan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zan is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit tries to control but Zan wriggling away.
Zan is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Jhit has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zan tries to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (9) vs (0) Zan
Al Jhit has the hooks in. Zan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB#
Al Jhit is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Zan taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Al Jhit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bazar Al Jhit!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 60
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Al Jhit escapes and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Bennett
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett is working to get back to half guard.
Bennett is controlling an arm, preventing Al Jhit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bennett has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (10) vs (0) Bennett#SUB#
Bennett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Al Jhit. #SUB#
Bennett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Al Jhit's arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is in bad spot here.
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Al Jhit to control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Al Jhit tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
Al Jhit keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Al Jhit doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Jhit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Al Jhit in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (2) Bennett
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.
Al Jhit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle here but Al Jhit uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (15) vs (2) Bennett
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (17) vs (2) Bennett
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Bennett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bennett is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Al Jhit escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Al Jhit! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (20) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position.
Bennett seems a little lost for a moment, as Al Jhit dominates the positioning.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Al Jhit keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit works to advance to full mount. Bennett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (22) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Al Jhit has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (25) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Al Jhit tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke.
Bennett tries to escape the position.
Bennett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bennett is defending well but eventually Al Jhit manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bennett has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 58
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 24 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Al Jhit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) White Jr
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.#SUB2#
White Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Jhit stacks White Jr 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 Al Jhit! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
White Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Jhit's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Al Jhit! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and White Jr has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bazar Al Jhit!
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.
Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 56
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 26 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Al Jhit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zan to the mat! Zan manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Zan
Al Jhit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Zan working for a triangle but Al Jhit defends it easily.
Zan can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Jhit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Jhit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Jhit in particular looking to stall.
Zan is looking to improve his position.
Zan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Zan looking for subs from the bottom but Al Jhit mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Zan
Al Jhit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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.
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Al Jhit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a submission but Zan is keeping him at bay.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Zan is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Al Jhit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zan is surviving well by controlling Al Jhit's body position as best he can. #T3#
Zan is trying to escape the mount.
Zan keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (4) Zan#SUB2#
Al Jhit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zan gets his way!
Al Jhit trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a choke. Al Jhit gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Al Jhit manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (4) Zan
Zan keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T4#
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Jhit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Zan 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.
Zan keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Jhit has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Al Jhit 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 Al Jhit. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5##SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
#SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Zan is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6##SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.
Al Jhit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (4) Zan
Zan is trying to escape the mount.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T7##SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of Zan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zan is surviving well by controlling Al Jhit's body position as best he can.
Zan is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Zan tries to improve his position but Al Jhit has taken his back! Al Jhit has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Al Jhit pushes Zan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 55
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 36 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Leifsson closes the distance and pushes Al Jhit back into the ropes.
Al Jhit has Leifsson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Leifsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leifsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Jhit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Al Jhit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leifsson gets underhooks to prevent Al Jhit's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Al Jhit works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Leifsson is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit is looking to pass into half guard but Leifsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leifsson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Leifsson
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Al Jhit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leifsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Leifsson is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Leifsson is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up.
Al Jhit wants to hit a sweep here but Leifsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Jhit there! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Leifsson isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Al Jhit is controlling an arm, preventing Leifsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Al Jhit just holding on.
Leifsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Leifsson is having none of it.#T4#
Leifsson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Leifsson trying to mount his opponent but Al Jhit defends it.
Leifsson wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy. #T5#
Al Jhit trying to control but Leifsson postures up.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Al Jhit wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#T6#
Al Jhit wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Jhit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leifsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leifsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Al Jhit tightening his grip on Leifsson, looking for the choke.
Leifsson tries to escape but Al Jhit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Al Jhit working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Al Jhit doesn't have the hooks in and Leifsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (7) Leifsson#T7#
Leifsson won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment.
Leifsson trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Leifsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Jhit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leifsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (7) Leifsson#T8#
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Al Jhit trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #T9#
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#T10##SUB#
Al Jhit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leifsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leifsson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (9) Leifsson
Leifsson forces his way into half guard.
Leifsson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (12) Leifsson
Leifsson is stalling here but it's allowed Al Jhit to get half guard.
#T11#
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Leifsson sits in half guard.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.
Leifsson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (15) Leifsson
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson taking a break here but Al Jhit is having none of it and regains half guard.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#T12#
Leifsson trying to mount his opponent but Al Jhit defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Jhit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Leifsson defends easily.
#SUB#
Al Jhit has an active guard here but Leifsson has managed to pass into half guard.
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.#T13#
Leifsson moves into full mount! Al Jhit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (18) Leifsson
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Leifsson pushes him away.
Al Jhit is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Leifsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson wins on points by 18 to 8.
An out of breath Skjoldr Leifsson 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 54
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 29 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 35 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Trump gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Al Jhit gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trump keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass. #T1#
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Al Jhit is proving a slippery customer.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #T2#
Trump is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump wants to control but Al Jhit passes easily into half guard.
#T3#
Al Jhit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Trump controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Al Jhit wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump keeping hold of Al Jhit's head, controlling as best he can.
Trump manages to get to full guard.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
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.#T5#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T6#
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit wants to control but Trump passes easily into half guard.
Al Jhit trying to control here.
#T7#
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Trump is taking a breather. Al Jhit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Trump is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Trump has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (2) Al Jhit#T8#
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
Al Jhit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit tries to improve his position but Trump has taken his back! Trump has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Al Jhit tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Trump pushes Al Jhit away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donald Trump!
An out of breath Donald Trump 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 53
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 34 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Al Jhit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL2#
Leifsson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Al Jhit gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leifsson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is looking to advance position but Leifsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Leifsson
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Leifsson trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it. #T1#
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Jhit reaches up to try and control the position but Leifsson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Al Jhit rolls and tries to escape and now Leifsson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (7) Leifsson
Leifsson has the hooks in. Al Jhit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Al Jhit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Al Jhit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Leifsson tries to keep control of the position but Al Jhit is staying busy.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Al Jhit is controlling Leifsson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (7) Leifsson
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit postures up.
#T3#
Leifsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leifsson controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself. #T4#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Al Jhit postures up.
Leifsson is controlling Al Jhit's posture.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit lying in Leifsson's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Leifsson decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Al Jhit taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Our winner, Skjoldr Leifsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 52
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 33 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Curls on his heels. He'll look to pass Curls's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Al Jhit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Curls
Curls is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Curls is trying to control Al Jhit's posture but Al Jhit avoids it.
Curls is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Curls is defending well. #T1#
Curls tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Curls is trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Al Jhit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Curls is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (4) Curls
Al Jhit turns into Curls and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (4) Curls
Al Jhit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Jhit passes into half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage. #T3#
Curls is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Jhit from advancing position.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Curls gets full guard.#T4#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T5#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Al Jhit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Curls is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Curls trying to control the position.
#T6#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (6) Curls
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but instead Curls has moved into half guard.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
Curls trying to control from half guard but Al Jhit is working away. #T7#
Still in half guard, Curls seems content to control.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Al Jhit trying to control but Curls postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Curls is working for a submission of some sort.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Curls frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (9) Curls
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Curls controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curls controlling from mount.
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Curls prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Curls is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Jhit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Curls stalling away here and it's allowed Al Jhit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Al Jhit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Al Jhit working a defensive guard but Curls manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (12) Curls
Curls controlling from side mount.
Al Jhit is looking to reverse the position.
Al Jhit manages to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
Curls is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Al Jhit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Curls prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Al Jhit has an active guard here but Curls has managed to pass into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 12 to 7.
Jerry Curls decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 51
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 32 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 13 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (0) Kamenev
Al Jhit wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Kamenev is defending well.
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Kamenev is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kamenev wants to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit 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.#T1#
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away.
Al Jhit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kamenev's legs.
Kamenev struggling a bit here.
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy. #T2#
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit has knee on belly momentarily but Kamenev bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenev defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Kamenev is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a submission but Kamenev manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T4#
Kamenev controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Kamenev controlling Al Jhit's posture. #T5##SUB#
Al Jhit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Kamenev
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there. #T6#
Kamenev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to get back to full guard here but Kamenev has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (5) Kamenev
Al Jhit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is pressing down on Al Jhit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Jhit is holding on for now.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working. #T7#
Al Jhit wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamenev is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Jhit keeping hold of Kamenev's head, controlling as best he can.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard.
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Kamenev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenev won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Kamenev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9##SUB#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamenev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamenev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kamenev pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Jhit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10##SUB#
Al Jhit has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Jhit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Al Jhit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Kamenev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Jhit's guard.
Al Jhit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (5) Kamenev
Kamenev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Al Jhit's guard. Nice work there by Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (7) Kamenev
Al Jhit looking to control.
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12##SUB#
Al Jhit has an active guard here but Kamenev has managed to pass into half guard.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Al Jhit trying to control from the bottom.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamenev controlling the pace.
Al Jhit trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
#T14#
Al Jhit has a hand on Kamenev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kamenev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (10) Kamenev
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Al Jhit defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 10 to 8.
Our winner, Ivan Kamenev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 50
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 32 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Jhit shoots in but Orion avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Al Jhit showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Orion
Orion trying to control from the bottom.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it.
Orion is trying to control but Al Jhit manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Orion
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.
Al Jhit prevents Orion from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit takes Orion's back. Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (8) vs (0) Orion#T1##SUB#
Al Jhit working for a choke but Orion is defending well. #SUB#
Orion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Al Jhit's arms.
Orion wants to control his opponent's hands but Al Jhit gets his hands free. #SUB#
Al Jhit working for the choke. #SUB#
Orion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Orion rolls, trying to escape but Al Jhit keeps control of the position.
Al Jhit is trying to stick to Orion's back but Orion is turning into Al Jhit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al Jhit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Orion. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (2) Orion
Al Jhit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Al Jhit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orion manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Orion
Al Jhit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion has Al Jhit pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Orion keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Jhit in particular looking to stall.
Orion wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Al Jhit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Orion won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Orion is pulling down on Al Jhit's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Jhit, at least for the moment.
Al Jhit trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit is stalling in the full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #T7#
Orion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (4) Orion
Orion trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Orion wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #T9#
Orion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Al Jhit controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Orion trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Orion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Al Jhit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orion puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Orion postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Al Jhit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Orion uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (7) Orion
Orion trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T11#
Al Jhit wants to control but Orion postures up.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Orion trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T12#
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orion trying to control the position but Al Jhit is working away. #SUB2#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Jhit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13#
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orion is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Al Jhit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Orion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 49
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 27 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 31 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Trump shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Al Jhit napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Al Jhit
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trump in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Al Jhit is trying to control but Trump manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (0) Al Jhit
Trump content just to control the position here.
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trump avoids the attempt from Al Jhit to control.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to improve his position but Trump has a good base and remains in mount.
Trump wants to control the action but instead Al Jhit gets a body lock and reverses into Trump's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (7) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
I've been told that Al Jhit has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2#
Al Jhit won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Al Jhit is proving a slippery customer.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Al Jhit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trump looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Trump keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Trump pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Trump controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
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.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Trump keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass. #T6#
Al Jhit is still trying to improve position.
Al Jhit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trump has his hands on Al Jhit's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Trump controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump wants to control but Al Jhit passes easily into half guard.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit 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.
Trump is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Trump regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trump controlling Al Jhit's posture. #T9#
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (9) vs (2) Al Jhit
Trump trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T10#
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Jhit's guard.
Trump prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Trump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trump trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Jhit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (9) vs (4) Al Jhit
Trump trying to control the position here.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Al Jhit postures up.
Trump is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Al Jhit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Jhit trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Al Jhit is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Al Jhit trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (11) vs (4) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit working for submissions but it's allowed Trump to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Donald Trump retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Donald Trump thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 48
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 31 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches.
Al Jhit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
#TD#
Al Jhit is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Ahokas can't fight it off and eventually Al Jhit manages to take the fight to the floor. Ahokas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
Al Jhit 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.
Ahokas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahokas is controlling Al Jhit's posture.#T1#
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Ahokas gets full guard.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ahokas holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ahokas pulls Al Jhit in close to his closed guard and prevents Al Jhit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Ahokas looking to control.
Ahokas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Jhit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Al Jhit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Ahokas.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit stays in close to Ahokas's body and controls the position. #T5#
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Ahokas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas passes Al Jhit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahokas wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
Al Jhit controlling the position well.
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Al Jhit wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
Ahokas prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahokas is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it.
Ahokas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Ahokas trying to control the pace.
Al Jhit is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Al Jhit is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Al Jhit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Jhit has Ahokas pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Al Jhit controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Al Jhit pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Ahokas trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas preventing the sweep. #T12#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ahokas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 46
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 31 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 20 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Al Jhit feints and as White Jr raises his hands in defense, Al Jhit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
White Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
White Jr 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. #SUB2#
White Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Jhit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well.
White Jr is letting Al Jhit control him for a moment.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit controlling the position. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Al Jhit gets to mount! White Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of White Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and White Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Al Jhit looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit is really struggling to control White Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
White Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
White Jr keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
White Jr is trying to reverse the position but instead Al Jhit has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (10) vs (0) White Jr
Al Jhit trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure White Jr doesn't escape. #SUB#
White Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit has the hooks in. White Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
White Jr is in bad spot here.
#T4##SUB#
Al Jhit working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
White Jr tries to break free.
#SUB#
White Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
White Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but White Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but White Jr is having none of it.
White Jr wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
White Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (13) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Al Jhit is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. White Jr is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (16) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr prevents Al Jhit from getting a body triangle.#T6#
White Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Al Jhit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
White Jr rolls, trying to escape but Al Jhit keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is persistently looking for the submission but White Jr is defending it well.
White Jr is really stuck here.
White Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Al Jhit.
#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a choke but White Jr is defending well.
White Jr tries to escape the position.
Al Jhit is trying to stick to White Jr's back but White Jr is turning into Al Jhit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al Jhit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by White Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (16) vs (2) White Jr#T7#
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Jhit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (18) vs (2) White Jr
Al Jhit showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
Al Jhit sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Jhit passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but White Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Al Jhit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8##SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but White Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White Jr tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#T9#
Al Jhit is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB2#
White Jr looking for subs from the bottom but Al Jhit mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (21) vs (2) White Jr#SUB#
Al Jhit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Al Jhit looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit prevents White Jr from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a submission but White Jr is keeping him at bay.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White Jr tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.#T11#
Al Jhit controlling from mount.
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit controlling the pace for now.
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
White Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
White Jr is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Jhit is taking a breather. White Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Al Jhit moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (24) vs (2) White Jr#T12#
White Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
White Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but White Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but White Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit moves into full mount! White Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (27) vs (2) White Jr#T13#
Al Jhit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
White Jr tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
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.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Al Jhit working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. White Jr looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Al Jhit! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 45
Date: May 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Leifsson gets caught flat footed, as Al Jhit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.#SUB#
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for subs off his back but Leifsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Al Jhit wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leifsson prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leifsson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Al Jhit tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (5) Leifsson
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Leifsson is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leifsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit pushes down on Leifsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leifsson trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
#T5#
Al Jhit wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit is looking to stall here but Leifsson recovers full guard.
Al Jhit passes Leifsson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Leifsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Al Jhit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (5) Leifsson
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working. #T7##SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leifsson is trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit controlling the position.
Al Jhit tries to move to mount but Leifsson blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
Leifsson tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position.
Leifsson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leifsson is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard. #T9#
Al Jhit advances to half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit trying to control the pace.
Al Jhit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Leifsson trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
#SUB#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard but Al Jhit has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (5) Leifsson#T12#
The referee asks Al Jhit politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Al Jhit prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leifsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Al Jhit's guard! Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (7) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit has control of Leifsson's left arm, preventing Leifsson from doing any damage.
Leifsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Leifsson in close.
Al Jhit is really struggling to control Leifsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up. #T14#
Al Jhit has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leifsson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (10) Leifsson
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Al Jhit gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 44
Date: May 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 27 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Trump moves into the clinch.
Al Jhit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Trump tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Jhit wants to take the fight to the mat but Trump manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Trump has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Al Jhit is trying to keep an underhook but Trump manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Trump
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Jhit 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit trying to control here.
#T1#
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Al Jhit is trying to control but can't.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Al Jhit wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Al Jhit wants to control but Trump passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (5) Trump
Al Jhit is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Al Jhit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Jhit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trump passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (8) Trump
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away. #T4#
Trump content just to control the position here.
Al Jhit is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Trump postures up.#T5#
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Jhit is looking to escape.
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but Al Jhit doesn't allow it. #T6#
Al Jhit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Trump with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Al Jhit stops Trump from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Trump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trump trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Jhit prevents Trump from taking his back.
Al Jhit tries to reverse the position but Trump maintains control.#T8#
Trump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Jhit tries to lock up and control but Trump gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trump controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Trump avoids the attempt from Al Jhit to control.
Trump wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Trump postures up.
Al Jhit has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (0) vs (11) Trump
Al Jhit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Trump controls the action.
Al Jhit is trying to break free.
Trump is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Trump wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.#T11#
Trump avoiding Al Jhit 's attempts to control his hands.
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Al Jhit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Trump controlling the position easily from mount.
Trump tries to control but Al Jhit wriggling away. #T12#
Al Jhit is looking to get to half guard.
