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Event:
CWC 304 - Silva Jr vs Sparxx
Date: May 15, 2022 |
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 25 wins and 22 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bok looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (0) vs (2) Bok
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok won't allow Pripyat to sweep him here.
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (2) Bok
Bok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pripyat controls the pace.
Pripyat forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok won't allow Pripyat to pass to mount.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg. #T1#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pripyat in particular looking to stall.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Pripyat controlling the action here.
Bok works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pripyat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pripyat works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (2) Bok#T2#
Bok is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Bok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pripyat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bok stops Pripyat from passing to mount.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pripyat moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (2) Bok#T3##SUB#
Pripyat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bok looking for a sweep but Pripyat has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (10) vs (2) Bok
Pripyat fails to advance to Bok's back.
Bok keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (4) Bok#T4#
Pripyat can't keep his opponent in guard - Bok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Pripyat looking to control but Bok passes into half guard.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Pripyat controlling Bok's posture.
Pripyat 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.
Bok stays in close to Pripyat's body and controls the position.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (4) Bok
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving. #T7#
Pripyat stays in close to Bok's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pripyat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is stalling in the full guard.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (6) Bok
Bok wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Pripyat wants to control the position but Bok says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bok is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it. #T10#
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Bok sits in half guard.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
Bok trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat working a defensive guard but Bok passes into half guard.
Bok is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (12) vs (9) Bok
Pripyat is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Bok trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pripyat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pripyat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (14) vs (9) Bok
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Pripyat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pripyat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bok looking for a guillotine here but Pripyat defends easily.
Pripyat won't allow Bok to sweep him here. #T14#
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pripyat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 14 to 9. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Priest vs Jackson
Date: May 08, 2022 |
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 10 wins and 5 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Camara gets caught flat footed, as Bok shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Bok
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Bok
Camara won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara stands and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Bok
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok is trying to work for a sweep but Camara has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (2) Bok
Bok wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (2) Bok
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
I really don't envy Bok right now.
Bok breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (4) Bok
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (4) Bok
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Camara is sitting in close to Bok's body. Bok has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Camara is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Camara is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bok.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maxim Bok!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Jabbar vs Dravezesdi
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
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 46 wins and 34 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 31 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (0) vs (4) Bok
Sparxx is trying to control Bok's posture but Bok avoids it.
Sparxx manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bok's best efforts.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Bok is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Bok is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Bok prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparxx controlling the position well. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (7) Bok
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face as Bok controls the position.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bok goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sparxx rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bok's guard! Nice work there by Sparxx! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (7) Bok
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
Bok looking to control.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (9) Bok
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparxx has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparxx wants to control the action here but instead Bok manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (12) Bok
Bok manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sparxx to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (2) vs (15) Bok
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Bok controlling the position well here. Sparxx rolled but Bok kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Bok breaks the grip.
Sparxx tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Bok is trying to stick to Sparxx's back but Sparxx is turning into Bok. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bok's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparxx. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (15) Bok
Bok is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
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 tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Bok is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
Bok wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bok is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Sparxx has latched onto it... Big trouble! Sparxx pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bok is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Sparxx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Sparxx!
After the fight, Tyrone Sparxx was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
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 46 wins and 31 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camara looks for a takedown but Bok sprawls well.#TD#
Bok scores with a takedown into Camara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Camara
Camara keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Camara#T1#
Camara pushes down on Bok's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Camara is looking for a kimura here.
Bok tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
I've been told that Camara has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Bok wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Bok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Bok tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Bok gets full guard.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (2) Camara
Camara wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Camara keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Bok pushing down on Camara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt.
Camara trying to control here.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Bok is looking to stall here but Camara recovers full guard. #T5#
Bok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camara wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Camara is still trying to improve position.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara trying to control the position.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Camara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camara keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok advances to half guard. #T7##SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Camara still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Camara has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (4) vs (6) Camara
Bok is not content to let Camara control the position.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control.
Camara is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bok's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Camara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bok has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8#
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (6) vs (6) Camara
Camara is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bok seems to be looking for submissions.
Bok trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Camara wants to control but Bok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bok is just content to waste time from the top position. Camara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Camara 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.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Bok wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara pulls Bok in to control the position. #T10#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Camara is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Camara wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Camara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bok looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Camara 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.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara seems keen to control Bok's posture.
Bok wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #T12#
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Bok wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara looking to control.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Camara 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.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Bok is stalling in the full guard.
Bok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T14#
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Bok pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camara is not content to let Bok control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bok wants to work for an arm triangle but Camara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bok gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bok takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
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. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
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 20 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 30 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lo tries to sprawl but Bok drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Bok#SUB2#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Bok
Lo tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Bok prevents Lo from getting the reversal.
Bok with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Bok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok fails to advance to Lo's back.
Bok forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (0) vs (8) Bok#SUB2#
Lo is in a bad position with Bok working for a choke. Lo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (8) Bok
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (8) Bok#T2#
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (5) vs (10) Bok
Bok trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it.
Lo is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Bok trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Lo is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lo avoid being mounted?
Bok stalling.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Lo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo'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.#T4#
Bok is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lo reverses the position - he's now on top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (7) vs (10) Bok
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lo preventing the sweep.
Bok keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (10) vs (10) Bok
Bok manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (13) vs (10) Bok
Bok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lo content just to control the position here.
Lo prevents Bok from getting the reversal.#T6#
Lo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape.
Bok manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lo prevents Bok from improving his position.
Lo controlling the pace. #T7#
Bok tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bok tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (16) vs (10) Bok#T8#
Bok working to try and regain half guard.
Lo controlling the pace for now.
Bok tries to reverse the position but Lo maintains control.
Lo controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Bok tries to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Bok is trying desperately to improve position.
Bok gets back to half guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lo won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Bok pulls Lo in to control the position.
Bok wants to hit a sweep here but Lo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bok there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (19) vs (10) Bok
Lo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok is desperately trying to improve his position but Lo has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lo forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (22) vs (10) Bok
Bok tries to break free.
#T13#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lo avoiding Bok 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Bok right now.
Bok trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Bok rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bok with the active half guard here but Lo passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (25) vs (10) Bok
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 25 to 10.
Leandro Lo retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 30 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok stuffs the takedown.
El Toro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bok feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bok dives in and scores a takedown into El Toro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (0) vs (5) Bok
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Bok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bok wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro tries to bench press Bok off him but Bok keeps the position.
El Toro prevents Bok from moving into mount. #T2#
Bok wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on El Toro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro has one of Bok's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
El Toro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
El Toro seems a little lost for a moment, as Bok dominates the positioning.
El Toro tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bok passes to full mount! That's big trouble for El Toro! Score +2 for reaching mount: El Toro (0) vs (7) Bok
Bok wants to take El Toro's back here but El Toro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bok tries to control but El Toro wriggling away.
El Toro tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away. #T4#
El Toro working to try and regain half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Bok is having none of it.
El Toro is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Bok working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. El Toro looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bok! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maxim Bok!
A victorious Maxim Bok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
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 45 wins and 29 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bok is working away from the top position though.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch has a hand on Bok's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bok takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (5) vs (2) Hirsch
Bok wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bok wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hirsch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
I've been told that Hirsch has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hirsch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) Hirsch#T2#
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch happy to just control the position for now.
Bok prevents Hirsch from moving into mount.
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hirsch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bok will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hirsch off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (9) vs (5) Hirsch
Hirsch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hirsch breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (7) Hirsch
Hirsch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
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.#T4##SUB#
Bok has his foot on Hirsch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hirsch works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hirsch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (10) Hirsch
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Bok is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hirsch is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (9) vs (12) Hirsch
Bok tries to lock up and control but Hirsch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bok is trying to reverse the position but instead Hirsch has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bok (9) vs (15) Hirsch
Hirsch is not going to allow Bok to sit and survive in this position.
Bok prevents Hirsch from getting a body triangle.#T5#
Bok is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bok tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bok tries to improve his position but instead Hirsch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bok (9) vs (18) Hirsch
Hirsch is trying to stick to Bok's back but Bok is turning into Hirsch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hirsch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (11) vs (18) Hirsch
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Hirsch is trying to control the position but Bok postures up. #SUB2#
Hirsch is looking for a triangle but Bok pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Bok advances to half guard.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Hirsch is defending the position.
Hirsch trying to control here.
Hirsch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hirsch.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bok sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hirsch doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bok paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hirsch - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Hirsch!
Harry Hirsch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 297-Sitsongrit vs Morrison
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 29 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bok shoots in and gets a takedown into Petrov 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (0) vs (2) Bok
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.
Petrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Petrov has Bok pulled in close to control his posture.
Bok wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Bok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Petrov wants to hit a sweep here but Bok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petrov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (5) Bok
Bok is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Petrov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (0) vs (8) Bok
Petrov is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bok working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bok biding his time, controlling Petrov . #T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bok's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Bok is persistently looking for the submission but Petrov is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is hanging on to Petrov 's back as he tries to escape.
Bok controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Bok 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.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov tries to break free.
I would not like to be Petrov right now.
It looks like Bok 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.#SUB2#
Bok is looking for the choke from the back position but Petrov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Bok looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB2#
Bok patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bok tries to keep control of the position but Petrov is staying busy.#SUB2#
Bok tightening his grip on Petrov , looking for the choke.
Petrov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
Bok is pressing down on Petrov 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now. #T5#
Bok prevents Petrov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Bok moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (11) Bok
Petrov is trying to control Bok's posture but Bok avoids it. #T6#
The referee asks Bok politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bok prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bok wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bok goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Petrov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bok but great work by Petrov . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petrov (4) vs (11) Bok
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bok tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.#T7#
Bok holding on.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petrov passes into side control, despite Bok's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (7) vs (11) Bok
Bok gets back to half guard.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Bok wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Bok controlling the position.
Bok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok wants to hit a sweep here but Petrov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bok there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (10) vs (11) Bok
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape. #T9#
Bok looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (13) vs (11) Bok
Petrov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bok rolls, trying to escape but Petrov keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bok tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Bok trying to control the position but Petrov manages to sink in the hooks.
Petrov controlling well, preventing Bok from escaping the position.
Petrov doesn't have the hooks in and Bok manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (13) vs (13) Bok
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov is trying to control the position but Bok postures up. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (15) vs (13) Bok
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.
Petrov trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Petrov is taking a breather. Bok says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T12#
Bok is refusing to be controlled, as Petrov sits in half guard.
Petrov not doing much here.
Bok is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Petrov is looking to advance position but Bok won't allow it.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg. #T13#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bok works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14##SUB2#
Bok is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Bok wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (15) vs (15) Bok
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bok gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bok wins on points by 16 to 15.
Maxim Bok thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Brown vs Cubbedge 3
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 29 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Coe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Bok
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Coe preventing the sweep.
Coe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Bok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coe defends well.
Bok pulls Coe in close to his closed guard and prevents Coe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coe looking to sit in guard and control but Bok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (2) Bok
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bok has managed to get both his arms back between Coe's legs - danger averted.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet. #T1#
Bok trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Coe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bok defends it easily.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (2) vs (5) Bok
Coe is looking to reverse the position.
Bok moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Bok trying to control the position but Coe is working away.
Bok advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coe (2) vs (7) Bok
Bok controlling the position easily from mount.
Coe has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Coe (2) vs (10) Bok#T3#
Bok tries to get the hooks in deep but Coe pushed the leg off.
Bok might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Coe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bok not allowing Coe to control his hands. #T4#
Bok has the hooks in. Coe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coe is trying to break free.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Coe staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bok has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Coe's body.
#T5#
Bok controlling well, preventing Coe from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Bok is looking for a rear naked choke here but Coe reverses the position brilliantly into Bok's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (10) Bok
Bok keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.#T6#
Coe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (7) vs (10) Bok
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (7) vs (12) Bok
Coe is trying to get back to full guard.
Coe trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
Bok working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Coe's thigh. Coe counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Bok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (9) vs (12) Bok
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there. #T8#
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Coe wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (9) vs (14) Bok#T9#
Coe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok content to stall in guard here.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok postures up.
Bok controlling from the top position. #T10##SUB#
Coe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bok defends well.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving. #T11#
Coe looking to control but Bok passes into half guard.
Well, if Bok 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.
Coe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bok is keen to just control but Coe is a slippery customer.#T12#
Coe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Coe is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coe controlling the position for now.
Coe tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Coe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coe is keeping the position for now.
Bok controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coe 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.#T14#
Coe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is looking to advance position but Coe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (13) vs (14) Bok
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 14 to 13.
A relieved looking Maxim Bok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
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 17 wins and 10 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 28 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bok sprawls well. Bok wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bok manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva Jr's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Bok
Silva Jr is pulling down on Bok's head to control his posture.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bok lying in Silva Jr's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Silva Jr decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bok taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 293- Sitsongrit v Sakaraba
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
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 43 wins and 27 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bok looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Bok pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it.
Lavicci wants to control but Bok is keeping busy.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Bok not doing much here.
#T1#
Lavicci trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Bok seems content to control.#SUB#
Lavicci is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
#SUB#
Bok seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Bok trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well. #SUB#
Bok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is in trouble now - Bok has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Bok tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #SUB#
Bok goes for an armbar but Lavicci turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lavicci has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) Lavicci#T4#
Lavicci taking a breather here.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Bok is working away.
Bok manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lavicci's best efforts.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bok defends it well.
Lavicci content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Bok is defending well.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (8) Lavicci
Bok manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there. #T7#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Bok won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci prevents Bok from improving his position.#T8#
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (11) Lavicci
Bok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (5) vs (14) Lavicci#T9#
Bok is trying to break free.
Bok rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (17) Lavicci
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Lavicci taking a break here but Bok is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10#
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lavicci's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lavicci's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (9) vs (17) Lavicci#SUB#
Bok seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lavicci's chin but Lavicci turns very nicely into Bok's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lavicci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (19) Lavicci
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.#T11#
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok 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.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok looking to control.
Lavicci preventing the sweep. #T12#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci passes Bok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
#T13#
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (22) Lavicci
Bok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Bok moves into full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (25) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 25 to 9.
Anthony Lavicci took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
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 43 wins and 26 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bok's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (0) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bok 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.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
El Toro pushes down on Bok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.
El Toro is pressing down on Bok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bok is holding on for now. #T1#
El Toro trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
El Toro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro wants to take a breather but Bok is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok trying to control here.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok wants to sweep but El Toro has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (0) vs (5) El Toro#T2#
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (5) El Toro
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions off his back.
Bok is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bok is looking to advance position but El Toro won't allow it.
Bok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
El Toro is controlling Bok's position as best he can from this difficult position.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bok content to control rather than advance.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
El Toro trying to control but Bok postures up.
El Toro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bok wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok passes El Toro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bok tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
El Toro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
El Toro trying to control the position.
El Toro 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.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Bok passes El Toro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bok stalling away here and it's allowed El Toro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
El Toro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet.
Bok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) El Toro#T7#
El Toro stops Bok from passing to mount. #SUB#
Bok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by El Toro, who protects the arm well.
Bok tries to move to mount but El Toro blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
Bok working away.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bok working away.
El Toro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
El Toro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but El Toro sees it coming and defends easily.#T10#
Bok trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
El Toro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro 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: Bok (5) vs (7) El Toro#T11#
Bok wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and El Toro is now in half guard.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Bok defends it.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro prevents Bok from improving his position.
El Toro trying to control the pace. #T12#
El Toro is thwarting Bok's attempts to control the position.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
El Toro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Bok trying to control from the bottom.
El Toro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bok! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (10) El Toro
El Toro looking to control but Bok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bok is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Bok regains half guard.
