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WP 42 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 41 wins and 15 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 37 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang wants to clinch up but Rodriquez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side.
Wang darts in and clinches Rodriquez up against the cage.
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.
Wang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriquez after a bit of a struggle.
Rodriquez gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang looking for subs from the bottom but Rodriquez mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wang looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rodriquez pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Wang
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang prevents Rodriquez from taking his back.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
Wang is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (11) vs (0) Wang
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wang can't escape the position.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) Wang
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (13) vs (2) Wang
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wang working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.
Wang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodriquez has picked Wang up and slammed him! Wang can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodriquez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (16) vs (2) Wang
The referee asks Rodriquez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodriquez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriquez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (16) vs (6) Wang
Wang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rodriquez showing good submission defense here.
Wang is looking for a choke. Rodriquez gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rodriquez manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (18) vs (6) Wang
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriquez defends it easily.
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wang looks winded!
Wang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rodriquez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (21) vs (6) Wang
Rodriquez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (23) vs (6) Wang
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to improve his position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (26) vs (6) Wang
Wang tries to break free.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez controls the action.
Wang tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Wang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (29) vs (6) Wang
Wang is trying to break free.
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Rodriquez controls the action.
Wang wants to escape the position.
Rodriquez controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to break free.
Rodriquez controls the action.
Wang tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
Rodriquez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
Wang is really stuck here.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang regains half guard.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriquez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (32) vs (6) Wang
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang looks to move to half guard but instead Rodriquez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (34) vs (6) Wang
Rodriquez looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Wang is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Rodriquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (37) vs (6) Wang
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Rodriquez controls the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wang can't escape the position.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodriquez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wang is defending well though. Rodriquez let's go of the attempt for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang can't escape the position.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Wang tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rodriquez is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (37) vs (8) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 37 to 8.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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