Al Jhit is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Trump wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit wants to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (2) vs (11) Trump
Trump keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.#T14#
Al Jhit postures up.
Trump is controlling Al Jhit's posture.
Al Jhit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Donald Trump made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 42
Date: May 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 29 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hozdic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Al Jhit
Hozdic preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hozdic is aware though and is defending well.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hozdic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#T2#
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic is fighting to break Al Jhit's control of his arms but Al Jhit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al Jhit pulls Hozdic in to control the position. #T3#
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Jhit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hozdic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Hozdic is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
Hozdic not doing much here.
Al Jhit wants to control the action here but instead Hozdic manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Al Jhit#T5#
Al Jhit is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Hozdic trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Hozdic isn't that keen on the idea.
Hozdic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Al Jhit to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hozdic off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hozdic has good solid back control here. #T6#
A lull in the action here.
Hozdic has good solid back control here.
Hozdic tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Jhit pushed the leg off.
Al Jhit is trying to break free.
#T7#
Hozdic controlling the position well here. Al Jhit rolled but Hozdic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Al Jhit wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free.
Al Jhit tries to break free.
Hozdic wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Al Jhit trying to control the hands but Hozdic won't let him.
What can Al Jhit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
Al Jhit breaks Hozdic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (11) vs (2) Al Jhit
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hozdic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Hozdic pulls Al Jhit in close to his closed guard and prevents Al Jhit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Al Jhit sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Al Jhit being controlled here momentarily.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
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 looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (13) vs (2) Al Jhit#T11#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit controls Hozdic momentarily but Hozdic frees himself.
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hozdic postures up.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Jhit wants to control the position but Hozdic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Al Jhit gets full guard.
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit can't keep his opponent in guard - Hozdic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 trying to maintain the position but Hozdic is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Al Jhit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hozdic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hozdic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (13) vs (6) Al Jhit
Hozdic staying busy and making it hard for Al Jhit to control. #T13##SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hozdic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a choke. Hozdic gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hozdic manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (15) vs (6) Al Jhit
Hozdic works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Hozdic is just content to waste time from the top position. Al Jhit takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Jhit looking to control but Hozdic passes into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Dragan Hozdic retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Dragan Hozdic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 41
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 29 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
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.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit is fighting to break Fiachna's control of his arms but Fiachna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Fiachna controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard but Fiachna passes into half guard.
#T2#
Al Jhit won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Fiachna is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit keeping hold of Fiachna's head, controlling as best he can.
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Fiachna's head to control him but Fiachna postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up. #T4#
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Jhit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiachna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass. #T5#
Fiachna wants to control the position but Al Jhit says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Jhit content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Al Jhit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Fiachna#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna prevents Al Jhit from improving position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy. #T7##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8##SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiachna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fiachna tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position. #T9#
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.#T10#
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Fiachna
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape. #T11#
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of Fiachna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fiachna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T12#
Fiachna wants to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away.
Fiachna is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Al Jhit is staying active.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Al Jhit fails to advance to Fiachna's back. #T13#
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit controlling his opponent. #T14#
Fiachna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Jhit is just content to waste time from the top position. Fiachna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bazar Al Jhit 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 40
Date: May 27, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 14 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 29 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lynn enables Al Jhit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lynn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (0) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Lynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Lynn is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
Lynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lynn's coaches at Rocket's Gentlemen Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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.
Al Jhit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Lynn is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Lynn wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Lynn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Lynn is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynn (0) vs (7) Al Jhit
Lynn tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Al Jhit looking to control but Lynn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Al Jhit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lynn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lynn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Al Jhit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (0) vs (10) Al Jhit
Al Jhit moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynn (0) vs (12) Al Jhit
Lynn is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit looking to control but Lynn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lynn is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Al Jhit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Lynn is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Lynn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Al Jhit.
Lynn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lynn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Al Jhit uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (0) vs (15) Al Jhit
Lynn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynn (0) vs (17) Al Jhit
Lynn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Al Jhit slows the pace down in half guard.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Lynn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lynn is holding on for now.
Al Jhit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Lynn looking for subs from the bottom but Al Jhit mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (0) vs (20) Al Jhit
Lynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lynn is surviving well by controlling Al Jhit's body position as best he can.
Lynn is trying to reverse the position but instead Al Jhit has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lynn (0) vs (23) Al Jhit
You can see the frustration on Lynn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lynn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Al Jhit go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T5#
Lynn tries to escape the position.
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!
Well, with Al Jhit on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lynn is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Lynn is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 38
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 28 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hozdic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Jhit sprawls well. Al Jhit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hozdic gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Al Jhit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hozdic was covering up waiting for the punch and Al Jhit finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Hozdic is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!#T1#
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Hozdic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hozdic moves into full guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hozdic is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Al Jhit
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.#SUB2#
Al Jhit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hozdic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hozdic defends well.
Hozdic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Hozdic'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.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Al Jhit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hozdic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic postures up.
#T4#
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hozdic passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Al Jhit struggling a bit here.
Al Jhit is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
A lull in the action here as Hozdic stalls from top position.#T5#
Hozdic working away.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
Al Jhit tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
Hozdic is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Jhit is defending well.
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hozdic wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit trying to remain calm as Hozdic controls from the top position.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Hozdic is staying tight to Al Jhit's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Al Jhit is looking to reverse the position.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
Hozdic wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Hozdic is really struggling to control Al Jhit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hozdic controls the position. #T9#
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Al Jhit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hozdic 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 Hozdic! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (2) Al Jhit
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.
Hozdic stalling.
Hozdic prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.#T12#
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Hozdic sits in half guard.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but Hozdic has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is being controlled here.
Al Jhit can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Hozdic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Dragan Hozdic 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 37
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 28 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Al Jhit gets tackled into the ropes by Orion. Orion maintains the clinch.
Al Jhit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Al Jhit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orion is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Jhit 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.
Bazar Al Jhit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.
Orion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Jhit after a bit of a struggle.
Al Jhit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orion is trying to drag Al Jhit to the mat but Al Jhit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Orion can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Jhit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Al Jhit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Jhit is defending well.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Jhit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orion looking for a takedown.
Orion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Jhit.
#T1#
Orion is looking for a takedown.
Orion is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Al Jhit gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Orion
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.
Orion is looking to sweep but instead, Al Jhit has passed into half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Jhit controlling the pace.
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Orion wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Jhit wants to pass to mount but Orion is defending the position.
Orion is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit controlling the action here. #T3#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Orion
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Orion tries to hold on but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Orion tries to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away. #T6#
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Al Jhit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Orion has worked his arm free - good work by Orion!
Orion tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Orion#T7#
Orion stops Al Jhit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Al Jhit tries to control but Orion wriggling away.
Orion is trying desperately to improve position.
Orion wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit trying to control but Orion is having none of it. #T8#
Orion is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Orion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit is really struggling to control Orion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Orion working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Orion is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Orion#T10#
Orion controlling from the top position.
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orion's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (2) Orion
Al Jhit is stalling in the full guard.
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11##SUB#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Orion is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Jhit from advancing position.
Orion is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Al Jhit eventually gives up the hold.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working. #T12#
Orion wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Orion is working away.
Orion tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Orion tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Al Jhit is just content to waste time from the top position. Orion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Orion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Bazar Al Jhit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 36
Date: May 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 27 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hozdic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (4) Hozdic
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic taking a breather here.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it. #T1#
Hozdic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Al Jhit is looking to reverse the position.
Al Jhit is trying to escape the position but Hozdic is controlling the position.
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Hozdic prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Hozdic wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position. #T2#
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Jhit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but Hozdic has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (7) Hozdic#T3#
Hozdic controls the position.
Let's hope that Hozdic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Al Jhit can't do much from the bottom here.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit manages to get back to half guard.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hozdic prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Hozdic wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hozdic controlling the pace. #T5#
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Jhit wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hozdic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Jhit sees it coming and defends easily.
Hozdic is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Al Jhit trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Hozdic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Al Jhit wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hozdic prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Al Jhit is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Well, if Hozdic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.#T9#
Hozdic is taking a breather. Al Jhit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg.
Hozdic is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.#T10#
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hozdic defends it easily.
Hozdic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
Hozdic trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T11#
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (7) Hozdic
Al Jhit trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here. #T12#
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.
Hozdic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Al Jhit wants to advance to full mount but Hozdic doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hozdic dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (9) Hozdic
Well,Al Jhit is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hozdic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hozdic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hozdic passes into half guard.
Hozdic tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it. #T14#
Al Jhit trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Jhit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Hozdic 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 9 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dragan Hozdic 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 35
Date: May 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 48 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Jhit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Jhit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in and gets a takedown into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Al Jhit doesn't escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
It looks like Pavlov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T1#
Al Jhit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Al Jhit is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Al Jhit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Al Jhit for a finish.
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Al Jhit tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Al Jhit fending off the submission attempt from Pavlov. #T2#
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Al Jhit.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Al Jhit looks to control. #T3#
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Al Jhit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Pavlov wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Al Jhit tries to buck him off.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Al Jhit wants to escape the position.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Al Jhit is staying busy.
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
Well, with Pavlov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Al Jhit is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Al Jhit wants to escape the position.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Al Jhit breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov has control of Al Jhit's left arm, preventing Al Jhit from doing any damage.
Pavlov looking to control.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T5#
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Jhit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov has Al Jhit pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
#T6#
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.#SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Al Jhit manages to get to full guard.
Al Jhit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet. #T11#
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #T12#
Pavlov won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Al Jhit controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself. #SUB#
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T13##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T14#
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 33
Date: May 20, 2023 |
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.#TD2#
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.
#T1#
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.#T2#
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit fails to take his opponent's back.
Al Jhit controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
Diesel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
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.#T5#
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. #T6#
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. #T7#
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. #SUB2#
Diesel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Al Jhit is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
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.
#T9##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #T10##SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a choke but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
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#T11##SUB2#
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. #T12#
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#SUB#
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#T13##SUB2#
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. #T14#
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 32
Date: May 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 18 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hozdic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Al Jhit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hozdic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hozdic looking for subs off his back but Al Jhit has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hozdic. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
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.
Al Jhit controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Al Jhit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Hozdic sneaks back into half guard.
Hozdic is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hozdic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hozdic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Al Jhit moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hozdic. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (8) Al Jhit
Hozdic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Jhit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hozdic is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Hozdic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (8) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hozdic seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hozdic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Jhit is just riding it out for now. Hozdic eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
#SUB#
Hozdic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hozdic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.#SUB#
Hozdic has gone for a leg lock! Al Jhit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (10) Al Jhit
Hozdic looking for a sweep. Not yet Hozdic, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Hozdic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hozdic is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hozdic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Al Jhit stays in close to Hozdic's body and controls the position. #T5##SUB#
Al Jhit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hozdic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Jhit has managed to get both his arms back between Hozdic's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hozdic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hozdic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Jhit stacks Hozdic 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 Al Jhit! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (13) Al Jhit
Hozdic is looking to regain half guard here but Al Jhit keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit taking a breather here.
Hozdic tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position. #T6#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Al Jhit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hozdic is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Al Jhit slows the pace down.
Hozdic is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hozdic (2) vs (15) Al Jhit
Hozdic is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!#T7#
Hozdic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hozdic is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hozdic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working. #SUB#
Hozdic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Jhit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (18) Al Jhit#T8##SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hozdic looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Al Jhit! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bazar Al Jhit!
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 31
Date: May 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 25 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Trump forces Al Jhit back against the ropes and clinches.
Al Jhit gets underhooks to prevent Trump's takedown attempt.
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trump is defending well.
Al Jhit wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Trump wants the takedown. Al Jhit is fighting it off but Trump persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Al Jhit's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Trump
Al Jhit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Trump
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but Trump denies him. #T1#
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
Trump stops Al Jhit from passing to mount.
Al Jhit has knee on belly momentarily but Trump bucks him off and regains half guard.
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg. #T2#
Trump won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (2) Trump
Al Jhit content just to control the position here.
Trump wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.#T3#
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Jhit has a good base and remains in mount.
Trump is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Al Jhit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Trump is surviving well by controlling Al Jhit's body position as best he can. #T4#
Al Jhit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Jhit content just to control the position here.
Trump tries to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away.
Trump is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Al Jhit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trump manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Al Jhit wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Trump trying to remain calm as Al Jhit controls from the top position.#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Trump is defending well.
Al Jhit wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Trump tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trump has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trump prevents Al Jhit from moving into mount.
Trump tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position.
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Trump is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (6) Trump#T8#
Al Jhit prevents Trump from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Al Jhit right now.
Al Jhit just trying to survive but Trump is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit staying busy and making it hard for Trump to control.
Al Jhit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Al Jhit right now.
Trump not allowing Al Jhit to control his hands. #T9#
Al Jhit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trump's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (6) Trump
Al Jhit is looking to pass into half guard but Trump pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trump is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (8) Trump#SUB2#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trump trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Trump preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Jhit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (8) Trump
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage. #T11##SUB2#
Trump has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Jhit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Trump. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (15) vs (8) Trump
Trump is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Trump manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Jhit's best efforts.#T12##SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trump wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Jhit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Jhit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (15) vs (12) Trump
Trump has the hooks in. Al Jhit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Trump really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Al Jhit.#T13#
Trump doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (17) vs (12) Trump
Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trump dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (17) vs (14) Trump#T14#
Trump trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 17 to 14.
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 30
Date: May 17, 2023 |
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 21 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamenev avoids it really well and circles away.
Kamenev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kamenev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Al Jhit tries to keep at a distance but Kamenev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Jhit looking for a takedown. #TD#
Kamenev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Al Jhit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Al Jhit#SUB#
Al Jhit fending off the submission attempt from Kamenev. #SUB#
Kamenev working for a choke but Al Jhit is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Jhit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kamenev 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.
#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
Kamenev trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Jhit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamenev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (0) Al Jhit#T4#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Jhit is looking to escape.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit has given up his back. Will we see Kamenev going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (13) vs (0) Al Jhit
Kamenev is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
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.#SUB#
Kamenev looking for the RNC.
Kamenev controlling well, preventing Al Jhit from escaping the position.
#T5#
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (13) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Kamenev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (15) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
Kamenev advances to half guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Jhit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Al Jhit is defending well.
Kamenev is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (18) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (21) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Al Jhit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kamenev gets his way!
Al Jhit tries to roll but Kamenev sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Kamenev is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Al Jhit is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 29
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit stuffs the takedown attempt from Lynn. Lynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Lynn shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Al Jhit as Lynn shoots in.
Bazar Al Jhit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lynn.#TD#
Al Jhit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Lynn#SUB2#
Lynn has his foot on Al Jhit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Jhit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Jhit 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.#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lynn has his foot on Al Jhit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Jhit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Lynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynn manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Lynn's guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lynn is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Lynn defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit prevents Lynn from improving his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Lynn is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Lynn
Lynn can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Lynn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Al Jhit.
Lynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a guillotine from mount but Lynn frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a guillotine from mount but Lynn is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Lynn is working to get back to half guard.
Lynn gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lynn tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Lynn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage. #T4#
Al Jhit prevents Lynn from improving his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lynn defend it? Al Jhit steps over the head and cranks it - Lynn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 27
Date: May 14, 2023 |
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 64 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Jhit leaves Diesel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Al Jhit closes the distance and clinches up with Diesel, looking for a takedown. Al Jhit pushes Diesel against the ropes but Diesel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Al Jhit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diesel is just riding it out for now. Al Jhit eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Al Jhit wants to work for an arm triangle but Diesel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Diesel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Diesel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Jhit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Diesel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Al Jhit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Al Jhit has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diesel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is trying to improve his 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 (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Diesel working for a submission but Al Jhit is keeping him at bay.
Al Jhit is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Al Jhit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Al Jhit is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Jhit is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
Al Jhit is looking to get back to full guard here but Diesel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (2) Al Jhit#T7#
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (15) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but Diesel has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (18) vs (2) Al Jhit#T8#
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel moves into full mount! Al Jhit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit looks winded!#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Jhit! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (24) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Diesel is working for a guillotine from mount but Al Jhit frees his head quite easily.
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10##SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#T11##SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Al Jhit has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diesel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (27) vs (2) Al Jhit
Diesel wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Diesel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Jhit, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Al Jhit is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (29) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diesel is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.#T13##SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel is trying for a kimura here. Al Jhit looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diesel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 26
Date: May 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Orion keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass. #SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Jhit is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Jhit defends well.#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Orion could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Al Jhit has cracked it and Orion is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 24
Date: May 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Jhit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leifsson fails with the takedown.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leifsson is trying to defend but Al Jhit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Leifsson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
#SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Leifsson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 23
Date: May 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kamenev gets underhooks to prevent Al Jhit's takedown attempt.
Kamenev has Al Jhit pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Al Jhit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kamenev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Jhit prevents it.
Kamenev prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamenev wants a takedown but no success here.
Bazar Al Jhit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
Kamenev gets underhooks to prevent Al Jhit's takedown attempt.
Kamenev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Jhit is working for takedown but Kamenev is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Kamenev drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Jhit advances to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamenev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamenev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.
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.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Kamenev is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Kamenev is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamenev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamenev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamenev! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Al Jhit's legs.
