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WP 57 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 75 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 60 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx goes for a double leg but Turturro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Turturro continues to drive forward.
Sparxx is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Turturro wants a takedown.
Turturro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sparxx avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sparxx stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Sparxx pulls guard.
Turturro won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Sparxx is controlling Turturro's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Turturro's head to control him but Turturro postures up.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (3) Turturro
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro controlling his opponent.
Sparxx is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Turturro postures up.
Sparxx working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Turturro tries to take his opponent's back but Sparxx turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (3) Turturro
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro is controlling Sparxx's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Turturro
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro pushes down on Sparxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro trying to control the pace.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Turturro is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Sparxx is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparxx pulls Turturro in close to his closed guard and prevents Turturro from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Billy Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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