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734 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 146 wins and 109 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hozdic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hozdic (4) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx keeps Hozdic under control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
Sparxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hozdic not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Hozdic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Hozdic not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 is concentrating on defense, preventing Hozdic from advancing position.
Hozdic slows the pace down in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
Well, if Hozdic 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.
Hozdic prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Hozdic's back. He's all about the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Hozdic advancing to mount.
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Sparxx controlling the position for now.
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hozdic tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hozdic is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Hozdic advancing to mount.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Hozdic is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hozdic trying to control the pace.
Sparxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hozdic wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hozdic.
Hozdic wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is taking a breather. Sparxx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hozdic is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Hozdic trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (7) vs (0) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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