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WP 35 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 37 wins and 12 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 70 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriquez goes for a double leg but Sparxx avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sparxx continues to drive forward.
Rodriquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sparxx prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriquez fails to pull guard.
Rodriquez is trying to pull guard but Sparxx has him pressed against the ropes.
Sparxx is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Rodriquez can't fight it off and eventually Sparxx manages to take the fight to the floor. Rodriquez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to control the position but Sparxx says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
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.
Sparxx is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Rodriquez 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.
Sparxx is trying to control. Rodriquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard but Sparxx has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Rodriquez working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
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.
Rodriquez tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez is trying to reverse the position but instead Sparxx has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx is not going to allow Rodriquez to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez is in bad spot here.
Sparxx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rodriquez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rodriquez wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparxx gets his hands free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rodriquez doesn't escape.
Rodriquez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Good control from Sparxx.
Rodriquez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
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.
Rodriquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Rodriquez wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rodriquez to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (0) vs (11) Sparxx
Sparxx controls the action.
Sparxx looking to hold on to the position here but Rodriquez rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Well,Rodriquez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rodriquez pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 11 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tyrone Sparxx seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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