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WP 21 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 27 wins and 8 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 62 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparxx but Sparxx pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparxx clinches up with Rodriquez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Rodriquez decides to pull guard.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Sparxx postures up.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Rodriquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Sparxx 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez is trying to push Sparxx off with his feet but Sparxx grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Rodriquez's ankles and Rodriquez is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Tyrone Sparxx!
In his post fight interview, Tyrone Sparxx started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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