|
|
WP 107 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 40 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klopstock.
Rodriquez with the counter takedown but Klopstock avoids it easily.
Klopstock gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Klopstock is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Rodriquez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Klopstock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Klopstock is controlling well.
Klopstock is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klopstock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rodriquez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Klopstock has Rodriquez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Klopstock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klopstock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (4) vs (2) Rodriquez
Klopstock tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopstock tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Klopstock trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Klopstock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodriquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (4) vs (4) Rodriquez
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez stalling.
Klopstock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klopstock is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Klopstock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gronk Apes, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rodriquez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (4) vs (7) Rodriquez
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez prevents Klopstock from getting the reversal.
Rodriquez takes Klopstock's back. Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (4) vs (10) Rodriquez
Klopstock tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Klopstock is trying to roll into a better position but Rodriquez has get a rear naked choke and Klopstock is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez!
Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
|
|
