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WP 62 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 95 wins and 76 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 22 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez dives in and scores a takedown into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sparxx controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Sparxx 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 one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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 tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Sparxx is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in to control the position.
Sparxx controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
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.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriquez for as long as he can get away with.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sparxx is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rodriquez reverses the position - he's now on top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Rodriquez
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparxx wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is stalling here. Sparxx is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodriquez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sparxx has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (6) vs (4) Rodriquez
Sparxx working away.
Rodriquez tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to control but Sparxx manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (9) vs (4) Rodriquez
Sparxx trying to control momentarily.
Sparxx controls the position.
Rodriquez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sparxx tries to control but Rodriquez wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
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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