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WP 11 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 43 wins and 21 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 55 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
Kersikov goes for a double leg but Sparxx avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sparxx continues to drive forward.
Kersikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sparxx smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparxx throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparxx is in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Kersikov controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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 advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Sparxx with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparxx wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Sparxx trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov 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.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparxx stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (11) Sparxx
Sparxx tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Sparxx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but Kersikov instead regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx advances to half guard.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (14) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (17) Sparxx
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kersikov right now.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparxx tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke.
Sparxx not allowing Kersikov to control his hands.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking for the choke but no joy.
Sparxx is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. Sparxx let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 17 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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