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WP 34 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 70 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 28 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov darts in looking for a takedown but Sparxx gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov into the ropes.
Sparxx fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sparxx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparxx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kersikov.
Kersikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kersikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparxx.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparxx.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparxx.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparxx. Sparxx gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Kersikov
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sparxx manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparxx is now in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling the pace.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sparxx manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
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 five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Kersikov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (8) vs (2) Kersikov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kersikov doesn't escape.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Sparxx tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx not allowing Kersikov to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sparxx's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sparxx controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Sparxx kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sparxx wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is really stuck here.
Sparxx controls the action.
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sparxx's arms.
Sparxx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
Sparxx trying to control momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Sparxx kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sparxx tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kersikov's body.
Sparxx is controlling the position but Kersikov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Sparxx is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (8) vs (4) Kersikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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