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WP 121 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 131 wins and 98 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov pushes down on Sparxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Kersikov is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Sparxx is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Sparxx wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Sparxx trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Sparxx has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Kersikov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fails to advance to Sparxx's back.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx is trying to reverse the position but instead Kersikov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (0) vs (8) Kersikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Sparxx.
A lull in the action here.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
Kersikov tries to get the hooks in deep but Sparxx pushed the leg off.
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov is looking to control Sparxx but Sparxx is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Sparxx rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sparxx's body.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kersikov avoiding Sparxx 's attempts to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Roman Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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