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WP 68 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 48 wins and 65 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 24 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriquez's waist but Rodriquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turturro off to one side.
Rodriquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turturro with a poor takedown
so Rodriquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez postures up.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
Turturro trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turturro holds on and takes a little breather.
Turturro trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro looking to control.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Rodriquez lying in Turturro's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Turturro decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rodriquez taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Turturro!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Turturro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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