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WP 87 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 70 wins and 30 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 87 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez attempts a counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it well and moves away.
Sparxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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 with a poor takedown
and Rodriquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Sparxx controlling the position.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has Rodriquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodriquez stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez controls the position.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
Sparxx regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Sparxx
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodriquez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (5) Sparxx
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to improve his position but instead Sparxx has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (5) vs (8) Sparxx
Rodriquez wants to escape the position.
Rodriquez trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Rodriquez from escaping the position.
Sparxx controlling from the back.
Sparxx trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 8 to 5.
Tyrone Sparxx is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Tyrone Sparxx, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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