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WP5 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 48 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Balkan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jello throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Balkan was covering up waiting for the punch and Jello finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Jello pushes his legs off easily.
Jello wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balkan wants to control but Jello passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Balkan is doing well to control the position and prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Jello is taking a breather. Balkan 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 pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Jello 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.
Jello moves into full mount! Balkan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Balkan
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jello controlling from mount.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but Balkan doesn't allow it.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jello seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Balkan is holding on tight.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Jello from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) Balkan
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jello gets his hands free as Balkan looks to control.
Jello controlling from the back.
Jello controlling well, preventing Balkan from escaping the position.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Balkan tries to buck him off.
Balkan wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Balkan trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Balkan prevents Jello from getting a body triangle.
Balkan tries to break free.
Good control from Jello.
Jello is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is keeping busy.
Jello controlling from the back.
Jello wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Jello controlling from the back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Balkan trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Balkan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Balkan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Balkan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (11) vs (0) Balkan
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Balkan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (14) vs (0) Balkan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Balkan wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Jello controlling from the back.
Balkan trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Balkan buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Jello has locked on a rear naked choke here! Balkan is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moldy Jello!
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
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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