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CFC CG 53 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 83 wins and 78 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 128 wins and 73 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Jello as Wang shoots in.
Wang 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: Wang (4) vs (0) Jello
Wang 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.
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 struggling a bit here.
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.
Jello is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello sneaks back into half guard.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Jello is trying to control but can't.
Wang trying to control the pace.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jello desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang prevents Jello from improving his position.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
Jello wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jello trying to control here.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jello trying to control the position here.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jello looking to control.
Wang 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.
Wang'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.
Wang 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: Wang (4) vs (4) Jello
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jello looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jello not doing much here.
Jello prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang controlling the position.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control the position.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang 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: Wang (6) vs (4) Jello
Wang 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 trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Wang pushing down on Jello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Wang trying to control the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control from half guard but Jello is working away.
Wang is taking a breather. Jello says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Jello tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Wang 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Wang stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Long Wang retains his light heavyweight title!
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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