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WP 21 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 34 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jello showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Jello
Notturna 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.
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jello pulls his head out easily.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Jello is pressing down on Notturna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Notturna is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Notturna trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Notturna tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under 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.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Notturna defending well.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Notturna is not content to let Jello control the position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jello trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Jello 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jello pulls his head out easily.
Jello is controlling the pace.
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jello is looking to advance position but Notturna won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Notturna wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jello is taking a breather. Notturna 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.
Notturna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jello wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
Notturna is looking for a triangle but Jello pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jello passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Jello
Notturna struggling a bit here.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Notturna trying to remain calm as Jello controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
Jello is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Notturna has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom here.
Jello tries to move into full mount but can't pass Notturna's legs.
Jello gets to mount! Notturna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (0) vs (7) Jello
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Notturna has given up his back. Will we see Jello going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (10) Jello
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jello controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jello doesn't have the hooks in and Notturna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (10) Jello
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (12) Jello
Jello stays in close to Notturna's body and controls the position.
Notturna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jello escapes and throws Notturna's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (15) Jello
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Notturna prevents Jello from moving into mount.
Jello advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (2) vs (17) Jello
Jello controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 17 to 2. Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
Moldy Jello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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