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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; James McGuire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 37 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McGuire (0) vs (2) 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.
McGuire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparxx pulls his head out easily.
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire has a hand on Sparxx's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sparxx takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (0) vs (5) Sparxx
McGuire is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx avoids the attempt from McGuire to control.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: McGuire (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McGuire tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Sparxx is trying to stick to McGuire's back but McGuire is turning into Sparxx. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sparxx's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McGuire. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx pulls McGuire in close to his closed guard and prevents McGuire from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire 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: McGuire (2) vs (10) Sparxx
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from McGuire'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.
McGuire can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard but Sparxx has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (2) vs (13) Sparxx
McGuire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Sparxx politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sparxx prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controls the position from side control.
McGuire regains half guard.
Sparxx stalling.
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparxx works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (2) vs (16) Sparxx
McGuire tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Sparxx staying calm.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Sparxx controls the position.
McGuire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparxx controlling the position.
McGuire is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGuire tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Sparxx taking a breather here.
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.
More stalling from Sparxx.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying his best to control but Sparxx has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: McGuire (2) vs (18) Sparxx
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McGuire (2) vs (21) Sparxx
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparxx has good solid back control here.
Sparxx with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to escape the position.
Sparxx looking for the choke but no joy.
McGuire trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
Sparxx just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is in bad spot here.
McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx controlling the position well here. McGuire rolled but Sparxx kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McGuire is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sparxx gets his way!
Sparxx has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McGuire tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McGuire looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McGuire (2) vs (24) Sparxx
McGuire trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
Sparxx controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sparxx.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as McGuire tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 24 to 2.
A less than humble Tyrone Sparxx misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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