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CWC 345 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 16 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Hozdic.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Hozdic trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Rodriquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hozdic wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Rodriquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez is looking to pass Hozdic's guard but actually Hozdic recovers to full guard.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hozdic's guard.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working.
Hozdic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to mount his opponent but Hozdic defends it.
Rodriquez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hozdic reverses the position - he's now on top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Hozdic content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic is fighting to break Rodriquez's control of his arms but Rodriquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Rodriquez is still trying to improve position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (4) Rodriquez
Hozdic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez passes Hozdic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard but Rodriquez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (7) Rodriquez
Hozdic is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez working away.
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but Hozdic denies him.
Hozdic wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Hozdic is defending well.
Hozdic stops Rodriquez from passing to mount.
Rodriquez has knee on belly momentarily but Hozdic bucks him off and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez moves into full mount! Hozdic won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (10) Rodriquez
Hozdic tries to control Rodriquez's body but Rodriquez pushes him off. Hozdic squirms to his side and now Rodriquez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (2) vs (13) Rodriquez
Hozdic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodriquez.
Hozdic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez seems to be working for a kimura but Hozdic defends the submission attempt.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace.
Rodriquez wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic won't allow Rodriquez to pass to mount.
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 keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez slips nicely into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is defending well.
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hozdic! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (16) Rodriquez
Rodriquez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (2) vs (19) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is persistently looking for the submission but Hozdic is defending it well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic wants to escape the position.
Hozdic trying to control but not successfully.
Rodriquez trying to control.
Hozdic has hold of Rodriquez's leg, trying to break free but it's let Rodriquez lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Hozdic is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Rodriquez throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez!
Nick Rodriquez is the new heavyweight champion!
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dragan Hozdic was interviewed post fight and said 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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