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WP 37 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 13 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez shoots in and drives through. Juncker sprawls well.
Juncker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rodriquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Juncker sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been hearing reports that Juncker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriquez. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Rodriquez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juncker prevents Rodriquez from improving position.
Juncker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Juncker is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?
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.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez moves into full mount! Juncker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (7) Rodriquez
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from 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!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Rodriquez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to take his opponent's back but Juncker doesn't allow it.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Rodriquez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Juncker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Rodriquez.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rodriquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Juncker! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (10) Rodriquez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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