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CWC 345 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 38 wins and 32 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 48 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo shoots in but no luck this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sparxx has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sparxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Sparxx. No joy for Lo on that attempt.
Sparxx tries for a takedown but Lo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lo tries to counter with a takedown but Sparxx is quick to defend against it.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Sparxx shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Lo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparxx decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sparxx is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (2) Sparxx
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lo not allowing Sparxx to control his hands.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Sparxx buck him off.
Lo is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Lo.
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully.
Lo controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Lo trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lo is trying to stick to Sparxx's back but Sparxx is turning into Lo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparxx. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx prevents Lo from improving his position.
Lo is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lo trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparxx content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lo has locked up a guillotine! Lo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sparxx is holding on here and Lo must be using up a lot of energy. Sparxx has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leandro Lo!
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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