Bok gets full guard.
El Toro preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Toro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 10 to 5.
Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CWC 291
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
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 42 wins and 26 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 33 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bok. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (4) vs (0) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx seems a little lost for a moment, as Bok dominates the positioning.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bok trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx is trying to control Bok's posture but Bok avoids it.
Sparxx tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (6) vs (0) Sparxx
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Sparxx tries to lock up and control but Bok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx stops Bok from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Sparxx is trying to control the position here but Bok swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Bok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxim Bok!
After winning the bout, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
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 41 wins and 26 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bok defends well and Lavicci ends up having to push Bok into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bok as he jumps to the side.
Bok stuffs the takedown.
Maxim Bok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.#TD#
Bok shoots in and bounces Lavicci off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Bok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bok wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass. #T1#
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Bok trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining 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 wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Bok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Lavicci pulls Bok in close to prevent any damage.
Bok wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci pulls Bok in close to prevent any damage.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Lavicci 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: Bok (2) vs (2) Lavicci
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.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lavicci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lavicci told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bok looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lavicci passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Bok is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Lavicci trying to control the position but Bok is working away.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lavicci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lavicci's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lavicci's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (6) vs (5) Lavicci
Bok trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lavicci is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.
Bok gets his hands free as Lavicci looks to control. #T7#
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bok has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lavicci has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bok's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Bok working for the choke. #SUB#
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lavicci is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.#T8#
Lavicci staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control.
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Bok looking for the RNC.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Bok controlling the pace.
Bok is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Bok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bok is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Lavicci trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bok manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to control the pace but Lavicci is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Bok has a good base and remains in mount.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Bok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Bok content just to control the position here.
Bok tries to take Lavicci's back but instead Lavicci uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg. #T12#
Bok works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (12) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Bok is having none of it.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T13#
Bok avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Bok tries to take Lavicci's back but instead Lavicci uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bok trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away.
Bok is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bok wants to advance to full mount but Lavicci doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bok trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
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. |
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Event:
CWC 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camara. #TD2#
Bok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Bok
Bok trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara trying his best to control but Bok has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (0) vs (6) Bok
Camara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bok is looking to work his way around to Camara's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok controlling from the full mount.
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Bok is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Camara has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Camara! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (6) Bok#T1#
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bok working a defensive guard but Camara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (6) Bok#T2#
Bok looking for a sweep but Camara has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (6) Bok
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bok looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (6) Bok
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Bok can't escape the position.
Camara really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bok.
Camara keeps control of the position as Bok tries to break free.
Good control from Camara.
Bok tries to escape the position.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara tries to get the hooks in deep but Bok pushed the leg off. #T4#
Bok is really stuck here.
Camara trying to control.
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bok trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Will Camara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bok tries to escape the position.
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6#
Bok tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camara has good solid back control here.
Bok turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (8) Bok
Camara 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.
Bok is looking to pass into half guard but Camara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Camara is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (8) Bok#T7##SUB2#
Bok has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Camara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bok. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (8) Bok
Camara content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Camara has control of an arm but Bok manages to advance to Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (15) vs (12) Bok
Bok controls the action.
Camara tries to roll but Bok sticks to his back.
#T8#
Will Bok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Camara is in bad spot here.
Camara tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Bok has control of Camara's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camara regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T9#
Camara has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bok's lack of action.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
Bok trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom. #T10#
Camara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camara has control of Bok's left arm, preventing Bok from doing any damage.
Bok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (17) vs (12) Bok
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Camara has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Bok tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Camara has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (20) vs (12) Bok
Bok is desperately trying to improve his position but Camara has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (23) vs (12) Bok
Camara keeps control of the position easily here as Bok tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Bok turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (23) vs (14) Bok#T13##SUB#
Camara has his foot on Bok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bok works his way back into a safe position though.
Bok being controlled here momentarily.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Camara 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: Camara (25) vs (14) Bok
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Bok wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bok there! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (28) vs (14) Bok
Camara is looking to work his way around to Bok's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bok can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is trying to escape the mount but Camara keeps good control and instead manages to take Bok's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (31) vs (14) Bok
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara doesn't have the hooks in and Bok manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (31) vs (16) Bok
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 31 to 16.
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 288
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
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 41 wins and 24 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gelfen shoots in and gets a takedown into Bok's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (0) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok pulls Gelfen in to control the position.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
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.#SUB2#
Gelfen has gone for a leg lock! Bok slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gelfen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Gelfen
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelfen is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gelfen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bok defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gelfen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (4) Gelfen#T1#
Bok being controlled here, momentarily.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gelfen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away. #T2#
Bok wants to improve his position but Gelfen is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gelfen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Bok is defending well.
Gelfen keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gelfen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Bok is looking for a sweep. Gelfen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gelfen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gelfen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok tries to roll over but Gelfen keeps him under control.
Bok gets full guard.#T4#
Bok 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.
Gelfen slips nicely into half guard.
Bok tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gelfen has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (7) Gelfen
Gelfen tries to control but Bok wriggling away.
Bok is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gelfen wants to take Bok's back but he can't do it this time.
Gelfen controlling from mount.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bok tries to roll over but Gelfen keeps him under control.
Gelfen wants to take a breather but Bok is having none of it. #T6#
Gelfen wants to pass to mount but Bok is defending the position.
Bok is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Bok is defending well.
Gelfen is keen to just control but Bok is a slippery customer.
Bok is looking to get back to full guard here but Gelfen has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (10) Gelfen
Gelfen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (2) vs (12) Gelfen#T7##SUB2#
Gelfen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bok is surviving well by controlling Gelfen's body position as best he can.
Bok is looking to improve his position but Gelfen isn't that keen on the idea.
Gelfen controlling his opponent.
Bok is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Gelfen wants to control the pace but Bok is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Gelfen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bok wants to hold on but Gelfen pushes him away.
Gelfen forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (2) vs (15) Gelfen
Bok trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Gelfen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bok escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (15) Gelfen
Bok moves into full mount! Gelfen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (15) Gelfen#T9#
Gelfen has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (10) vs (15) Gelfen
Gelfen staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control. #SUB#
Gelfen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bok's arms.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Bok is looking for the choke from the back position but Gelfen is controlling his hands well. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Bok patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gelfen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bok has good solid back control here.
Gelfen tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gelfen's body.
#SUB#
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T11#
Gelfen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but Gelfen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Gelfen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gelfen trying to control the position.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard. #T12#
Bok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gelfen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (17) Gelfen
Bok keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen is looking to advance position but Bok has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (14) vs (17) Gelfen
Bok tries to control but Gelfen wriggling away. #T13#
Bok prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.
Bok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to control the pace but Gelfen is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Gelfen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gelfen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen wins on points by 17 to 14.
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Amsterdam
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
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 25 wins and 16 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 24 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bok is fending him off so far but Hirsch persists. Nope, Bok circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hirsch.#TD2#
Bok shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hirsch napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (0) vs (4) Bok
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hirsch tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bok presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (0) vs (6) Bok#SUB2#
Bok has hold of Hirsch's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hirsch manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hirsch is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hirsch wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Bok fails to advance to Hirsch's back.
Hirsch has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (0) vs (9) Bok
Bok doesn't have the hooks in and Hirsch manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (9) Bok
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Bok looking to control but Hirsch passes into half guard.
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Bok defends it.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Bok tries to roll over but Hirsch keeps him under control.
Bok is trying to control but can't.
Bok wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
#T3#
Bok is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch content to control rather than advance.
Bok wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving. #T4#
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Hirsch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Hirsch has passed into half guard.
Hirsch is pressing down on Bok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bok is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Bok gets full guard.
Hirsch trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Hirsch pushing down on Bok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Hirsch 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.
#T6#
Hirsch prevents Bok from improving his position.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirsch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Hirsch 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.
Bok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bok.#T7#
Bok wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet. #SUB2#
Bok has his foot on Hirsch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hirsch works his way back into a safe position though.
Bok being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Bok being controlled here, momentarily.
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Hirsch has passed into half guard.
#T9#
Hirsch content to control rather than advance.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch slows the pace down in half guard.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Hirsch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hirsch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (9) Bok
Hirsch wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Hirsch keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Bok keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Bok is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bok is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg. #T13#
Well, if Hirsch 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.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Bok defends it.
Bok is not content to let Hirsch control the position.#T14#
Hirsch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bok is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
Hirsch moves into full mount! Bok won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (9) Bok
Bok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok tries to lock up and control but Hirsch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 9 to 8.
Our winner, Maxim Bok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 286
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
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 39 wins and 24 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balkan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bok as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Bok drives through with a takedown into Balkan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Balkan
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Balkan
Bok laying and praying for a moment but Balkan takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Balkan is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Bok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass. #T2#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bok wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan looking to control.
#T3#
Bok slips nicely into half guard.
Balkan is not content to let Bok control the position.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Bok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Balkan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bok wants to advance to full mount but Balkan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok pushing down on Balkan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Bok trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well.
Bok is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bok moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (8) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is not content to let Bok control the position.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan prevents Bok from moving into mount.
Balkan struggling a bit here.#T7#
Bok moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (10) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bok trying to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan tries to hold on but Bok postures up.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Bok goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Balkan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (2) Balkan#T8#
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Balkan passes Bok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok gets full guard.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.#T9#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Bok isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Balkan stacks Bok on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Balkan! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (5) Balkan
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bok is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Balkan working away.
Balkan trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok looks to move to half guard but instead Balkan has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (10) vs (7) Balkan
Bok tries to reverse the position but Balkan maintains control.
Balkan trying to control but Bok is having none of it. #T11#
Bok sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Balkan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bok is just riding it out for now. Balkan eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Balkan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (10) Balkan
Bok is looking to reverse the position.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working. #T13#
Bok is looking to reverse the position.
Bok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Balkan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balkan trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balkan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balkan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (14) vs (10) Balkan
Bok wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Bok wants to control but Balkan manages to buck him off and is now in Bok's guard! Nice work there by Balkan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (14) vs (12) Balkan
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
A victorious Maxim Bok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 284
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
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 39 wins and 23 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; JW Camp!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
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) Camp
Bok is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Camp is keeping the position.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Camp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camp looking to control.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Camp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Camp
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (2) Camp#T1#
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Camp is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Camp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (4) Camp#SUB#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camp defends it easily.
Camp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Bok keeping full guard, as Camp tries to pass.
Bok controlling the position.
Bok controls Camp momentarily but Camp frees himself. #SUB#
Bok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a triangle here but Camp uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (4) vs (7) Camp#T3#
Camp is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bok will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bok is not content to let Camp control the position.
Camp working away.
Bok seems a little lost for a moment, as Camp dominates the positioning.
Bok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Bok wants to control but Camp postures up.
Camp trying to control the position but Bok is working away.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camp is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok tries to buck Camp off but Camp is having none of it.#T5#
Bok is being controlled here.
Bok struggling a bit here.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Camp keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Camp taking a breather here. #T7#
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camp trying to control the position but Bok is working away.
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Camp just content to control the position. #T8#
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Bok regains half guard.
Camp is trying to control the action in half guard but Bok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bok gets back to full guard.
Bok wants to hit a sweep here but Camp passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bok there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (4) vs (10) Camp
Camp controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
It looks like Camp 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.
Bok is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Camp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Camp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape. #T12#
Bok is trying desperately to improve position.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Camp 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.
Bok wants to improve his position but Camp is controlling well.
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Camp trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Camp content to control rather than advance.
Bok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bok working for submissions but it's allowed Camp to get to half guard.
#T14#
Bok is looking for a sweep. Camp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camp passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (4) vs (13) Camp
Bok regains half guard.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camp's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (8) vs (13) Camp
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camp wins on points by 13 to 8.
After the fight, JW Camp was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
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 39 wins and 22 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Bok trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Silva Jr#T2#
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva Jr defends it easily.
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Bok keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Silva Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Silva Jr has moved into half guard.
Bok is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva Jr forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Bok looking to control.
Bok is trying to hold Silva Jr in close to prevent damage but Silva Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (5) Silva Jr
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Silva Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Bok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Silva Jr is taking a breather. Bok says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T7#
Silva Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva Jr pulls his head out easily.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bok is looking to control Silva Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bok avoid being mounted?
Silva Jr stalling. #T8#
Silva Jr prevents Bok from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (8) Silva Jr
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Silva Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva Jr working away.
Silva Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Silva Jr works to advance to full mount. Bok defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (2) vs (10) Silva Jr#T10#
Bok sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Silva Jr 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.#T11#
Silva Jr is trying to control. Bok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva Jr stalling.
Silva Jr is trying to control. Bok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bok is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (13) Silva Jr
Bok looks to move to half guard but instead Silva Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (2) vs (15) Silva Jr#T12#
Bok regains half guard.#SUB#
Bok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
#T13#
Bok is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bok is trying to control but can't.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Bok wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bok is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 15 to 2.
Rich Silva Jr 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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Event:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
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 38 wins and 22 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Puto sprawls well. Puto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bok gets slowly back to his feet.
Bok misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Puto counters with a single leg into guard. Bok didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (0) vs (2) Puto
Bok keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass. #SUB#
Bok working for a triangle but Puto defends it easily.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Puto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away. #SUB2#
Puto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puto.
Puto is pressing down on Bok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bok is holding on for now. #T2#
Bok moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok working for submissions but it's allowed Puto to get to half guard.
Puto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (0) vs (5) Puto
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Puto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bok is working to get back to half guard.
Bok is controlling an arm, preventing Puto from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3##SUB2#
Puto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Puto goes for an armbar but Bok turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (5) Puto#SUB2#
Puto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Puto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bok trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Bok pushing down on Puto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Puto is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Puto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bok uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) Puto#SUB#
Bok tries for a kimura but Puto is defending well.
Bok slows the pace down. #T5#
Puto struggling a bit here.
Bok wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puto tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.#T6#
Puto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Puto being controlled here, momentarily.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Puto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (5) vs (7) Puto
Bok wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bok has his hands clasped together around Puto's back. He's all about the action.
Bok wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto not doing much here.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Puto moves into full mount! Bok won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (10) Puto
Bok manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Well, if Puto 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.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Bok gets back to full guard.
Bok pulls Puto in close to prevent any damage.
Bok controls Puto momentarily but Puto frees himself. #T9#
Bok 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.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puto content to stall in guard here. #T10##SUB#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puto defends it easily.
Puto advances to half guard.
Bok trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Puto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bok is just riding it out for now. Puto eventually gives up the hold.
Bok tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.#T11#
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok trying to hold on to Puto's head to control him but Puto postures up.
#SUB2#
Puto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puto wants to free his trapped foot but Bok is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well,Bok is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puto trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Puto preventing the sweep.
Bok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (7) vs (10) Puto#T13##SUB2#
Puto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Puto trying to control but Bok postures up.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puto defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Bok moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Puto. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (10) Puto
Bok has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (12) vs (10) Puto
Puto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 277
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
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 37 wins and 22 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bok closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bolivar did well to prevent Bok getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Bok is taking a breather. Bolivar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bolivar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolivar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bolivar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bolivar wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar trying to control the position.
Bolivar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bok trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving. #T2#
Bolivar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolivar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Bolivar passes Bok's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Bolivar stalling.
Bolivar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (5) Bolivar
Bolivar trying to control but Bok is having none of it.
Bolivar is looking to work his way around to Bok's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bolivar moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (2) vs (8) Bolivar#SUB2#
Bolivar looking for the choke but no joy.
Bok turns into Bolivar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (8) Bolivar#T4#
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolivar controlling the position.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Bolivar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar wants to control but Bok passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolivar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
Bolivar gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Bok won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Bok passes Bolivar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bok is working for a kimura but Bolivar is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Bok stalling.
