PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tomasz Drwal enters the cage!

Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr
vs
Drwal

184 cm
24
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
182 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Future Pharmaceuticals (144 Recovery for $15)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomasz Drwal!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drwal fails to land the takedown.
Alheib Al Jurr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drwal.
Alheib Al Jurr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drwal.
Alheib Al Jurr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr shoots for a double leg takedown but Drwal sprawls well. He's pushed Alheib Al Jurr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drwal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to clinch there but Drwal circles away.
Drwal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Drwal.
Alheib Al Jurr stuffs the takedown attempt from Drwal. Drwal gets slowly back to his feet.

Drwal gets a takedown into half guard.

Drwal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alheib Al Jurr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drwal.

Drwal is trying to work for a kimura but Alheib Al Jurr is defending well.
Drwal looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr is refusing to be controlled, as Drwal sits in half guard.
Alheib Al Jurr is looking for a sweep. Drwal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alheib Al Jurr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drwal is working away from the top position though.
Alheib Al Jurr is looking to escape.
Alheib Al Jurr is looking for a sweep. Drwal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drwal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alheib Al Jurr keeps working.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Drwal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alheib Al Jurr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drwal on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Drwal looking to pass the guard.
Alheib Al Jurr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alheib Al Jurr tries to get out of the position.
Alheib Al Jurr wants to sweep here but Drwal controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal trying to control but Alheib Al Jurr is working from the bottom.
Alheib Al Jurr looking to control but Drwal passes into half guard.
Alheib Al Jurr trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Drwal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alheib Al Jurr's half guard.

Drwal is working for an americana but Alheib Al Jurr has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Drwal was thinking about the submission.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to strike from the bottom.
Alheib Al Jurr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drwal is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr being controlled here, momentarily.
Alheib Al Jurr keeping moving, preventing Drwal from controlling successfully.
Drwal postures up.
Drwal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alheib Al Jurr managing to control the position.
Drwal trying to control but Alheib Al Jurr is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Drwal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alheib Al Jurr doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Drwal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alheib Al Jurr wants to get back to full guard.
Alheib Al Jurr moves into full guard.
Drwal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alheib Al Jurr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alheib Al Jurr looking for a sweep. Not yet Alheib Al Jurr, not yet.
Drwal tries to stand but Alheib Al Jurr is controlling from the bottom.
Drwal is breathing heavily.
Alheib Al Jurr looking to control.
Alheib Al Jurr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drwal tries to free his leg and advance position but Alheib Al Jurr is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Alheib Al Jurr gets a clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to break the clinch but Drwal is controlling him.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to pull guard but Drwal won't allow it.
Alheib Al Jurr has Drwal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drwal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Alheib Al Jurr.
Drwal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alheib Al Jurr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drwal keeps the fight on the outside.
Drwal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alheib Al Jurr has his takedown stuffed

and Drwal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alheib Al Jurr!

Drwal has control of Alheib Al Jurr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alheib Al Jurr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Drwal trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr can't escape the position.

Drwal wants to finish this one by submission but Alheib Al Jurr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Drwal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to hold on but Drwal postures up.
Drwal won't let Alheib Al Jurr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Alheib Al Jurr can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal trying to control but Alheib Al Jurr is having none of it.
Alheib Al Jurr is looking to improve his position but Drwal isn't that keen on the idea.
Drwal takes Alheib Al Jurr's back.
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Drwal is persistently looking for the submission but Alheib Al Jurr is defending it well.

Drwal has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Drwal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alheib Al Jurr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to escape but Drwal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Drwal looking for the RNC.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to escape but Drwal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alheib Al Jurr trying to control the hands but Drwal breaks the grip.

Alheib Al Jurr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Drwal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Alheib Al Jurr has his takedown stuffed
and Drwal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Alheib Al Jurr pushes Drwal up against the cage in a clinch.
Drwal can't get the takedown.
Drwal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alheib Al Jurr has had enough of the clinch but Drwal keeps him there for the moment.
Alheib Al Jurr fails to pull guard.
Alheib Al Jurr leaning against his opponent.
Drwal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Drwal.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to break free but Drwal pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to break free.
Drwal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alheib Al Jurr prevents it.
Drwal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to break free but Drwal pushes him back against the cage.
Drwal has Alheib Al Jurr pressed against the cage, preventing Alheib Al Jurr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to circle away but Drwal has him pinned against the cage.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drwal smiles and moves away.

Alheib Al Jurr moves into range and clinches up with Drwal.
Drwal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alheib Al Jurr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drwal prevents it.
Drwal prevents the takedown attempt.
Drwal prevents Alheib Al Jurr from breaking the clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr is leaning against Drwal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to score a body lock takedown but Drwal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Alheib Al Jurr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drwal 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.

Drwal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drwal trying to control but Alheib Al Jurr is working from the bottom.
Alheib Al Jurr controls Drwal momentarily but Drwal frees himself.

Drwal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Alheib Al Jurr uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drwal as he jumps to the side.
Drwal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Alheib Al Jurr takes the fight into the clinch.
Drwal prevents Alheib Al Jurr from breaking the clinch.
Drwal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alheib Al Jurr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Alheib Al Jurr.
Nice body punch from Alheib Al Jurr - that landed with a thud.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to land knees in the clinch but Drwal avoids the damage to the body.
Alheib Al Jurr trying to land knees to the body.

Alheib Al Jurr drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drwal is one step ahead there.

Drwal gets to his feet - Alheib Al Jurr follows without any prompting.
Alheib Al Jurr throws the kick towards the body but Drwal avoids it.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to clinch up but Drwal circles away and keeps his distance.
Alheib Al Jurr throws a right hand that Drwal ducks under and follows up with a left that Drwal also avoids with ease.
Drwal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Alheib Al Jurr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alheib Al Jurr showed some decent athleticism there.
Drwal is looking for a sweep. Alheib Al Jurr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drwal 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Drwal!