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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Keith Sparr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Goodman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparr (0) vs (4) Goodman
Goodman controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr is looking for a sweep.
Goodman staying calm.
Sparr is looking to regain half guard here but Goodman keeps moving and retains side control.
Goodman working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr is looking to reverse the position.
Goodman working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Sparr's face as Goodman controls the position.
Sparr is trying to get back to half guard.
Goodman working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman trying to control the position but Sparr is working away.
Sparr regains half guard.
Sparr is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparr gets full guard.
Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr working for submissions but it's allowed Goodman to get to half guard.
Sparr is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparr is working hard here to advance position.
Goodman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Goodman seems content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Goodman the control monster continue. Boring.
Let's hope that Goodman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparr trying to hold on to Goodman's head to control him but Goodman postures up.
Sparr manages to get to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is stalling in the full guard.
Sparr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparr pulls Goodman in close to his closed guard and prevents Goodman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sparr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goodman postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparr is keeping the position for now.
Goodman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparr (2) vs (4) Goodman
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Goodman seems keen to control Sparr's posture.
Sparr preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodman looking to control.
Goodman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sparr is stalling in the full guard.
Goodman is pulling down on Sparr's head to control his posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
Sparr preventing the sweep.
Goodman 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) Goodman
Goodman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparr working for submissions but it's allowed Goodman to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goodman slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparr trying to get back to full guard but Goodman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparr (2) vs (9) Goodman
Sparr is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodman has a good base and remains in mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparr tries to lock up and control but Goodman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goodman controlling the pace for now.
Sparr is trying desperately to improve position.
Goodman fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman wins on points by 9 to 2.
After the big win, Saul Goodman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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