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WP 118 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 48 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 97 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) Sparxx
Kulik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparxx controls the position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
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.
Sparxx gets to mount! Kulik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (6) Sparxx
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulik wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (9) Sparxx
Kulik trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik wants to escape the position.
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Kulik buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Kulik from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kulik rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kulik rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Kulik tries to buck him off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kulik is holding on to Sparxx 's glove but Sparxx gets free and slips his arm under Kulik 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Kulik is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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