 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 30, 2024 |
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?#CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#SUB#
Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
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.#T5#
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.#T6##T7#
Sparr trying to hold on to Goodman's head to control him but Goodman postures up.
Sparr manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
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.
#T9#
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.#T10#
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. #T11#
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. #T12#
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. #SUB#
Sparr working for submissions but it's allowed Goodman to get to half guard.
#T13#
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.#T14#
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. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
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?#TD2#
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#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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#T2#
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#SUB#
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.
#T3#
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.
#SUB#
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.
#T4#
I would not like to be Denari right now.
#SUB#
Denari preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparr.
Denari tries to break free.
#SUB#
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. #T5##SUB#
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! |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Emmett Bailey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Keith Sparr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sparr closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Bailey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bailey manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bailey (4) vs (0) Sparr#SUB#
Bailey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bailey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sparr is looking for a sweep.
Sparr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparr wants to control but Bailey postures up.
Sparr is looking to regain half guard here but Bailey keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey wants to control but Sparr is keeping him busy.
Sparr is trying to control Bailey's posture but Bailey avoids it. #T1#
Sparr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr trying to control from the bottom.
Sparr is refusing to be controlled, as Bailey sits in half guard.
Bailey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sparr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bailey is working away from the top position though.
Bailey controlling the action here. #T2#
Bailey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparr is refusing to be controlled, as Bailey sits in half guard.
Sparr trying to control from the bottom.
Sparr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bailey wants to take a breather but Sparr is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Sparr actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bailey is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bailey stalling away here and it's allowed Sparr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparr keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bailey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bailey has managed to get both his arms back between Sparr's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Sparr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bailey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bailey (4) vs (2) Sparr
Sparr slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sparr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bailey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparr.
Sparr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bailey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Bailey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Bailey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bailey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bailey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparr on the ground.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Bailey keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass. #SUB#
Bailey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparr passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (4) vs (5) Sparr#T6#
Sparr takes a little break here. Bailey wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Sparr has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bailey is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sparr yanks on the arm and Bailey is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sparr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keith Sparr! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
