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WP 103 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 107 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 51 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots and misses
and Jello counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Juncker
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello 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.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Juncker 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 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Juncker has his hands clasped together around Jello's back. He's all about the action.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juncker is trying to control but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Juncker
That's four 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.
Jello swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Juncker is now in Jello's guard. A big mistake from Jello there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker 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.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jello trying to control the position.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Jello has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Juncker doesn't defend quickly enough and Jello has managed to lock this one up! Can Juncker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jello on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Moldy Jello!
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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