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WP 3 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang has managed to clinch.
Jello drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jello is trying to keep an underhook but Wang manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control from Jello's half guard. Jello has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wang 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 been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
Wang wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
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.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Wang won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jello pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Wang
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jello 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 Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Wang
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jello advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Jello controlling from mount.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Wang 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.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Wang moves into full guard.
Wang managing to control the position.
Wang looking to control but Jello passes into half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jello moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Wang
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jello working away.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wang trying to remain calm as Jello controls from the top position.
Jello'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.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang trying to control but Jello flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (2) Wang
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jello avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Jello has good solid back control here.
Wang just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jello is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Jello 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.
Wang tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jello is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Wang trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang turns into Jello and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (13) vs (4) Wang
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Moldy Jello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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