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WP 18 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 59 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 59 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello feints and as Sparxx raises his hands in defense, Jello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
Jello is stalling in the full guard.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jello slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx regains half guard.
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.
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is controlling Jello's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sparxx wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jello passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sparxx! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx 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.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sparxx to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (11) vs (0) Sparxx
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello biding his time, controlling Sparxx.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Jello's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.
Jello trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Jello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jello is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Jello advancing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sparxx is trying to control but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (14) vs (0) Sparxx
Jello tries to control but Sparxx wriggling away.
Sparxx 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (17) vs (0) Sparxx
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparxx looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
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.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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