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CWC HALLOWEEN HAVOC 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 41 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zulu looking to score a takedown here. Sparxx is defending well but Zulu drives through and ends up in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zulu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx looking for a guillotine here but Zulu defends easily.
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zulu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zulu stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Zulu tries to move to mount but Sparxx blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (5) vs (2) Sparxx
Zulu won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Sparxx seems to be looking for submissions.
Zulu is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zulu controlling the position for now.
Sparxx is looking to stall here but Zulu recovers full guard.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Zulu.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zulu being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.
Zulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zulu has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Zulu is keeping the position.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx advances to half guard.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sparxx is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zulu 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: Zulu (9) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to break free.
What can Sparxx do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully.
Zulu controls the action.
Sparxx tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zulu.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zulu is riding his opponent, not letting Sparxx buck him off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Zulu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Zulu keeps control of the position.
Zulu is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Zulu has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zulu controlling the positon.
Zulu is looking to control Sparxx but Sparxx is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks.
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zulu.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zulu doesn't have the hooks in and Sparxx manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (9) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zulu is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zulu continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Shaka Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Shaka Zulu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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