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WP 95 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 116 wins and 88 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 58 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang has managed to clinch.
Wang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sparxx after a bit of a struggle.
Wang has Sparxx pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wang pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Sparxx tumbling to the mat - Wang dives into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparxx has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sparxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (2) Wang
Sparxx controls the position.
Wang trying to control the position but Sparxx manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparxx trying to control momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
Wang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wang trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wang tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking to control.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang looking to control.
Sparxx trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang trying to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
Wang is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparxx is now in half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Wang trying to control here.
Wang wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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