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WP 88 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 97 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 74 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jello circles away.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Turturro is quick to defend against it.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jello as he jumps to the side.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jello defends it nicely.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turturro sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Jello.
Jello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jello napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Turturro
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is trying to control Turturro's posture but Turturro avoids it.
Jello is trying to work for a sweep but Turturro has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (6) Turturro
Jello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Turturro 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 tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is looking to take Jello's back but instead Jello gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Jello is defending well.
Turturro is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
Turturro prevents Jello from improving his position.
Turturro stalling away here and it's allowed Jello to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro 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 controlling Turturro's posture.
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jello has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Jello's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (4) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (7) vs (6) Turturro
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jello avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off.
Turturro tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
Jello not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Turturro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Turturro wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turturro is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Jello prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello content to control rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (6) Turturro
Jello controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro prevents Jello from taking his back.
Turturro tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro is trying to break free.
Jello has good solid back control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jello.
Jello controls the position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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