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CWC 248 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jello lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Jello
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grappler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (2) Jello
Jello is trying to keep Grappler in close.
Jello throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is trying to keep Grappler in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grappler is one step ahead there.
Jello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (4) Jello
Grappler is holding on to half guard well.
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 not doing much here.
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Grappler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jello passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grappler! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (2) vs (7) Jello
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
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.
Grappler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jello wants to take Grappler's back but he can't do it this time.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grappler is looking to escape.
Jello wants to control but Grappler has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Jello is pressing down on Grappler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grappler is holding on for now.
Jello is still trying to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jello jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (2) vs (10) Jello
Jello takes a little break here. Grappler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Grappler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jello tries to move to mount but Grappler blocks the move with his legs.
Jello keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.
Jello moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jello trying to control the action but Grappler is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler prevents Jello from moving into mount.
Grappler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jello taking a breather here.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Grappler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is looking for a sweep.
Grappler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jello's best efforts.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Grappler is defending the position.
Grappler is doing well to control the position and prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Grappler is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jello not doing much here.
Jello is looking to advance position but Grappler won't allow it.
Jello passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grappler! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (2) vs (13) Jello
Jello wants to control the pace but Grappler is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello tries to control but Grappler wriggling away.
Grappler stops Jello from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jello wants to control the pace but Grappler is squirming around nicely.
Grappler regains half guard.
Grappler wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (2) vs (16) Jello
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!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grappler is looking to escape.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jello looking to control but Grappler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jello is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but Grappler doesn't allow it.
Grappler wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grappler is looking to escape.
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grappler is looking to escape.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Grappler is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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