Bolivar is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bolivar avoid being mounted?
Bok wants to take a breather but Bolivar is having none of it.
Bolivar gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bolivar looking for a guillotine here but Bok defends easily.
#T9#
Bok trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bok stands and throws Bolivar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (8) Bolivar
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
Bolivar regains half guard.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Bolivar is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolivar won't allow Bok to pass to mount. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Bok passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (8) Bolivar
Bolivar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bolivar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolivar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bolivar is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Bolivar reaches up to try and control the position but Bok seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bolivar rolls and tries to escape and now Bok has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (13) vs (8) Bolivar#SUB#
Bok looking for the choke from the back.
Bolivar breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (13) vs (10) Bolivar
Bolivar trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Bok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (15) vs (10) Bolivar
Bok wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
Bok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolivar's guard. #T13#
Bok trying to control from half guard but Bolivar is working away.
Bolivar trying to control from the bottom.
Bok stalling.
Bolivar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Bolivar defends it.
Bok wants to control but Bolivar is keeping him busy.
Bolivar tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolivar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Johnny Bolivar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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Event:
CWC 272
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bok shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
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.
Lo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Lo wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is stalling here. Lo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bok seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (2) Bok
Bok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Lo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Bok is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok regains half guard.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Lo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bok moves into full guard.
Lo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (4) Bok#T4#
Lo is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bok controls the pace.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (7) Bok#T5#
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo prevents Bok from improving position.
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy. #T6#
Bok tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs.
Bok working away.
Bok tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs.
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.
Bok controlling the position from side mount.
Bok trying to control the position but Lo is working away. #T7##T8#
Lo wants to control but Bok postures up.
Bok looking to control but instead Lo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Bok is looking to pass Lo's guard but actually Lo recovers to full guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Bok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Bok trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.#T11#
Bok wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (6) vs (7) Bok
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.#T12##SUB2#
Bok working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lo has passed into half guard!
Bok is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Lo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bok wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Bok has his hands clasped together around Lo's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Bok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but Bok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 267
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
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 15 wins and 11 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Pripyat clinches. #TD#
Pripyat has clasped his hands together around Bok's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pripyat (4) vs (0) Bok
Pripyat tries to move to mount but Bok blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Pripyat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pripyat taking a break here but Bok is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Pripyat seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bok looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Pripyat is working for an americana but Bok has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Pripyat was thinking about the submission.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Pripyat is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bok has his foot on Pripyat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pripyat works his way back into a safe position though.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Pripyat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB2#
Bok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pripyat defends well.
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pripyat has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (7) vs (0) Bok
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pripyat is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (9) vs (0) Bok
Bok is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.
Bok is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Bok is looking to improve his position but Pripyat isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bok manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Pripyat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bok is just riding it out for now. Pripyat eventually gives up the hold.
Pripyat prevents Bok from improving his position.#T4#
Bok wants to get back to full guard but Pripyat has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (12) vs (0) Bok
Pripyat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Pripyat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bok reaches up to try and control the position but Pripyat seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bok rolls and tries to escape and now Pripyat has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (15) vs (0) Bok
Bok staying busy and making it hard for Pripyat to control.
Pripyat doesn't have the hooks in and Bok manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (15) vs (2) Bok
Bok stays in close to Pripyat's body and controls the position.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Pripyat wants to control the position but Bok says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bok trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bok is working for a kimura but Pripyat is defending it quite comfortably.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Bok stalling.
Bok is thwarting Pripyat's attempts to control the position.#T7##SUB#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Bok 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.
#T8#
Pripyat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bok advances to half guard.
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Pripyat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pripyat is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
#T9##SUB#
Pripyat working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bok has passed into half guard!
Bok wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy.
Bok is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pripyat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pripyat.
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (17) vs (2) Bok
Bok trying to control the position.
Pripyat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Pripyat won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Pripyat trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok 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.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pripyat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (17) vs (4) Bok
Pripyat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (19) vs (4) Bok#T11#
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pripyat slows the pace down in half guard.
Bok won't allow Pripyat to pass to mount.
Bok is refusing to be controlled, as Pripyat sits in half guard.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Bok regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pripyat advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (22) vs (4) Bok#T13#
Pripyat takes a little break here. Bok wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pripyat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Pripyat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bok is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Pripyat passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bok! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (24) vs (4) Bok
Bok working to try and regain half guard.
Pripyat content just to control the position here.
Bok manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 24 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 260
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
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 36 wins and 20 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 27 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sparxx rushes Bok and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Bok is trying to trip Sparxx. He has hold of a leg but Sparxx is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bok persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx looking to control.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Sparxx#SUB#
Bok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx stands and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (5) Sparxx
Bok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sparxx's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sparxx prevents Bok from improving his position.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Bok works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Sparxx trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok 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.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (5) Sparxx
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Bok stays in close to Sparxx's body and controls the position.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (7) Sparxx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Bok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (6) vs (7) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (7) Sparxx
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok controlling from side mount.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.#T7#
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Bok in the domination position with Sparxx hanging on.
Bok trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #SUB#
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 (9) vs (11) Sparxx#T8#
Bok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparxx wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (11) vs (11) Sparxx
Bok wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position. #SUB#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparxx has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bok is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparxx has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Bok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx gets full guard.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Bok trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T11#
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Bok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (11) vs (13) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Sparxx preventing the sweep. #T13#
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (13) vs (13) Sparxx
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (13) vs (15) Sparxx
Sparxx stands and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (13) vs (18) Sparxx
Bok manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparxx's best efforts.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Bok is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
Sparxx prevents Bok from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bok sees it coming and defends easily.
Bok is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx wants to take a breather but Bok is having none of it.
Bok is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 18 to 13.
Tyrone Sparxx decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 256
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 5 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hozdic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bok did well to prevent Hozdic getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Bok
Hozdic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bok trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Bok wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Bok is pressing down on Hozdic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Bok looking for subs off his back but Hozdic has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is looking to get back to full guard here but Hozdic has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Bok#T1#
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Bok is letting Hozdic control him for a moment.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok tries to improve position but can't.
Bok is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Bok is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hozdic has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Bok
Bok working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Hozdic controlling from the full mount.
Bok is squirming around, avoiding Hozdic's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Hozdic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok can't escape the position.
Hozdic controlling the pace for now.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hozdic wants to control the pace but Bok is squirming around nicely.
Bok is working to get back to half guard.
Bok has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T5#
Hozdic looking to control but Bok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hozdic prevents Bok from getting the reversal.
Bok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hozdic trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
Hozdic prevents Bok from improving his position.
Bok has a hand on Hozdic's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hozdic takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Bok#T6#
Bok is looking to improve his position but Hozdic isn't that keen on the idea.
Bok looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (14) vs (0) Bok
Hozdic keeps control of the position as Bok tries to break free.
Hozdic is trying to stick to Bok's back but Bok is turning into Hozdic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hozdic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (14) vs (2) Bok
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Hozdic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (16) vs (2) Bok
Bok works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hozdic defends it easily.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Hozdic has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Hozdic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (19) vs (2) Bok
Hozdic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hozdic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok can't escape the position.
#T9#
Bok gets back to half guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hozdic prevents Bok from improving his position.#T10#
Bok is looking to get back to full guard here but Hozdic has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (22) vs (2) Bok
Bok is looking to reverse the position.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.#T11#
Bok is trying to improve his position.
Hozdic staying calm.
Bok is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Bok tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.#T12#
Bok manages to get back to half guard.
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hozdic prevents Bok from improving his position.
Hozdic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Bok is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
Bok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there. #T14#
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (22) vs (4) Bok
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title!
Dragan Hozdic really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLS BALLS RECOVERY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 247
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
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 35 wins and 19 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (4) vs (0) Coe
Coe tries to bench press Bok off him but Bok keeps the position.
Bok happy to just control the position for now.
Bok wants to control but Coe is keeping him busy.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bok gets to mount! Coe was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (6) vs (0) Coe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe is trying desperately to improve position.
Coe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Bok controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok mounts Coe! Really nice guard pass there!
Bok looking to take Coe's back but Coe rolls and after a scramble, Coe ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Coe to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (6) vs (2) Coe
Coe trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to sit in guard and control but Bok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (8) vs (2) Coe#T2#
Coe keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Coe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Bok preventing the sweep. #T3#
Bok wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Bok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bok wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Bok slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Coe defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Coe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Coe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
Bok stands and throws Coe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (11) vs (2) Coe
Coe prevents Bok from moving into mount.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coe keeps working.
Coe prevents Bok from improving position. #T5#
Coe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Coe is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coe avoid being mounted?
Bok trying to control from half guard but Coe is working away.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is pressing down on Coe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coe is holding on for now. #T6#
Coe wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bok is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (14) vs (2) Coe
Coe is controlling an arm, preventing Bok from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Coe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok controlling from the full mount.
Coe wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Bok tries to control but Coe wriggling away.
Coe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (17) vs (2) Coe
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Good control from Bok.
Coe is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Coe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Coe tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Coe staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control. #T9##SUB#
Bok has got his arm under Coe's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Coe has spun round into Bok's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (17) vs (4) Coe
Coe trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Coe trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom. #T10#
Bok is trying to control the position but Coe postures up.
Coe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Coe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Coe wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (19) vs (4) Coe#SUB2#
Coe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (22) vs (4) Coe#T11#
Bok advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (24) vs (4) Coe
Coe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (27) vs (4) Coe
Coe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Bok is persistently looking for the submission but Coe is defending it well.
I really don't envy Coe right now.
#T12#
Bok tries to keep control of the position but Coe is staying busy.
Coe wants to escape the position.
Coe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bok.
#SUB#
Coe showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Bok seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Coe's chin but Coe turns very nicely into Bok's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Coe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (27) vs (6) Coe#T13#
Coe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Coe pushes down on Bok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Coe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T14#
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Coe is proving a slippery customer.
Coe trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Coe pushing down on Bok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok trying to control here.
Bok wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe trying to advance position but Bok counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
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. |
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Event:
OWGP Sweet 16
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
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 34 wins and 19 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bok throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pripyat was covering up waiting for the punch and Bok finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Bok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pripyat's guard.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Pripyat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bok wants to advance to full mount but Pripyat doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Pripyat has his foot on Bok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bok works his way back into a safe position though.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat can't keep his opponent in guard - Bok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Pripyat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Pripyat is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?
Pripyat told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Bok postures up.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok controlling from the top position.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.#T3#
Bok 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat pulls Bok in close to his closed guard and prevents Bok from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is pulling down on Bok's head. It's preventing any offense from Bok, at least for the moment.#T5#
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Pripyat can't keep his opponent in guard - Bok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but Pripyat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
Bok is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it. #T6#
Pripyat is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there. #T7#
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Pripyat
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (2) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bok uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bok off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (7) vs (6) Pripyat
Pripyat has the hooks in. Bok is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Pripyat patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T8#
I really don't envy Bok right now.
#SUB2#
Pripyat working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pripyat tries to get the hooks in deep but Bok pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bok defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pripyat doesn't have the hooks in and Bok manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (6) Pripyat
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
Bok passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (12) vs (6) Pripyat#T9#
Bok trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bok trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat struggling a bit here.
Pripyat trying to control but Bok flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bok (15) vs (6) Pripyat#T10#
Will Bok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Bok is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pripyat defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Bok looking for the RNC.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Bok has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bok wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
#T11##SUB#
Bok has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pripyat has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Bok patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Pripyat defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bok's arms.
I would not like to be Pripyat right now.
#SUB#
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pripyat tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Pripyat controls the position.
Pripyat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pripyat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bok's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (15) vs (10) Pripyat#T13#
Bok prevents Pripyat from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Bok fending off the submission attempt from Pripyat.
I really don't envy Bok right now.
Pripyat is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Bok is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pripyat gets his way!
#T14#
Bok is trying to break free.
Bok turns into Pripyat and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (17) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat looking to control.
Pripyat 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.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
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. |
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Event:
CWC 239
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
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.#TD#
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#SUB#
Bok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
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. #T1#
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo has his hands on Bok's head, controlling the position. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #T5#
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. #T6#
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.#T7#
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. #T8##SUB#
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. #T9#
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. #T10#
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. #T11#
Lo won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Lo gets full guard.
Bok wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #SUB#
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. #T12#
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. #SUB#
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!#T13#
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.
#SUB#
Lo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Bok working for a choke but Lo is defending well.
Bok tries to get the hooks in deep but Lo pushed the leg off. #T14##SUB#
Bok looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
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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Event:
CWC 224
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
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 26 wins and 15 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nielsen gets caught napping as Bok dives in and scores a takedown. Nielsen manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Bok#SUB#
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Nielsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nielsen looking to control.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Bok content to stall in guard here.
Bok trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Bok#SUB2#
Bok looking for subs off his back but Nielsen has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
Bok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bok.
Nielsen trying to move into half guard but instead Bok has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (4) Bok#T2#
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Bok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Bok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bok passes into half guard.
Nielsen is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?
Nielsen won't allow Bok to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nielsen is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Bok trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T5#
Bok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (4) Bok
Nielsen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bok! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (7) vs (4) Bok
Bok tries to reverse the position but Nielsen maintains control.
Bok tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Nielsen controlling from mount.
Bok working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Bok regains half guard.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nielsen won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up. #T7#
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielsen is one step ahead there.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T8#
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nielsen trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Nielsen won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nielsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (7) vs (6) Bok
Nielsen 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: Nielsen (9) vs (6) Bok#SUB2#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nielsen defends it easily.
Nielsen trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom. #T10#
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (9) vs (8) Bok
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nielsen has a hand on Bok's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bok takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (9) vs (11) Bok
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Nielsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bok wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely.
Bok content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount but Bok keeps good control and instead manages to take Nielsen's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (9) vs (14) Bok
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Bok just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nielsen is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.#T12#
Bok avoiding Nielsen 's attempts to control his hands.
Well,Nielsen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Bok is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nielsen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bok trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nielsen doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Bok looking for the choke but no joy. #T13#
Nielsen tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Bok working for the choke.
Nielsen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bok's guard. Nice work there by Nielsen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (11) vs (14) Bok
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nielsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nielsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 14 to 11.
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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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
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 32 wins and 18 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Grappler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Grappler
Bok wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.
Bok sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grappler controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grappler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappler is retaining full guard.
Bok pushing down on Grappler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Bok wants to control but Grappler is keeping him busy.
Bok slows the pace down in half guard.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Grappler is defending well.
Grappler is refusing to be controlled, as Bok sits in half guard.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Grappler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grappler works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Bok is looking to advance position but Grappler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (2) vs (4) Grappler
Bok is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grappler controlling the pace for now.
Bok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (2) vs (7) Grappler
Grappler controlling from the back.
Bok tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Grappler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok can't escape the position.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Grappler has good solid back control here.
Grappler is trying to stick to Bok's back but Bok is turning into Grappler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Grappler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (7) Grappler
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is looking to advance position but Grappler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (4) vs (11) Grappler
Bok working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Bok is squirming around, avoiding Grappler's attempts to control the action.
Bok is looking to improve his position but Grappler isn't that keen on the idea.
Bok has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Grappler's lack of action.
Bok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bok.#T8#
Bok 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.
Grappler controlling from the top position.
Grappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Grappler is proving a slippery customer.
Bok looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grappler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T9##SUB#
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Grappler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (4) vs (14) Grappler
Bok is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Bok regains half guard.
Bok is refusing to be controlled, as Grappler sits in half guard.
