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WP 75 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 61 wins and 27 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 44 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lavicci is defended easily by Rodriquez.
Lavicci gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodriquez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lavicci but great work by Rodriquez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci seems a little lost for a moment, as Rodriquez dominates the positioning.
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci prevents Rodriquez from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez controls the position.
Lavicci keeping his opponent close.
Lavicci stops Rodriquez from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
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.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez trying to advance position but Lavicci counters by regaining guard.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (4) Lavicci
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to control here but Lavicci has managed to regain half guard.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lavicci's thigh. Lavicci counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (6) Lavicci
Rodriquez controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
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 pulls Lavicci in close to his closed guard and prevents Lavicci from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (12) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci being controlled for a moment.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci holds on to Rodriquez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rodriquez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (14) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's thirteen 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 Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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