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CWC 323 - Sparxx vs IsMore 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 40 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Sparxx. No joy for IsMore on that attempt.
IsMore moves into range and clinches up with Sparxx.
IsMore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sparxx avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
IsMore has Sparxx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sparxx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of More IsMore.
Sparxx is pressed up against the cage. IsMore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparxx down to the mat. Sparxx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sparxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. IsMore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
IsMore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.
IsMore clinches up against the cage.
Sparxx prevents a takedown attempt there.
IsMore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sparxx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. IsMore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sparxx tries to keep at a distance but IsMore has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore wants a takedown.
Sparxx is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
IsMore can't get the takedown.
Sparxx goes for a takedown attempt but IsMore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sparxx fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but IsMore avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown but IsMore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
IsMore rushes Sparxx and presses him up against the cage.
Sparxx looking for a takedown.
IsMore stops a takedown attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
IsMore looking for a takedown.
Sparxx tries for a takedown but IsMore manages to get underhooks.
IsMore has picked Sparxx up - he's going for a ride! IsMore dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) IsMore
IsMore seems to be working for a kimura but Sparxx defends the submission attempt.
IsMore wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and IsMore pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) IsMore
IsMore trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
IsMore is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but IsMore is very close to passing his half guard.
IsMore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparxx defends it well.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. IsMore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx won't allow IsMore to pass to mount.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but IsMore is controlling well.
Sparxx is pressing down on IsMore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx working for a triangle but IsMore defends it easily.
IsMore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
IsMore looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) IsMore
That's five minutes gone in the round.
IsMore has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.
IsMore wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx drops back, looking for a kneebar! IsMore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. IsMore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from IsMore! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (2) vs (9) IsMore
Sparxx manages to work his way to half guard, despite IsMore's best efforts.
IsMore is looking for submissions but instead, Sparxx has regained full guard.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx pulls IsMore in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (9) IsMore
IsMore controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but IsMore is retaining full guard.
IsMore controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
IsMore 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Nap or Tap inform us that IsMore has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
IsMore keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IsMore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
IsMore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
IsMore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx is fighting to break IsMore's control of his arms but IsMore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
IsMore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (11) IsMore
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx has IsMore pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparxx looking to control.
IsMore has gone for a leg lock! Sparxx slips out almost immediately though and dives into IsMore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (11) IsMore
Sparxx passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
IsMore is trying to get back to full guard.
IsMore trying to control here.
IsMore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparxx pulls his head out easily.
IsMore tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it.
Sparxx is really struggling to control IsMore but he's trying to hold on to the position.
IsMore wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
IsMore is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sparxx wants to work for an arm triangle but IsMore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sparxx is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so IsMore is just riding it out for now. Sparxx eventually gives up the hold.
Sparxx trying to control the action but IsMore is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
IsMore controlling the position for now.
IsMore wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Sparxx 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 prevents IsMore from improving his position.
Sparxx is thwarting IsMore's attempts to control the position.
IsMore is staying active underneath Sparxx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
IsMore is looking to improve his position.
IsMore gets full guard.
IsMore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. IsMore is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx trying to control but IsMore is working from the bottom.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
IsMore is controlling Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
IsMore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparxx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but IsMore keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. IsMore is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx stays in close to IsMore's body and controls the position.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but IsMore is retaining full guard.
IsMore is adopting a defensive guard.
Sparxx trying to control but IsMore is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IsMore controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
IsMore wins on points by 11 to 6.
After winning the bout, More IsMore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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