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WP 50 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 50 wins and 33 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 73 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparxx swivels and escapes.
Sparxx with the counter takedown but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Ignatowski darts in looking for a takedown but Sparxx gets double underhooks and turns Ignatowski into the cage.
Ignatowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sparxx is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Reverend Jim Ignatowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown.
Ignatowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignatowski is working for takedown but Sparxx is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski into guard.
Ignatowski is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking to pass Sparxx's guard but actually Sparxx recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Sparxx
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ignatowski has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Sparxx says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control but Sparxx passes into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but Sparxx has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Sparxx
The referee asks Sparxx politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sparxx prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx gets to mount! Ignatowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (0) vs (7) Sparxx
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ignatowski to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (0) vs (10) Sparxx
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is not going to allow Ignatowski to sit and survive in this position.
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ignatowski tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sparxx gets his hands free as Ignatowski looks to control.
Ignatowski tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Ignatowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Sparxx
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sparxx wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparxx there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (10) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Sparxx manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Ignatowski stalling away here and it's allowed Sparxx to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (5) vs (12) Sparxx
Ignatowski wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ignatowski there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (15) Sparxx
Ignatowski wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Sparxx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Ignatowski 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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (18) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 18 to 5.
An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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