Grappler prevents Bok from improving his position.#T11#
Grappler is thwarting Bok's attempts to control the position.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok has a hand on Grappler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Grappler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (4) vs (17) Grappler
Grappler looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Bok is working to get back to half guard.
Grappler controlling from mount.
Bok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Grappler controlling his opponent.
Bok is desperately trying to improve his position but Grappler has a good base and remains in mount.
Grappler works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (4) vs (20) Grappler
You can see the frustration on Bok's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
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.
Bok can't escape the position.
Bok wants to control his opponent's hands but Grappler gets his hands free.
Bok is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grappler.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler wins on points by 20 to 4.
Steel Grappler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
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 32 wins and 17 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bok looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shifter! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (4) vs (0) Shifter
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok tries to move to mount but Shifter blocks the move with his legs.
Shifter tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Bok stalls from top position.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shifter's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shifter struggling a bit here.#T1#
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter being controlled for a moment.
Shifter is not content to let Bok control the position. #T2#
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Bok just content to control the position. #T3#
Shifter wants to control but Bok postures up.
Bok taking a breather here.
Shifter regains half guard.
Bok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bok is keen to just control but Shifter is a slippery customer.
Well, if Bok 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.
#T4#
Bok is stalling here. Shifter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bok seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shifter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (4) vs (4) Shifter
Bok is trying to improve his position.
Shifter controls the position from side control.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Bok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shifter taking a breather here.
Bok is trying to improve his position.
Shifter is staying tight to Bok's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Shifter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Shifter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bok is trying to control Shifter's posture but Shifter avoids it.
Bok tries to improve position but can't.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Bok gets back to half guard.
Bok is refusing to be controlled, as Shifter sits in half guard.
Bok is looking to get back to full guard here but Shifter has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (4) vs (7) Shifter
Bok is looking for a sweep.#T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter trying to control the position but Bok is working away.
Bok is being controlled here.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shifter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg.
Bok is looking to control Shifter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bok avoid being mounted?#T10#
Well, if Shifter 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.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Shifter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shifter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bok trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shifter postures up.
Bok wants to sweep here but Shifter controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Shifter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shifter won't allow Bok to sweep him here. #T12#
Shifter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shifter is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bok is trying to keep Shifter in close.
Bok managing to control the position. #SUB#
Bok working for a triangle but Shifter defends it easily.
#T13#
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shifter manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (6) vs (7) Shifter
Shifter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Shifter 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: Bok (6) vs (9) Shifter
Bok looking to control.
Shifter won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok controls Shifter momentarily but Shifter frees himself.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Shifter from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bok wants to sweep here but Shifter controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shifter wins on points by 9 to 6.
A very excited looking Andy Shifter 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
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 31 wins and 17 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Devlin Draco!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bok dives in and scores a takedown into Draco's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Draco#SUB2#
Draco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Draco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Draco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving. #T1#
Draco has control of Bok's left arm, preventing Bok from doing any damage.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draco is keeping the position for now.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving. #T2#
Draco can't keep his opponent in guard - Bok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Draco
Bok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Draco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bok avoids the attempt from Draco to control.
Draco prevents Bok from taking his back.#T3#
Draco is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
Draco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (5) vs (2) Draco
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.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok keeping full guard, as Draco tries to pass.
Bok working a defensive guard here.
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Draco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Draco has managed to get both his arms back between Bok's legs - danger averted.
Draco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bok is not content to let Draco control the position.
Draco prevents Bok from improving his position.#SUB2#
Draco is trying to work for a kimura but Bok is defending well.
Bok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Bok keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
Draco stands and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) Draco
Draco trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Draco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Bok regains half guard.
Draco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bok looking for submissions off his back.
Bok trying to control from the bottom.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Draco has control of the leg. #T7##SUB2#
Draco seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
Draco is trying to control the action in half guard but Bok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Draco is looking for a kimura here.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Draco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Bok wants to improve his position but Draco is controlling well.
Bok gets full guard.
Draco stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Draco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (7) vs (5) Draco
Bok wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Bok stays in close to Draco's body and controls the position. #T9#
Draco is pulling down on Bok's head to control his posture.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Draco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draco trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Draco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Bok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Draco is retaining full guard. #T11#
Draco wants to control but Bok passes easily into half guard.
Bok is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Draco! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (5) Draco
Draco tries to hold on but Bok postures up.#SUB#
Bok looking to secure an arm triangle but Draco defends it well. #T12##SUB#
Bok goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Draco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (7) Draco
Bok looking to control.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Draco looking to pass the guard.
Draco stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Draco looking to sit in guard and control but Bok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (12) vs (7) Draco#T13#
Draco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Draco is retaining full guard.
Draco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Bok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Draco's guard.
Bok slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Draco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bok is working away from the top position though.
Draco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bok passes Draco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bok uses his free foot to push down on Draco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Draco. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (15) vs (7) Draco
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
After winning the bout, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 176: Jello vs Vicini
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
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 31 wins and 16 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
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) Neuer
Neuer tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Bok works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Neuer
Neuer is trying to escape the mount.
Bok controlling from mount.
Bok prevents Neuer from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Neuer is looking to escape. #T1#
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Neuer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Bok moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Neuer has worked his arm free - good work by Neuer!
Bok gets to mount! Neuer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (7) vs (0) Neuer
Neuer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neuer is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Neuer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (7) vs (2) Neuer
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Neuer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neuer wants to free his trapped foot but Bok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Neuer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.#SUB#
Bok has an active guard here but Neuer has managed to pass into half guard.
Neuer trying to mount his opponent but Bok defends it.
Neuer wants to advance to full mount but Bok doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bok keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass. #T4#
Bok looking to control.
Neuer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Neuer pushes down on Bok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bok won't allow Neuer to pass to mount.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Neuer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neuer is pressing down on Bok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bok is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bok is defending against the submission attempts here by Neuer.
#T5#
Neuer uses his free foot to push down on Bok's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bok. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (5) Neuer
Bok sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bok trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Neuer won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Neuer passes Bok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bok won't allow Neuer to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Neuer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neuer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Bok tries to roll over but Neuer keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neuer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (8) Neuer
Neuer is looking to work his way around to Bok's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bok has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (7) vs (11) Neuer
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok trying to control the hands but Neuer won't let him. #SUB2#
Neuer working for the choke. #T8#
Neuer gets his hands free as Bok looks to control.
Bok can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Neuer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bok is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Neuer has his arm under Bok's chin here. Game over son! Neuer squeezes tightly and Bok is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manuel Neuer!
After the big win, Manuel Neuer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 167: Arias vs Sanchez II
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bok darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bok is working for a submission of some sort.
Blood is not content to let Bok control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Bok seems to be looking for submissions.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood'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.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blood keeps working. #T2#
Blood trying to control but Bok postures up.
Bok has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (0) vs (5) Bok
Blood is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Bok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Blood tries to lock up and control but Bok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Blood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blood wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Bok fails to take his opponent's back.
Blood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bok prevents Blood from getting the reversal.#T4##SUB2#
Bok goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blood turns into him and now he's in Bok's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (5) Bok
Blood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (7) Bok
Blood is trying to keep Bok in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving. #T5#
Bok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blood manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (4) vs (7) Bok
Blood trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Blood passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (7) vs (7) Bok
Bok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Blood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blood advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (9) vs (7) Bok#T6#
Bok manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bok tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Bok is still trying to improve position.
Blood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blood is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bok! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (12) vs (7) Bok#SUB#
Blood swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bok is now in Blood's guard. A big mistake from Blood there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (12) vs (9) Bok
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Bok trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom. #T7#
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
Blood is trying to keep Bok in close.
Bok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (12) vs (12) Bok
Bok wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy.
Bok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T8#
Bok trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Bok works to advance to full mount. Blood defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (12) vs (14) Bok
Blood is working to get back to half guard.
Bok looking to control but Blood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9##SUB2#
Bok goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blood turns into him and now he's in Bok's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (14) vs (14) Bok
Blood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bok's guard. #SUB#
Blood seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
Bok keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass. #T10#
Blood wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok 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.
Bok keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Blood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bok's guard.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
Blood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok controlling the position.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Blood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok 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.#SUB2#
Bok has his foot on Blood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blood works his way back into a safe position though.#T12#
Blood looking to pass the guard.
Blood advances to half guard.
Bok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bok.
Bok controls Blood momentarily but Blood frees himself.
Blood is looking to advance position but Bok has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (14) vs (18) Bok
Bok wants to take his opponent's back but Blood doesn't allow it.
Bok looking to control but Blood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Blood tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away. #T14#
Blood is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
Blood is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bok controlling from mount.
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 18 to 14.
Our winner, Maxim Bok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 161: Jiurgite vs Jello
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
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 29 wins and 16 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pripyat misses with a takedown attempt - Bok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Bok drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Pripyat
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Pripyat
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bok takes a little break here. Pripyat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Bok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pripyat, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat is looking to regain half guard here but Bok keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Pripyat struggling a bit here.
Pripyat manages to get back to half guard.
Pripyat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bok is working away from the top position though.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position. #T2#
Pripyat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bok passes into half guard.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pripyat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pripyat is not content to let Bok control the position.
Bok passes into side control, despite Pripyat's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (8) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Pripyat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bok is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (11) vs (0) Pripyat
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.
Bok takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (14) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat is really stuck here.
Pripyat prevents Bok from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Pripyat showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Pripyat looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bok.
Pripyat tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Bok avoids the attempt from Pripyat to control.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away. #T5##SUB#
Bok working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bok wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Bok is really struggling to control Pripyat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Bok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Pripyat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (14) vs (2) Pripyat
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (16) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.#T7#
Bok trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB#
Bok drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pripyat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bok has Pripyat in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (16) vs (4) Pripyat
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pripyat postures up.
#T9##SUB#
Bok looking for a guillotine here but Pripyat defends easily.
Pripyat is looking to pass into half guard but Bok pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bok is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (18) vs (4) Pripyat
Bok trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pripyat manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (18) vs (6) Pripyat
Bok wants to control the position but Pripyat says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pripyat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Pripyat looking to improve position, pressing down on Bok's thigh with his hand. Bok seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Pripyat paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Pripyat's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Bok picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maxim Bok!
After winning the bout, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 154: Hozdic vs Bok II
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
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 29 wins and 15 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hozdic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hozdic sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Bok closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hozdic quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Hozdic#SUB#
Hozdic is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
Hozdic is trying to control but can't.
Hozdic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bok is staying active.
Bok is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hozdic reverses the position - he's now on top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Hozdic
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic won't allow Bok to sweep him here. #T1#
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hozdic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hozdic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hozdic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hozdic wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Bok trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Hozdic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.#T3#
Hozdic is controlling Bok's posture.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hozdic is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Bok wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T4#
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Hozdic is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hozdic holds on and takes a little breather.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hozdic is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (4) Hozdic
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (6) vs (4) Hozdic
Bok wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Hozdic is trying to keep Bok in close.
Bok wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
We've been informed that Hozdic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Bok pushing down on Hozdic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok trying to advance position but Hozdic counters by regaining guard.
Hozdic can't keep his opponent in guard - Bok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok trying to advance position but Hozdic counters by regaining guard.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Bok advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Bok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hozdic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hozdic is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok is trying to control. Hozdic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hozdic has his hands clasped together around Bok's back. He's all about the action.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Hozdic is defending the position. #T8##SUB#
Bok wants to work for an arm triangle but Hozdic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bok stalling away here and it's allowed Hozdic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bok advances to half guard.
Hozdic is refusing to be controlled, as Bok sits in half guard.
Hozdic gets back to full guard.
#T9##SUB#
Bok drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hozdic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hozdic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hozdic! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (6) vs (8) Hozdic
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control.
Hozdic takes a little break here. Bok wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Hozdic 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 Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Bok is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bok tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bok tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Bok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hozdic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Hozdic 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.
#T12#
Bok tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Bok trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic prevents Bok from improving his position.#T13#
Bok is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hozdic jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (6) vs (11) Hozdic
Hozdic trying to control the position but Bok is working away.
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hozdic controlling the position. #T14#
Bok tries to improve position but can't.
Hozdic wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 11 to 6. Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Bok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson closes the distance but Bok moves to the side #KD#
and Bok counters with a nice right hand that sends Thompson toppling to the canvas! Thompson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bok finish him?!#ROC#Thompson is rocked!#TD#
Bok shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Bok slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Bok lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Maxim Bok!
Maxim Bok thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 144: Ward vs Morrison II
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
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 28 wins and 15 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Bok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (4) vs (0) Coe#SUB#
Bok tries for a kimura but Coe is defending well.
Coe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Coe is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bok has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bok pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Coe is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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. |
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Event:
CACC 135: Bok vs Sparxx III
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
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.#TD#
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#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T1#
Sparxx wants to take a breather but Bok is having none of it. #SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Bok is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparxx.
Sparxx prevents Bok from improving his position.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
Sparxx drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sparxx jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
Sparxx looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
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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Event:
CACC 131: Dominguez vs Sparxx
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
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 26 wins and 15 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bok shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morgan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Morgan
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (2) Morgan
Bok pushes down on Morgan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok controlling the action here.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan keeping hold of Bok's head, controlling as best he can.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bok's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (4) vs (6) Morgan
Bok can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Morgan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bok knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bok for a finish.
Bok is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Morgan trying to control.
Morgan keeps control of the position as Bok tries to break free.
Morgan is controlling the position but Bok somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Bok is not content to let Morgan control the position.#SUB#
Morgan taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Bok has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Morgan has tapped! Great work by Bok! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxim Bok!
A victorious Maxim Bok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 125: Bok vs Sepi
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
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 26 wins and 14 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Seppo Sepi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bok gets a double leg takedown into Sepi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Sepi
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok trying to control but Sepi is working from the bottom.
Sepi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sepi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Sepi
Bok tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sepi's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Bok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bok trying to control the position but Sepi is working away. #SUB#
Bok swings around for an armbar but Sepi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (5) vs (2) Sepi#T2#
Bok wants to hit a sweep here but Sepi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bok there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) Sepi
Sepi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bok is trying to escape the mount.
Bok is trying to reverse the position but instead Sepi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bok (5) vs (8) Sepi
Bok can't escape the position.
Bok rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sepi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Bok gets back to full guard.
Sepi preventing the sweep.
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.
Bok is trying to keep Sepi in close.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sepi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sepi won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sepi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (11) Sepi
Sepi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sepi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (9) vs (11) Sepi#SUB#
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bok struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T5#
Sepi tries to escape the position.
Sepi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bok.
Bok biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Bok looking for the choke but no joy. #T6#
Sepi trying to control but not successfully.
Sepi tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Bok looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Sepi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bok gets his way!
#T7##SUB#
Bok is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sepi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Bok working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sepi prevents Bok from getting a body triangle.
Sepi is really stuck here.
#T8#
Bok tries to keep control of the position but Sepi is staying busy.
Sepi trying to control the action but Bok just sinks the hooks in.
Sepi is trying to break free.
Sepi staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control.
Bok is really struggling to control Sepi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9##SUB#
Sepi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
Bok avoiding Sepi 's attempts to control his hands. #T10##SUB#
Sepi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bok. #SUB#
Bok is looking for the choke from the back position but Sepi is controlling his hands well.
Bok has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sepi's body.
Bok wants to control but Sepi is keeping busy.#SUB#
Sepi fending off the submission attempt from Bok. #T11#
Bok trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sepi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Sepi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bok gets his way!
Sepi staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control. #T12#
Sepi turns into Bok and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (13) Sepi
Bok 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.#SUB#
Bok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sepi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sepi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sepi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sepi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok looking to control.
#T13##SUB#
Bok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sepi is aware though and is defending well.
