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CFC CG 51 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 139 wins and 104 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trismegistus fails with a takedown attempt.
Trismegistus looks for a takedown but Sparxx sprawls well.
Sparxx tries to counter with a clinch but Trismegistus shakes him off and moves away.
Trismegistus shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparxx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trismegistus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yojizo Trismegistus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Sparxx. No joy for Trismegistus on that attempt.
Trismegistus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparxx's waist but Sparxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trismegistus off to one side.
Trismegistus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparxx tries to avoid it but Trismegistus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparxx to the ground. Sparxx escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trismegistus misses with a takedown attempt - Sparxx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trismegistus shoots in for a double leg but Sparxx sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trismegistus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is pulling down on Trismegistus's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trismegistus is one step ahead there.
Trismegistus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Trismegistus tries to pass.
Sparxx is pulling down on Trismegistus's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trismegistus slips nicely into half guard.
Sparxx is not content to let Trismegistus control the position.
Trismegistus is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Trismegistus tries to pass.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trismegistus defends well.
Trismegistus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx is controlling Trismegistus's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trismegistus trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sparxx! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (0) Sparxx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus wants to take his opponent's back but Sparxx doesn't allow it.
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.
Trismegistus wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx tries to reverse the position but Trismegistus maintains control.
Trismegistus controlling the position easily from mount.
Trismegistus trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is controlling an arm, preventing Trismegistus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Trismegistus looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trismegistus wants to control the action but instead Sparxx gets a body lock and reverses into Trismegistus's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (2) Sparxx
Trismegistus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx passes Trismegistus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trismegistus is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is defending well.
Sparxx frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (5) Sparxx
Trismegistus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Trismegistus is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (5) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Trismegistus tries to break free.
I would not like to be Trismegistus right now.
Trismegistus tries to escape the position.
Trismegistus is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx 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.
Trismegistus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trismegistus just trying to survive but Sparxx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Trismegistus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Trismegistus.
Trismegistus can't escape the position.
Sparxx biding his time, controlling Trismegistus.
Trismegistus tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Sparxx has locked on a rear naked choke here! Trismegistus is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx! Tyrone Sparxx retains his heavyweight title!
Tyrone Sparxx seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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