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WP 97 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 117 wins and 89 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 50 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramirez on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramirez's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking for a sweep but Sparxx has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (7) vs (0) Ramirez
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (10) vs (0) Ramirez
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Ramirez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ramirez tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramirez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sparxx slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
Ramirez tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controls the action.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ramirez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez turns into Sparxx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (10) vs (2) Ramirez
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to pass into half guard but Sparxx pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sparxx is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (12) vs (2) Ramirez
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying to hold Sparxx in close to prevent damage but Sparxx has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (15) vs (2) Ramirez
Sparxx taking a breather here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Sparxx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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