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CACC 28 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1576 p4p, 183 weight class) and Bubba Brandon (ranked 21869 p4p, 483 weight class). Sparxx comes into the arena with Thug Life - Lugz blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bubba Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brandon has managed to clinch.
Sparxx tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been informed that Brandon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sparxx is working for takedown but Brandon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brandon successfully pulls guard.
Sparxx trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Brandon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Brandon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx looking to sit in guard and control but Brandon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Brandon
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brandon controls the pace.
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Brandon is proving a slippery customer.
Brandon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Brandon
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Brandon wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Brandon is trying to get an arm triangle but Sparxx is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Brandon
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Brandon is defending well.
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Brandon wants to control the action here but instead Sparxx manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (5) Brandon
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Brandon to control.
Brandon regains half guard.
Brandon tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandon is still trying to improve position.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but Brandon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparxx to get the leverage.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandon wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brandon is just riding it out for now. Sparxx eventually gives up the hold.
Brandon is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparxx.
Brandon gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brandon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (5) vs (7) Brandon
Brandon is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Brandon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brandon prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Brandon wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx wants to control but Brandon is keeping busy.
Brandon is looking for a kimura here.
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brandon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brandon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (9) vs (7) Brandon
What can Brandon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Brandon turns into Sparxx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (9) vs (9) Brandon
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brandon stacks Sparxx on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brandon! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (9) vs (12) Brandon
Brandon trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Brandon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sparxx knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandon trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brandon staying calm.
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Brandon keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brandon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Brandon preventing the sweep.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to control.
Brandon trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Brandon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparxx pulls Brandon in close to prevent any damage.
Brandon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has his foot on Brandon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandon works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparxx working for a triangle but Brandon defends it easily.
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brandon preventing the sweep.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
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.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparxx haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Brandon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparxx looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparxx looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparxx! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (13) vs (12) Brandon
Brandon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Brandon is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx prevents Brandon from improving his position.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brandon defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is just content to waste time from the top position. Brandon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Tyrone Sparxx gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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