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WP 32 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 70 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kersikov has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Sparxx stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Sparxx
Sparxx controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kersikov tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Sparxx might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kersikov stops Sparxx from passing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kersikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Sparxx
Kersikov regains half guard.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sparxx is continuing to stall.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the pace.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Kersikov 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Sparxx the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sparxx.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 7 to 2.
A less than humble Tyrone Sparxx misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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