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WP 74 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 49 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 27 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wang is defended easily by Rodriquez.
Wang scores with a takedown into Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
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.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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: Wang (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
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.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Wang working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang controlling the position well.
Wang trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Wang wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
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!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (2) Rodriquez
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (4) Rodriquez
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Wang is pulling down on Rodriquez's head to control his posture.
Wang controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Wang wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang has his hands clasped together around Rodriquez's back. He's all about the action.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang is staying active underneath Rodriquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Wang is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang has Rodriquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wang is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.
Rodriquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Wang trying to control the position.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Wang is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (4) vs (7) Rodriquez
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriquez working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang prevents Rodriquez from improving position.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriquez working away.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 7 to 4.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
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.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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