Al Jhit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamenev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (4) Kamenev#SUB#
Al Jhit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kamenev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kamenev breaks Al Jhit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (6) Kamenev#SUB#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Kamenev is pushing down on Al Jhit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Jhit is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Al Jhit is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 22
Date: May 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 21 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump dives in and grabs Al Jhit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Jhit pushes down on Trump's head and hops out.
Trump shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Jhit sprawls well. He's pushed Trump's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trump changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Jhit tries to avoid it but Trump manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Jhit to the ground. Al Jhit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bazar Al Jhit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.#TD#
Trump gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Al Jhit to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Trump
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Trump is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trump manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Trump's guard. #SUB2#
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Jhit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Jhit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Trump working for a triangle but Al Jhit defends it easily.
Al Jhit 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Trump has his foot on Al Jhit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Jhit works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Trump is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trump manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Trump's guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Trump is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trump manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Trump's guard. #SUB2#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.#SUB2#
Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Trump is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY BJJ inform us that Trump has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Al Jhit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Jhit has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Trump has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Al Jhit doesn't defend quickly enough and Trump has managed to lock this one up! Can Al Jhit escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Trump on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 21
Date: May 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 34 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diesel defends it nicely.#TD#
Al Jhit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diesel sprawls well initially but Al Jhit persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diesel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel drops back looking for a leg! Al Jhit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Jhit manages to kick Diesel off! Diesel jumps back into Al Jhit's guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Diesel trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Diesel
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Al Jhit is not content to let Diesel control the position. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Jhit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Al Jhit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Jhit is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit is not content to let Diesel control the position. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Al Jhit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.#T4#
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diesel 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.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (8) Diesel#T5##SUB2#
Diesel looking to secure an arm triangle but Al Jhit defends it well.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Diesel looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#SUB2#
Diesel working for a submission but Al Jhit is keeping him at bay.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Al Jhit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Al Jhit with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (11) Diesel
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working. #T7##SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Jhit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Al Jhit is not content to let Diesel control the position. #T8##SUB2#
Diesel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Jhit tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.
Al Jhit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Al Jhit is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit won't allow Diesel to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Al Jhit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Al Jhit is defending well.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Al Jhit is not content to let Diesel control the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.#SUB2#
Diesel 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.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB2#
Diesel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Al Jhit tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 20
Date: May 07, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kamenev gets a clinch. #TD#
Kamenev drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Al Jhit defends easily.
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.#SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Kamenev's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. Al Jhit eventually gives up the hold.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Kamenev is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenev defends it well. #T1#
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
Kamenev trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
#SUB#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamenev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Kamenev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Kamenev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.#T2##SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet. #SUB#
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Jhit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Jhit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamenev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamenev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamenev! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Al Jhit blocks the move with his legs.
Kamenev advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (6) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Kamenev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Al Jhit manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Kamenev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Jhit regains half guard.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Jhit is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Jhit! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (9) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kamenev trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kamenev 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.
#T5##SUB2#
Al Jhit has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kamenev. Oh but Al Jhit has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kamenev goes limp - he's gone! Al Jhit jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 19
Date: May 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fiachna gets caught napping as Al Jhit dives in and scores a takedown. Fiachna manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna passes Al Jhit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Al Jhit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to take Al Jhit's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Al Jhit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a guillotine from mount but Al Jhit frees his head quite easily.
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.
Fiachna prevents Al Jhit from getting the reversal.
Fiachna mounts Al Jhit! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Al Jhit doesn't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (8) Fiachna#T2#
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Jhit defends it well.
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Fiachna pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (11) Fiachna
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna wants to take Al Jhit's back here but Al Jhit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiachna takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (14) Fiachna#SUB2#
Al Jhit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Al Jhit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Al Jhit for a finish. #SUB2#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Al Jhit is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#T5#
Fiachna keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (14) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (16) Fiachna#T6##SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Fiachna passes Al Jhit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (19) Fiachna
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it. #T8#
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (22) Fiachna
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiachna.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Al Jhit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Fiachna. Oh but Al Jhit has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Fiachna goes limp - he's gone! Al Jhit jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 18
Date: May 05, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 14 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Al Jhit is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Al Jhit is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Al Jhit is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 17
Date: May 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahma. #TD#
Al Jhit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Al Jhit showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Ahma#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Ahma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
#T1#
Al Jhit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Ahma is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Ahma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Al Jhit 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.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Ahma defends it.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Ahma is having none of it. #SUB#
Ahma is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ahma! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Ahma#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a guillotine from mount but Ahma frees his head quite easily.
Ahma regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit wants to pass to mount but Ahma is defending the position.
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.
Al Jhit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (0) Ahma
Ahma is looking to regain half guard here but Al Jhit keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit wants to control but Ahma is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ahma! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (10) vs (0) Ahma
Al Jhit fails to advance to Ahma's back.
Al Jhit controlling from mount.
Ahma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Ahma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount.
Al Jhit works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (13) vs (0) Ahma
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Al Jhit go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
Al Jhit tries to keep control of the position but Ahma is staying busy.
Ahma rolls, trying to escape but Al Jhit keeps control of the position.
Al Jhit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ahma is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Ahma is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ahma is trying to defend against the choke here but Al Jhit has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Al Jhit Tightens the hold and Ahma taps out furiously! Al Jhit displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Miyagi vs Al Jhit
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miyagi did well to prevent Al Jhit getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Miyagi 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.
Al Jhit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Al Jhit sits in half guard.
Al Jhit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Miyagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (5) Al Jhit
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Al Jhit's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Al Jhit rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Miyagi is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Al Jhit wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
Miyagi avoiding Al Jhit 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Al Jhit right now.
Al Jhit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (4) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to move into half guard but instead Miyagi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (6) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Miyagi postures up.
#T3#
Al Jhit has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Al Jhit for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Al Jhit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Al Jhit's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (9) vs (7) Al Jhit#T4#
Miyagi controlling the position.
Al Jhit is trying to work for a sweep but Miyagi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (11) vs (7) Al Jhit
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Al Jhit is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.#T5#
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi prevents Al Jhit from getting the reversal.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away. #T6#
Miyagi controlling from the full mount.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Al Jhit to control.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Jhit is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Al Jhit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (14) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi controlling the pace.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.#T8##SUB2#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Al Jhit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
#T10#
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Al Jhit looking to control.
Al Jhit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Miyagi defends it easily.
Al Jhit managing to control the position. #T13##SUB2#
Al Jhit has an active guard here but Miyagi has managed to pass into half guard.
Al Jhit trying to control here.
Al Jhit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miyagi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg. #T14#
Miyagi not doing much here.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Koryu Miyagi retains his lightweight title!
Koryu Miyagi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Jackson vs Perez
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 37 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silverio is trying to defend but Al Jhit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Silverio
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio controlling Al Jhit's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Silverio keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Al Jhit trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Jhit is now in half guard.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Silverio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Silverio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Silverio 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.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio is positioning himself well to prevent Al Jhit advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silverio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it. #SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
Silverio is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Silverio looking to control.
#T3#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silverio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Silverio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Jhit is aware though and is defending well.
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Jhit passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Silverio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Silverio is working away.
Silverio is looking to get back to full guard here but Al Jhit has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Silverio
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Al Jhit moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Silverio#SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Silverio has given up his back. Will we see Al Jhit going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (10) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio tries to break free.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Al Jhit doesn't have the hooks in and Silverio manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Silverio
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (4) Silverio#T5#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Silverio drops back looking for a leg! Al Jhit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Jhit manages to kick Silverio off! Silverio jumps back into Al Jhit's guard.
Al Jhit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silverio preventing the sweep. #T6#
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (4) Silverio
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit passes Silverio's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverio tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (17) vs (4) Silverio
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Al Jhit tries to move to mount but Silverio blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silverio, who protects the arm well.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Jhit in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Silverio tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silverio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (17) vs (6) Silverio
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silverio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9#
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Silverio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Al Jhit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Al Jhit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Al Jhit! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (21) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (23) vs (6) Silverio#SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Silverio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silverio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10#
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silverio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio gets back to full guard.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Silverio 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.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (26) vs (6) Silverio
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (28) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.
Silverio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silverio gets full guard.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Jhit defends well.
Silverio looks winded!
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Al Jhit stands and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (31) vs (6) Silverio
Al Jhit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silverio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silverio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Jhit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but Silverio denies him.
Al Jhit taking a breather here. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silverio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silverio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
Silverio is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silverio manages to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Silverio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.
Al Jhit passes Silverio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silverio gets back to full guard.
Al Jhit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Silverio is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 31 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Trump vs Cruz
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov leaves Al Jhit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pavlov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Jhit working away.#SUB2#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
My spies in DanBills Sketchy Basement inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Al Jhit is proving a slippery customer.
Al Jhit trying to move into half guard but instead Pavlov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit controlling Pavlov's posture.
Al Jhit looking to control.
#T2#
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov stands and throws Al Jhit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Al Jhit
Pavlov just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Jhit is letting Pavlov control him for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from side mount. #T3#
Al Jhit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is just holding on here. Pavlov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Al Jhit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (6) Al Jhit#T4#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (6) Al Jhit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov passes Al Jhit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T5#
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Al Jhit
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Al Jhit manages to get back to half guard.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Al Jhit's thigh. Al Jhit counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T6#
Al Jhit being controlled here, momentarily.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Jhit controlling the position.#T7##SUB2#
Al Jhit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (8) Al Jhit
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T8#
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (8) Al Jhit
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (10) Al Jhit
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T9#
Al Jhit content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov has control of Al Jhit's left arm, preventing Al Jhit from doing any damage.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit passes into half guard.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
#T10#
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Pavlov is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is stalling in the full guard.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Pavlov is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Al Jhit says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (19) vs (10) Al Jhit
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (19) vs (12) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Pavlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (21) vs (12) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
#T14#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 21 to 12.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Tokyo
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Merlin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (4) Merlin
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
Al Jhit is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Merlin controlling from the top position.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merlin preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Al Jhit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merlin has passed into half guard!
Merlin prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Merlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Al Jhit gets full guard.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Merlin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Merlin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (7) Merlin
Al Jhit tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#T6#
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
#T7#
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (7) Merlin
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (7) Merlin
Merlin is looking to reverse the position.
Al Jhit working away.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but Merlin denies him. #T9#
Merlin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Jhit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard but Al Jhit has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (7) Merlin#T10##SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Merlin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (10) vs (7) Merlin#SUB#
Al Jhit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Merlin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Merlin and Al Jhit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Merlin regains half guard.
Merlin trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merlin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Al Jhit is controlling the pace.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Merlin makes his way to full guard, as Al Jhit worked for a kimura.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merlin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Merlin controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard. #T14#
Merlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Bazar Al Jhit 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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Event:
CWC 328
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walters stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Jhit. Al Jhit gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Al Jhit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Al Jhit showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
Walters moves into full guard.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Al Jhit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters preventing the sweep. #T1#
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Al Jhit pushes a forearm under Walters's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Walters is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Nickal vs Saric
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gatsby napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (0) Gatsby
Gatsby stops Al Jhit from passing to mount.
Gatsby can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Jhit wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit working away.#SUB#
Al Jhit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gatsby manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Gatsby
Al Jhit 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Gatsby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (2) Gatsby
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gatsby is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Jhit uses his free foot to push down on Gatsby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gatsby. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (2) Gatsby#T2#
Gatsby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Gatsby is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit avoids the attempt from Gatsby to control.
Gatsby 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.
Al Jhit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Al Jhit looking to control but Gatsby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Al Jhit fails to advance to Gatsby's back.
Gatsby is looking to get to half guard.
Al Jhit trying to control but Gatsby is having none of it.
Gatsby is controlling an arm, preventing Al Jhit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount.
Gatsby sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Gatsby actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
#T4#
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is defending well.
Al Jhit passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (2) Gatsby
Al Jhit tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away.
Gatsby is looking to get to half guard.
Al Jhit controlling from mount. #T5#
Al Jhit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gatsby is holding on tight.
Gatsby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Gatsby is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gatsby turns into him and now he's in Al Jhit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (4) Gatsby
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gatsby trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T6#
Al Jhit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby passes Al Jhit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Al Jhit gets full guard.#T7#
Gatsby wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Al Jhit pulls Gatsby in close to prevent any damage.
Gatsby preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (4) Gatsby
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Gatsby is refusing to be controlled, as Al Jhit sits in half guard.
Gatsby trying to control here.
Al Jhit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (17) vs (4) Gatsby#T8#
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
Gatsby prevents Al Jhit from improving position. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gatsby is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gatsby, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Al Jhit wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
Gatsby is trying to get back to half guard.
Gatsby prevents Al Jhit from improving position. #SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Gatsby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Jhit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Jhit tries to move to mount but Gatsby blocks the move with his legs.
Gatsby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gatsby can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Jhit advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (19) vs (4) Gatsby
Al Jhit fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Gatsby's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gatsby regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T11#
Gatsby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away.
Gatsby tries to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away.
Gatsby 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: Al Jhit (19) vs (6) Gatsby
Al Jhit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gatsby controls the pace.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (21) vs (6) Gatsby#T12#
Al Jhit pushing down on Gatsby's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatsby keeps working.
Al Jhit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (24) vs (6) Gatsby
Gatsby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Gatsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit wants to pass to mount but Gatsby is defending the position.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Gatsby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Gatsby defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Gatsby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy. #T14#
Gatsby trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Gatsby controlling the position for now.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Gatsby defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit is thwarting Gatsby's attempts to control the position.
Al Jhit prevents Gatsby from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 24 to 6.
Bazar Al Jhit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Prelims
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Al Jhit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Read looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Read's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Read keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Al Jhit wants to control but Read is keeping him busy.
Read is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Read (4) vs (5) Al Jhit#SUB#
Read working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Read looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Read is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Read is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Read patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Read keeps control of the position.
Al Jhit prevents Read from getting a body triangle.
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
Al Jhit prevents Read from getting a body triangle.
Read controlling from the back.#SUB#
Read working for the choke. #T3#
Read doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (4) vs (7) Al Jhit#SUB#
Read is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
Al Jhit trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Read looking for a sweep. Not yet Read, not yet.
Read is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Read has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Read is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Read wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
My spies in DanBills Sketchy Basement inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Read is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Read is having none of it. #T5#
Read wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Read is defending it quite comfortably.
Read trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Read knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Read is defending well.
#T6#
Read keeping control of the position.
Al Jhit wants to advance to full mount but Read doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Al Jhit trying to control but Read is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Jhit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Read has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Jhit has managed to get both his arms back between Read's legs - danger averted.
Read trying to keep a closed guard but Al Jhit is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Read is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Read has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (6) vs (7) Al Jhit#T7#
Al Jhit trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Read defends easily.
Read passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (9) vs (7) Al Jhit#SUB#
Read tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Read has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8##SUB#
Read working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Read wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Read tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Read advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (11) vs (7) Al Jhit#T9#
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
Read avoids the attempt from Al Jhit to control.
Al Jhit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Read wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Read is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Jhit has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Read is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Jhit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Read. #T10#
Al Jhit trying to control here.
Read tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Jhit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Read seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Read is really struggling to control Al Jhit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Al Jhit is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Read wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
Al Jhit manages to get to full guard.
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Read is proving a slippery customer.
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Read postures up.
Read trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Read wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Read stays in close to Al Jhit's body and controls the position.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle here but Read uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (14) vs (7) Al Jhit#T13#
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Read wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Jhit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (14) vs (9) Al Jhit
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Read is having none of it.
Read is trying is best to control the position here.
Al Jhit wants to pass to mount but Read is defending the position. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Read is defending well.
Read regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14##SUB#
Al Jhit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Read has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Jhit has managed to get both his arms back between Read's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Read holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Jhit passes Read's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Read is refusing to be controlled, as Al Jhit sits in half guard. #SUB#
Read actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Read reverses the position - he's now on top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (16) vs (9) Al Jhit
And that's the end of the fight!
Read takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Read thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Prelims
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 35 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Silverio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Al Jhit to the mat! Al Jhit manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silverio is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Al Jhit reverses the position - he's now on top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Silverio#SUB2#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Silverio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Silverio trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Silverio wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Silverio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Silverio
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.#SUB2#
Silverio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silverio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (4) Silverio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Silverio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving. #T2#
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Silverio pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Silverio trying to work for an americana but Al Jhit has managed to regain full guard.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (6) Silverio
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Silverio is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to work his way around to Silverio's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Silverio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silverio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silverio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silverio has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Al Jhit. Oh but Silverio has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Al Jhit goes limp - he's gone! Silverio jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Silverio!
A very excited looking Carlos Silverio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Huhera vs Kuronoa
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Zhan Dhelan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dhelan (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dhelan 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.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dhelan keeps working. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Dhelan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dhelan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Dhelan is having none of it.
Al Jhit trying to advance position but Dhelan counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Dhelan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhelan is retaining full guard.
Dhelan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dhelan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhelan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dhelan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Jhit is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Dhelan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (2) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Dhelan pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dhelan stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Dhelan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit wants to hit a sweep here but Dhelan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Jhit there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (5) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Al Jhit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dhelan (8) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Dhelan tightening his grip on Al Jhit, looking for the choke.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Dhelan sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Al Jhit showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Dhelan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4##SUB#
Dhelan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Al Jhit defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Dhelan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
#T5#
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Dhelan manages to sink in the hooks.