Sepi preventing the sweep.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (11) vs (13) Sepi#SUB2#
Sepi working for submissions but it's allowed Bok to get to half guard.
Sepi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sepi is looking to improve his position.
#T14##SUB#
Bok is working for a submission of some sort.
Bok is looking to stall here but Sepi recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sepi wins on points by 13 to 11.
Seppo Sepi 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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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES PLAYOFF
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bok closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bok lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Bok
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bok is pushing down on Hozdic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hozdic is fighting to maintain full guard but Bok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hozdic is looking to get back to full guard here but Bok has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (5) Bok
Hozdic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bok working away.
Bok trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Hozdic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Bok prevents Hozdic from improving his position.
Bok is just content to waste time from the top position. Hozdic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hozdic controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bok stays in close to Hozdic's body and controls the position.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bok trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hozdic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Bok keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T5#
Bok wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Hozdic working a defensive guard here.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T6#
Bok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hozdic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok is looking to pass into half guard but Hozdic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hozdic is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (5) Bok#T7#
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Bok wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
Hozdic trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T8#
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bok wants to control the position but Hozdic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bok tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.#T9#
Hozdic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Bok regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Bok working a defensive guard but Hozdic manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (5) Bok
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok is looking to reverse the position.
Bok gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.#T11#
Hozdic passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (5) Bok
Bok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hozdic controlling the pace for now.
Bok is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Hozdic wants to control the pace but Bok is squirming around nicely.
Hozdic prevents Bok from getting the reversal.
Hozdic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bok is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Bok sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bok trying to get back to full guard but Hozdic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (5) Bok
Bok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bok is looking to get to half guard.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Hozdic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bok to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (14) vs (5) Bok
Hozdic doesn't have the hooks in and Bok manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (14) vs (7) Bok
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
CACC 116
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
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 25 wins and 13 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bok scores with a takedown into Boss's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Boss
Boss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Boss
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boss manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (2) Boss
Bok wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Boss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard. #T1#
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.
Bok slips nicely into half guard.
Bok trying to pass the guard but Boss defending well.
Bok passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (2) Boss#T2#
Boss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bok off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (7) vs (6) Boss
Boss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bok is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bok's coaches at Mello MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok trying to control the position but Boss manages to sink in the hooks.
Boss is looking to control Bok but Bok is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boss keeps control of the position as Bok tries to break free.
#T3#
Boss trying to control.
Bok turns into Boss and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (6) Boss
Bok postures up.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now.
Bok trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom. #T4#
Boss keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boss looking for a sweep. Not yet Boss, not yet.
Bok wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Bok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T5#
Boss trying to control the position.
Bok won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Bok slips nicely into half guard.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Boss desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boss tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Boss defends it. #T7#
Bok trying to control from half guard but Boss is working away.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Boss defends it. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bok is looking to pass Boss's guard but actually Boss recovers to full guard. #T8#
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Bok postures up.
Boss wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Bok won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
Bok trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom. #T9#
Bok wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.
Bok wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Bok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boss controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself. #T10#
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Boss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boss keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Boss is trying to control but can't.
Bok trying to control from half guard but Boss is working away. #SUB#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok not doing much here.
Boss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Bok trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Boss controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Boss is trying to keep Bok in close.
#T13#
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (12) vs (6) Boss#SUB#
Bok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boss, who protects the arm well.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't. #T14#
Bok trying to control the action but Boss is working from the bottom.
Bok works to advance to full mount. Boss defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (14) vs (6) Boss
Bok wants to take Boss's back here but Boss is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
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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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 2
Date: Aug 11, 2020 |
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 16 wins and 9 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bok drives through with a takedown into Nielsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Bok#SUB#
Nielsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen'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.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Nielsen working for a triangle but Bok defends it easily.
Bok is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Bok postures up. #T1#
Bok slips nicely into half guard.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Bok is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bok trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Bok wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it. #T2#
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nielsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Nielsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bok is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nielsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
Nielsen won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Bok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bok is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bok works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Bok
Nielsen is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Nielsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Bok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bok passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (8) Bok#T5#
Nielsen tries to bench press Bok off him but Bok keeps the position.
Bok moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (0) vs (10) Bok
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nielsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (10) Bok
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T6#
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (12) Bok
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nielsen holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Nielsen wants to control the position but Bok says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Bok is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Bok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bok is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but instead Bok has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Bok is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Bok is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nielsen is doing well to control the position and prevent Bok from advancing to side control.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Bok sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nielsen sees it coming and defends easily.#T9#
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen wants to hit a sweep here but Bok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nielsen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (15) Bok
Bok forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (2) vs (18) Bok
Bok is not going to allow Nielsen to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Bok has the hooks in. Nielsen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bok tries to get the hooks in deep but Nielsen pushed the leg off.
Nielsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bok wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Nielsen is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bok passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (21) Bok#T11#
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nielsen keeps working.
Bok tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nielsen's legs.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok working away.
Bok passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nielsen! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (2) vs (23) Bok#T12#
Bok wants to take Nielsen's back but he can't do it this time.
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bok controlling from the full mount.
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nielsen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (2) vs (26) Bok
Bok is not going to allow Nielsen to sit and survive in this position.
Nielsen is in bad spot here.
#T13##SUB2#
Nielsen 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 Nielsen taps out furiously! Bok displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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. |
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Event:
CACC 108
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
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 24 wins and 12 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bok shoots in and bounces Hirsch off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Hirsch
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.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok postures up.
Bok won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Hirsch keeps trying to improve his position.
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Hirsch
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Bok looking to control.
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Hirsch is pushing down on Bok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bok is fighting to maintain full guard but Hirsch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Bok is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok's coaches at Mello MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Bok looking for submissions off his back.
Bok desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hirsch is trying to control. Bok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Hirsch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hirsch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (5) Hirsch
Bok is looking to get to half guard.
Bok gets back to half guard.
Hirsch is stalling here. Bok is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hirsch seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bok has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (6) vs (5) Hirsch
Hirsch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Bok trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Bok wants to control for a moment but Hirsch uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hirsch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Bok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bok wants to take a breather but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Bok is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.
Hirsch gets full guard.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Hirsch is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Hirsch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok pushes down on Hirsch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hirsch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bok's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (6) vs (9) Hirsch#SUB2#
Hirsch working for the choke.
Hirsch has the hooks in. Bok is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bok has hold of Hirsch's leg, trying to break free but it's let Hirsch lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Bok is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Hirsch throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Hirsch!
Harry Hirsch is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bok shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Bok
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bok is looking for a kimura but Sparxx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bok seems to be looking for submissions.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Bok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparxx is just riding it out for now. Bok eventually gives up the hold.
Bok is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now. #T1#
Sparxx is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparxx wants to control but Bok is keeping busy.
Bok wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Bok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Bok is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
Bok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bok trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well. #T4#
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Bok#T5#
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sparxx stalling.
Sparxx prevents Bok from improving his position.#T6##SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
Sparxx prevents Bok from improving his position.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
#T7##SUB2#
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 wants to control the position but Sparxx says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom. #T8#
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bok tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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.
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Bok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Sparxx passes into side control, despite Bok's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (2) Bok
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Bok gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bok is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparxx.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Bok trying to control from the bottom.
Bok moves into full guard.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (5) vs (4) Bok#T12#
Sparxx pulls Bok in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (7) vs (4) Bok
Sparxx advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (10) vs (4) Bok
Bok is trying to escape the position but Sparxx is controlling the position.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Bok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sparxx's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bok gets back to full guard.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Bok wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T14#
Bok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (10) vs (6) Bok
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
After the big win, Tyrone Sparxx made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 92
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1569 p4p, 182 weight class) and David Allan Coe (ranked 1738 p4p, 199 weight class). Bok comes to the ring accompanied by Give It Revolution. Coe has chosen Nothing To Lose as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 23 wins and 11 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coe tries to avoid it but Bok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coe to the ground. Coe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bok manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (0) vs (2) Coe
Bok is looking for a triangle but Coe pushes his legs off easily.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Coe
Coe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (4) Coe
Bok keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Coe preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coe won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Coe wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Coe trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
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.
Coe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coe is looking to advance position but Bok has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (6) vs (4) Coe
Coe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coe is looking to escape.
Coe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coe wants to control but Bok is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe is desperately trying to improve his position but Bok has a good base and remains in mount.
Bok trying to control but Coe is having none of it.
Coe is desperately trying to improve his position but Bok has a good base and remains in mount.
Coe keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Coe tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Bok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to work for a kimura but Coe is defending well.
Coe wants to control but Bok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (4) Coe
Bok mounts Coe! Really nice guard pass there!
Coe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to control but Coe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bok controlling from mount.
Coe tries to control the position but Bok now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (12) vs (4) Coe
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok has the hooks in. Coe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bok is not going to allow Coe to sit and survive in this position.
Bok trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Coe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bok.
Bok slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Coe is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Coe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Coe trying to control the hands but Bok breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bok controlling the positon.
Coe is trying to break free.
Bok looking for the choke from the back.
Bok tries to get the hooks in deep but Coe pushed the leg off.
Bok looking for the choke but no joy.
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coe turns into Bok and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (12) vs (6) Coe
Bok looking to control.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Coe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Coe tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
Bok is controlling Coe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Coe is trying to control the action in half guard but Bok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Bok won't allow Coe to pass to mount.
Coe trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Coe trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coe pulls his head out easily.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bok is just riding it out for now. Coe eventually gives up the hold.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Coe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (12) vs (9) Coe
Bok is working to get back to half guard.
Coe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Coe looking to control but Bok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bok is working to get back to half guard.
Bok tries to lock up and control but Coe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok tries to reverse the position but Coe maintains control.
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.
Coe looking to control but Bok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape.
Coe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok regains half guard.
Bok moves into full guard.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Bok is trying to control the position but Coe postures up.
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bok controls Coe momentarily but Coe frees himself.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coe wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Maxim Bok retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Maxim Bok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 86 CORONA CARD
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1528 p4p, 180 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 2209 p4p, 240 weight class). Bok kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Give It Revolution. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Torres moves into the clinch successfully.
Bok has Torres pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Torres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Torres is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bok drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Bok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres clinches.
Torres can't get the takedown.
Torres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bok is trying to trip Torres. He has hold of a leg but Torres is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bok persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Torres
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.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Torres
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (2) Torres
Torres wants to hit a sweep here but Bok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Torres there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (2) Torres
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok working for a submission but Torres is keeping him at bay.
Torres wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (10) vs (2) Torres
Torres tries to break free.
Bok wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is still trying to improve position.
Torres just trying to survive but Bok is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bok just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bok trying to control.
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres fending off the submission attempt from Bok.
Torres rolls, trying to escape but Bok keeps control of the position.
Bok has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bok is looking to control Torres but Torres is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Torres really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Bok's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Torres defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Torres is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
Bok wants to control but Torres manages to buck him off and is now in Bok's guard! Nice work there by Torres! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (4) Torres
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres trying to move into half guard but instead Bok has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (12) vs (4) Torres
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Bok trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to improve his position but instead Bok has moved into half guard.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Torres wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
Torres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bok is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (15) vs (4) Torres
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Torres wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
Bok moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (18) vs (4) Torres
Bok looking for the choke but no joy.
Bok wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Torres defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bok trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Torres trying to control the action but Bok just sinks the hooks in.
Torres looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bok.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Torres preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bok.
Torres trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks.
Torres tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok controlling the position well here. Torres rolled but Bok kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bok working for the choke.
Torres trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
Bok working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Torres breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (18) vs (6) Torres
Bok 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.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok controlling the position.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Torres pushing down on Bok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Bok is defending well.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Bok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (18) vs (9) Torres
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
Maxim Bok retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
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 12 wins and 10 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bok fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mazzini to the ground. Bok is now in Mazzini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (0) vs (2) Bok
Mazzini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Mazzini is keeping the position.
Mazzini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (2) Bok
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok won't allow Mazzini to pass to mount.
Bok tries to roll over but Mazzini keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok trying to hold on to Mazzini's head to control him but Mazzini postures up.
Bok has a hand on Mazzini's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mazzini takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (2) Bok
Bok wants to control but Mazzini is having none of it.
Bok is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to control the pace but Bok is squirming around nicely.
Mazzini fails to take his opponent's back.
Mazzini prevents Bok from getting the reversal.
Mazzini wants to finish this one by submission but Bok is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mazzini.
Bok is looking to improve his position but Mazzini isn't that keen on the idea.
Bok sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (8) vs (2) Bok
A lull in the action here as Mazzini stalls from top position.
Bok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mazzini won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Mazzini has passed into half guard.
Mazzini is looking to advance position but Bok won't allow it.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Mazzini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Bok wants to sweep but Mazzini has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (11) vs (2) Bok
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok tries to improve position but can't.
Mazzini tries to advance to mount but Bok denies him.
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bok tries to bench press Mazzini off him but Mazzini keeps the position.
Bok struggling a bit here.
Mazzini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mazzini trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (11) vs (4) Bok
Bok pushes down on Mazzini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mazzini wants to control but Bok is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bok is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bok is looking to advance position but Mazzini won't allow it.
Mazzini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bok trying to control the pace.
Bok prevents Mazzini from improving his position.
Mazzini is not content to let Bok control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mazzini is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Bok working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mazzini's thigh. Mazzini counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Mazzini is keeping the position.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bok wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is looking for a triangle but Bok pushes his legs off easily.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzini.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Mazzini is keeping the position.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok stays in close to Mazzini's body and controls the position.
Mazzini wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bok trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazzini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mazzini 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.
Bok wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzini is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazzini takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
A relieved looking Vito Mazzini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1503 p4p, 171 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 350 p4p, 51 weight class). Bok comes to the cage accompanied by Give It Revolution. Maxim Bok had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 21 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bok darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Zuma
Bok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zuma wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
Zuma trying to get back to full guard but Bok takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Zuma
Zuma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zuma is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok controlling his opponent.
Zuma tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Bok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zuma sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zuma wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Zuma is defending well.
Zuma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bok is working away from the top position though.
Zuma has his hands clasped together around Bok's back. He's all about the action.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Zuma defends it.
Bok controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is trying to control but Bok passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (8) vs (0) Zuma
Zuma is not content to let Bok control the position.
You can see the frustration on Zuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zuma stops Bok from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma wants to control but Bok postures up.
Bok wants to control but Zuma is keeping him busy.
Zuma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zuma being controlled for a moment.
Zuma is not content to let Bok control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zuma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bok controlling from side mount.
Bok in the domination position with Zuma hanging on.
Bok trying to control the position but Zuma is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is looking to regain half guard here but Bok keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuma keeps working.
Zuma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok working away.
Zuma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zuma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bok's best efforts.
Bok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zuma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bok wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is pulling down on Bok's head to control his posture.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Zuma wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Zuma is keeping the position.
Zuma is trying to keep Bok in close.
Zuma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zuma 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: Bok (8) vs (2) Zuma
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Zuma is proving a slippery customer.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zuma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Bok trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zuma preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuma stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Bok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zuma is aware though and is defending well.
Zuma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zuma preventing the sweep.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zuma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zuma has managed to get both his arms back between Bok's legs - danger averted.
Zuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (2) Zuma
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is looking for a sweep. Bok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zuma sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma trying to control but Bok postures up.
Zuma is looking for a sweep. Bok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zuma keeping hold of Bok's head, controlling as best he can.
Zuma wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuma trying to hold on to Bok's head to control him but Bok postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
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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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Hell (ranked 7828 p4p, 173 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1487 p4p, 175 weight class). Bok has chosen Give It Revolution as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bok gets a double leg takedown into Hell's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (0) vs (2) Bok
Hell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bok pushes down on Hell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok prevents Hell from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok uses his free foot to push down on Hell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hell. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (5) Bok
Bok fails to advance to Hell's back.
