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WP 98 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 103 wins and 62 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 22 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Nelson is quick to defend against it.
Jello stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stoned Nelson.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Jello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jello's waist but Jello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Nelson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson takes a little break here. Jello wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nelson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jello wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nelson trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Jello is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jello holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nelson is pressing down on Jello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jello is holding on for now.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Jello's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jello. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (7) Nelson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson tries to take his opponent's back but Jello turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (7) Nelson
Nelson looking to control.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Nelson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jello has picked Nelson up and slammed him! Nelson can't keep hold of the triangle and Jello manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (7) Nelson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control but Jello flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (7) Nelson
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jello controlling well, preventing Nelson from escaping the position.
Nelson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nelson's body.
Nelson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nelson tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jello is trying to stick to Nelson's back but Nelson 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 Nelson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jello manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nelson has Jello in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jello is now in half guard.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is taking a breather. Nelson 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jello prevents Nelson from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jello passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (13) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson stops Jello from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount but Jello keeps good control and instead manages to take Nelson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (16) vs (9) Nelson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson just looking to survive in the bad position.
Jello is hanging on to Nelson's back as he tries to escape.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Nelson just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jello is hanging on to Nelson's back as he tries to escape.
Nelson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jello off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nelson tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello has good solid back control here.
Nelson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jello controls the action.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Jello controls the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nelson tries to escape the position.
Nelson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
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. |
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