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CWC 239 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 33 wins and 19 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Bok has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bok scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Lo
Bok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
Bok trying to advance position but Lo counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo is pulling down on Bok's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo has his hands on Bok's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo trying to control the position here.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Lo managing to control the position.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Lo pulls Bok in close to prevent any damage.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bok is pushing down on Lo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lo is fighting to maintain full guard but Bok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bok is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bok is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Lo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
Bok is just content to waste time from the top position. Lo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Bok is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lo won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Lo gets full guard.
Bok wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Bok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Lo
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Lo has moved into half guard.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
Lo stalling.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (6) vs (2) Lo
Lo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bok looking to break Lo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bok will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bok working for a choke but Lo is defending well.
Bok tries to get the hooks in deep but Lo pushed the leg off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking for the choke but no joy.
Lo is trying to defend against the choke here but Bok has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bok Tightens the hold and Lo taps out furiously! Bok displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Bok!
Maxim Bok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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