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WP 65 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 55 wins and 23 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 78 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rodriquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparxx avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparxx changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparxx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriquez scores with a takedown into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx is pulling down on Rodriquez's head to control his posture.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
More stalling from Sparxx.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx won't allow Rodriquez to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
Sparxx preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Rodriquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sparxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Sparxx trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Rodriquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sparxx is concentrating on defense, preventing Rodriquez from advancing position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx is controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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