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CFC Matt Mac CG 1 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 100 wins and 49 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 142 wins and 104 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx tries for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away easily
and Rodriquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriquez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Rodriquez won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (7) Sparxx
Rodriquez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rodriquez tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Rodriquez manages to control the position for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Rodriquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodriquez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (10) Sparxx
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx can't control as he wanted to and Rodriquez manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Rodriquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodriquez is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 10 to 2. Tyrone Sparxx retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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