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WP 124 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 92 wins and 43 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 133 wins and 99 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriquez defends it nicely.
Rodriquez tries to counter with a takedown but Sparxx is quick to defend against it.
Rodriquez stuffs the takedown.
Sparxx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away.
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriquez tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriquez 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.
Sparxx is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodriquez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is looking to pass Rodriquez's guard but actually Rodriquez recovers to full guard.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Rodriquez 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx stays in close to Rodriquez's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rodriquez has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx postures up.
Rodriquez has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx is pulling down on Rodriquez's head to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has Rodriquez pulled in close to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Rodriquez is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 4 to 2. Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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