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WP 127 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 94 wins and 44 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 135 wins and 100 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sparxx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodriquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx misses with a takedown
and Rodriquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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 has his hands on Rodriquez's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to hit a sweep here but Rodriquez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparxx there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez wants to take Sparxx's back but he can't do it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez prevents Sparxx from getting the reversal.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Rodriquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Rodriquez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodriquez looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (11) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez is riding his opponent, not letting Sparxx buck him off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Sparxx looks to control.
Sparxx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Sparxx right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Sparxx tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez is hanging on to Sparxx's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rodriquez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sparxx doesn't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
Sparxx staying busy and making it hard for Rodriquez to control.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sparxx.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is hanging on to Sparxx's back as he tries to escape.
Sparxx prevents Rodriquez from getting a body triangle.
Rodriquez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Will Rodriquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Despite being in a bad position, Sparxx is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Sparxx rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
Nick Rodriquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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