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WP 78 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 52 wins and 51 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 28 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wang is defended easily by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wang 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 is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodriquez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Wang is taking a breather. Rodriquez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang passes Rodriquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriquez for as long as he can get away with.
Wang continues to stall.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Wang is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Wang.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to keep Wang in close.
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang pulls Rodriquez in to control the position.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Rodriquez
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (2) vs (8) Rodriquez
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Wang is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Rodriquez not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Rodriquez struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to escape the position.
Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodriquez.
Wang trying to control the position but Rodriquez manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Wang's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Rodriquez's hands.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Wang looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 8 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Nick Rodriquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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