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WP 39 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 39 wins and 14 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juncker or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriquez, which made it look bad.
Juncker shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriquez sprawls well. He's pushed Juncker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriquez misses with a takedown attempt - Juncker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodriquez has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriquez. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Juncker
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez working away.
Juncker looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (6) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
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.
Juncker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rodriquez is staying active.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker stops Rodriquez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Juncker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker has given up his back. Will we see Rodriquez going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (9) vs (0) Juncker
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juncker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodriquez controls the action.
Juncker is in bad spot here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Juncker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Juncker just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Juncker can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling Juncker.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rodriquez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez continues to hold on tight.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Juncker right now.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Juncker to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Rodriquez.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez avoiding Juncker 's attempts to control his hands.
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling Juncker.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez avoiding Juncker 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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