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WP 122 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 99 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx drives through with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Sparxx is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov controlling Sparxx's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Sparxx advances to half guard.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx not doing much here.
Sparxx wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Well, if Sparxx is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Sparxx is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Sparxx's head to control him but Sparxx postures up.
Well, if Sparxx is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Sparxx's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard but Sparxx has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Sparxx wants to take Kersikov's back here but Kersikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Kersikov wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx wants to take Kersikov's back but he can't do it this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx controlling his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx takes Kersikov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tyrone Sparxx thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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