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CFC MM Birthday Bash 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 London, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 24 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 145 wins and 105 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparxx off to one side.
Banner drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Banner slips nicely into half guard.
Banner prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparxx has control of Banner's left arm, preventing Banner from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner controlling from the top position.
Sparxx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banner defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx pulls Banner in to control the position.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling the position.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banner preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Banner has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Sparxx
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banner off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (5) vs (4) Sparxx
Banner has hold of Sparxx's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Sparxx just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Banner tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx avoiding Banner 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Banner just trying to survive but Sparxx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Banner buck him off.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Banner holding on to Sparxx's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Sparxx just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Banner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Banner right now.
Banner trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controls the action.
Sparxx trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Roddy Banner is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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