Bok controlling the position easily from mount.
Bok looking for a guillotine from mount but Hell is having none of it.
Hell tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bok moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hell has worked his arm free - good work by Hell!
Bok gets to mount! Hell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (0) vs (7) Bok
Bok with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (0) vs (10) Bok
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok keeps control of the position as Hell tries to break free.
Hell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bok's arms.
Bok has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hell's body.
Hell tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bok biding his time, controlling Hell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok tightening his grip on Hell, looking for the choke.
Bok is not going to allow Hell to sit and survive in this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hell breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (10) Bok
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hell defends it easily.
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hell defends it easily.
Bok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (12) Bok
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hell trying to hold on to Bok's head to control him but Bok postures up.
Bok passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hell! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (15) Bok
Bok content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hell tries to lock up and control but Bok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hell has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (2) vs (18) Bok
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bok tightening his grip on Hell, looking for the choke.
Bok controlling the position well here. Hell rolled but Bok kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hell breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (18) Bok
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Hell advances to half guard.
Bok won't allow Hell to pass to mount.
Bok is staying active underneath Hell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Hell has control of the leg.
Hell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (4) vs (22) Bok
Hell prevents Bok from getting a body triangle.
Bok controlling well, preventing Hell from escaping the position.
Bok controlling from the back.
Hell tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Hell right now.
Hell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Good control from Bok.
Bok controlling well, preventing Hell from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hell is working hard here to advance position.
Hell is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bok gets his way!
Hell trying to control but not successfully.
Bok trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hell is trying to break free.
Hell trying to control the action but Bok just sinks the hooks in.
Bok trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hell doesn't escape.
Bok has the hooks in. Hell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Bok.
Bok is controlling the position but Hell somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Hell defends it.
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
Well, if Bok 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (4) vs (25) Bok
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
Hell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (6) vs (25) Bok
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 25 to 6.
A relieved looking Maxim Bok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ryan Hell spoke after the fight, saying 'il be back '. |
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Event:
CACC 73
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1490 p4p, 170 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16286 p4p, 527 weight class). Bok comes to the ring accompanied by Give It Revolution. Dominguez has chosen Change by The Deftones as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 19 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bok was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (4) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (6) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
Bok with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Dominguez stops Bok from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bok content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to control but Dominguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Bok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Dominguez defends the submission attempt.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Bok wants to work for an arm triangle but Dominguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Dominguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok stays in close to Dominguez's body and controls the position.
Bok trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Bok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (0) Dominguez
Bok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dominguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bok taking a breather here.
Dominguez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bok presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (11) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Bok has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez regains half guard.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bok is taking a breather. Dominguez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dominguez is just riding it out for now. Bok eventually gives up the hold.
Bok controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Dominguez defends it.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to hit a switch here but Bok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dominguez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (14) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dominguez to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bok (17) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez tries to escape the position.
Bok working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bok's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez turns into Bok and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (17) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez passes Bok's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is thwarting Bok's attempts to control the position.
Bok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bok keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Bok is defending well.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bok is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.
Bok wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Maxim Bok retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 65
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 5456 p4p, 405 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1459 p4p, 157 weight class). Bok has chosen Give It Revolution as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Connor Frank has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Connor Frank seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Frank pushes Bok up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bok wants the takedown. Frank is fighting it off but Bok persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Frank's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frank (0) vs (2) Bok
Frank looking for a sweep. Not yet Frank, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Frank'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.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bok postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank controlling the position.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank working a defensive guard but Bok manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (0) vs (5) Bok
Frank is looking to regain half guard here but Bok keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Frank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bok wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frank is looking to regain half guard here but Bok keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok takes a little break here. Frank wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bok trying to control the position but Frank is working away.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
Frank is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bok trying to control the pace.
Frank won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Bok moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (0) vs (8) Bok
Bok has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (0) vs (10) Bok
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
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.
Bok wants to take his opponent's back but Frank doesn't allow it.
Bok trying to control but Frank is having none of it.
Bok with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bok controlling from the full mount.
Bok with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to lock up and control but Bok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frank looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Frank (0) vs (13) Bok
Frank trying to control the action but Bok just sinks the hooks in.
Frank defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bok's arms.
Bok wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Bok is hanging on to Frank's back as he tries to escape.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Bok doesn't have the hooks in and Frank manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (13) Bok
Bok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frank controls the pace.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Bok is trying to keep Frank in close.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Frank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frank is taking a breather. Bok says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to take a breather but Bok is having none of it.
Bok is trying to control but Frank manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (5) vs (13) Bok
Bok bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (5) vs (15) Bok
Bok trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bok is now in half guard.
Frank tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Frank moves into full guard.
Bok stands and throws Frank's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (5) vs (18) Bok
Frank is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Bok has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frank! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (5) vs (20) Bok
Frank tries to improve his position but instead Bok has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Frank (5) vs (23) Bok
Frank can't escape the position.
Bok is riding his opponent, not letting Frank buck him off.
It looks like Bok 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank is keeping busy.
Frank trying to control the hands but Bok won't let him.
Bok just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bok is persistently looking for the submission but Frank is defending it well.
Frank is trying to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking for the choke from the back.
Bok has the hooks in. Frank is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Frank trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks.
Frank is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Frank preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bok.
Frank manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bok's guard. Nice work there by Frank.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (7) vs (23) Bok
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frank is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bok working for a triangle but Frank defends it easily.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (7) vs (25) Bok
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 25 to 7.
Maxim Bok is the new heavyweight champion!
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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Event:
CACC 58
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1456 p4p, 155 weight class) and Jack Morgan (ranked 3973 p4p, 351 weight class). Bok comes to the ring accompanied by Give It Revolution. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 17 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jack Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bok shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the ropes. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan forces Bok back against the ropes and clinches.
Morgan prevents the takedown attempt.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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.
Morgan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bok.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Bok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bok has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morgan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morgan tries to score a body lock takedown but Bok shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bok goes for a takedown attempt but Morgan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bok can't get the takedown.
Bok is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morgan is defending well.
Bok turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bok manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (4) vs (0) Morgan
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face as Bok controls the position.
Morgan is not content to let Bok control the position.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan sneaks back into half guard.
Morgan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround Specialist Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Bok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Morgan is in trouble now - Bok has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (0) Morgan
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Bok wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Bok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bok seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Morgan is holding on tight.
Bok looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to control but instead Morgan manages to regain half guard.
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Bok trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bok is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Morgan pulls Bok in to control the position.
Bok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morgan holds on and takes a little breather.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bok wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Bok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bok passes into half guard.
Bok wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (0) Morgan
Bok controlling his opponent.
Morgan working to try and regain half guard.
Morgan is controlling an arm, preventing Bok from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok moves to his opponent's back but Morgan bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Bok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is posturing up here but Bok has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Morgan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Morgan has to tap! Slick submission there by Bok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxim Bok!
Our winner, Maxim Bok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jack Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit was rigged. Ref is a bum! Judges suck ass. Whatever.'. |
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Event:
CACC 50
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1452 p4p, 163 weight class) and David Allan Coe (ranked 2216 p4p, 218 weight class). Bok comes to the ring accompanied by Give It Revolution. Coe has chosen Nothing To Lose as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Maxim Bok is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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 16 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (4) vs (0) Coe
Bok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coe, who protects the arm well.
Coe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok tries to advance to mount but Coe denies him.
You can see the frustration on Coe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (6) vs (0) Coe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe regains half guard.
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coe has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe trying to hold on to Bok's head to control him but Bok postures up.
Bok wants to advance to full mount but Coe doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet.
Coe trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Bok wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok passes into half guard.
Coe trying to control here.
Bok not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (0) Coe
Coe wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Coe has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bok's lack of action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe gets back to full guard.
Bok slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coe 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: Bok (9) vs (2) Coe
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Coe has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (5) Coe
Coe is trying to get an arm triangle but Bok is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coe wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
Coe taking a break here but Bok is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bok trying to control here.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe is thwarting Bok's attempts to control the position.
Coe wants to take a breather but Bok is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coe is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bok still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bok has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (13) vs (5) Coe
Coe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coe actively working from the bottom here.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Coe trying to control but Bok postures up.
Bok has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (16) vs (5) Coe
Bok tries to control but Coe wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bok controlling from the full mount.
Bok with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Coe is desperately trying to improve his position but Bok has a good base and remains in mount.
Bok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bok looking to control but Coe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok manages to capitalize on a mistake by Coe to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bok (19) vs (5) Coe
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.
Coe can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bok controlling the positon.
Bok has the hooks in. Coe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coe is still trying to improve position.
Coe is keeping busy.
Coe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Coe tries to roll but Bok sticks to his back.
Bok trying to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok is really struggling to control Coe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Coe turns into Bok and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (19) vs (7) Coe
Coe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bok manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (21) vs (7) Coe
Coe keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Coe working a defensive guard here.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Coe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (21) vs (9) Coe
Bok trying to control the position.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coe is aware though and is defending well.
Coe won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Coe wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coe wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Coe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Bok working for a triangle but Coe defends it easily.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe controlling from the top position.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (23) vs (9) Coe
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok controlling from the top position.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Coe is keeping the position.
Bok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coe 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.
Coe keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Coe trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Coe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coe 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.
Bok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 23 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 40
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15893 p4p, 503 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1440 p4p, 159 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Bok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give It Revolution. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 9 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bok looking to score a takedown here. Dominguez is defending well but Bok drives through and ends up in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Bok
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok passes Dominguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is looking for a kimura here.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dominguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is controlling the pace.
Bok wants to work for an arm triangle but Dominguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Dominguez defends it.
Bok frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Bok
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Bok trying to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez gets back to full guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (2) vs (5) Bok
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (7) Bok
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (7) Bok
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (7) vs (7) Bok
Bok is trying to improve his position.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (9) vs (7) Bok
Bok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control but Bok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bok regains half guard.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Bok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dominguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (9) vs (9) Bok
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (11) vs (9) Bok
Bok tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez is just content to waste time from the top position. Bok takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Bok has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Bok wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Bok wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok 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.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Dominguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok is trying to control but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (14) vs (9) Bok
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Bok but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bok is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (14) vs (11) Bok
Bok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bok trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok pushing down on Dominguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is defending well.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bok has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (14) vs (14) Bok
Bok has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (14) vs (16) Bok
Bok wants to take Dominguez's back but he can't do it this time.
Dominguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Bok has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 16 to 14.
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.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 34
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1406 p4p, 161 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 3238 p4p, 303 weight class). Bok comes to the ring accompanied by Give It Revolution. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 15 wins and 9 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Naga-Wing tries to clinch up.
Bok attempts a counter takedown but Naga-Wing avoids it well and moves away.
Bok dives in and scores a takedown into Naga-Wing's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Bok wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Bok passes Naga-Wing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Naga-Wing is defending the position.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Naga-Wing defends the submission attempt.
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.
Naga-Wing is not content to let Bok control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Naga-Wing is trying to control but can't.
Naga-Wing tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Bok is working for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending it quite comfortably.
Naga-Wing manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Bok moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Naga-Wing is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Naga-Wing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naga-Wing is looking to regain half guard here but Bok keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bok has knee on belly momentarily but Naga-Wing bucks him off and regains half guard.
Bok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bok is looking to advance position but Naga-Wing won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Bok seems content to control.
Bok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Naga-Wing for as long as he can get away with.
Bok is trying to control. Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Naga-Wing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Naga-Wing is just riding it out for now. Bok eventually gives up the hold.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naga-Wing keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is trying to control. Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Naga-Wing felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Naga-Wing slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bok postures up.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Naga-Wing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (5) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Bok has an active guard here but Naga-Wing has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Naga-Wing manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape.
Bok is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok is looking to improve his position but Naga-Wing isn't that keen on the idea.
Naga-Wing tries to control but Bok wriggling away.
Bok regains half guard.
Bok wants to get back to full guard but Naga-Wing has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (8) Naga-Wing
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Naga-Wing is trying to work for a kimura but Bok is defending well.
Naga-Wing is keen to just control but Bok is a slippery customer.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok wants to control but Naga-Wing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok is staying active underneath Naga-Wing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bok is trying to control but can't.
Naga-Wing frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (11) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing wants to control the action but instead Bok gets a body lock and reverses into Naga-Wing's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (7) vs (11) Naga-Wing
Bok postures up.
Naga-Wing keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok won't allow Naga-Wing to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (11) Naga-Wing
Bok trying to control the action but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok working away.
Naga-Wing tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.
Bok tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bok trying to control the action but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to improve his position.
Bok tries to advance to mount but Naga-Wing denies him.
Bok laying and praying for a moment but Naga-Wing takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is trying to control. Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naga-Wing wins on points by 11 to 10.
Ren Naga-Wing 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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Event:
CACC 26
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11259 p4p, 486 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1652 p4p, 187 weight class). 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! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 35 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bok has clasped his hands together around Kimura's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Bok
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
Bok wants to advance to full mount but Kimura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (4) Bok
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bok controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok controlling Kimura's posture.
Bok looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kimura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is thwarting Bok's attempts to control the position.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
Kimura prevents Bok from improving his position.
Bok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bok is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Bok wants to control the position but Kimura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Bok defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (2) vs (8) Bok
Kimura prevents Bok from getting a body triangle.
Kimura tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bok looking for the choke from the back.
Bok controlling well, preventing Kimura from escaping the position.
Bok trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bok has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kimura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura turns into Bok and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (8) Bok
Bok wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Bok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (8) Bok
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (7) vs (10) Bok
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Bok is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kimura reverses the position - he's now on top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (10) Bok
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control the position.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok is still trying to improve position.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (12) vs (10) Bok
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura taking a breather here.
Bok tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kimura is just content to waste time from the top position. Bok takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
Bok controlling the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking for submissions off his back.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Bok defends it.
Kimura wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (12) vs (14) Bok
Will Bok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bok looking for the RNC.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura prevents Bok from getting a body triangle.
Bok is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kimura defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kimura trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kimura right now.
Let's hope that Bok 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.
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is stalling here. Kimura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bok seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kimura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (16) vs (14) Bok
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 16 to 14. |
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Event:
CACC 20
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1650 p4p, 189 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1564 p4p, 181 weight class). Bok's entrance music is Give It Revolution. A fine choice. Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 14 wins and 8 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (4) vs (0) Sparxx
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.
Bok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sparxx tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok working away.
Sparxx being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sparxx tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.
Sparxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bok passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is not content to let Bok control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sparxx manages to get back to half guard.
Bok trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Bok controlling the action here.
Bok is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Sparxx gets full guard.
Bok stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (0) Sparxx
Bok controls the position.
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Bok trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bok's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bok! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sparxx has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). 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.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CACC 13
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1592 p4p, 180 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 1629 p4p, 184 weight class). Bok comes to the ring accompanied by Give It Revolution. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 14 wins and 7 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Torres
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok is looking to advance position but Torres has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (2) vs (4) Torres
Torres wants to control the pace but Bok is squirming around nicely.
Torres is working for a guillotine from mount but Bok frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to control but Bok wriggling away.
Bok tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
Bok wants to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
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.
Torres looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok regains half guard.
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bok sees it coming and defends easily.
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bok trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres is still trying to improve position.
