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WP 63 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 29 wins and 14 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 76 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Sparxx.
Scott closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparxx to the mat! Sparxx manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Sparxx
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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 sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Sparxx
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.
Scott is pulling down on Sparxx's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to control the position but Scott says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scott passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (7) vs (2) Sparxx
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
Scott looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
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.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparxx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to control but Sparxx wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scott controlling from mount.
Scott trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Scott looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Sparxx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparxx wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape.
Sparxx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Sparxx is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx just holding on.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Sparxx sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott passes into side control, despite Sparxx's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (10) vs (2) Sparxx
Scott taking a breather here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Tyron Scott is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Tyron Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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