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WP 89 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 98 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Catch Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt
and Jello counters with a nice double leg into side control. Catch Wrestler won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (6) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Catch Wrestler is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Catch Wrestler buck him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jello off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Catch Wrestler wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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.
Jello working for a choke but Catch Wrestler is defending well.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Catch Wrestler breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (9) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jello looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jello looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jello! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (13) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jello off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (13) vs (6) Catch Wrestler
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Catch Wrestler trying to control.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but Jello is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jello tries to hold on but Catch Wrestler pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jello to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is trying to stick to Jello's back but Jello is turning into Catch Wrestler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Catch Wrestler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jello. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (15) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello pushing down on Catch Wrestler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello uses his free foot to push down on Catch Wrestler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Catch Wrestler. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (18) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jello controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Jello.
Catch Wrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler tries to control the position but Jello now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (21) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler can't escape the position.
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Catch Wrestler is in bad spot here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Jello is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jello is not going to allow Catch Wrestler to sit and survive in this position.
What can Catch Wrestler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
Catch Wrestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jello has the hooks in. Catch Wrestler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Catch Wrestler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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