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WP 26 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 30 wins and 10 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang pushes Rodriquez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wang is working for takedown but Rodriquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriquez jumps guard.
My spies in Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodriquez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodriquez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Wang
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang looking to control.
Wang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rodriquez is defending well. Wang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rodriquez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wang celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
After winning the bout, Long Wang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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