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CACC 135: Bok vs Sparxx III 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 15 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bok shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sparxx napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (4) vs (0) Sparxx
Bok goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sparxx has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bok but great work by Sparxx. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx controls the position.
Sparxx wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
Bok regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sparxx's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to take a breather but Bok is having none of it.
Sparxx seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparxx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bok looking for a guillotine here but Sparxx defends easily.
Bok seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparxx drops back looking for a leg! Bok is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bok manages to kick Sparxx off! Sparxx jumps back into Bok's guard.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bok's guard.
Bok is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparxx.
Sparxx prevents Bok from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sparxx jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparxx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bok has locked up a guillotine! Bok's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sparxx is holding on here and Bok must be using up a lot of energy. Sparxx has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bok gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maxim Bok!
An out of breath Maxim Bok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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