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WP 115 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 58 wins and 36 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 94 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scott looks for a takedown but Sparxx sprawls well.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparxx sprawls well. Sparxx wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparxx as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott gets caught flat footed, as Sparxx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scott's guard.
Sparxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Scott keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott gets full guard.
Scott 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.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scott seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Scott 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.
Scott keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling the 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.
Scott 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
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Sparxx the control monster continue. Boring.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Scott pushing down on Sparxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scott stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Scott is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
Scott not doing much here.
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the pace.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sparxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Scott has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (2) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Tyron Scott 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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