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CWC 291 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Young Lad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Lad. No joy for Jello on that attempt.
Lad tries to counter by clinching up but Jello breaks away and moves out of range.
Lad pushes Jello up against the cage in a clinch.
Lad has Jello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lad is trying to drag Jello to the mat but Jello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jello gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Lad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jello tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jello is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lad can't fight it off and eventually Jello manages to take the fight to the floor. Lad looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lad (0) vs (2) Jello
Jello looking to pass the guard.
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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lad's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jello trying to control but Lad is working from the bottom.
Lad keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Lad is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Jello might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Lad is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Lad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lad has control of Jello's left arm, preventing Jello from doing any damage.
Lad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
Let's hope that Jello has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jello is continuing to stall.
Jello pushes down on Lad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Lad defends it.
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Lad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jello controlling the pace.
Lad has his hands clasped together around Jello's back. He's all about the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jello passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (0) vs (5) Jello
Lad seems a little lost for a moment, as Jello dominates the positioning.
Lad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jello's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jello controlling the action here.
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Lad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lad keeping control of the position.
Lad is not content to let Jello control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lad is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello is keen to just control but Lad is a slippery customer.
Jello is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lad is just riding it out for now. Jello eventually gives up the hold.
Jello trying to advance position but Lad counters by regaining guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Lad is retaining full guard.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello trying to control but Lad is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jello stays in close to Lad's body and controls the position.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Lad tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lad is trying to get back to full guard.
Lad is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard.
That's ten 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello controlling the pace.
Jello moves into full mount! Lad won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (0) vs (8) Jello
Jello is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jello looking to control but Lad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jello tries to take Lad's back but instead Lad uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jello trying to control the action but Lad is working from the bottom.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello trying to control from Lad's half guard. Lad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lad is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
Jello content to stall in guard here.
Jello wants to control from the top but Lad keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Lad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jello trying to control but Lad is working from the bottom.
Lad has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Lad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lad keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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