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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alejandro Scott (ranked 2146 p4p, 265 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1360 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Alejandro - Lady Gaga. Sparxx is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thug Life - Lugz. Tyrone Sparxx is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Alejandro Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Sparxx drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
Scott controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Scott 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.
Scott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sparxx is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sparxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparxx has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has gone for a leg lock! Scott slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Scott postures up.
Sparxx looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scott has picked Sparxx up and slammed him! Sparxx can't keep hold of the triangle and Scott manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sparxx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sparxx has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Scott but great work by Sparxx. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (5) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scott manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (7) vs (6) Sparxx
Scott prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back.
Sparxx wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.
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.
Sparxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott is looking for a kimura but Sparxx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scott to get the leverage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Sparxx with the active half guard here but Scott passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (10) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Scott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Scott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
Scott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sparxx has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Scott working away.
Scott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sparxx, who protects the arm well.
Sparxx trying to control but Scott flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Scott (13) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him.
Sparxx is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Scott is staying active.
Scott has got one arm under Sparxx's chin. This could be trouble... Sparxx trying to control the other hand but Scott gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Sparxx has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alejandro Scott!
Alejandro Scott really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Groove Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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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