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WP 97 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 74 wins and 36 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 59 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) 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.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez 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.
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.
Wang is fighting to break Rodriquez's control of his arms but Rodriquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Wang pushes down on Rodriquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriquez gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
More stalling from Wang.
Wang wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rodriquez's legs.
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Rodriquez stops Wang from passing to mount.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Rodriquez's face as Wang controls the position.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Rodriquez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
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 is stalling in the full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard but Rodriquez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (5) Wang
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriquez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (9) Wang
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rodriquez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wang.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Wang.
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to control but Rodriquez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriquez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (9) Wang
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (11) Wang
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 11 to 7.
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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