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WP 11 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 53 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
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: Jello (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jello defends it easily.
Wang wants to hit a sweep here but Jello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Wang
Jello wants to take Wang's back here but Wang is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
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 content just to control the position here.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) Wang
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jello trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.
Wang breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (2) Wang
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang 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 (12) vs (2) Wang
Wang looks to move to half guard but instead Jello has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (14) vs (2) Wang
Wang is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (17) vs (2) Wang
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jello controls the position.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jello is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (17) vs (4) Wang
Wang 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 (21) vs (4) Wang
Jello taking a break here but Wang is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Jello trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang is trying to keep Jello in close.
Wang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jello escapes and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (24) vs (4) Wang
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Wang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (24) vs (6) Wang
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello is concentrating on defense, preventing Wang from advancing position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well.
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wang is working for a kimura but Jello is defending it quite comfortably.
Jello trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jello is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jello has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (26) vs (6) Wang
Jello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
Jello pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control but Jello postures up.
Wang wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (29) vs (6) Wang
Wang wants to control but Jello postures up.
Wang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (29) vs (8) Wang
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 29 to 8.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
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.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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