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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 37 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Anderson clinches up with Sparxx and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sparxx is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Sparxx is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sparxx uses from the top position.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Sparxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard but Sparxx has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (3) Sparxx
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Sparxx wants to take Anderson's back here but Anderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Anderson'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (6) Sparxx
Anderson turns into Sparxx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Anderson is posturing up here but Sparxx has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Anderson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Anderson has to tap! Slick submission there by Sparxx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Sparxx!
After the fight, Tyrone Sparxx was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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