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WP 91 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 72 wins and 32 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 88 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx shoots in but Rodriquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparxx fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodriquez to the ground. Sparxx is now in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Rodriquez pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez trying to control the position.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Rodriquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes 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.
Sparxx passes Rodriquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
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.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Rodriquez continues to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx 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.
It looks like Sparxx 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
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 fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx is controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx 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.
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Sparxx's head to control his posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez looking to control but Sparxx passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tyrone Sparxx 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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