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CWC 330 - Trump vs Cruz 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 60 wins and 42 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camara feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Camara
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparxx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Camara
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Camara wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camara is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Camara still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Camara has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (2) vs (6) Camara
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to remain calm as Camara controls from the top position.
Sparxx trying to control but Camara flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (2) vs (9) Camara
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
It looks like Camara 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.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Camara controlling the position well here. Sparxx rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Camara's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Camara just sinks the hooks in.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Camara.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camara avoiding Sparxx 's attempts to control his hands.
Camara has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Camara breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Camara.
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Camara breaks the grip.
Sparxx turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (9) Camara
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx passes into half guard.
Sparxx works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (7) vs (9) Camara
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx wants to take his opponent's back but Camara doesn't allow it.
Camara is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara prevents Sparxx from taking his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Camara is holding on tight.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Camara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to take Camara's back but he can't do it this time.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx has control of Camara's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camara regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Camara is controlling an arm, preventing Sparxx from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Camara tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Camara is holding on tight.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action.
Camara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Camara is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Camara is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
Camara has his feet on Sparxx's thighs here. He's pushed Sparxx off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sparxx screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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