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WP 130 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 136 wins and 102 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 46 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Sparxx's back. He's all about the action.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Rodriquez won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
That's one minute 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.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx stalling.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Rodriquez
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Rodriquez tries to keep control of the position but Sparxx is staying busy.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Sparxx tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez trying to control momentarily.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Rodriquez trying to control momentarily.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sparxx.
Rodriquez trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him.
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.
Sparxx tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sparxx can't escape the position.
That's ten 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.
Rodriquez avoiding Sparxx 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
Sparxx is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rodriquez looking to hold on to the position here but Sparxx rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
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 won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 4 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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