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CWC 314 - Pancake vs Saldini 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 37 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skallagrimsson is fending him off so far but Sparxx persists. Nope, Skallagrimsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sparxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skallagrimsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparxx looks for a takedown but Skallagrimsson sprawls well.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skallagrimsson's waist but Skallagrimsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparxx off to one side.
Sparxx fails with a takedown attempt.
Skallagrimsson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx is pushing down on Skallagrimsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skallagrimsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Skallagrimsson wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Skallagrimsson won't allow it.
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skallagrimsson manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
Skallagrimsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sparxx escapes and throws Skallagrimsson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (3) Sparxx
Sparxx in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Skallagrimsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling the position.
Sparxx advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skallagrimsson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (8) Sparxx
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Skallagrimsson from escaping the position.
Sparxx controlling from the back.
Sparxx is hanging on to Skallagrimsson's back as he tries to escape.
Skallagrimsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sparxx's arms.
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Skallagrimsson from escaping the position.
Sparxx gets his hands free as Skallagrimsson looks to control.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Skallagrimsson tries to buck him off.
Skallagrimsson wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but not successfully.
Skallagrimsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Skallagrimsson tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Skallagrimsson 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.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson defending well.
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skallagrimsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Skallagrimsson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sparxx has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (11) Sparxx
Skallagrimsson tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Sparxx is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Skallagrimsson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (14) Sparxx
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Skallagrimsson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sparxx.
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Skallagrimsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Skallagrimsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Skallagrimsson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sparxx passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (17) Sparxx
Sparxx controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skallagrimsson keeps working.
Sparxx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sparxx advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (19) Sparxx
Skallagrimsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparxx prevents Skallagrimsson from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx fails to move to back control.
Skallagrimsson is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (22) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to keep control of the position but Skallagrimsson is staying busy.
Skallagrimsson wants to escape the position.
Skallagrimsson just trying to survive but Sparxx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Skallagrimsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Skallagrimsson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (22) Sparxx
Sparxx controls Skallagrimsson momentarily but Skallagrimsson frees himself.
Skallagrimsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (22) Sparxx
Skallagrimsson swings around for an armbar but Sparxx sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Skallagrimsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (24) Sparxx
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (27) Sparxx
Sparxx happy to just control the position for now.
Skallagrimsson tries to improve position but can't.
Sparxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skallagrimsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx happy to just control the position for now.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Sparxx postures up.
Skallagrimsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparxx working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Skallagrimsson is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 27 to 5.
Tyrone Sparxx decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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