Torres is trying to control. Bok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bok trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
Torres trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
Bok moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (4) Torres
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Bok pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Torres keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Bok is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Bok is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Torres reverses the position - he's now on top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (6) Torres
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Bok 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (4) vs (9) Torres
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bok has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (6) vs (9) Torres
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to keep Bok in close.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres working for a triangle but Bok defends it easily.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (6) vs (11) Torres
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Torres has passed into half guard.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Bok is defending the position.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Torres uses his free foot to push down on Bok's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bok. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (6) vs (14) Torres
Torres tries to control but Bok wriggling away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Torres controlling from the full mount.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bok regains half guard.
Torres wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Bok is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Bok won't allow Torres to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok trying to control the position.
Torres trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Torres might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Bok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (8) vs (14) Torres
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Bok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres gets full guard.
Bok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Torres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (8) vs (16) Torres
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (16) Torres
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 16 to 10.
Ricco Torres 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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Event:
CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 1513 p4p, 184 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1574 p4p, 188 weight class). Bok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give It Revolution. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Araujo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok postures up.
Bok passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (5) Bok
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (5) Bok
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.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Araujo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok gets full guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Araujo has managed to get both his arms back between Bok's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Araujo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bok manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Bok in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (7) Bok
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Araujo defends it.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Bok uses his free foot to push down on Araujo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Araujo. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (2) vs (10) Bok
Araujo regains half guard.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it.
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Bok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bok is trying to control. Araujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Araujo is defending the position.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo working for a triangle but Bok defends it easily.
Bok trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Bok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok 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.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bok is aware though and is defending well.
Bok wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Bok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bok has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (2) vs (13) Bok
Bok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Araujo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bok trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bok passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (2) vs (16) Bok
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
Bok wants to control the pace but Araujo is squirming around nicely.
Araujo is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo is trying to reverse the position but instead Bok has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (2) vs (19) Bok
Bok looking for the RNC.
Bok tightening his grip on Araujo, looking for the choke.
Bok is hanging on to Araujo's back as he tries to escape.
Araujo just trying to survive but Bok is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Araujo tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control.
Araujo can't escape the position.
Araujo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bok.
Bok not allowing Araujo to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
Araujo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bok gets his hands free as Araujo looks to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is in bad spot here.
Araujo breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (4) vs (19) Bok
Bok keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Bok is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Bok wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Araujo is pushing down on Bok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bok is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bok moves into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.
Bok gets back to full guard.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Araujo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (4) vs (21) Bok
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Araujo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (6) vs (21) Bok
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Bok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok trying to get back to full guard but Araujo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (9) vs (21) Bok
Araujo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bok is surviving well by controlling Araujo's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 21 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1575 p4p, 186 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 2631 p4p, 265 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Give It Revolution. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 13 wins and 6 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Naga-Wing has Bok up against the cage in a clinch.
Bok has Naga-Wing pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bok pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Naga-Wing tumbling to the mat - Bok dives into Naga-Wing's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Naga-Wing is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bok rolls with it to try and escape but Naga-Wing cranks on the arm and Bok is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ren Naga-Wing!
A victorious Ren Naga-Wing thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1576 p4p, 185 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2703 p4p, 267 weight class). Bok comes into the arena with Give It Revolution blaring out of the sound system. MacFarlane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Foggy Dew. This should be a great matchup!
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 12 wins and 6 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bok shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacFarlane's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) MacFarlane
MacFarlane looking for a sweep. Not yet MacFarlane, not yet.
Bok is fighting to break MacFarlane's control of his arms but MacFarlane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bok content to stall in guard here.
MacFarlane working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacFarlane holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane has an active guard here but Bok has managed to pass into half guard.
MacFarlane is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok is looking for a kimura but MacFarlane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bok is looking for a kimura but MacFarlane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
MacFarlane is trying to control but can't.
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacFarlane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
MacFarlane moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok trying to control but MacFarlane is working from the bottom.
MacFarlane keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) MacFarlane
Bok working away.
Bok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacFarlane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacFarlane is looking to regain half guard here but Bok keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bok working away.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacFarlane keeps working.
You can see the frustration on MacFarlane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane tries to improve position but can't.
Bok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacFarlane, who protects the arm well.
Bok trying to control the position but MacFarlane is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacFarlane looking for a sweep but Bok has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (7) vs (0) MacFarlane
Bok has hold of MacFarlane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MacFarlane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacFarlane is looking to escape.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Bok postures up.
Bok is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacFarlane is surviving well by controlling Bok's body position as best he can.
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bok.
Bok avoids the attempt from MacFarlane to control.
Bok tries to control but MacFarlane wriggling away.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
MacFarlane is working to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to control the pace but MacFarlane is squirming around nicely.
Bok working for a submission but MacFarlane is keeping him at bay.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane is looking to get to half guard.
Bok trying to control but MacFarlane is having none of it.
MacFarlane is looking to get to half guard.
MacFarlane is still trying to improve position.
MacFarlane wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
MacFarlane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacFarlane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bok seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacFarlane is holding on tight.
Bok trying to control but MacFarlane is having none of it.
Bok avoids the attempt from MacFarlane to control.
MacFarlane is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Bok looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
MacFarlane tries to hold on but Bok postures up.
MacFarlane is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Bok working for a guillotine from mount but MacFarlane is in no mood to give up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok wants to control the pace but MacFarlane is squirming around nicely.
Bok avoids the attempt from MacFarlane to control.
MacFarlane is just holding on here. Bok manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (10) vs (0) MacFarlane
Bok looking for the choke from the back.
Bok gets his hands free as MacFarlane looks to control.
MacFarlane is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bok off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok gets his hands free as MacFarlane looks to control.
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacFarlane is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.
MacFarlane is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bok gets his way!
Bok has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bok working for a choke but MacFarlane is defending well.
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.
Bok has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacFarlane has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
MacFarlane looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bok is hanging on to MacFarlane's back as he tries to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to break MacFarlane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacFarlane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bok will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bok gets his hands free as MacFarlane looks to control.
MacFarlane can't escape the position.
MacFarlane wants to control his opponent's hands but Bok gets his hands free.
Bok controlling well, preventing MacFarlane from escaping the position.
Bok looking to break MacFarlane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacFarlane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bok will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
MacFarlane just trying to survive but Bok is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bok tries to get the hooks in deep but MacFarlane pushed the leg off.
Bok is persistently looking for the submission but MacFarlane is defending it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks.
MacFarlane is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bok gets his way!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bok's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacFarlane can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacFarlane trying to control but not successfully.
Bok is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MacFarlane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rian MacFarlane was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Bok misses with a head kick.
Bol throws a poor cross that misses
and Bok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bol thinking.
Bok blocks a head kick by Bol.
Bol tries a head kick but it misses.
Bok looks to score with a jab to the body but Bol is just out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bok.
Bok works to advance to full mount. Bol defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Bok looking to isolate an arm here. Bol doesn't see it coming and as Bok extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Bok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxim Bok!
A victorious Maxim Bok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1878 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Scott (ranked 2151 p4p, 264 weight class). Bok comes to the cage accompanied by Give It Revolution. Scott has chosen Alejandro - Lady Gaga as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 12 wins and 5 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Alejandro Scott!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bok is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scott's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott wants to get back to full guard but Bok has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Scott
Scott tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.
Scott keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bok advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (7) vs (0) Scott
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
Scott tries to improve his position but instead Bok has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bok (10) vs (0) Scott
Scott is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bok off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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.
Scott is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Scott turns into Bok and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (2) Scott
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to keep Scott in close.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Bok looking to control.
Bok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scott puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to sweep but Scott has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (5) Scott
Bok is trying to work for a sweep but Scott has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (10) vs (7) Scott
Scott moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bok has worked his arm free - good work by Bok!
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bok reaches up around Scott's neck trying to control. But Scott takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Bok! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Bok is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Scott celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alejandro Scott!
Alejandro Scott really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Groove Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Adi Dassler (ranked 17483 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1869 p4p, 0 weight class). Bok has chosen Give It Revolution as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adi Dassler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok gets a double leg takedown into Dassler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dassler (0) vs (2) Bok
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler has an active guard here but Bok has managed to pass into half guard.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Dassler is looking to improve his position.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler has a hand on Bok's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bok takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dassler (0) vs (5) Bok
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok trying to control but Dassler is having none of it.
Bok controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler tries to improve his position but instead Bok has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dassler (0) vs (8) Bok
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Will Bok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bok controlling well, preventing Dassler from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Dassler right now.
Dassler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bok's guard. Nice work there by Dassler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dassler (2) vs (8) Bok
Dassler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dassler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bok is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bok has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dassler (2) vs (10) Bok
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Dassler is retaining full guard.
Bok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bok trying to control the pace.
Bok wants to work for an arm triangle but Dassler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dassler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bok forces his way into half guard.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Bok passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dassler! Score +3 for passing guard: Dassler (2) vs (13) Bok
Bok seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dassler is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dassler looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bok! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maxim Bok!
Our winner, Maxim Bok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jim Duggan (ranked 2562 p4p, 278 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1865 p4p, 225 weight class). Duggan comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company . Bok has chosen Give It Revolution as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Maxim Bok told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Jim Duggan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bok.
Bok shoots in and bounces Duggan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Duggan (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok trying to control but Duggan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duggan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duggan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (2) vs (2) Bok
Duggan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan preventing the sweep.
Bok wants to hit a switch here but Duggan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bok there! Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (5) vs (2) Bok
Bok is looking to get to half guard.
Bok tries to improve his position but instead Duggan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Duggan (8) vs (2) Bok
Duggan controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to escape the position.
Duggan wants to control but Bok is keeping busy.
Bok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bok manages to reverse the position and now he's in Duggan's guard. Nice work there by Bok.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (8) vs (4) Bok
Duggan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (10) vs (4) Bok
Bok is controlling Duggan's trapped leg to prevent Duggan from advancing to side control.
Duggan prevents Bok from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (13) vs (4) Bok
Duggan just content to control the position.
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Duggan gets to mount! Bok was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Duggan (15) vs (4) Bok
Duggan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok regains half guard.
Duggan is looking to advance position but Bok won't allow it.
Duggan is working for a submission of some sort.
Bok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to improve his position but Duggan is controlling well.
Bok gets full guard.
Duggan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bok wants to hit a switch here but Duggan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bok there! Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (18) vs (4) Bok
Duggan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bok is squirming around, avoiding Duggan's attempts to control the action.
Bok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
Bok is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan is keen to just control but Bok is a slippery customer.
Bok is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bok gets full guard.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok controls Duggan momentarily but Duggan frees himself.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duggan is one step ahead there.
Bok has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duggan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (18) vs (6) Bok
Bok advances to half guard.
Bok trying to pass the guard but Duggan defending well.
Bok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bok works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (18) vs (9) Bok
Duggan is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Duggan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Duggan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bok's guard! Nice work there by Duggan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (20) vs (9) Bok
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Bok is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Duggan rolls with it to try and escape but Bok cranks on the arm and Duggan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Bok lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Bok takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Silva is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rodrigo Silva has been cut.
Bok throws a pinpoint strike between Silva's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Silva crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Bok scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Bok!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Seamus Johnson has been cut.
Bok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Bok.
A shot to the liver by Bok. Beautiful body shot.
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.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Bok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bok cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Johnson falls to his knees and Bok doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.
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Event:
EFC Horowich vs Yoshida
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Giant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Giant - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.
Giant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bok misses the jab.
Giant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giant manages to avoid it.
Giant misses with a head kick.
Bok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Bok misses the target.
Bok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Giant momentarily.
#CUT#
It looks like Yhorm Giant has been cut.
Giant throws a looping overhand right but Bok ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Giant drops Bok with a right and a left! Giant comes rushing in but Bok regains his composure and manages to keep Giant in guard.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Giant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Giant tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard. #T1#
Giant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bok 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.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok is trying to control the position but Giant postures up.
Bok keeping full guard, as Giant tries to pass.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Giant advances to half guard.
Giant trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bok gets back to full guard.
Giant trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Giant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bok, up you get!
Bok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bok or perhaps it was just good defense by Giant, which made it look bad.
Giant slips a straight right by Bok.
Bok lands a front kick.
Bok shoots in but Giant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Bok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bok looks for the body kick but Giant saw that one coming.
Bok throws an overhand right that lands on Giant's shoulder, as Giant tries to avoid the shot.
Giant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Maxim Bok's cut is getting worse.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Giant - the referee stops the clock and Bok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Giant. Bok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bok is breathing heavily.
A big left from Giant misses.
Giant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bok.
Bok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bok throws an overhand right that lands on Giant's shoulder, as Giant tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Giant.#CUT2#
Maxim Bok's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Giant looks to land a body kick but Bok moved away.
Yhorm Giant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bok ducks into an uppercut from Giant and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yhorm Giant!
In his post fight interview, Yhorm Giant started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EFC Cobb vs Turturro
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Bok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.
Bok throws out a powerful jab.
Bok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bok appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bellwether on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bok lands a jab to Bellwether's midsection.
Bok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bellwether finds it's way round the side to connect with Bok's head.
Bellwether misses with a head kick.
Bok misses the shot to the body.
Bok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bellwether uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bok.
Good shot there by Bellwether.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bok scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bellwether throws a sloppy body shot
and Bok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bellwether, as that shot connected.
Bok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellwether was well out of range. Poor timing from Bok.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bellwether.#CUT2#
Maxim Bok's cut is getting worse.
Bellwether cracks Bok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beckett Bellwether seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Bellwether moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Bok! Bellwether continues to tee off on Bok, landing with a left and a right! Bellwether connects with a right hand that leaves Bok sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Bellwether!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Beckett Bellwether!
Beckett Bellwether decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 181
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Bok swings widly with a right hand
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.
Nice jab there from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Bok shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hellmuth Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellmuth Jr is controlling Bok's posture.
Bok stays in close to Hellmuth Jr's body and controls the position.
Hellmuth Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Hellmuth Jr 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.
Bok trying to control but Hellmuth Jr is working from the bottom.
Bok throwing strikes from guard but Hellmuth Jr blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Bok is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Bok misses its intended target.
Bok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Bok tries to keep at a distance but Hellmuth Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr blocking some punches.
#T2#
Bok blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellmuth Jr prevents a body shot from Bok.
Hellmuth Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bok misses with a punch to the body.
Hellmuth Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bok backwards.
Bok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Bok.
Bok tries to score a body lock takedown but Hellmuth Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bok is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Bok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Hellmuth Jr finds it's way through Bok's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Maxim Bok's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bok lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Hellmuth Jr throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Bok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Bok tries for a kimura but Hellmuth Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
Bok is trying to get an arm triangle but Hellmuth Jr is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hellmuth Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hellmuth Jr tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok trying to control the position but Hellmuth Jr is working away.
Hellmuth Jr manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hellmuth Jr has his hands clasped together around Bok's back. He's all about the action.
Hellmuth Jr trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phil Hellmuth Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Bok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a looping right.
Bok moves out of range of the strikes.
Bok throws a series of punches but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range.
Bok misses with a looping right.
Hellmuth Jr throws a body punch but Bok moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bok! But no joy.
Hellmuth Jr scores with the left hand. Bok knows he should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Bok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hellmuth Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Hellmuth Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bok throws a body punch but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range. #T1#
Hellmuth Jr takes one on the button.
Hellmuth Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
The cut above Maxim Bok's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hellmuth Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Bok.
Bok throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Hellmuth Jr clinches up with Bok and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bok.
Bok wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hellmuth Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Bok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hellmuth Jr smiles and moves away.
Bok blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Bok finds it's target.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maxim Bok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Bok waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hellmuth Jr. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hellmuth Jr to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Hellmuth Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bok on the ground.#T2#
Bok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bok 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.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellmuth Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hellmuth Jr is controlling Bok's posture.
