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WP 86 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 69 wins and 30 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 55 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang clinches up against the cage.
Rodriquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wang is defending well.
Wang lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang stalling.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
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.
Rodriquez controlling the position for now.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang prevents Rodriquez from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Wang is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Wang controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.
Rodriquez trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Wang is stalling here. Rodriquez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodriquez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Wang
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodriquez trying to control.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang turns into Rodriquez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (4) Wang
Wang 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.
Rodriquez has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang is looking to pass into half guard but Rodriquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodriquez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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 trying to get back to full guard but Rodriquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (12) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Wang gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang controlling the position for now.
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
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 spoke after the fight, saying '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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