Dhelan doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (8) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dhelan trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Dhelan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Dhelan defending well. #T6#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Dhelan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dhelan won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Dhelan is working away.
Al Jhit trying to advance position but Dhelan counters by regaining guard.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dhelan's guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Dhelan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Dhelan wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dhelan defends it well.
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Dhelan is working away.
Dhelan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Dhelan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dhelan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB2#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dhelan is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.
Dhelan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dhelan is just riding it out for now. Al Jhit eventually gives up the hold.
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Dhelan is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dhelan wants to control but Al Jhit passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying for a kimura here. Dhelan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Al Jhit wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Our winner, Bazar Al Jhit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge instigates a clinch.
Al Jhit prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Al Jhit has clasped his hands together around Cubbedge 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (4) Al Jhit
Cubbedge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit trying to advance position but Cubbedge counters by regaining guard.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cubbedge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cubbedge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cubbedge ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Al Jhit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Al Jhit is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for subs from the bottom but Cubbedge mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is looking to get to half guard.
Al Jhit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Cubbedge takes Al Jhit's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (10) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cubbedge 's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (6) Al Jhit
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cubbedge has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge 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.
Al Jhit stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in DanBills Sketchy Basement inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cubbedge is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture. #T4#
Al Jhit stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (9) Al Jhit
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge tries to buck Al Jhit off but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit taking a breather here. #T5#
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (9) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge passes easily into half guard.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Cubbedge is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.#T7#
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Cubbedge wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard.
Al Jhit controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cubbedge looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Al Jhit has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10##SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cubbedge dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (14) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Cubbedge trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Jhit wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Jhit there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (17) vs (11) Al Jhit
Cubbedge controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Jhit tries to lock up and control but Cubbedge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Well,Cubbedge is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Cubbedge postures up.
Al Jhit is working to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (15) Al Jhit#T14#
Al Jhit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cubbedge tries to break free.
Al Jhit struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a choke but Cubbedge is defending well. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
A relieved looking Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Prelims
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walters pinned against the cage. Walters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Jhit darts in looking for a takedown but Walters gets double underhooks and turns Al Jhit into the cage.
Walters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Al Jhit has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walters clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (0) Walters
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters turns into Al Jhit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Walters
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T1#
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (2) Walters
Al Jhit passes Walters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walters trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Walters is positioning himself well to prevent Al Jhit advancing to mount.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Walters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Walters is having none of it. #T2#
Walters is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Jhit from advancing position. #SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Walters is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Walters's thigh. Walters counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T3#
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (4) Walters
Al Jhit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walters controls the pace.
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Walters postures up.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T4#
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (4) Walters#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walters is holding on to half guard well.#T5##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
Al Jhit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (4) Walters#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walters tries to improve position but can't.
Walters wants to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Walters sneaks back into half guard.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (4) Walters
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Jhit has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Al Jhit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walters is trying desperately to improve position.
Walters doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Al Jhit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walters can't escape the position.
Al Jhit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (6) Walters#T8#
Al Jhit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (16) vs (6) Walters
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Walters defending well. #SUB#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9##SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (16) vs (8) Walters#SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass. #T10#
Walters won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walters won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Walters advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Walters 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.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
#T12#
Al Jhit is trying to control but can't.
Walters is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.#T13##SUB2#
Walters 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.
#SUB2#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Jhit wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
Walters is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Jhit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit is pulling down on Walters's head. It's preventing any offense from Walters, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Walters defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
Bazar Al Jhit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Halli vs Pancake
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 25 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boesku. #TD#
Al Jhit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Boesku#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Boesku defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boesku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Boesku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it.
Boesku is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Boesku is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Al Jhit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boesku is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boesku has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Boesku
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boesku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boesku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku is pushing down on Al Jhit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Jhit is fighting to maintain full guard but Boesku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boesku uses his free foot to push down on Al Jhit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Jhit. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Boesku
Al Jhit is squirming around, avoiding Boesku's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Al Jhit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boesku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Jhit is positioning himself well to prevent Boesku advancing to mount.
I've been told that Boesku has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Boesku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Jhit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boesku has managed to get both his arms back between Al Jhit's legs - danger averted.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Jhit is pulling down on Boesku's head to control his posture.
Boesku works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Al Jhit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boesku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boesku's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (5) Boesku#SUB#
Boesku is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Al Jhit gets his way!
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Boesku is controlling Al Jhit 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (7) Boesku
Boesku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard but Boesku passes into half guard.
Al Jhit wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy.
Boesku wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position. #T4#
Boesku is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boesku tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it.
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Boesku's head to control him but Boesku postures up.
Boesku wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boesku controlling the pace.
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.
Boesku looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Boesku stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boesku controls the pace.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Boesku defends easily.
Boesku seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boesku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (10) Boesku#T6#
Al Jhit prevents Boesku from improving position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boesku wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boesku moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (13) Boesku
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard.
Boesku in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boesku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Boesku tries to move to mount but Al Jhit blocks the move with his legs.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Al Jhit can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Jhit is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Al Jhit is looking to reverse the position.
Al Jhit sneaks back into half guard.
Boesku is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Al Jhit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boesku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boesku's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (13) Boesku
Boesku trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boesku knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boesku for a finish.
Boesku breaks Al Jhit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (15) Boesku
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Boesku pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boesku trying to control from half guard but Al Jhit is working away.
Al Jhit trying to control but Boesku postures up.
#T9#
Boesku looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Boesku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Jhit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boesku wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Boesku forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Boesku seems content to control.#SUB2#
Boesku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Boesku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
Boesku wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boesku is still trying to improve position.
Boesku prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Al Jhit gets full guard.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Boesku controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (15) Boesku#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T12#
Boesku keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boesku keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
#T13#
Boesku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Jhit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Jhit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (19) Boesku
I really don't envy Al Jhit right now.
#SUB2#
Boesku is persistently looking for the submission but Al Jhit is defending it well.
Boesku controlling the position well here. Al Jhit rolled but Boesku kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14##SUB2#
Boesku looking to break Al Jhit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Al Jhit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boesku will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Al Jhit turns into Boesku and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (19) Boesku
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Boesku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku is pulling down on Al Jhit's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Jhit, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boesku wins on points by 19 to 14.
A relieved looking Roman Boesku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Prelims
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burroughs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Jhit somewhat.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown but Burroughs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Jhit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burroughs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Jhit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Burroughs drives through with a takedown into Al Jhit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Al Jhit controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs has control of Al Jhit's left arm, preventing Al Jhit from doing any damage. #T1#
Al Jhit trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.#T2#
Al Jhit is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Burroughs pulls Al Jhit in to control the position. #T3#
Al Jhit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs seems keen to control Al Jhit's posture.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Jhit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T4#
Burroughs is controlling Al Jhit's trapped leg to prevent Al Jhit from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Jhit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Jhit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Burroughs won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Al Jhit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit is controlling the pace.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Jhit from advancing position. #T6#
Burroughs tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit content to control rather than advance.
Burroughs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
#T8#
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burroughs is controlling Al Jhit's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
#T9#
Al Jhit is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burroughs defends it well.
Al Jhit stalling.
Burroughs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Al Jhit slows the pace down in half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
Al Jhit is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burroughs working a defensive guard but Al Jhit passes into half guard.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Burroughs#T13#
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burroughs is aware though and is defending well.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Jhit controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Al Jhit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T14#
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burroughs pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 4 to 2.
An out of breath Joshua Burroughs 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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Event:
CWC 297 - Pavlov vs Cosades
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ortega instigates a clinch. #TD#
Al Jhit gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ortega regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Ortega#SUB2#
Ortega 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.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Ortega 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. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Jhit defends well.
Al Jhit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Al Jhit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Jhit has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ortega wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ortega has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Al Jhit is looking to defend but Ortega has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Al Jhit! Ortega pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Al Jhit taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brian Ortega!
Brian Ortega seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jones vs Trump
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel sprawls well initially but Al Jhit persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Steel
Al Jhit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Al Jhit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Al Jhit is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Steel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel postures up.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Al Jhit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Al Jhit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steel controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Al Jhit has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Steel
Al Jhit wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Steel prevents Al Jhit from getting the reversal.
Steel controlling from mount.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Jhit is looking to escape.
Al Jhit tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Jhit is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (8) Steel
Al Jhit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steel.
Al Jhit trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Steel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Al Jhit just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
Al Jhit staying busy and making it hard for Steel to control.
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Steel manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Steel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Steel wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Steel controlling the position well here. Al Jhit rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Al Jhit just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7#
Steel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Al Jhit tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Steel controlling the positon.
Steel doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (8) Steel#T8#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel pulls Al Jhit in close to his closed guard and prevents Al Jhit from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Steel's guard.
Steel controlling Al Jhit's posture. #T9#
Al Jhit trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel has his hands on Al Jhit's head, controlling the position.
Al Jhit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Al Jhit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Al Jhit trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel wants to hit a sweep here but Al Jhit passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (8) Steel#T11#
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit wants to take his opponent's back but instead Steel manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage. #T12#
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (10) Steel
Steel trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Well,Al Jhit is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
#T13#
Al Jhit wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit controlling the position well.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Al Jhit works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Steel won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (10) Steel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel controlling the position well.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 10 to 9.
Bjj Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Al Jhit drives through with a takedown into Brown 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Jhit passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Al Jhit happy to just control the position for now.
Brown prevents Al Jhit from moving into mount.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face as Al Jhit controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but Brown denies him.
Brown 's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Brown keeps Al Jhit under control for a moment.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Al Jhit
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Al Jhit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #T3#
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Al Jhit is not content to let Brown control the position.
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown trying to control the position.
#T4#
Brown working a defensive guard but Al Jhit manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (10) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit tries to move to mount but Brown blocks the move with his legs.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Al Jhit keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (6) vs (10) Al Jhit
I really don't envy Al Jhit right now.
Al Jhit prevents Brown from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Brown controls the position.
Al Jhit trying to control the hands but Brown breaks the grip. #SUB#
Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Al Jhit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Al Jhit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brown gets his way!
#SUB#
Al Jhit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Al Jhit buck him off. #T7##SUB#
Brown working for a choke but Al Jhit is defending well.
Al Jhit is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Brown looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Brown has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8##SUB#
Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Al Jhit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brown keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Jhit pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Brown sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Al Jhit taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown retains his lightweight title!
Antonio Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Brown vs Morrison
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Al Jhit getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is just content to waste time from the top position. Brown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brown controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Jhit trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Al Jhit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown trying to control the position.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Al Jhit#T3#
Al Jhit trying to control the position here.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Brown being controlled here momentarily.
Brown won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here. #T4#
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Brown keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Al Jhit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Jhit trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #T7#
Al Jhit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Brown pulls Al Jhit in close to his closed guard and prevents Al Jhit from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.
Al Jhit is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Jhit's guard.
Brown trying to control from Al Jhit's half guard. Al Jhit has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Al Jhit is adopting a defensive guard.
Al Jhit looking to control.
#T10#
Al Jhit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (6) Al Jhit
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Still in half guard, Al Jhit seems content to control.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Al Jhit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Brown pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T13#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (6) Al Jhit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit is controlling Brown's posture.#T14#
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Al Jhit controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Brown is heads and Al Jhit is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Brown takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (4) Lee
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Al Jhit tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Al Jhit manages to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is not content to let Lee control the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Al Jhit is tightening it up a little... Lee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bazar Al Jhit!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Hukkelberry Flint!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Al Jhit drives through and clinches with Flint against the cage.
#TD2#
Flint has clasped his hands together around Al Jhit's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (4) Flint#SUB2#
Flint is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Jhit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Flint is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Al Jhit tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Flint is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Jhit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Al Jhit tries to buck Flint off but Flint is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (0) vs (6) Flint
Al Jhit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flint pulls his head out easily.
Flint is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flint pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Flint's head to control him but Flint postures up.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for subs from the bottom but Flint mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (9) Flint#SUB2#
Flint is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Al Jhit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flint looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flint looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Flint isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit is trying to reverse the position but instead Flint has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (0) vs (12) Flint
Al Jhit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Al Jhit tries to improve his position but Flint has taken his back! Flint has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Al Jhit tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Flint pushes Al Jhit away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hukkelberry Flint!
An out of breath Hukkelberry Flint 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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Event:
CWC 289.5
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Jhit gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Al Jhit enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Al Jhit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Lee won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Al Jhit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Al Jhit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee stands and throws Al Jhit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee working away.#T3#
Lee taking a breather here.
Al Jhit wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (0) vs (7) Lee
Lee trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it. #T4#
Lee content just to control the position here.
Lee wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Al Jhit. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (10) Lee
Lee trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Lee looking to control but instead Al Jhit has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is taking a breather. Al Jhit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T7#
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it.
Al Jhit has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (13) Lee
Al Jhit tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it. #T8#
Lee fails to advance to Al Jhit's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Al Jhit is holding on tight.
My spies in The Proving Grounds inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (2) vs (13) Lee#T10#
Al Jhit pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Jhit is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Al Jhit trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (15) Lee#T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Al Jhit holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Lee preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Al Jhit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee advances to half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.
Lee wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy. #T14#
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 15 to 2.
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Jhit is defended easily by Brown.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Al Jhit pushes him off.#TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Brown
Al Jhit is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit controlling the position.#T1##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a triangle here. Brown is fighting it but it looks tight! Al Jhit pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brown is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Helsinki
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cubbedge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Al Jhit quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Cubbedge #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it. #T1#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cubbedge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T2#
Al Jhit stalling away here and it's allowed Cubbedge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Al Jhit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Jhit postures up.
#T3#
Al Jhit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Cubbedge pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cubbedge defends it easily.#T6##SUB#
Al Jhit has an active guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Cubbedge controlling the pace.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
#T7##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Cubbedge pushes his legs off easily.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8##SUB#
Cubbedge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cubbedge defends it easily.#T9#
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Cubbedge wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy. #T10#
Cubbedge passes into side control, despite Al Jhit's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (7) Cubbedge
Al Jhit manages to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit has a hand on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cubbedge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (10) Cubbedge
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cubbedge working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cubbedge wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T11#
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cubbedge takes Al Jhit's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Al Jhit is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (13) Cubbedge
Al Jhit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Al Jhit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Al Jhit is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep. #T13#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (16) Cubbedge
Al Jhit is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge tries to move to mount but Al Jhit blocks the move with his legs.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Cubbedge wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cubbedge easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (2) vs (18) Cubbedge
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Bart Cubbedge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 286 LA
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cosades defends well and Al Jhit ends up having to push Cosades into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cosades drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Jhit pulls his leg out and moves away.
Al Jhit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cosades circles away.#TD2#
Cosades throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Al Jhit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cosades is in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Cosades pushes his legs off easily.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit is looking to advance position but Cosades won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosades gets full guard.#T3#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Jhit postures up.
#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cosades is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now.
Cosades looking to control.
Cosades wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Jhit is now in half guard.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Cosades manages to get to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Cosades manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Cosades
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Jhit's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades.
Al Jhit won't allow Cosades to pass to mount. #T7##SUB2#
Cosades seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Jhit manages to get to full guard.
Al Jhit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8##SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
My spies in Oblivion Gate inform me that Cosades has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Al Jhit controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself. #T9#
Al Jhit has control of Cosades's left arm, preventing Cosades from doing any damage.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cosades is aware though and is defending well.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Al Jhit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (4) Cosades#T11#
Cosades bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (6) Cosades
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Al Jhit has his foot on Cosades's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosades works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #T12#
Cosades stays in close to Al Jhit's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit has Cosades pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Cosades is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Al Jhit has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cosades is looking to defend but Al Jhit has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cosades! Al Jhit pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cosades taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bazar Al Jhit!
After winning the bout, Bazar Al Jhit 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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Event:
CWC 285
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Conforto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Al Jhit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto moves into full guard.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Conforto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Conforto is pulling down on Al Jhit's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Jhit, at least for the moment.
Al Jhit trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Conforto looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Conforto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
#SUB2#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
Conforto wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.#SUB2#
Conforto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Al Jhit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Al Jhit has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto wants to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has moved into half guard.
#T5#
Conforto tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Conforto wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Conforto#T6#
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Conforto is trying to control Al Jhit's posture but Al Jhit avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Conforto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7#
Al Jhit prevents Conforto from improving his position.
Conforto wants to sweep but Al Jhit has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Conforto#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
Conforto is trying to control Al Jhit's posture but Al Jhit avoids it. #SUB#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8#
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Jhit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conforto holding on.
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
Conforto regains half guard.
Conforto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Jhit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Jhit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (6) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Conforto working for the choke. #T9##SUB2#
Conforto looking for the choke from the back.
Al Jhit trying to control but not successfully.
Al Jhit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finish the Fight, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a rear naked choke here but Al Jhit reverses the position brilliantly into Conforto's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (6) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Jhit has passed into half guard!
Conforto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom. #T10#
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conforto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it. #T11##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conforto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit. #SUB2#
Conforto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Conforto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit pushing down on Conforto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (15) vs (6) Conforto#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Conforto has escaped the position, nice work there. #T13##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Conforto is trying to control Al Jhit's posture but Al Jhit avoids it.
