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WP 49 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 45 wins and 18 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 40 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rodriquez regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriquez is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez postures up.
Wang looking for subs off his back but Rodriquez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wang keeping hold of Rodriquez's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriquez sits in half guard.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rodriquez passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
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 is looking to reverse the position.
Wang is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Wang tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rodriquez easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wang is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriquez pulls his head out easily.
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.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang is in trouble now - Rodriquez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez is looking to work his way around to Wang's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang is just holding on here. Rodriquez manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (13) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez trying to control.
I really don't envy Wang 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 Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to control the position but Rodriquez manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rodriquez is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Wang is keeping busy.
Wang tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wang's body.
Wang is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Rodriquez has locked on a rear naked choke here! Wang is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez!
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.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said '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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