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CWC 327- Silva Jr vs Zulu 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 31 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 41 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx gets tackled into the cage by Hirsch. Hirsch maintains the clinch.
Hirsch is trying to drag Sparxx to the mat but Sparxx just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hirsch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sparxx pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sparxx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hirsch after a bit of a struggle.
Hirsch wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparxx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hirsch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sparxx fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hirsch sprawls well initially but Sparxx persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Hirsch's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Hirsch is defending well.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Sparxx 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 one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hirsch.
Hirsch wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirsch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx slips nicely into half guard.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Sparxx's head to control him but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is trying is best to control the position here.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Hirsch defends it.
Sparxx is trying to control. Hirsch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirsch trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx trying to control from half guard but Hirsch is working away.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Hirsch won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is keen to just control but Hirsch is a slippery customer.
Sparxx is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it.
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Hirsch is defending well.
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hirsch is trying to control Sparxx's posture. Sparxx takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Hirsch! Sparxx is rotating here... this could be the end... Hirsch is out! Sparxx has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyrone Sparxx!
A less than humble Tyrone Sparxx misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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