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WP 18 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 24 wins and 7 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 36 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turturro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriquez somewhat.
Turturro stuffs the takedown.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro prevents Rodriquez from moving into mount.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to control but Rodriquez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (7) vs (0) Turturro
Rodriquez controls the position.
Turturro tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Rodriquez's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Turturro tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Turturro.
Turturro can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape.
Turturro tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Turturro moves into full guard.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro trying to get back to full guard but Rodriquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro tries to control the position but Rodriquez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (13) vs (0) Turturro
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodriquez controls the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Turturro breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (13) vs (2) Turturro
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez pulls Turturro in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Turturro content to stall in guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro stands and throws Rodriquez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (13) vs (5) Turturro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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