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WP 55 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 82 wins and 47 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 42 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
Jello changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald dives in and scores a takedown into Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) McDonald
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.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McDonald trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Jello keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Jello pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jello pulls McDonald in to control the position.
Jello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) McDonald
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jello slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) McDonald
Jello is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald 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.
Jello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jello has knee on belly momentarily but McDonald bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jello trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is controlling Jello's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jello is taking a breather. McDonald 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jello is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Jello has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald 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.
McDonald is controlling Jello's trapped leg to prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jello controlling the pace.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (11) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald prevents Jello from improving position.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello tries to move to mount but McDonald blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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