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WP 90 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 84 wins and 53 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 45 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Juncker is quick to defend against it.
Juncker fails with the takedown.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker has a takedown stuffed.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Juncker shoots in and gets a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Juncker
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Kersikov 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.
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
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.
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T4#
Kersikov pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Juncker preventing the sweep. #T5#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in to control the position.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T7#
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Juncker stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there. #T10#
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov controlling Juncker's posture.
Kersikov 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.#T12#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T13#
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Gaston Juncker, 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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Undercard bout
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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 46 wins and 53 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 48 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavicci.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Lavicci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lavicci showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Lavicci passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci controlling the position.#T3#
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lavicci's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
Lavicci is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T4#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T5#
Lavicci is holding Ramirez down, trying to stall.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Lavicci wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Lavicci manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (5) Ramirez
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs.
Lavicci looking to control but instead Ramirez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T8#
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Lavicci moves into full mount! Ramirez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (5) Ramirez#SUB#
Lavicci goes for an armbar but Ramirez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (10) vs (7) Ramirez#T9#
Lavicci pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
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.#T11#
Ramirez uses his free foot to push down on Lavicci's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lavicci. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Lavicci wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez takes Lavicci's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (10) vs (13) Ramirez
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ramirez.
#T14#
Ramirez controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 13 to 10.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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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 50 wins and 58 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 54 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Merlin
Notturna wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there. #T1#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna is controlling Merlin's posture.
Notturna 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.#T2#
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Notturna trying to control the position here.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T3#
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Notturna pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T4#
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Merlin is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard. #T6#
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna'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.#T7#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.
Notturna seems keen to control Merlin's posture.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Notturna seems keen to control Merlin's posture.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving. #T10#
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet. #T11#
Notturna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Notturna trying to control the position.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Notturna tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T12#
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna trying to control here.
Notturna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Merlin trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Notturna controlling Merlin's posture. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 2 to 0.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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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 44 wins and 26 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 57 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Scott drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Wang
Scott slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wang controlling Scott's posture.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott 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.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Wang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Scott keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T3#
Wang content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Scott has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Wang wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
More stalling from Wang.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Wang 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.#T7#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T8#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Scott is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Wang wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Scott! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (2) vs (7) Wang
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Scott regains half guard.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Well, if Wang 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.
Wang prevents Scott from improving his position.
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (2) vs (10) Wang#T12#
Scott is letting Wang control him for a moment.
Scott prevents Wang from improving position.
Wang taking a breather here.
Scott is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang controlling from side mount. #T13#
Wang laying and praying for a moment but Scott takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it. #T14#
Wang trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Long Wang, 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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Main event
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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 71 wins and 32 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 87 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriquez leaves Sparxx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sparxx dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriquez. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Sparxx trying to control the position here. #T3#
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez pushes down on Sparxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.#T5#
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Sparxx is trying 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 to get back to full guard.#T6#
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
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.
Rodriquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Sparxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Rodriquez uses his free foot to push down on Sparxx's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sparxx. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparxx sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8#
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Rodriquez's back. He's all about the action.
Sparxx wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez just content to control the position. #T9#
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rodriquez is staying tight to Sparxx's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sparxx is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez tries to move to mount but Sparxx blocks the move with his legs. #T11#
Rodriquez working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Rodriquez working away.
Rodriquez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sparxx tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.#T12#
Rodriquez controls the position.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well. #T13#
Sparxx trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rodriquez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (0) 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.
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Sparxx to control.
Rodriquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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