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WP 90 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 71 wins and 32 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 87 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriquez leaves Sparxx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sparxx dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriquez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriquez. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriquez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez pushes down on Sparxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Rodriquez 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.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Well, if Rodriquez 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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Rodriquez uses his free foot to push down on Sparxx's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sparxx. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparxx sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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.
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Rodriquez's back. He's all about the action.
Sparxx wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez just content to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rodriquez is staying tight to Sparxx's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sparxx is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez tries to move to mount but Sparxx blocks the move with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Rodriquez working away.
Rodriquez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sparxx tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controls the position.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rodriquez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (0) Sparxx
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.
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx working to try and regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Sparxx to control.
Rodriquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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