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WP 123 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 121 wins and 67 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 132 wins and 99 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown but Jello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jello attempts a counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it well and moves away.
Sparxx drives through with a takedown into Jello's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Jello is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Jello being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello looking to control.
Sparxx stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Sparxx postures up.
Jello seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx passes Jello's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jello is positioning himself well to prevent Sparxx advancing to mount.
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!
Sparxx passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Sparxx
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jello wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Jello is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx is hanging on to Jello's back as he tries to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jello tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Jello wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jello looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (0) vs (11) Sparxx
Jello wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparxx gets his hands free.
Jello is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sparxx just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx gets his hands free as Jello looks to control.
Jello is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jello is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Jello buck him off.
Jello wants to escape the position.
Sparxx really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jello.
Jello is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Jello do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Jello buck him off.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jello tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jello doesn't escape.
Sparxx avoiding Jello 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx is trying to stick to Jello's back but Jello is turning into Sparxx. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sparxx's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jello. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (11) Sparxx
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 11 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tyrone Sparxx decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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