Conforto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Conforto trying to get back to full guard but Al Jhit takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (18) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Al Jhit is looking to work his way around to Conforto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Al Jhit moves to his opponent's back but Conforto bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Al Jhit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (18) vs (8) Conforto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (20) vs (8) Conforto
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (23) vs (8) Conforto
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
A relieved looking Bazar Al Jhit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Jhit to the ground. Lee is now in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Lee
Al Jhit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Jhit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Lee
Al Jhit postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there. #T1#
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Lee
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Al Jhit is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee moves into full mount! Al Jhit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (7) Lee
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Jhit tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Al Jhit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee wants to control but instead Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. #T5##SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (7) Lee
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
#T6##SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Al Jhit defends easily.
Lee wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Al Jhit is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (9) Lee
Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Proving Grounds. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is defending well.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Al Jhit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (9) Lee#SUB#
Al Jhit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Lee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Al Jhit's arms.
Lee tries to roll but Al Jhit sticks to his back.
Al Jhit tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Al Jhit gets his hands free. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well. #T9#
Lee controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#SUB#
Al Jhit patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Al Jhit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Al Jhit trying to control momentarily.
Lee turns into Al Jhit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (11) Lee#T10#
Al Jhit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Jhit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T11#
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#T12#
Al Jhit pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Lee trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Al Jhit controlling Lee's posture.
Lee trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T14#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee passes Al Jhit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 11 to 8.
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Rico Cole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cole drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cole (2) vs (0) Al Jhit
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Finish the Fight. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cole is looking to advance position but Al Jhit has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cole (2) vs (4) Al Jhit
Cole is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.#T1#
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Jhit prevents Cole from getting the reversal.
Cole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cole is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Cole is trying to escape the mount.
Cole manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Cole wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Al Jhit trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom. #T4#
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.
Al Jhit prevents Cole from improving his position.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Jhit prevents Cole from improving his position.#T5#
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Cole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Cole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Cole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cole is holding on for now. #T6#
Al Jhit wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Cole defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit prevents Cole from improving his position.
Cole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Jhit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Jhit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cole (6) vs (4) Al Jhit
Cole biding his time, controlling Al Jhit.
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Cole keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Will Cole go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cole's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cole (6) vs (6) Al Jhit
Al Jhit advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is looking to get back to full guard here but Al Jhit has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (6) vs (9) Al Jhit
Cole is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cole (6) vs (11) Al Jhit#T8#
Al Jhit looking to control but Cole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cole is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cole is holding on tight.
Al Jhit looking to control but Cole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Cole wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Cole is trying to escape the mount.
Al Jhit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cole tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Cole is controlling an arm, preventing Al Jhit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10##SUB2#
Al Jhit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cole to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cole shrugs it off.
Al Jhit trying to control but Cole is having none of it.
Cole tries to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away.
Al Jhit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Cole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Jhit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cole is holding on tight.
Al Jhit tries to control but Cole wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is trying to escape the mount but Al Jhit keeps good control and instead manages to take Cole's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cole (6) vs (14) Al Jhit
Cole wants to escape the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for the choke from the back position but Cole is controlling his hands well.
Cole wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cole is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cole staying busy and making it hard for Al Jhit to control. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is persistently looking for the submission but Cole is defending it well.
Al Jhit tries to keep control of the position but Cole is staying busy.#T13#
Cole is in bad spot here.
Cole just trying to survive but Al Jhit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Cole is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cole wants to control his opponent's hands but Al Jhit gets his hands free. #T14#
Cole tries to escape but Al Jhit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Cole defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Al Jhit's arms.
Cole tries to roll but Al Jhit sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cole working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit wins on points by 14 to 6.
Our winner, Bazar Al Jhit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 276
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Al Jhit clinches with his opponent.
Brown tries to pull guard but Al Jhit won't allow it.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Al Jhit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Al Jhit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Jhit.
Joshua Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bazar Al Jhit.
Al Jhit can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Al Jhit is trying to trip Brown. He has hold of a leg but Brown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Al Jhit persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Al Jhit wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit trying to advance position but Brown counters by regaining guard.
Brown has Al Jhit pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Jhit trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Al Jhit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Brown won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Brown content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Al Jhit has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Finish the Fight. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown trying to control the position but Al Jhit is working away.
Al Jhit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.
Brown trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Al Jhit has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Brown escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Brown! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Al Jhit#T6#
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working. #T7#
Al Jhit is trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit is not content to let Brown control the position.
Al Jhit is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Brown! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Al Jhit has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joshua Brown!
Joshua Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 270
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Al Jhit is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steel's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Steel
Al Jhit wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Al Jhit wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel passes Al Jhit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Steel
Al Jhit is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Al Jhit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finish the Fight, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Al Jhit looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (8) Steel
Al Jhit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steel.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Steel sticks to his back.
#T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Al Jhit is really stuck here.
Steel controls the position.
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Steel 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.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Steel sticks to his back.
#T5#
Steel is riding his opponent, not letting Al Jhit buck him off.
Al Jhit trying to control but not successfully.
Steel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Steel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Steel not allowing Al Jhit to control his hands. #T6#
Al Jhit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Steel.
Steel not allowing Al Jhit to control his hands.
Steel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Al Jhit doesn't escape.
Al Jhit is trying to break free.
Steel controlling the position well here. Al Jhit rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Al Jhit wants to escape the position.
#T7#
What can Al Jhit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Al Jhit tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Steel looking for the choke from the back.
Steel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
Al Jhit trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Al Jhit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9##T10#
Al Jhit wants to escape the position.
Steel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Al Jhit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
Steel controls the position.
Al Jhit wants to control his opponent's hands but Steel gets his hands free.
Steel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Steel looking for the choke from the back.
Steel has good solid back control here. #T12#
Al Jhit wants to escape the position.
Steel controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Steel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
Good control from Steel.
Steel keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
#T13#
Steel keeps control of the position easily here as Al Jhit tries to buck him off.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Steel sticks to his back.
#T14#
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Steel's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (8) Steel
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel has Al Jhit pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 8 to 4. Bjj Steel retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Bjj Steel 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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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and pushes Al Jhit back into the cage.
Al Jhit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miyagi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Miyagi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Al Jhit
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi uses his free foot to push down on Al Jhit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Jhit. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Al Jhit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Miyagi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Al Jhit's thigh. Al Jhit counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Miyagi preventing the sweep. #T2#
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Miyagi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Al Jhit seems keen to control Miyagi's posture.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Miyagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Miyagi pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Al Jhit defends it.
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.#SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Al Jhit controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Miyagi defends easily.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6##SUB2#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyagi is aware though and is defending well.
Miyagi stays in close to Al Jhit's body and controls the position.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8#
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Miyagi controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard but Miyagi passes into half guard.
#T10#
Miyagi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (8) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit holds on, trying desperately to control.
Al Jhit is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Al Jhit working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Jhit is looking to escape.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Al Jhit for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miyagi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (11) vs (0) Al Jhit
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 253
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Jhit is looking for a takedown.
Al Jhit is working for takedown but Cole is calmly controlling the position for now.
Al Jhit tries to score a body lock takedown but Cole shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Jhit can't get the takedown.
Cole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Jhit pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Al Jhit.#TD#
Al Jhit wants the takedown. Cole is fighting it off but Al Jhit persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cole's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Cole
Cole seems keen to control Al Jhit's posture.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.#T1#
Cole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.
Cole gets back to full guard.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Cole
Cole pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Jhit is trying to control but can't.
Al Jhit has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cole is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Cole is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Cole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cole wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Cole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Jhit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cole is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Cole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Cole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cole trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Cole controlling the pace.
Cole prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Cole is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Cole trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cole is working away from the top position though.
Cole is pressing down on Al Jhit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Jhit is holding on for now. #T8#
Al Jhit trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole uses his free foot to push down on Al Jhit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Jhit. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Cole
Cole wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Cole avoids the attempt from Al Jhit to control.
Cole controlling from mount. #T9#
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Al Jhit trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole trying to control from half guard but Al Jhit is working away.
Cole content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Al Jhit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Al Jhit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cole's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (5) Cole#SUB#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Al Jhit is looking to control Cole but Cole is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T11#
Cole tries to roll but Al Jhit sticks to his back.
Al Jhit is trying to stick to Cole's back but Cole is turning into Al Jhit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al Jhit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cole. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (7) Cole
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
Cole works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.
Cole trying to advance position but Al Jhit counters by regaining guard.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (7) Cole#T13#
Al Jhit is trying to control. Cole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cole trying to get back to full guard but Al Jhit takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (7) Cole
Cole has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (14) vs (7) Cole#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cole's chin but Cole turns very nicely into Al Jhit's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cole.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (9) Cole
Cole trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T14#
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Cole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (12) Cole
Al Jhit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
Bazar Al Jhit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 242
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boshtok fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Al Jhit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Al Jhit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boshtok won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Boshtok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Al Jhit wants to pass to mount but Boshtok is defending the position.
Boshtok wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Boshtok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Boshtok trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
#T3#
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boshtok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (5) Al Jhit#T4#
Boshtok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Jhit looking to control but Boshtok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit avoids the attempt from Boshtok to control.#T5#
Al Jhit is stalling here but it's allowed Boshtok to get half guard.
Al Jhit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boshtok! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (8) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boshtok has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boshtok! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (8) Al Jhit
Boshtok content to stall in guard here.
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet. #T6#
Boshtok looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (10) Al Jhit
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (2) vs (13) Al Jhit
Al Jhit controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boshtok has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Al Jhit but great work by Boshtok. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (6) vs (13) Al Jhit#T7#
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Boshtok wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit is letting Boshtok control him for a moment.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard.
Boshtok trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T8#
Boshtok is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boshtok sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boshtok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Boshtok has control of the leg.
Boshtok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Boshtok is very close to passing his half guard.
Boshtok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boshtok frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (9) vs (13) Al Jhit
Boshtok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Al Jhit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boshtok wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Jhit is looking to control Boshtok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Boshtok prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Boshtok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Al Jhit is positioning himself well to prevent Boshtok advancing to mount.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Boshtok wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is defending well.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boshtok trying to advance position but Al Jhit counters by regaining guard.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Boshtok stays in close to Al Jhit's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Al Jhit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Boshtok slips nicely into half guard.
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
Boshtok trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit seems keen to control Boshtok's posture.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Boshtok showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Boshtok defends it easily.
#T14#
Boshtok pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boshtok is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boshtok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Al Jhit for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit wins on points by 13 to 9.
A very excited looking Bazar Al Jhit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 231
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arias wants it to stay on the feet.
Arias appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Al Jhit tries to clinch there but Arias circles away.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arias defends it nicely.#TD#
Arias closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Al Jhit to the mat! Al Jhit manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Al Jhit#SUB#
Arias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Jhit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arias has Al Jhit in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Arias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (2) Al Jhit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Arias has his hands clasped together but Al Jhit extends and breaks Arias's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Al Jhit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C51: Al Jhit vs. Lermontov
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Al Jhit feints and as Lermontov raises his hands in defense, Al Jhit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lermontov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lermontov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control but Lermontov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lermontov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Al Jhit stays in close to Lermontov's body and controls the position.
Lermontov keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lermontov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Jhit stacks Lermontov 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 Al Jhit!
Lermontov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lermontov actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Lermontov tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Al Jhit 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 going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Jhit wants to control but Lermontov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lermontov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Al Jhit. Oh but Lermontov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Al Jhit goes limp - he's gone! Lermontov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fiyero Lermontov!
In his post fight interview, Fiyero Lermontov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 214
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit looks for a takedown but Ottke sprawls well.
Ottke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Al Jhit manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Al Jhit dives in and scores a takedown into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Al Jhit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ottke controlling Al Jhit's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ottke is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ottke is looking to sweep but instead, Al Jhit has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Al Jhit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
Ottke tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Ottke desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Ottke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ottke wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Ottke manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Al Jhit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs.
Ottke gets back to half guard.
Al Jhit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Ottke pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Al Jhit passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ottke trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Ottke is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ottke tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Ottke is doing well to control the position and prevent Al Jhit from advancing to side control.#T7#
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Al Jhit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (8) Al Jhit
Al Jhit controlling from mount.
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (8) Al Jhit#T8#
Ottke passes into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.
Ottke trying to move into half guard but instead Al Jhit has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (10) Al Jhit
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has moved into half guard.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Al Jhit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11##SUB#
Ottke 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.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T12#
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Al Jhit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Ottke gets back to full guard.
Ottke controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Al Jhit trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Al Jhit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke is positioning himself well to prevent Al Jhit advancing to mount.
Ottke trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit wins on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Bazar Al Jhit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C42: Magnus vs. Shamrock
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Al Jhit.
White Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White Jr throws out a loose jab but Al Jhit uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Al Jhit.
Nice cross by White Jr.#TD2#
Al Jhit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Al Jhit finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit got a little sloppy there for a moment and White Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Jhit has managed to get both his arms back between White Jr's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit won't allow White Jr to sweep him here.
White Jr trying to control the position.
White Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
White Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Jhit is now in half guard.
White Jr wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White Jr throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Al Jhit manages to pass to side control.
A control attempt from White Jr but he's now mounted!#T2#
Al Jhit prevents White Jr from getting the reversal.
Al Jhit misses with a head shot.
White Jr tries to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away.
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Al Jhit landing shots from mount.
White Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Al Jhit wants to take his opponent's back but White Jr doesn't allow it.
White Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
White Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White Jr tries to lock up and control but Al Jhit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White Jr tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Al Jhit avoids the attempt from White Jr to control.
White Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Al Jhit working away from the top, dropping strikes.
White Jr is working to get back to half guard.
White Jr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Al Jhit.
White Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Jhit passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Al Jhit does it's job there.
White Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Al Jhit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
White Jr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Al Jhit manages to pass to mount!
White Jr is trying to escape the mount.
White Jr tries to lock up and control but Al Jhit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr regains half guard.#SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
White Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. White Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit postures up.
#SUB#
White Jr has an active guard here but Al Jhit has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. White Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
White Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Al Jhit to get to half guard.
White Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
White Jr is looking to control Al Jhit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB#
White Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Al Jhit escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Al Jhit!
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but White Jr keeps working. #T3#
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Al Jhit has passed into mount! Damn!
Al Jhit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White Jr wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit lands a big shot there that rocks White Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
White Jr tries to lock up and control but Al Jhit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
White Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bazar Al Jhit has got the better of the ground game so far.
White Jr regains half guard.
White Jr trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit is nestled in close to White Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
White Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit shoots in and drives through. White Jr sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from White Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Jhit.
White Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Jhit with a poor takedown
letting White Jr counter with a right hand.
Bruce White Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bazar Al Jhit.
White Jr throws a jab when Al Jhit was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Al Jhit lands an impressive looking overhand right. White Jr doesn't seem phased though.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Al Jhit.
White Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
White Jr throws a right hand that Al Jhit ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Jhit also avoids with ease.
Al Jhit throws a looping overhand right but White Jr ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Jhit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White Jr slips a jab and a cross from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White Jr at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Jhit with a lazy takedown attempt
and White Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
White Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Jhit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruce White Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Jhit misses the jab.
White Jr misses the jab.
A slow jab from Al Jhit misses its intended target.
Al Jhit looks to land a combination but White Jr avoids it well.
White Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Jhit.
A lazy left from Al Jhit finds it's target.
Al Jhit throws a poor cross that misses
and White Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Al Jhit misses.
A big left from Al Jhit misses.
White Jr moves away from the strike by Al Jhit.
White Jr misses with a hook.
Al Jhit looks to throw the jab but White Jr is out of range.
A lazy left from White Jr finds it's target.
Bruce White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Jhit might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD2#
Al Jhit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
White Jr tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Al Jhit seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Al Jhit is trying to control. White Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Jhit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White Jr moves into full guard.
White Jr wants to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has moved into half guard.
White Jr gets full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from White Jr.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
White Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Al Jhit has picked White Jr up and slammed him! White Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Al Jhit manages to pass to side control!
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bazar Al Jhit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Jhit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bazar Al Jhit!
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.
The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
C36: Maestre vs. Shamrock
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Al Jhit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hlervu jabs Al Jhit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Jhit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Hlervu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hlervu's corner calls for a 1-2. Hlervu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Jhit staying out of range there.
Hlervu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hlervu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Jhit moves away.
Al Jhit misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Jhit throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hlervu defending well as Al Jhit loads up on a big left hand.
Al Jhit throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
Hlervu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Jhit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A clash of legs there as Al Jhit blocks the low kick.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Jhit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Jhit thuds his right hand into Hlervu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Jhit throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
It looked like Hlervu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit scores with a sloppy right hand. Hlervu should have avoided that one. #T1#
Hlervu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Jhit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hlervu did well to prevent Al Jhit getting side control.
Hlervu trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hlervu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Al Jhit pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hlervu is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.
Hlervu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hlervu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Jhit lands a big shot there that rocks Hlervu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Al Jhit prevents Hlervu from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit working Hlervu over with strikes here.
Al Jhit controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Al Jhit connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hlervu tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Al Jhit lands a big shot there that rocks Hlervu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3##SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a submission but Hlervu is keeping him at bay.
Hlervu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Hlervu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hlervu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Hlervu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Al Jhit jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hlervu is looking to reverse the position.
Hlervu is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him!
Hlervu tries to hold on but Al Jhit postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit dominated that round.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Al Jhit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hlervu misses with a straight left.
Al Jhit throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Al Jhit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHlervu.
Hlervu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Jhit shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Jhit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hlervu as he jumps to the side.
