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CFC CG 52 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 127 wins and 73 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Khalid Magomedov! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Magomedov tries for a takedown but Jello circles away easily and Jello counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magomedov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Magomedov The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Magomedov stops Jello from passing to mount. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magomedov struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Magomedov is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Magomedov wants to control but Jello postures up. Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jello trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. Magomedov is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Magomedov is not content to let Jello control the position. Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jello has knee on belly momentarily but Magomedov bucks him off and regains half guard. Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Magomedov wants to get back to full guard but Jello has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (7) vs (0) Magomedov Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Jello wants to take his opponent's back but instead Magomedov manages to regain half guard. Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Magomedov 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 takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Magomedov trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg. Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Jello content to control rather than advance. Jello trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well. Jello trying to control the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Magomedov wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Magomedov is trying to control but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (0) Magomedov The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Magomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work. Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Jello tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it. Jello seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Magomedov is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment. Magomedov is trying to keep Jello in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Jello slips nicely into half guard. Magomedov has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (13) vs (0) Magomedov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Jello trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it. Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov tries to control Jello's body but Jello pushes him off. Magomedov squirms to his side and now Jello has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (16) vs (0) Magomedov Jello gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Jello has good solid back control here. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Jello keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jello gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control. Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jello takes the fight on points by 16 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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