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WP 60 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 52 wins and 21 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 60 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turturro enables Rodriquez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turturro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Turturro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Turturro.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Turturro
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!
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Turturro
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Rodriquez stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
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.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro won't allow Rodriquez to pass to mount.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turturro tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's ten 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.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rodriquez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Turturro
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
What's Turturro going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez takes a little break here. Turturro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Turturro wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turturro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez 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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