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WP 13 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 42 wins and 18 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez leaves MacGowan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriquez was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
MacGowan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodriquez is controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
MacGowan trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez 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.
MacGowan is trying to hold Rodriquez in close to prevent damage but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriquez prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
Rodriquez prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan has a hand on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rodriquez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Rodriquez
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.
Rodriquez controlling his opponent.
Rodriquez prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (8) Rodriquez
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Rodriquez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before MacGowan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Rodriquez tries to get the hooks in deep but MacGowan pushed the leg off.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Rodriquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (8) Rodriquez
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriquez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Rodriquez
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (13) Rodriquez
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is letting Rodriquez control him for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Rodriquez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (4) vs (15) Rodriquez
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.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Rodriquez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
MacGowan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (18) Rodriquez
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (21) Rodriquez
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 21 to 4.
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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