Al Jhit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hlervu throws a good cross that connects.
Al Jhit might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Al Jhit misses with a hook.
Al Jhit misses with a looping left.
Hlervu throws a chopping leg kick but Al Jhit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Jhit looks to land a right hand but Hlervu moved out of range.
Al Jhit looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
Al Jhit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Jhit loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Al Jhit.
Hlervu takes a swing at Al Jhit's ribcage but misses. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Jhit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Jhit.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Jhit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
Al Jhit ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlervu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Jhit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Braynas Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bazar Al Jhit.
Hlervu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hlervu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hlervu scores with a body shot.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Jhit avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Al Jhit slips under a jab.
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
Hlervu throws a sloppy head kick and Al Jhit moves out of range easily.
Al Jhit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Al Jhit checks a low kick from Hlervu.
Al Jhit defending well as Hlervu loads up on a big left hand.
Al Jhit misses with an uppercut. Hlervu saw that one coming.
Hlervu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Jhit.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Al Jhit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hlervu doesn't seem phased though.
Hlervu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hlervu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Al Jhit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Jhit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown. Hlervu tries to sprawl out of it but Al Jhit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hlervu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Jhit misses the jab.
Al Jhit looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
Al Jhit cracks Hlervu with an open hand slap.
Al Jhit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hlervu tries to land a front kick but Al Jhit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Jhit throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit needs to keep his hands up - Hlervu had a free shot at his head there.
Al Jhit misses with a left hand
and Hlervu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Jhit thinking.
Al Jhit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hlervu scores with a kick to the body.
Al Jhit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Al Jhit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.#T3#
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Jhit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Jhit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Al Jhit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Al Jhit.
A swing and a miss from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hlervu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit dips to his left and cracks Hlervu with an uppercut!
Hlervu leaves Al Jhit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hlervu stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Jhit. Al Jhit gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Jhit ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu defending well as Al Jhit loads up on a big left hand.
Al Jhit moves out of range as Hlervu throws a body kick.
Al Jhit looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
Al Jhit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Jhit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hlervu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Jhit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Al Jhit misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Hlervu misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Al Jhit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hlervu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Al Jhit is in Hlervu's guard.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Hlervu.#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hlervu wants to stand and escape but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit content to stall in guard here.
Hlervu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hlervu is looking to stand back up but Al Jhit counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hlervu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bazar Al Jhit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hlervu scores with a nice right hand.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Jhit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hlervu tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Jhit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Al Jhit tries to counter it with a takedown but Hlervu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hlervu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Jhit is out of range.
Al Jhit throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Hlervu as Al Jhit shoots in.
Hlervu tries to score with a low kick but Al Jhit moves his leg out of the way.
Al Jhit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Jhit lands with a good body shot.
Al Jhit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu fakes the leg kick and cracks Al Jhit in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Al Jhit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Jhit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Jhit connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Jhit misses with a hook.
Al Jhit loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Hlervu as Al Jhit shoots in.
As Al Jhit backs away, Hlervu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Braynas Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bazar Al Jhit.
Hlervu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Jhit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Al Jhit misses.
Hlervu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hlervu thuds his shin into the meat of Al Jhit's side.
Hlervu leaves Al Jhit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Jhit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Jhit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Al Jhit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hlervu to score with a decent uppercut.
Hlervu moves forwards but Al Jhit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Jhit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlervu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Jhit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Al Jhit misses with a looping left.
Al Jhit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hlervu stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Jhit. Al Jhit gets slowly back to his feet.
Hlervu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hlervu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Jhit misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Al Jhit has his takedown stuffed
letting Hlervu counter with a right hand.
Hlervu connects with the punch.
Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu blocks a jab.
Al Jhit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Jhit misses with a straight left.
Hlervu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Jhit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hlervu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hlervu. That's going to slow Al Jhit down.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Al Jhit misses.
Al Jhit throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
Al Jhit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
Al Jhit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Jhit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hlervu on the side of the head.
Al Jhit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Braynas Hlervu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Jhit takes a step back to recover.
Al Jhit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
Al Jhit checks a leg kick nicely.
Hlervu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Jhit at a distance.
Crunch! Hlervu slams his shin into Al Jhit's torso.
Hlervu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hlervu wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Jhit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Jhit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al Jhit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hlervu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Jhit somewhat.
Hlervu with the inside leg kick.
Hlervu looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Jhit is just out of range.
Al Jhit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hlervu wants to clinch.
Hlervu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Jhit's sensitive parts. #T4#
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Jhit.
Hlervu swings for the body but Al Jhit moves out of range.
Hlervu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Jhit throws out the jab.
Hlervu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hlervu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Al Jhit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Jhit at a distance.
Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Jhit throws a lazy right hand but Hlervu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Jhit.#TD2#
Al Jhit gets a double leg takedown into Hlervu's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Hlervu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Jhit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hlervu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braynas Hlervu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Jhit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C29: Khadzhimurad vs. Cardona
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Al Jhit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Doyea wants to hit a sweep here but Al Jhit passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Doyea there!
Doyea wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit prevents Doyea from getting the reversal.
Doyea wants to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away.
Doyea working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Doyea wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Doyea regains half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doyea is doing well to control the position and prevent Al Jhit from advancing to side control.
Al Jhit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Doyea manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doyea is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Doyea.
Doyea moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Al Jhit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Jhit throws a jab but it's blocked by Doyea. #TD2#
Doyea gets the takedown into side control.
Doyea has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Moondog Snaketime Castle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doyea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Doyea trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T4#
Al Jhit is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit is not content to let Doyea control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Doyea thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bazar Al Jhit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Al Jhit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Al Jhit.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doyea napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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Doyea is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea wants to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit tries to move to mount but Doyea blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Doyea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Jhit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doyea is trying to control Al Jhit's posture but Al Jhit avoids it.
Doyea manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Doyea is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Doyea is taking a breather. Al Jhit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Doyea trying to mount his opponent but Al Jhit defends it.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Bazar Al Jhit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Doyea sits in half guard.
Doyea with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Doyea is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Al Jhit is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Al Jhit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doyea misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Al Jhit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doyea on his heels. He'll look to pass Doyea's guard now, I'm sure.
Al Jhit trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Doyea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Al Jhit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doyea tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doyea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Jhit pinned against the cage. Al Jhit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit throws a body punch but Doyea moves out of range.
Doyea throws a looping overhand right but Al Jhit ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Jhit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Jhit dips to his left and cracks Doyea with an uppercut!
Al Jhit goes for a double leg but Doyea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doyea continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Al Jhit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doyea is fending him off so far but Al Jhit persists. Nope, Doyea circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Doyea has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Doyea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doyea throws a lazy right hand but Al Jhit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Jhit shoots for a takedown but Doyea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doyea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doyea lands a nice hook to Al Jhit's body. Al Jhit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Jhit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Jhit throws a body punch but Doyea moves out of range.
Doyea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Al Jhit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doyea tries to avoid it but Al Jhit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doyea to the ground. Doyea escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Jhit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doyea misses with a looping left.
Al Jhit misses with an uppercut.
Al Jhit throws a shot from downtown. Doyea moves away and avoids it.
Doyea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Doyea misses.
Al Jhit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Al Jhit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Doyea throws a jab when Al Jhit was well out of range.
Al Jhit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Al Jhit tries to bum rush Doyea with a series of wild strikes but Doyea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doyea shoots in for a takedown but Al Jhit shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Doyea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doyea wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab from Doyea.
Doyea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Doyea gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Al Jhit won't allow Doyea to sweep him here.
Doyea working a defensive guard here.
Doyea wants to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has moved into half guard.
Doyea is trying to control but Al Jhit passes into side control!
Doyea regains half guard.#T2#
Doyea is looking to improve his position.
Doyea trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Doyea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doyea.
Arod Doyea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Al Jhit won't allow Doyea to sweep him here.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Doyea keeps moving.
Al Jhit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doyea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doyea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Jhit.#TD#
Al Jhit gets a double leg takedown into Doyea's guard.
Al Jhit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Doyea trying to control the position.
Doyea will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Doyea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Doyea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Jhit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Jhit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bazar Al Jhit.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Jhit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bazar Al Jhit!
A very excited looking Bazar Al Jhit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C24: Gee vs. Overflow
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Puto. Al Jhit does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Al Jhit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Puto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Jhit slips a jab from Puto.
Puto takes a swing at Al Jhit's ribcage but misses.
Al Jhit throws a big counter combination but Puto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Al Jhit misses the jab.
Puto throws out a counter right but Al Jhit avoids it with no problem.
Al Jhit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puto walks into a straight right hand from Al Jhit.
Nice jab there from Al Jhit.
Puto looks to throw the jab but Al Jhit is out of range. #TD#
Al Jhit scores with a takedown into Puto's guard.
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.
Al Jhit prevents Puto from getting back to his feet.
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Puto tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What's Puto going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Puto tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puto is trying to escape the position but Al Jhit is controlling the position.
Puto wants to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Puto looking for a sweep but Al Jhit has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Al Jhit avoids the attempt from Puto to control.
Puto is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit cracks Puto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Puto taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Puto wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Al Jhit has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Puto taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PANDA 76
Date: Jan 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Thoressen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Jhit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Jhit lands a lovely overhand right.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen slips under a jab.
Thoressen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Jhit.
Thoressen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Thoressen does no damage.
Thoressen lands a leg kick that knocks Al Jhit off balance momentarily.
Al Jhit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Al Jhit.
Thoressen throwing a counter right hand but Al Jhit manages to avoid it.
Thoressen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Jhit lands a head shot.
Thoressen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Thoressen wants to clinch.
Thoressen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Jhit misses with a hook
and Thoressen counters with an inside leg kick.
Al Jhit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Jhit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
Al Jhit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thoressen misses with an uppercut. Al Jhit saw that one coming.#TD2#
Al Jhit gets the takedown into side control.
Thoressen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Al Jhit is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit throws some wild stikes that Thoressen manages to avoid easily.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Jhit lands a couple of good shots and Thoressen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Thoressen covering up well and avoiding damage.
Thoressen is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Al Jhit controlling well, preventing Thoressen from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thoressen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thoressen for a finish.
Well, with Al Jhit on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Thoressen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3##SUB2#
Thoressen is in a bad position with Al Jhit working for a choke. Thoressen manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB2#
Al Jhit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thoressen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thoressen preventing the sweep.
Thoressen postures up.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Al Jhit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thoressen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Thoressen wants to stand but Al Jhit is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thoressen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Thoressen stands and steps away. Al Jhit gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thoressen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Jhit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thoressen moves away from the strike by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit misses with an uppercut
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Al Jhit finds it's way through Thoressen's defenses.
Al Jhit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Al Jhit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bazar Al Jhit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Thoressen clinches up with Al Jhit and pushes him back against the cage.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen gets through Al Jhit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Jhit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thoressen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Al Jhit.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Jhit blocking some punches.
Thoressen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Jhit backwards. #TD2#
Al Jhit successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thoressen stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.#T1#
Thoressen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Jhit is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thoressen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thoressen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bazar Al Jhit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thoressen wants to stand but Al Jhit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Al Jhit looks to land a right hand but Thoressen moved out of range.
As Al Jhit looks to move away, Thoressen throws a big counter combo but Al Jhit just gets out of the way.
Jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thoressen lands a nice shot that snaps Al Jhit's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Thoressen misses the target.
Thoressen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Jhit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Jhit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thoressen throwing a counter right hand but Al Jhit manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Thoressen tries to keep at a distance but Al Jhit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Jhit looking to slow down the pace here.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Jhit blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Thoressen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Jhit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Al Jhit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thoressen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thoressen connects with a crisp jab.
Al Jhit slips under a jab from Thoressen.
Al Jhit slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen.
Al Jhit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Jhit! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Thoressen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Jhit.
Thoressen is looking to counter punch.
Thoressen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a straight right.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thoressen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Jhit circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Jhit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thoressen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Jhit might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Jhit scores with a jab.
Al Jhit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thoressen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thoressen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Al Jhit tries to counter it with a takedown but Thoressen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thoressen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Jhit scores with a shot to the body.
Thoressen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thoressen dominated that second round.
That's time! Thoressen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Thoressen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Jhit. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Jhit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Jhit misses the target.
Al Jhit feints a jab promting Thoressen to slip. Al Jhit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thoressen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thoressen misses with a few strikes there.
Al Jhit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thoressen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thoressen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Jhit catches Thoressen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Thoressen.
Al Jhit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Al Jhit connects with a body shot.
Al Jhit throws a lazy uppercut
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Jhit misses with a hook. Thoressen ducked under it nicely.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Jhit throws a right and a left that Thoressen avoids nicely.
Thoressen tries a low kick but Al Jhit avoids it.
Thoressen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Jhit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Jhit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Jhit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Jhit throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Jhit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thoressen momentarily.
Thoressen misses with a series of wild punches.
Thoressen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Thoressen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Thoressen throws the left hand but Al Jhit avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Thoressen.
Al Jhit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magnus Thoressen is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Thoressen clinches up with Al Jhit and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Al Jhit.
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head.
Al Jhit misses with the head strike.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Al Jhit blocks it.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Jhit blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Jhit is stalling here.
#T3#
Thoressen lands a hook that snaps the head of Al Jhit backwards.
Al Jhit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
Al Jhit working hard to break the clinch.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Al Jhit is blocking nicely.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen lands with a right to the head.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Jhit's face.
#T4#
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Jhit.
Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoressen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Al Jhit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thoressen prevents it.
Al Jhit stalling against the cage.
Al Jhit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Thoressen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thoressen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Thoressen!
Magnus Thoressen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PANDA 65
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Meesang sprawls well.
Lee staying out of range there.
Meesang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meesang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Meesang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meesang misses with a looping left.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meesang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee swings for the body but Meesang moves out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Meesang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee lands a nice hook to Meesang's body. Meesang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1##SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura but Meesang is defending well. #SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meesang, who protects the arm well.
Meesang is trying to get back to half guard.
Meesang defending against the ground and pound.
Lee working away.
Lee landing a few strikes.
Lee working the ground and pound from side control.
Meesang tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position. #T2#
Meesang is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee advances to mount.
Meesang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Meesang controls the position.
Meesang 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee cracks Meesang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Meesang tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away. #SUB#
Lee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lee with good strikes from the mount here!
Meesang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lee has taken his back.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Meesang manages to turn into his guard.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Meesang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meesang is continuing to stall.
Meesang tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Meesang throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meesang moves away.
Lee backing away here, and Meesang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Meesang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meesang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meesang misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meesang throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meesang.
Meesang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kevin Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Kevin Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manalili Meesang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meesang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meesang was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Meesang avoids the body shot from Lee.
Meesang feints a counter leg kick.
Meesang throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Lee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meesang.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Meesang with a jab.#T2#
Lee tries to move into range but Meesang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meesang lands with a nice body kick.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Meesang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Meesang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee lands a jab.
Meesang lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meesang doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
Meesang pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
A slow jab from Meesang misses its intended target.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Meesang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crunch! Meesang slams his shin into Lee's torso.
Meesang just misses with a punch to the body.
Meesang misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Meesang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meesang tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Meesang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meesang doesn't seem bothered though.
Meesang misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Meesang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Meesang misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Meesang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meesang wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meesang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Meesang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee is looking to wear down Meesang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Meesang ducks down to avoid it.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meesang avoids the body shot from Lee.
Meesang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Meesang moved out of range.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Meesang off the cage and back into range.
Meesang throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manalili Meesang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Meesang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meesang connects with a crisp jab.
Lee tries to bum rush Meesang with a series of wild strikes but Meesang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meesang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meesang misses the shot to the body.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meesang lands a right hook to the body.
Lee dives in and grabs Meesang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meesang pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meesang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meesang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Meesang scores with a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Meesang's head but Meesang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meesang connects with a body shot.
Meesang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meesang did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Meesang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meesang wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meesang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee prevents Meesang from improving his position.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Meesang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meesang taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard.
Meesang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Meesang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meesang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meesang defends it well.
Meesang wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meesang tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Meesang keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Meesang.
Lee throws the left hand but Meesang avoids the punch easily.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meesang throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manalili Meesang.
I think Meesang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manalili Meesang!
A victorious Manalili Meesang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PANDA 53
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Urameshi sprawls well. Urameshi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urameshi is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Urameshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee goes for a double leg but Urameshi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Urameshi continues to drive forward.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
#T1#
Lee lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Urameshi tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws out a counter right but Urameshi avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kevin Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee throws out a counter right but Urameshi avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Lee gets the takedown into side control.
Urameshi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Urameshi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Urameshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Urameshi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lee scoring with punches from side control.
Lee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Urameshi down.
#T3##ES#
Urameshi throws Lee to one side and escapes!
Urameshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Lee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lee prevents Urameshi from escaping the position.
Lee is staying tight to Urameshi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Urameshi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Lee wants to finish this one by submission but Urameshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lee. #ES#
Urameshi somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Urameshi lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Urameshi rather than just go for the knockout.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee feints a jab promting Urameshi to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Urameshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lee throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Lee stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Urameshi did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Urameshi kicks Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee staying out of range there.
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Lee misses. #TD2#
Urameshi tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Urameshi kicks Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Urameshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lee.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.#T1#
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Lee.
