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WPGC 3 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 27 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balkan drives through and clinches with Lo against the ropes.
Balkan gets control of Lo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balkan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Balkan is trying to hold Lo in close to prevent damage but Lo has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan gets back to full guard.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan is trying to keep Lo in close.
Balkan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Balkan looking to control but Lo passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Lo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Balkan trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
Lo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Balkan! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (3) Lo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan wants to control but Lo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lo content just to control the position here.
Lo avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lo controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Balkan tries to improve his position but instead Lo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (6) Lo
Lo is hanging on to Balkan's back as he tries to escape.
Lo working for a choke but Balkan is defending well.
Balkan is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balkan's body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lo is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
Lo controlling well, preventing Balkan from escaping the position.
Balkan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Lo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
A lull in the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Balkan is keeping busy.
Lo is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Balkan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lo uses his free foot to push down on Balkan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balkan. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (9) Lo
Lo controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Balkan wants to control but Lo is having none of it.
Lo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Balkan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (12) Lo
Lo wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Lo looking for the RNC.
Balkan trying to control but not successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Balkan right now.
Balkan staying busy and making it hard for Lo to control.
Lo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Balkan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Balkan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lo keeps control of the position as Balkan tries to break free.
Lo struggling to keep hold of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Balkan.
Balkan turns into Lo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (12) Lo
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Balkan won't allow Lo to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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