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WP 99 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 74 wins and 38 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 72 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Rodriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Rodriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriquez was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriquez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to control but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
MacGowan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying to hold Rodriquez in close to prevent damage but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez slows the pace down.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodriquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriquez working away.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control but Rodriquez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Rodriquez gets his hands free.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rodriquez is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Rodriquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez just content to control the position.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (14) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
Rodriquez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (16) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (19) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Rodriquez controls the action.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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