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WP 85 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 68 wins and 30 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 86 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx fails to land the takedown.
Rodriquez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rodriquez enables Sparxx to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rodriquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sparxx postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Rodriquez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sparxx reverses the position - he's now on top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Sparxx
Rodriquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (4) Sparxx
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez moves into full mount! Sparxx won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (4) Sparxx
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has given up his back here. Will Rodriquez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (10) vs (4) Sparxx
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Sparxx tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
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.
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rodriquez trying to control momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling Sparxx.
Sparxx can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Sparxx do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rodriquez trying to control momentarily.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Rodriquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
Sparxx prevents Rodriquez from getting a body triangle.
Sparxx controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Sparxx tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Sparxx just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Nick Rodriquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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