Lee slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee connects with a right hand. Urameshi shakes it off.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee shoots and misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee throws a series of punches but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi throws a combination that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Urameshi tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Lee misses.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Urameshi misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urameshi tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urameshi to the ground. Urameshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Urameshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee tries for a takedown but Urameshi circles away easily
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Urameshi defends well and Lee ends up having to push Urameshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urameshi but Urameshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lee.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi cracks Lee with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Urameshi.#T1#
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Urameshi scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Urameshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
#T3#
Lee swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee cracks Urameshi with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee in side control lands a decent elbow.
Urameshi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.#ES#
Urameshi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kevin Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urameshi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
A very excited looking Yusuke Urameshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PANDA 45
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Giroud on his heels. He'll look to pass Giroud's guard now, I'm sure.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Giroud working a defensive guard but Lee manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Giroud, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Giroud rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Giroud!
Giroud is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
Lee controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lee drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lee seems to have locked his on tight now - Giroud screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lee, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kevin Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Bastien Giroud had this to say: 'It's just a setback on the road to greatness. Ill be back stronger !'. |
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Event:
CACC 132: Wangler vs Average
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Holt Dennis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dennis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Dennis moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dennis jumps guard.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Dennis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee passes Dennis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Dennis wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (0) vs (3) Lee
Dennis trying to control but Lee flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dennis (0) vs (6) Lee
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dennis trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Dennis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dennis 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.#T2#
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Dennis tries to buck him off.
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.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dennis trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Dennis can't escape the position.
#T3#
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dennis's body.
Dennis tries to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dennis is working hard here to advance position.
Dennis breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (2) vs (6) Lee#T4#
Lee trying to control the position here.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dennis controls the pace.#T5#
Lee controlling Dennis's posture.
Dennis trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T6#
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up.
Dennis won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T7#
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dennis controls the pace.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to control the position here. #T8#
Dennis controlling from the top position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully. #T9#
Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Dennis trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee pulls Dennis in to control the position. #T10#
Dennis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee pulls Dennis in close to his closed guard and prevents Dennis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dennis postures up.
Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis postures up.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Dennis is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dennis (2) vs (10) Lee#T13#
Dennis prevents Lee from taking his back.
Dennis tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Dennis is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Lee controlling from mount.
Dennis tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dennis is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Kevin Lee 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Gay G shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Gay G moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Gay G is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gay G tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kevin Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J Gay G.
Gay G is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Lee has clasped his hands together around Gay G's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gay G, who protects the arm well.
Lee working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lee working the ground and pound but Gay G is defending the strikes. #T1##SUB#
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gay G is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gay G manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gay G taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard.
Gay G desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lee 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.#T2#
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Gay G is defending well.
Gay G is trying to get back to full guard.
Gay G has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gay G's head.
Lee is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gay G actively working from the bottom here.
Lee winds up and cracks Gay G with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gay G sees it coming and defends easily.
Gay G has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Gay G trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Gay G sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gay G avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Gay G is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Lee trying to control the action but Gay G is working from the bottom.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gay G is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Gay G wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lee takes a swing at Gay G's ribcage but misses.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kevin Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Gay G seems unphased.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gay G sprawls well. Gay G wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Gay G changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Gay G trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to control Gay G's posture but Gay G avoids it.
Lee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gay G's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Lee is pressing down on Gay G's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee has control of Gay G's left arm, preventing Gay G from doing any damage.
Gay G stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gay G in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gay G wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Gay G throws a strike aimed at the side of Lee's head but Lee avoids it well.
Gay G remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Gay G trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gay G tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gay G wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gay G was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Gay G takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gay G shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gay G was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.#TD2#
Gay G decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gay G missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kevin Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Gay G with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Gay G is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gay G manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gay G controlling Lee's posture.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gay G utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but J Gay G will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Gay G takes the fight into the clinch.
Gay G jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Gay G gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Gay G scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lee regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gay G is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gay G is looking for submissions but instead, Lee has regained full guard.
#T1#
Gay G throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee trying to control the position.
Gay G looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gay G looking to control.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Gay G is keeping the position.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gay G trying to control the position.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Gay G is out of range. #T3#
Lee dives in and grabs Gay G's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gay G pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Gay G shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Gay G is looking to clinch.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Gay G manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Gay G shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gay G is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard.#REVR#
Gay G avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee works over Gay G with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gay G works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gay G can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Gay G is keeping the position.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gay G can do to turn this around?
Gay G has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee advances position into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gay G dodges the ground and pound from Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Lee!
Kevin Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee leaves Ulatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ulatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ulatov off to one side. #CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Ulatov back into the ropes.#TD2#
Lee wants the takedown. Ulatov is fighting it off but Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ulatov's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Ulatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ulatov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Ulatov 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 Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (5) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controls the position from side control.#T1#
Lee works to advance to full mount. Ulatov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (0) vs (7) Lee
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ulatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ulatov is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (0) vs (10) Lee
Lee controlling well, preventing Ulatov from escaping the position.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ulatov doesn't escape.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ulatov tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#T2#
Ulatov is working hard here to advance position.
Lee controlling the position well here. Ulatov rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee keeps control of the position as Ulatov tries to break free.
#T3#
Lee controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ulatov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Ulatov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (10) Lee
Ulatov trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (12) Lee
Lee is pushing down on Ulatov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ulatov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ulatov is not content to let Lee control the position.
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.#T5##SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Ulatov is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6##SUB#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (2) vs (15) Lee
Lee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ulatov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T7#
Ulatov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (2) vs (17) Lee
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ulatov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (2) vs (20) Lee
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ulatov is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ulatov doesn't escape.
Ulatov tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Ulatov right now.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ulatov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ulatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Lee looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ulatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Ulatov is working to get back to half guard.
Lee fails to advance to Ulatov's back.
Ulatov is looking to get to half guard.
Ulatov tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (2) vs (23) Lee#T11#
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Ulatov buck him off.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ulatov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ulatov prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
Ulatov rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
It looks like Lee 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.
Well,Ulatov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ulatov can't escape the position.
Lee biding his time, controlling Ulatov. #T13#
Ulatov is keeping busy.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ulatov.
Ulatov tries to break free.
#T14#
What can Ulatov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Ulatov right now.
Lee is trying to stick to Ulatov's back but Ulatov is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ulatov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (4) vs (23) Lee
Ulatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee pulls Ulatov in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee has control of Ulatov's left arm, preventing Ulatov from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 23 to 4.
Kevin Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 121: Ty vs Gracie
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Lemony Snicket!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snicket tries to clinch up but Al Jhit circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Al Jhit gets a clinch. #TD#
Al Jhit wants the takedown. Snicket is fighting it off but Al Jhit persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snicket's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Snicket
Al Jhit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Al Jhit is pushing down on Snicket's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snicket is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Jhit has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snicket defends it well. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Snicket is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Snicket
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.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Al Jhit trying to control but Snicket is having none of it.
Al Jhit moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (8) vs (0) Snicket#SUB#
Snicket is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Al Jhit gets his way!
Snicket is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Al Jhit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Al Jhit has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Snicket! Can he survive? No! He's out! Al Jhit 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 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Jhit connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Jhit has a takedown stuffed.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick but Al Jhit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Jhit lands a nice hook to Tokugawa's body. Tokugawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Al Jhit is taking a breather. Tokugawa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Tokugawa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tokugawa is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Tokugawa is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is defending well. #T1#
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Al Jhit seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tokugawa won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Jhit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa is looking to counter punch.
Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tokugawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Jhit was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokugawa.
Al Jhit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tokugawa.
Al Jhit lands with a good body shot.
Tokugawa misses with a straight left.
Al Jhit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Al Jhit scores with a four punch combination!
Al Jhit lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokugawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tokugawa takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Al Jhit both land. Nice combination.
Al Jhit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Jhit.
Tokugawa slips a jab and a cross from Al Jhit.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Jhit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Tokugawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tokugawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokugawa.
Al Jhit digs a right hand into Tokugawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tokugawa's gas tank.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Tokugawa lands with a left to the head.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Jhit.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Al Jhit blocking some punches.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokugawa is working for takedown but Al Jhit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tokugawa lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Al Jhit blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Jhit blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Jhit letting Tokugawa take a breather here.#TD2#
Al Jhit gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Jhit in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tokugawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Jhit prevents Tokugawa from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Tokugawa closes the distance and clinches.
Al Jhit blocks an uppercut.
Al Jhit tries to pull guard but Tokugawa won't allow it.
Tokugawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokugawa lands a body punch. #TD2#
Al Jhit works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tokugawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tokugawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Jhit passes the guard and advances to mount!
Al Jhit controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Jhit looking to finish with strikes here!
Al Jhit content just to control the position here.
Al Jhit trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Al Jhit controlling his opponent.
Al Jhit prevents Tokugawa from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokugawa is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit looking to control but Tokugawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Jhit content just to control the position here.
Tokugawa is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Al Jhit trying to control but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Al Jhit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokugawa tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Al Jhit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Al Jhit circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Tokugawa gets a double leg takedown into Al Jhit's guard.
Tokugawa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Jhit is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Tokugawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Jhit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. 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 action here.
Al Jhit works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Al Jhit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tokugawa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tokugawa and Al Jhit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tokugawa is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tokugawa is looking for a sweep.
Tokugawa being controlled for a moment.
Tokugawa manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Al Jhit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokugawa is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tokugawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Al Jhit counters with a takedown into side control.
Al Jhit remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tokugawa is looking to regain half guard here but Al Jhit keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tokugawa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bazar Al Jhit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Jhit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bazar Al Jhit!
A very excited looking Bazar Al Jhit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 118
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mate Orsic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Orsic clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Al Jhit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Al Jhit manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orsic (0) vs (4) Al Jhit
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orsic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Jhit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Orsic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Orsic won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Orsic is refusing to be controlled, as Al Jhit sits in half guard.
Orsic gets full guard.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Orsic is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orsic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.#SUB#
Orsic looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Al Jhit is defending well. Orsic quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Al Jhit has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Orsic celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mate Orsic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Jhit throws a hook but Balaev avoids it easily.
Al Jhit moves away from the strike by Balaev.
Balaev tries to clinch but Al Jhit moves out of range.
Al Jhit connects with a right hand. Balaev shakes it off.
Balaev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Jhit! But no joy.
Al Jhit lands a body shot.
Balaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Jhit circles away.
Al Jhit throws a hook but Balaev blocks it.
Balaev connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Al Jhit looking to score a takedown here. Balaev is defending well but Al Jhit drives through and ends up in Balaev's guard.
Al Jhit is standing up over Balaev. Balaev looks to escape but Al Jhit dives into side control.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balaev wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Al Jhit working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Al Jhit controls the position from side control.#T1#
It looks like Al Jhit 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.#SUB2#
Al Jhit has hold of Balaev's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Balaev seems comfortable defending it but Al Jhit has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Balaev is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Balaev is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Al Jhit couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 51
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bazar Al Jhit (ranked 4960 p4p, 369 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3686 p4p, 325 weight class). Al Jhit comes into the arena with What May Safely Be Written blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith shoots in and bounces Al Jhit off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Smith
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
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.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Jhit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Smith
Al Jhit trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith managing to control the position.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Al Jhit stalling.
Al Jhit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to control Al Jhit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Smith
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Al Jhit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Jhit manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Al Jhit's guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Smith postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Jhit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (4) Smith
Al Jhit controlling from the top position.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Al Jhit sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Al Jhit is looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (6) Smith
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 6 to 4.
Peter Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hot Spunk logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 44
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bazar Al Jhit (ranked 4940 p4p, 380 weight class) and Balbus Michael (ranked 4016 p4p, 344 weight class). Al Jhit comes to the ring accompanied by What May Safely Be Written. Balbus Michael told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Balbus Michael!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit wants to clinch.
Al Jhit shoots in and drives through. Michael sprawls well.
Michael clinches up against the ropes.
Al Jhit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael pulls guard successfully.
Al Jhit trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Michael keeps moving.
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael trying to control here.
Al Jhit wants to control but Michael is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit prevents Michael from improving his position.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Michael is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Michael knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Jhit prevents Michael from improving his position.
Michael wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Michael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Jhit moves into full mount! Michael won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (3) vs (0) Michael
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michael is trying to escape the mount.
Michael is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Michael is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Michael is looking to escape.
Michael tries to hold on but Al Jhit postures up.
Michael regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Jhit is looking to advance position but Michael won't allow it.
Michael is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michael regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (0) Michael
Michael is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Michael manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (2) Michael
Michael is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Michael sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Michael is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
Michael controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Michael keeps him under control.
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Michael trying to control from half guard but Al Jhit is working away.
Michael prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
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.
Michael perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Jhit trying to control here.
Al Jhit wants to control the action here but instead Michael manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (5) Michael
Al Jhit looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (6) vs (8) Michael
Michael keeps control of the position easily here as Al Jhit tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Michael tightening his grip on Al Jhit, looking for the choke.
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Michael manages to sink in the hooks.
Al Jhit fending off the submission attempt from Michael.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Michael sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Michael slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Michael sticks to his back.
Michael is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Al Jhit trying to control the hands but Michael breaks the grip.
Michael controls the action.
Michael doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (8) Michael
Al Jhit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Al Jhit trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Michael trying to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Michael is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Michael is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Jhit passes Michael's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Michael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Jhit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (8) Michael
Michael is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Michael is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit trying to control but Michael is having none of it.
Michael tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Michael is looking to escape.
Al Jhit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Michael has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Michael tries to lock up and control but Al Jhit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit controlling from mount.
Al Jhit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Michael is looking to get to half guard.
Al Jhit has hold of Michael's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Michael manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Al Jhit wants to control but instead Michael manages to regain half guard.
Michael is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Michael is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Michael keeps moving.
Michael controlling the position.
Michael isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Jhit stacks Michael 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 Al Jhit! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (8) Michael
Michael is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael gets back to half guard.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michael keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Bazar Al Jhit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 37
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bazar Al Jhit (ranked 4512 p4p, 374 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 2820 p4p, 265 weight class). Al Jhit comes into the arena with What May Safely Be Written blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shot moves in looking to clinch but Al Jhit pushes him off.
Al Jhit moves into the clinch successfully.
Shot has Al Jhit pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shot pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Al Jhit tumbling to the mat - Shot dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Shot
Shot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shot defends well.
Shot wants to control from the top but Al Jhit 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 one minute gone in the round.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.
Shot trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Shot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Jhit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shot wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Shot drops back looking for a leg! Al Jhit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Jhit manages to kick Shot off! Shot jumps back into Al Jhit's guard.
Shot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shot looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Shot defends easily.
Shot stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit has his feet on Shot's thighs here. He's pushed Shot off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 29
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bazar Al Jhit (ranked 4352 p4p, 361 weight class) and Yasol Kim (ranked 3603 p4p, 318 weight class). Al Jhit comes to the ring accompanied by What May Safely Be Written. Yasol Kim has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yasol Kim!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kim moves into the clinch.
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Jhit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Al Jhit tightens his grip and picks Kim up, before dumping him to the ground. Kim manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Kim
Kim is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture.
Al Jhit trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Al Jhit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Al Jhit stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Kim
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kim pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Kim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kim is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is positioning himself well to prevent Kim advancing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Al Jhit manages to get to full guard.
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kim has passed into half guard!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Kim seems content to control.
Al Jhit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but instead Kim has moved into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Kim passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Kim
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is being controlled here.
Al Jhit is trying to improve his position.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Al Jhit tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (5) Kim
Al Jhit looking for the RNC.
Kim prevents Al Jhit from getting a body triangle.
Al Jhit tightening his grip on Kim, looking for the choke.
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 trying to control but Kim is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit looking to control but Kim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kim is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kim and Al Jhit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Al Jhit taking a break here but Kim is having none of it and regains half guard.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Kim trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit is working for a kimura here but Kim manages to reverse the position and he's now in Al Jhit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (7) Kim
Al Jhit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but instead Kim has moved into half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (10) Kim
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Al Jhit is trying to control but Kim passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (13) Kim
Al Jhit tries to bench press Kim off him but Kim keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit wants to control but Kim postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 13 to 6.
A relieved looking Yasol Kim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BUDOKAI DENSETSU 2018!
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Jhit misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
A jab from Al Jhit misses.
Al Jhit shoots in and drives through. Golovkin sprawls well.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Al Jhit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Jhit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Jhit shoots and misses
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golovkin defends it nicely.
Al Jhit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Golovkin. No joy for Al Jhit on that attempt.
A cross from Al Jhit lands.
Al Jhit ducks right into an uppercut from Golovkin. #T1#
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Al Jhit moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Jhits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Jhit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Golovkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al Jhit.
Golovkin cracks a nice hook into Al Jhit's ribs.
Al Jhit misses with a takedown attempt
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Jhit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Jhit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Jhit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Golovkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Jhit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Al Jhit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Jhit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Al Jhit.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Golovkin is trying to defend but Al Jhit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Al Jhit is thwarting Golovkin's attempts to control the position.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Golovkin is a slippery customer.
Golovkin manages to get to full guard.
Golovkin is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Golovkin is keeping the position.#T3#
Al Jhit being controlled here momentarily.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Golovkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Golovkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Golovkin keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit stays in close to Golovkin's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Jhit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Jhit shoots in and drives through. Golovkin sprawls well.
