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760 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 65 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marshall 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 Marshall off to one side.
Rodriquez feints the counter takedown.
Marshall 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 Marshall off to one side.
Rodriquez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marshall defends it well.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marshall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriquez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braylen Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall shoots for a takedown but Rodriquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriquez. No joy for Marshall on that attempt.
Rodriquez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodriquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriquez feints the counter takedown.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodriquez stuffs the takedown attempt from Marshall. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez feints the counter takedown.
Marshall fails to land the takedown.
Marshall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is trying to hold Rodriquez in close to prevent damage but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.
Marshall gets back to full guard.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall working a defensive guard but Rodriquez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (2) vs (5) Rodriquez
Marshall is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marshall is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marshall avoid being mounted?
Marshall controlling the position well.
Rodriquez prevents Marshall from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marshall 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: Marshall (2) vs (8) Rodriquez
Marshall prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Marshall is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marshall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marshall manages to control the position for a 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!
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Marshall to control.
Marshall is trying to escape the mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marshall to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (2) vs (11) Rodriquez
Marshall is in bad spot here.
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Marshall looks to control.
Marshall tries to break free.
Marshall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marshall rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Marshall breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (4) vs (11) Rodriquez
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Marshall is pushing down on Rodriquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Marshall has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying is best to control the position here.
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Marshall seems to be looking for submissions.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
Marshall is looking for a kimura but Rodriquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marshall to get the leverage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marshall trying to control the pace.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
Marshall is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.
Marshall wants to advance to full mount but Rodriquez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Marshall is working hard here to advance position.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Marshall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (4) vs (13) Rodriquez
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marshall controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall is really struggling to control Rodriquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 13 to 4.
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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