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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 4438 p4p, 381 weight class) and Thomas Angelo (ranked 2155 p4p, 249 weight class). Sparxx comes to the ring accompanied by Thug Life - Lugz. Angelo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jack Parow - Cooler as Ekke kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tyrone Sparxx has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone Sparxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Angelo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparxx throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Angelo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparxx is in Angelo's guard.
Sparxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angelo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparxx has managed to get both his arms back between Angelo's legs - danger averted.
Sparxx won't allow Angelo to sweep him here.
Sparxx throws a big right hand that misses.
Angelo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sparxx has picked Angelo up and slammed him! Angelo can't keep hold of the triangle and Sparxx manages to pass to side control!
Sparxx avoids the strikes from the bottom by Angelo.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A lull in the action here.
Angelo tries to improve position but can't.
Angelo is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Sparxx gets to mount! Angelo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Angelo is looking to escape.
Angelo is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx has control of Angelo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Angelo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sparxx lands a big shot there that rocks Angelo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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.
Sparxx connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Angelo wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparxx connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Angelo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparxx has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sparxx is working for a guillotine from mount but Angelo frees his head quite easily.
Sparxx landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx looking to secure an arm triangle but Angelo defends it well.
Angelo is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Sparxx dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Angelo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparxx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angelo can do to turn this around?
Angelo throwing strikes but missing.
Angelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Angelo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Angelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angelo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sparxx has his foot on Angelo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angelo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Angelo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sparxx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Angelo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Angelo postures up.
Angelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Angelo throws a big elbow that misses.
Angelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Angelo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparxx is looking for a triangle but Angelo pushes his legs off easily.
Angelo wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparxx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angelo defends well.
Angelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Angelo throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Angelo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Angelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Angelo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sparxx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Angelo's guard.
Angelo has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angelo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparxx is aware though and is defending well.
Angelo trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Angelo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Angelo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angelo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparxx trying to control but Angelo is working from the bottom.
Angelo working for submissions but it's allowed Sparxx to get to half guard.
Angelo actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Sparxx.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Angelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx is thwarting Angelo's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Angelo is in trouble now - Sparxx has advanced to mount!
Sparxx looking to control but Angelo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Angelo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Angelo shrugs it off.
Thomas Angelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angelo is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx works his way to his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Angelo tries to buck him off.
Angelo is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Sparxx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparxx has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Tyrone Sparxx!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Tyrone Sparxx!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx wins by unanimous decision!
Tyrone Sparxx gave a mention to Garra Nutri in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Thomas Angelo spoke after the fight, saying 'This guy is good! But I know I am better than him!'.
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