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WPGC 2.0 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 12 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 37 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boesku looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Boesku
You can see the frustration on Boesku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boesku sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez 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.
Boesku is looking to improve his position.
Boesku is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?
Boesku moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boesku controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Boesku wants to sweep but no luck.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez passes Boesku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boesku.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boesku looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boesku keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boesku controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rodriquez uses his free foot to push down on Boesku's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boesku. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boesku has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (10) vs (0) Boesku
Rodriquez is not going to allow Boesku to sit and survive in this position.
Boesku is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
What can Boesku do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boesku for as long as he can get away with.
Boesku trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Boesku tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez not allowing Boesku to control his hands.
Boesku tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boesku doesn't escape.
Boesku trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Rodriquez is hanging on to Boesku's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controls the position.
Rodriquez'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Boesku right now.
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling Boesku.
Rodriquez working for a choke but Boesku is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to stick to Boesku's back but Boesku is turning into Rodriquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boesku. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriquez pulls Boesku in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Boesku forces his way into half guard.
Rodriquez is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Boesku seems content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Boesku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Boesku trying to control the pace.
Boesku trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Boesku prevents Rodriquez from improving his position.
Boesku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boesku wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
Boesku is just content to waste time from the top position. Rodriquez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rodriquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Boesku controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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