Al Jhit misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Jhit works the jab nicely.
Vadim Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Golovkin.
Al Jhit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Golovkin jabs Al Jhit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Jhit ducks right into an uppercut from Golovkin.
Golovkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Jhit manages to avoid it.#T5#
Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Al Jhit misses.
Al Jhit misses with a straight left.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Al Jhit avoids it with no problem.
Golovkin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Al Jhit throws a poor cross that misses
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Al Jhit misses with a takedown attempt - Golovkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Jhit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Jhit throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Jhit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Jhit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Golovkin lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Golovkin does it's job there.#T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Jhit throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Al Jhit tries to clinch but Golovkin moves away
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Al Jhit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Jhit tries to clinch up but Golovkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Golovkin.
Al Jhit fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Al Jhit misses
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Jhit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T7##CL#
Al Jhit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Jhit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Jhit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Al Jhit goes for a takedown attempt but Golovkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Al Jhit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Golovkin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A lazy left from Golovkin finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Golovkin as he connects with a hook.
Al Jhit throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Al Jhit misses with a lunging right hand
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Golovkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Jhit throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin. #T8#
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Jhit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Golovkin counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Jhit sizes up Golovkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Golovkin swinging wildly here.
Al Jhit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Al Jhit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin lands with a good body shot.
Al Jhit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin lands a really nice looking cross but Al Jhit seems unphased.
Golovkin lands with a cross.
Al Jhit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Golovkin.#T9#
Golovkin takes a swing at Al Jhit's ribcage but misses.
Al Jhit throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
Al Jhit misses with a takedown attempt - Golovkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golovkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Jhit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A shot to the liver by Golovkin. Beautiful body shot.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Al Jhit fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Golovkin finds it's target.#CL#
Al Jhit closes the distance and clinches.
Golovkin has had enough of the clinch but Al Jhit keeps him there for the moment.
Al Jhit swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Al Jhit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Golovkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Jhit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Golovkin on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Al Jhit misses its intended target.
Al Jhit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Jhit misses with a lunging right hand
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Jhit tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Jhit misses with a lunging right hand
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Al Jhit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Golovkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Jhit somewhat.#T1#
Golovkin cracks a nice hook into Al Jhit's ribs.
Golovkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Jhit throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Jhit misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Al Jhit moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Jhit momentarily.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Jhit connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Jhit misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Al Jhit drives through with a takedown into Golovkin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Golovkin keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T2#
Al Jhit stays in close to Golovkin's body and controls the position.
Al Jhit trying to control but Golovkin is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Golovkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit is really struggling to control Golovkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al Jhit moves forwards but Golovkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Jhit looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Al Jhit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin digs a good hook to Al Jhit's body.
Jab by Golovkin.
Golovkin connects with the punch.
Al Jhit tries for a takedown but Golovkin circles away easily
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Golovkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Golovkin.#TD#
Al Jhit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Golovkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Jhit swings around for an armbar but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Al Jhit's guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Golovkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Golovkin wanted to stand there but Al Jhit had control of the position.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Golovkin in close.
#T5##SUB#
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Golovkin wants to stand but Al Jhit is controlling his posture from full guard.
Golovkin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Golovkin defends well.
Golovkin postures up.
#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Golovkin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Jhit controls Golovkin momentarily but Golovkin frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Golovkin misses with a left hand #TD#
and Al Jhit counters with a single leg into guard. Golovkin didn't expect that. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Golovkin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Jhit has Golovkin in his guard.#REVB#
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
#T7##SUB#
Golovkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Golovkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Golovkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golovkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Jhit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Golovkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Golovkin is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Al Jhit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Golovkin escapes and throws Al Jhit's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Golovkin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Golovkin controlling the position.
Golovkin is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Golovkin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Jhit wants to control but Golovkin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Golovkin jabs Al Jhit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Jhit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Golovkin.
Al Jhit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin.
Al Jhit throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Jhit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golovkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Jhit.
Golovkin jabs Al Jhit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Jhit fails with the takedown
and Golovkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Al Jhit misses with a takedown
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Jhit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Golovkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Jhit somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golovkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Jhit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Golovkin sprawls well. Golovkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Jhit gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Golovkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Golovkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Al Jhit ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin swings for the body but Al Jhit moves out of range.
Good exchange - Golovkin coming out on top.
Al Jhit moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
Al Jhit misses with a takedown
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Jhit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Al Jhit's head but Al Jhit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Golovkin cracks Al Jhit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Jhit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Jhit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Al Jhit throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit tries to clinch up
and Golovkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Golovkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Jhits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Jhit moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.#T4#
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Al Jhit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Jhit closes the distance and clinches up with Golovkin, looking for a takedown. Al Jhit pushes Golovkin against the ropes but Golovkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Golovkin connects with a single shot there.
Al Jhit tries for a takedown but Golovkin circles away easily
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Jhit tries for a takedown but Golovkin circles away easily
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T5#
Golovkin lands a jab to the head.
Al Jhit tries to clinch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Al Jhit misses with a jab to the body
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Golovkin scores with a body shot.
Golovkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Jhit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Jhit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Jhit dives in for a single leg takedown but Golovkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Al Jhit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Golovkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Jhit throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Jhit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T6#
Al Jhit throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Jhit slips a jab and a cross from Golovkin.
Al Jhit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Jhit looks to clinch
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Golovkin misses with a double jab.
Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Jhit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Jhit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Golovkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Al Jhit misses with a lunging right hand
and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Jhit darts in trying to clinch
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T7#
Al Jhit takes a swing at Golovkin's ribcage but misses.
Al Jhit tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
Al Jhit fails with the takedown
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golovkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Al Jhit moves out of range.
Al Jhit misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Jhit misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Jhit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Al Jhit saw that one coming.
Al Jhit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Jhit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T8#
Al Jhit fails with the takedown
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Jhit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Golovkin on the side of the head.
Al Jhit misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Jhit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Jhit throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bazar Al Jhit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vadim Golovkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Jhit misses the target.
Al Jhit looks to clinch
and Golovkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Jhit thinking.
Golovkin cracks a nice hook into Al Jhit's ribs.
Al Jhit throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin connects with a looping right hand.
Al Jhit throws a lazy uppercut
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand. #T9#
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Al Jhit.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Golovkin.
Al Jhit misses with an uppercut
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Jhit scores with a nice right hand.
Golovkin connects with a body shot that sends Al Jhit's belly button to the back.
Al Jhit misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Al Jhit connects with a crisp jab.
Al Jhit misses with a hook
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Golovkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Golovkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!
Vadim Golovkin wins by unanimous decision!
Vadim Golovkin is the new lightweight champion!
Vadim Golovkin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFF 48: Fury vs. Bartlett II
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Jhit misses with a lunging right hand
and Yakolev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Jhit.
Yakolev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Al Jhit misses. #CL#
Al Jhit rushes Yakolev and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Al Jhit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Al Jhit successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Yakolev frees his head nicely. Oh but Al Jhit has switched to an armbar! Yakolev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit retains his lightweight title!
Bazar Al Jhit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
BFF 43: Kasza vs. Obermueller
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Al Jhit drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Jhit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Jhit lands with a straight right. Henry didn't see that one coming.
Al Jhit throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry.
Henry feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Al Jhit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Al Jhit stalls from top position.#T2##SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Henry is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Henry is working away.
Al Jhit controlling from side mount. #T3##SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of Henry's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Henry seems comfortable defending it but Al Jhit has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Henry is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Henry is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Al Jhit couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Bazar Al Jhit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
BFF 39: Fury vs. Bartlett
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Harrell stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Al Jhit moves into range and clinches up with Harrell.
Al Jhit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrell backwards.
Al Jhit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al Jhit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Jhit scores with a shot to the side of Harrell's head.
Al Jhit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Jhit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Jhit lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrell backwards. #BC#
Al Jhit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Harrell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Jhit to the ground. Harrell is now in Al Jhit's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrell won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Harrell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Jhit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harrell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harrell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Harrell controlling him for the moment.
Harrell throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Harrell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Harrell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrell is fighting to break Al Jhit's control of his arms but Al Jhit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harrell won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Al Jhit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harrell postures up in Al Jhit's guard and throws a big left but Al Jhit blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Jhit's head.
Harrell postures up in Al Jhit's guard and throws a big left but Al Jhit blocks it.
Al Jhit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrell is one step ahead there. #T2#
Harrell scoring with some ground and pound.
Harrell postures up.
Harrell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Al Jhit can't keep his opponent in guard - Harrell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrell is working away from the top position though.
Al Jhit taking some punishment here, with Harrell in his half guard.
Harrell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harrell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Nonstop Works. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Harrell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Jhit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Al Jhit wants to control but Harrell is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB#
Harrell thows an elbow strike that misses. Al Jhit gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Harrell doesn't seem too bothered but Al Jhit quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Harrell is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Harrell really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit retains his lightweight title!
Bazar Al Jhit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
BFF 35: Willis vs. Perkins
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Al Jhit closes the distance and clinches.
Shamkhalaev wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Jhit won't allow it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shamkhalaev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shamkhalaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Jhit has double underhooks.
Al Jhit has Shamkhalaev pressed against the ropes, preventing Shamkhalaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Jhit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Jhit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Al Jhit tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamkhalaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Al Jhit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Jhit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Jhit misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Jhit tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Jhit wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Jhit.
Shamkhalaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Jhit effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Al Jhit gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shamkhalaev tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Al Jhit manages to move to mount!
#T1#
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.
Al Jhit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shamkhalaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shamkhalaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Al Jhit looking to control but Shamkhalaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shamkhalaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shamkhalaev stops Al Jhit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Shamkhalaev tries to hold on but Al Jhit postures up.
Shamkhalaev is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Bazar Al Jhit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
BFF 29: Shamkhalaev vs Al Jhit
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Al Jhit forces Shamkhalaev back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Al Jhit lands a takedown into guard.
Shamkhalaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamkhalaev looking to control.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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 trying to keep Shamkhalaev in close.
#T1#
Shamkhalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Shamkhalaev defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shamkhalaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shamkhalaev defends it easily.#T2#
Al Jhit is trying to keep Shamkhalaev in close.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev distracts Al Jhit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Shamkhalaev throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamkhalaev defends well.
Shamkhalaev wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shamkhalaev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shamkhalaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shamkhalaev controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Shamkhalaev wants to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has moved into half guard.
Al Jhit performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamkhalaev keeps working. #T5#
Al Jhit moves into full mount! Shamkhalaev won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev tries to improve his position but Al Jhit has taken his back! Al Jhit has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Shamkhalaev tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Al Jhit pushes Shamkhalaev away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit is the new lightweight champion!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
BFF 24: Whelan vs. Stoneheart
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Jhit misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Unto to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Jhit shoots in but Unto avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Al Jhit pushes Unto up against the ropes in a clinch.
Unto looking to slow down the pace here.
Al Jhit has Unto pressed against the ropes, preventing Unto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Jhit tries for a takedown but Unto manages to get underhooks.
Sipi Unto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bazar Al Jhit.
Al Jhit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Unto prevents it.
Unto is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Jhit gets an underhook and turns Unto into the ropes.
Unto gets through Al Jhit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Jhit takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unto gets through Al Jhit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Unto is trying to stall.
Al Jhit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Unto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Unto trying to control the position but instead, Al Jhit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Unto into the ropes.
Unto misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Al Jhit is looking for a takedown.
Unto stops a takedown attempt from Al Jhit.
Unto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Unto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unto tries to stall but Al Jhit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Unto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Jhits head. #TD2#
Al Jhit has picked Unto up - he's going for a ride! Al Jhit dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Jhit in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Unto is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Jhit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Al Jhit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Still in half guard, Al Jhit seems content to control.
Unto is looking to get back to full guard here but Al Jhit has managed to pass to side control instead.
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.
Al Jhit taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has hold of Unto's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Unto seems comfortable defending it but Al Jhit has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Unto is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Unto is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Al Jhit couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
BFF 21: Obermueller vs Sandman
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Al Jhit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Al Jhit has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Da Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Al Jhit manages to get the takedown into half guard.
My spies in Fit-Out 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 is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is defending well.
Al Jhit stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Da Silva wants to sweep but Al Jhit has passed to side control!#T1#
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but Da Silva denies him.
Al Jhit slows the pace down.
Al Jhit advances to mount.
Al Jhit looking to control and managing it successfully.
More stalling from Al Jhit.#SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a submission but Da Silva is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Da Silva is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Jhit with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
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.
Al Jhit landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Al Jhit controlling his opponent.
Da Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Jhit sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Al Jhit controlling from the full mount.
Al Jhit thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T5#
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Da Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Al Jhit looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like Al Jhit 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.
Let's hope that Al Jhit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Al Jhit avoids the attempt from Da Silva to control.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Al Jhit is continuing to stall.
Al Jhit misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Al Jhit controlling from mount. #T8#
The adventures of Al Jhit the control monster continue. Boring.
Da Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Al Jhit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2##CL2#
Al Jhit moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva .
Al Jhit tries for a takedown but Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
Da Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Da Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Al Jhit is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Da Silva to the mat. Da Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Al Jhit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Al Jhit forces Da Silva back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Jhit tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hederson Bautista Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bazar Al Jhit.
Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Da Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Jhit is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Da Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Jhit wants a takedown.
Al Jhit is breathing heavily.
Al Jhit is working for takedown but Da Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Al Jhit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Al Jhit tries for a takedown but Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Al Jhit gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Al Jhit is looking to pass Da Silva 's guard but actually Da Silva recovers to full guard.
Da Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Da Silva pushes Al Jhit off looking to stand but Al Jhit dives back in and keeps control.
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Al Jhit passes to side control.
Al Jhit controlling the position from side mount.
Al Jhit throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Al Jhit is staying tight to Da Silva 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Al Jhit has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Da Silva is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Jhit misses with a head shot.
Al Jhit controlling the pace for now.
Da Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Jhit content just to control the position here.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
Al Jhit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Al Jhit controlling from mount. #T6##SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to secure an arm triangle but Da Silva defends it well.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
#T7#
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Da Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Da Silva shrugs it off.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Al Jhit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Da Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Da Silva !
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Al Jhit has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Al Jhit controlling the pace for now.
Bazar Al Jhit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva is trying to stand.
Hederson Bautista Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bazar Al Jhit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Jhit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Bazar Al Jhit!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Bazar Al Jhit!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit wins by unanimous decision!
Bazar Al Jhit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
BFF 20: Tenkaichi Final Round
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Fernandez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Al Jhit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit passes Fernandez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fernandez trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandez is defending well.
Fernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Fernandez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fernandez manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Fernandez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Fernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
Al Jhit trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Jhit passes Fernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fernandez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fernandez defends it well.
Fernandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fernandez defends it well.
Fernandez wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Fernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fernandez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernandez regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Jhit passes into half guard.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away.
Fernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fernandez.
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Fernandez tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Fernandez is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.#SUB#
Fernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandez is defending well.
Al Jhit prevents Fernandez from standing back up.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit. #SUB#
Fernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Jhit prevents Fernandez from improving his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
Al Jhit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Al Jhit stays in close to Fernandez's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Fernandez has his foot on Al Jhit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Jhit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fernandez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Jhit has Fernandez in his guard.#REVB#
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Fernandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8##SUB2#
Fernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Fernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Jhit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Al Jhit's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Fernandez defends easily.
Fernandez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Jhit's guard. #T9##SUB2#
Fernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fernandez is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Fernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Jhit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Jhit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Jhit has been working on his balance at Fit-Out, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fernandez.
Al Jhit takes one to the side of the head.
Al Jhit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandez can do to turn this around?
Al Jhit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fernandez on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Bobo Fernandez has been cut.
A left lands for Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Al Jhit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fernandez's guard.
Bazar Al Jhit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Fernandez is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Fernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit passes into half guard.
Al Jhit moves into full mount! Fernandez won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Al Jhit looking to secure an arm triangle but Fernandez defends it well.
Fernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fernandez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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.
Al Jhit controlling the pace for now.
Al Jhit looking to control but Fernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2##SUB#
Al Jhit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fernandez is looking to escape.
Fernandez is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit trying to control but Fernandez is having none of it. #SUB#
Al Jhit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fernandez has worked his arm free - good work by Fernandez!
#T3#
Fernandez tries to control but Al Jhit manages to take his back.#SUB#
Al Jhit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fernandez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fernandez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Al Jhit wants to take Fernandez's back here but Fernandez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fernandez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fernandez tries to roll but Al Jhit sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Al Jhit is persistently looking for the submission but Fernandez is defending it well.
#T4##SUB#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fernandez just trying to survive but Al Jhit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fernandez rolls, trying to escape but Al Jhit keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Fernandez trying to get back to his feet but Al Jhit is in full control for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fernandez is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
A very excited looking Bazar Al Jhit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Marks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Jhit tries to avoid it but Marks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Jhit to the ground. Al Jhit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marks shoots for a takedown but Al Jhit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Al Jhit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Jhit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Al Jhit blocks the strikes from Marks.
Marks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Jhit has Marks in his guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Jhit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Jhit tries to get out of the position.
Marks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Marks is working to tighten his grip on Al Jhit's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Al Jhit has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Marks is really squeezing tight and eventually Al Jhit passes out! Marks breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gregory Marks!
Gregory Marks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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