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WP 125 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 47 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 44 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away easily
and Rodriquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez pulls Sulvar in to control the position.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Rodriquez
Sulvar has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Sulvar is defending the position.
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Rodriquez 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 eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is continuing to stall.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (7) Rodriquez
Sulvar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (7) Rodriquez
Rodriquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sulvar content to control rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Rodriquez trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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