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CFC CG 43 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 46 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 103 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away.
Rodriquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sparxx sprawls and moves away.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sparxx sprawls and moves away.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez shows good takedown defense.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparxx.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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.
Sparxx goes for a double leg but Rodriquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriquez continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparxx fails with the takedown.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sparxx misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriquez. No joy for Sparxx on that attempt.
Rodriquez attempts a counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it well and moves away.
Sparxx shoots in for a double leg but Rodriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriquez feinted with a counter takedown.
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
Rodriquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez is looking to control Sparxx but Sparxx is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Rodriquez.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control his opponent's hands but Rodriquez gets his hands free.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sparxx.
Sparxx can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to stick to Sparxx's back but Sparxx is turning into Rodriquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparxx. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
That's eight 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (6) vs (4) Sparxx
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.
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Rodriquez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sparxx has locked up a guillotine! Sparxx's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rodriquez is holding on here and Sparxx must be using up a lot of energy. Rodriquez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sparxx gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx is the new heavyweight champion!
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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