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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 24 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cedric Simard!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simard shoots in and gets a takedown into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Simard
Sparxx wants to improve his position but instead Simard has moved into half guard.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Simard has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simard trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx keeping hold of Simard's head, controlling as best he can.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Simard keeps him under control.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simard is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Simard is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Simard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Sparxx moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simard won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Sparxx working for submissions but it's allowed Simard to get to half guard.
Sparxx trying to control but Simard postures up.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Simard's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Simard has control of the leg.
Simard wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx keeping hold of Simard's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simard is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simard passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Simard
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
Simard trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx sneaks back into half guard.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Simard's head to control him but Simard postures up.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Simard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
Simard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx pulls Simard in to control the position.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Simard
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Simard keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Simard is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Simard is keeping the position.
Simard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparxx trying to control but Simard is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx has gone for a leg lock! Simard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (7) Simard
Simard postures up.
Sparxx is controlling Simard's posture.
Simard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Simard from controlling successfully.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Simard advances to half guard.
Sparxx wants to control but Simard passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (10) Simard
Sparxx tries to bench press Simard off him but Simard keeps the position.
Simard is staying tight to Sparxx's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Simard controlling the position from side mount.
Sparxx wants to control but Simard postures up.
Simard trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx is trying to control Simard's posture but Simard avoids it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Simard is staying tight to Sparxx's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Simard trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simard working away.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Simard wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simard wins on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Cedric Simard, 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.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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