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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Keith Sparr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Denari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Denari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparr (0) vs (4) Denari
Denari goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sparr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Denari's guard! Nice work there by Sparr! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparr (2) vs (4) Denari
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Denari 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr trying to control but Denari is working from the bottom.
Denari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparr is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparr (2) vs (6) Denari
Denari trying to move into half guard but instead Sparr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparr (4) vs (6) Denari
Sparr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparr (7) vs (6) Denari
Denari is looking for a sweep.
Denari is trying to work for a sweep but Sparr has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparr (9) vs (6) Denari
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Denari is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Denari looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparr (12) vs (6) Denari
Sparr is looking for the choke from the back position but Denari is controlling his hands well.
Sparr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Denari tries to roll but Sparr sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denari is still trying to improve position.
Sparr trying to control momentarily.
Denari is really stuck here.
Denari trying to control the position but Sparr manages to sink in the hooks.
Sparr controlling the position well here. Denari rolled but Sparr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Sparr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Denari has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Denari tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Denari right now.
Denari preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparr.
Denari tries to break free.
Sparr working for a choke but Denari is defending well.
Sparr has the hooks in. Denari is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparr has the hooks in. Denari is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sparr passes his arm under Denari's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Denari taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keith Sparr! |
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