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WP 98 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 56 wins and 60 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 89 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx scores with a takedown into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Notturna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Notturna pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Notturna has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Notturna wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Notturna there! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Sparxx
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.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Notturna tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.
Notturna is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Notturna can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Notturna wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx wants to take Notturna's back here but Notturna is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sparxx has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Notturna buck him off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Notturna is really stuck here.
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Notturna tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sparxx is trying to stick to Notturna's back but Notturna is turning into Sparxx. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sparxx's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Notturna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparxx seems keen to control Notturna's posture.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Notturna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Notturna trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Notturna has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Notturna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Notturna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (2) vs (12) Sparxx
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Notturna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Notturna is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Notturna trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
Notturna wants to escape the position.
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Notturna buck him off.
Notturna trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
What can Notturna 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 gets his hands free as Notturna looks to control.
Notturna can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has his arm under Notturna's chin here. Game over son! Sparxx squeezes tightly and Notturna is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Sparxx thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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