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WP 116 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 86 wins and 41 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 36 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodriquez to the ground. Scott is now in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Scott
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rodriquez.
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Rodriquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Scott
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scott working away.
Rodriquez seems a little lost for a moment, as Scott dominates the positioning.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott staying calm.
Rodriquez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez manages to get to full guard.
Rodriquez looking to control.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
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 working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (8) Scott
Rodriquez tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Rodriquez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (8) Scott
Scott looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Scott is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Scott is holding onto Rodriquez's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Rodriquez wants to control but Scott manages to buck him off and is now in Rodriquez's guard! Nice work there by Scott! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (10) Scott
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Scott's posture.
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez controlling Scott's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 10 to 4.
Tyron Scott is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tyron Scott made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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