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WP 70 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 26 wins and 34 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 26 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
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!
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker controlling the position.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juncker pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker controlling Rodriquez's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez passes easily into half guard.
Juncker is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Juncker trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position.
Juncker is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well.
Juncker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Rodriquez.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 2 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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