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WP 98 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 37 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 80 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Turturro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to control the position but Rodriquez is working away.
Rodriquez prevents Turturro from moving into mount.
Rodriquez seems a little lost for a moment, as Turturro dominates the positioning.
Rodriquez is not content to let Turturro 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.
Turturro just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro trying to advance position but Rodriquez counters by regaining guard.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro pushing down on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Turturro 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 tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Turturro trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez is trying is best to control the position here.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to control but Turturro postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriquez defends it well.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Turturro's back. He's all about the action.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriquez is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro 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 moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Turturro won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro stands and throws Rodriquez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro tries to advance to mount but Rodriquez denies him.
Turturro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to move to full mount but Rodriquez actually manages to regain half guard.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriquez defends the submission attempt.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Turturro is stalling here. Rodriquez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turturro 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 (7) Turturro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 4.
Billy Turturro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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