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WP 108 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 79 wins and 40 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 87 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turturro or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriquez, which made it look bad.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Turturro
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez 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.
Turturro is pushing down on Rodriquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro is looking to stall here but Rodriquez recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Turturro's head to control his posture.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Turturro's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez pulls Turturro in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Turturro's head to control his posture.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Turturro's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Turturro wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rodriquez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Turturro
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Nick Rodriquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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