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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Max Strasburg!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriquez gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Strasburg
Rodriquez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Strasburg
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (7) vs (0) Strasburg
Rodriquez wants to finish this one by submission but Strasburg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rodriquez.
Strasburg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (10) vs (0) Strasburg
Rodriquez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Strasburg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Strasburg tries to break free.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasburg rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Rodriquez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Strasburg trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Rodriquez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Strasburg is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez working for a choke but Strasburg is defending well.
Rodriquez is persistently looking for the submission but Strasburg is defending it well.
Strasburg tries to escape the position.
Strasburg is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Strasburg won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Rodriquez off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez! |
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