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WP 69 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 60 wins and 41 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 80 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparxx's waist but Sparxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ignatowski off to one side.
Sparxx shoots in for a double leg but Ignatowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparxx shoots in and drives through. Ignatowski sprawls well.
Ignatowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparxx sprawls well. He's pushed Ignatowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sparxx stuffs the takedown.
Sparxx with the counter takedown but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Reverend Jim Ignatowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatowski misses with a takedown attempt - Sparxx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ignatowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparxx circles away.
Sparxx dives in for a single leg takedown but Ignatowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ignatowski attempts a counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it well and moves away.
Ignatowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sparxx was covering up waiting for the punch and Ignatowski finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski pulls Sparxx in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Sparxx 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.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sparxx puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Sparxx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski looking to control but Sparxx passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Sparxx passes into side control, despite Ignatowski's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Sparxx
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Sparxx
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx taking a breather here.
Ignatowski prevents Sparxx from improving position.
Sparxx slows the pace down.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx gets to mount! Ignatowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Sparxx has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (2) vs (13) Sparxx
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Sparxx just sinks the hooks in.
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has good solid back control here.
Sparxx is continuing to stall.
Sparxx not allowing Ignatowski to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sparxx controlling the positon.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Sparxx.
The adventures of Sparxx the control monster continue. Boring.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controls the action.
That's fourteen 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.
Ignatowski is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sparxx.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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