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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mayo Kermode and Maxim Bok. Bok comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Give It Revolution kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mayo Kermode! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bok shoots and misses
and Kermode moves into the clinch.
Bok has Kermode pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kermode manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kermode manages to pull guard.
Kermode looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bok wants to control from the top but Kermode keeps moving.
Kermode seems keen to control Bok's posture.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermode looking for a sweep. Not yet Kermode, not yet.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kermode manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bok manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kermode (2) vs (0) Bok
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Kermode from controlling successfully.
Bok working a defensive guard here.
Kermode wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Kermode has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bok is looking for a triangle but Kermode pushes his legs off easily.
Kermode trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kermode stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Kermode is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermode stands and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kermode (5) vs (0) Bok
Kermode is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Kermode keeps moving and retains side control.
Kermode trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kermode wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bok being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bok looking for submissions off his back.
Bok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bok wants to sweep here but Kermode controlling him for the moment.
Kermode stays in close to Bok's body and controls the position.
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kermode stands and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kermode (8) vs (0) Bok
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok regains half guard.
Kermode is looking to advance position but Bok won't allow it.
Kermode wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
Kermode is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kermode trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
Bok trying to control here.
Bok is pressing down on Kermode's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kermode tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kermode seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kermode pushes down on Bok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but Kermode is controlling well.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kermode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kermode content to stall in guard here.
Kermode trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kermode is pushing down on Bok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bok is fighting to maintain full guard but Kermode has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kermode trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kermode's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kermode's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kermode (8) vs (4) Bok
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kermode is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.
Bok patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kermode is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
Bok has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kermode is defending well but eventually Bok manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kermode has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Bok!
A very excited looking Maxim Bok made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Mayo Kermode spoke after the fight, saying 'The tower of power too sweet to be sour, funky like a monkey... oooooooohhh yeeeahhhhh'. |
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