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wp 14 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 21 wins and 7 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez goes for a double leg but Wang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wang continues to drive forward.
Rodriquez pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriquez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Wang
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (6) vs (0) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (9) vs (0) Wang
Wang is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (12) vs (0) Wang
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
Wang trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
Wang 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! Wang 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 6:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez!
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: '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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