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CWC 284 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petersen was covering up waiting for the punch and Jello finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) 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!
Petersen keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen pulls Jello in to control the position.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jello controlling from the top position.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jello trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Jello trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jello's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Jello
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jello seems keen to control Petersen's posture.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Jello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersen.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jello trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Jello managing to control the position.
Petersen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jello controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petersen won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Jello trying to control the position.
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petersen trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is pressing down on Jello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jello is holding on for now.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) Jello
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to take Jello's back here but Jello is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jello bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (5) vs (4) Jello
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello pushing down on Petersen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen has Jello pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
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 won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Jello trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Jello stands and throws Petersen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (7) Jello
Petersen being controlled for a moment.
Petersen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jello works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jello prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Jello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Jello trying to control the pace.
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Petersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen gets full guard.
Jello being controlled here momentarily.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Petersen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jello's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (7) Jello
Petersen won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Petersen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Petersen takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Conald Petersen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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