Bok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Hellmuth Jr keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Hellmuth Jr keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut. Bok saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Bok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hellmuth Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Hellmuth Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hellmuth Jr cracks Bok with a good jab.
Bok throws a looping overhand right but Hellmuth Jr ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Hellmuth Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bok.
Bok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hellmuth Jr with a body shot.
Bok throws a big shot that misses.
Bok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hellmuth Jr dodges the punch combination from Bok.
Some wild striking there from Hellmuth Jr.
Bok moves away from the strike by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr swings for the body but Bok moves out of range.
Bok misses with a left hand
and Hellmuth Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Bok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxim Bok's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bok walks into a straight right hand from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hellmuth Jr scores with the left hand. Bok knows he should have avoided that one.
Bok scores with a hook to the body. Hellmuth Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bok was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellmuth Jr.
Bok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hellmuth Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hellmuth Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bok cracks Hellmuth Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bok lands with a cross.
No joy there for Hellmuth Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bok throws a jab but it's blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Bok looks to land a left hand but Hellmuth Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hellmuth Jr dodges the punch combination from Bok.
#T1#
Hellmuth Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Hellmuth Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bok manages to avoid it.
Hellmuth Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Bok counters with a stiff right hand.
Bok misses with a straight left.
Hellmuth Jr slips a straight right by Bok.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bok misses with the combination.
Bok throws a jab when Hellmuth Jr was well out of range.
Hellmuth Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bok on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
Maxim Bok's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bok misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Hellmuth Jr loads up on a big right hand but Bok slips the punch.
Hellmuth Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Bok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Hellmuth Jr.
Bok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellmuth Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bok throws a shot to the body.
Phil Hellmuth Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hellmuth Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bok.
Bok throws a right hand that misses
and Hellmuth Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hellmuth Jr looks to land a left hand but Bok moved out of range nicely.
Bok lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Hellmuth Jr staying out of range there.
Hellmuth Jr takes a swing at Bok's ribcage but misses.
Bok defending well as Hellmuth Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Bok throws a right hand that Hellmuth Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Hellmuth Jr also avoids with ease.
Bok drops his hands momentarily and Hellmuth Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hellmuth Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hellmuth Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bok goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hellmuth Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maxim Bok's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
After the fight, Phil Hellmuth Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 176
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Bok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Brunson forces Bok back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Bok manages to break the clinch.
Brunson lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Bok misses.
Brunson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brunson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brunson blocks a jab.
Brunson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Brunson with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.
Bok missing with a left hand there. Brunson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Brunson does it's job there.
Bok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Bok drops Brunson with a nice combination! Bok dives into Brunson's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Brunson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brunson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Bok drops back looking for a leg! Brunson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brunson manages to kick Bok off! Bok jumps back into Brunson's guard.
Brunson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunson tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Bok trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Bok controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brunson looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Brunson is retaining full guard.
Brunson is trying to control the position but Bok postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brunson lands a jab to the nose.
Brunson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brunson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brunson scores with a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Maxim Bok's cut even more.
Bok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunson manages to avoid it.
Brunson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Brunson does it's job there.
Bok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bok doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brunson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bok thinking.
Brunson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Bok misses with a looping left.#CL#
Brunson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brunson misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Bok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brunson jabs Bok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bok with the counter takedown but Brunson avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Brunson as Bok shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Brunson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brunson cracks Bok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
The cut above Maxim Bok's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brunson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bok.
Brunson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bok.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Brunson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Brunson moves into range and clinches up with Bok.
Bok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Bok swings wildly with an uppercut but Brunson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bok misses with some punches.
Bok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bok tries to pull guard but Brunson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bok drops back down to his feet.
Doyle Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Bok.
Bok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Bok.
Bok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bok drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brunson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brunson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brunson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Doyle Brunson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bok shoots in for a takedown but Brunson shows good takedown defense.
Bok looks to land a left hand but Brunson moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Brunson misses the target.
Bok keeps the fight on the outside.
Brunson connects with a jab.
Bok throws a sloppy body shot
and Brunson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Bok. Those never looked like landing.
Brunson slips a straight right by Bok.
Bok missing with a left hand there. Brunson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunson scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
Maxim Bok's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brunson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Bok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunson punishes Bok's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Bok gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Bok is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brunson prevents Bok from moving into mount.
Brunson tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.
Bok tries to move to mount but Brunson blocks the move with his legs.
Brunson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brunson stops Bok from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Bok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bok controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Brunson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Bok trying to control the position but Brunson is working away.
Brunson keeps Bok under control for a moment.
Brunson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bok off and has taken his back!
I would not like to be Bok right now.
Bok staying busy and making it hard for Brunson to control.
Bok is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bok manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brunson's guard. Nice work there by Bok.
Brunson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bok on the ground.
Brunson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunson looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson looking for a sweep. Not yet Brunson, not yet.
Brunson managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Bok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brunson stuffs the takedown.
Brunson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Brunson clinches up with Bok and pushes him back against the cage.
Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brunson misses with an elbow over the top.
Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.
Brunson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Bok.
Bok gets through Brunson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brunson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bok's elbow.
Bok gets through Brunson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bok goes for a takedown attempt but Brunson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson moves away from the strike by Bok. #T1#
Bok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunson.
Bok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bok cracks Brunson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Bok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bok showed some decent athleticism there.
Brunson is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Brunson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
#SUB2#
Bok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Brunson gets back to full guard.
Bok trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Bok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brunson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok passes Brunson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura but Brunson is defending well.
Bok wants to control but Brunson is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brunson wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
Brunson is controlling Bok's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bok throws out a loose jab but Brunson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bok misses the jab.
Bok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bok throws a shot from downtown. Brunson moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bok misses the target.
Bok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bok throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Brunson misses
and Bok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Bok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Bok!
After winning the bout, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 172
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Dorrance turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dorrance counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Bok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dorrance doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Bane Dorrance has been cut.
Dorrance throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bane Dorrance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bok throws a head kick that misses.
Dorrance tries to land a leg kick but Bok saw it coming and moves away.
Bok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bok slips a jab and a cross from Dorrance.
Bok misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Bok throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dorrance was covering up waiting for the punch and Bok finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorrance has Bok pulled in close to control his posture.
Dorrance avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Dorrance is trying to keep Bok in close.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorrance is keeping the position for now.
Dorrance is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bok postures up in Dorrance's guard and throws a big left but Dorrance blocks it.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Dorrance is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bok is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bok scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bok forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Bok is working for a kimura but Dorrance is defending it quite comfortably.
Dorrance trying to control here.
Bok is pressing down on Dorrance's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dorrance is holding on for now. #T3#
Bok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bok winds up and cracks Dorrance with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Bok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bok looking for a submission but Dorrance manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dorrance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dorrance seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dorrance connects with a leg kick. Bok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dorrance moves away from the strike by Bok.
Dorrance stuffs the takedown attempt from Bok. Bok gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorrance is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bane Dorrance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Bok feints and as Dorrance raises his hands in defense, Bok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dorrance trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Bok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bane Dorrance's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Bok gets tackled into the cage by Dorrance. Dorrance maintains the clinch.
Dorrance blocks a body shot from Bok.
Bok tries a body shot but Dorrance blocks it.
Dorrance tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bok avoids it.
Bok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorrance can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorrance.
Bok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bok tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bok throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorrance.
Dorrance blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorrance landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.#BC#
Bok manages to break the clinch.
Bok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bok scores with a hook to the body. Dorrance takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dorrance connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bok's hands.#T1#
Bok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dorrance tried to score with a low kick but Bok checks it.
Bok keeps the fight on the outside.
Bok misses the jab.
Dorrance is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bok with a body shot.
Dorrance throws a body punch but Bok moves out of range.
Bok missing with a left hand there. Dorrance was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dorrance takes a swing at Bok's ribcage but misses.
Dorrance throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice sprawl there from Dorrance as Bok shoots in.
Dorrance appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dorrance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dorrance gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Bok changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dorrance fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Bok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorrance throws a series of punches but Bok avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Bok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dorrance has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dorrance is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bok is looking to advance position but Dorrance won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Dorrance defends the submission attempt.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Dorrance is defending well. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dorrance regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dorrance is controlling Bok's posture.
Dorrance being controlled here, momentarily.
Dorrance has Bok pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dorrance tries to close the distance and clinch but Bok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bok is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Bok will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bok takes a swing at Dorrance's ribcage but misses.
Bok is looking to wear down Dorrance with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dorrance scores with a hook to the body. Bok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dorrance fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dorrance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dorrance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Dorrance pushes Bok up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bok gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dorrance regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok pushes down on Dorrance's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bok is thwarting Dorrance's attempts to control the position.
Dorrance is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Bok seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dorrance is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maxim Bok!
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 168
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Gomu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bok.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gomu, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.
Gomu throws a shot to the body.
Gomu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bok.
Gomu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bok is looking to counter punch.
Gomu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomu.
Bok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomu.
Gomu Gomu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bok defending well as Gomu loads up on a big left hand.
Gomu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bok swings for the body but Gomu moves out of range.
Gomu lands with a shot to the body.
Gomu lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomu misses with a low kick.
Bok throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomu.
Gomu ducks under a wild hook from Bok.
Gomu wants to counter the offense by Bok and move into the clinch position.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bok.
Bok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bok is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gomu, right into the meat.
Bok misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomu counters with a nice body shot.
Gomu connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Gomu instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gomu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomu throws a jab when Bok was well out of range.
Gomu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gomu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
Maxim Bok's cut is getting worse.
Bok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomu throws a series of punches but Bok avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Bok misses its intended target.
Bok misses the shot to the body.
Bok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Gomu. No joy for Bok on that attempt. #T2#
Gomu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gomu punishes Bok's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Gomu darts in and clinches Bok up against the cage.#BC2#
Gomu breaks from the clinch.
Bok is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gomu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gomu misses with a double jab.
Gomu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bok swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bok has time to react.
Gomu throws a sloppy body shot
and Bok counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Gomu leaves Bok with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bok lands with a shot to the body.
Gomu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bok looks to throw the jab but Gomu is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gomu.
#T3#
Bok misses with a body shot.
Bok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomu connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomu misses with a straight right.
Bok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
Maxim Bok's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gomu misses the shot to the body.
Bok swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bok scores with a jab to the head.
Bok missing with a left hand there. Gomu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomu throws a leg kick
and Bok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bok throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gomu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Maxim Bok's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gomu Gomu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bok checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bok lands with a shot to the body.
Bok slips under a jab.#T4#
Gomu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bok.
Gomu throws a counter combo.
Gomu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gomu connects with a right hand. Bok shakes it off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maxim Bok's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gomu Gomu!
During a confident post fight interview, Gomu Gomu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 164
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Bok takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.
Brunson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bok throws a right hand that misses
and Brunson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brunson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Bok misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Brunson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bok blocks the elbow strike.
Brunson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bok throws a head punch that misses.
Bok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bok lands a nice uppercut.
Brunson blocking some punches.
Bok swings wildly with an uppercut but Brunson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brunson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Bok lands with a left to the head.
Brunson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bok's defenses.
Bok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bok throws a head punch that misses.
Bok tries to throw a body punch but Brunson avoids it by throwing Bok back against the cage.
Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bok blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
#BC2#
Bok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bok jabs Brunson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bok misses with a lunging right hand
and Brunson counters with a nice body shot.
Maxim Bok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bok sizes up Brunson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bok has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bok throws a looping overhand right but Brunson ducks down to avoid it.
Bok throws a body shot but no joy. #T2##CL#
Brunson clinches with his opponent.
Brunson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Bok.
Bok tries to throw a body punch but Brunson avoids it by throwing Bok back against the cage.
Brunson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brunson tries to throw a body punch but Bok avoids it by throwing Brunson back against the cage.
Brunson misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bok on the inside.
Bok misses with some punches.
Bok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Bok ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bok no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Bok throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brunson uses it to pass to side control.
Brunson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brunson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bok's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brunson working away.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Brunson keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bok gets back to half guard.
Bok trying to hold on to Brunson's head to control him but Brunson postures up.
Brunson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bok on the ground.
Brunson trying to pass the guard but Bok defending well.
Brunson trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Brunson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maxim Bok will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Bok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bok throws a hook but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brunson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Bok closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brunson did well to prevent Bok getting side control.
Brunson is trying is best to control the position here.
Bok works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brunson can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brunson is working to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Bok has hold of Brunson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brunson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok looking to control but Brunson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Brunson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bok.
Maxim Bok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brunson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brunson wants to control but Bok is having none of it.
Bok with good strikes from the mount here!
Bok lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Bok is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brunson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brunson shrugs it off.
Bok throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Brunson wants to control but Bok is having none of it.
Brunson is trying to escape the mount.
Bok wants to control the pace but Brunson is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brunson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bok has taken his back.
#SUB2#
Brunson is having to fend off submission attempts from Bok, who is looking to sink in the choke. Bok doesn't have the hooks in though and Brunson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Bok 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.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Bok wants to sweep here but Brunson controlling him for the moment.
Brunson stays in close to Bok's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brunson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brunson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bok being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Bok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxim Bok's cut.
That's time! Brunson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Brunson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bok misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bok is defended easily by Brunson.#CL#
Bok gets tackled into the cage by Brunson. Brunson maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bok blocks a body shot from Brunson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brunson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Maxim Bok's cut even more.
Brunson tries a body shot but Bok blocks it.
Brunson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Bok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunson.
Bok blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bok's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bok throws an elbow but misses.
Bok misses with a body punch.
Bok drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brunson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bok throws a looping overhand right but Brunson ducks down to avoid it.
Doyle Brunson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunson.
Bok scores with the left hand. Brunson knows he should have avoided that one.
Bok lands a jab to Brunson's midsection.
Bok jabs Brunson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brunson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunson tries to avoid it but Bok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunson to the ground. Brunson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doyle Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Bok.
Brunson throws a sloppy head kick and Bok moves out of range easily. #T2#
Bok lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brunson as he jumps to the side.
Bok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bok swings for the body but Brunson moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bok.
Bok punishes Brunson's body with a nice straight punch.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunson scores with a nice head shot.
Bok missing with a left hand there. Brunson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bok takes a swing at Brunson's ribcage but misses.
Brunson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bok throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Brunson takes a swing at Bok's ribcage but misses.
Bok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunson manages to avoid it.
Brunson avoids the body shot from Bok.
Brunson avoids the body shot from Bok.
Bok throws a hook but Brunson blocks it.
Bok throws a body shot but no joy.
Bok misses with a wild body shot.
Brunson avoids the body shot from Bok.
Bok avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Brunson lands a high kick!
#CUT#
The cut above Maxim Bok's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bok misses with a body shot.
Brunson tests Bok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bok looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunson is just out of range.#T4#
Bok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brunson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bok's head. #CUT#
Maxim Bok's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bok is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brunson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bok misses the jab.
As Bok tries to get set, Brunson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bok manages to avoid the attempt.
Brunson lands a right hook to the body.
Bok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bok moves away.
Bok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bok ducks under a wild hook from Brunson.
Doyle Brunson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maxim Bok's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doyle Brunson!
Doyle Brunson retains his heavyweight title!
Doyle Brunson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DARE 17
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Bok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mundi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bok somewhat.
Mundi misses with a body shot.
Mundi misses the body punch
and Bok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mundi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mundi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mundi misses with a hook
#TD#
and Bok decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mundi's guard.
Mundi wants to get back to his feet but Bok passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bok controlling the action here.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mundi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Bok passes to full mount!
Bok looking to ground and pound but Mundi is blocking nicely.
Mundi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bok wants to control but instead Mundi manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura but Mundi is defending well.
#SUB#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura but Mundi is defending well.
#SUB#
Bok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Mundi wants to control but Bok is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but Mundi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
Mundi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Mundi is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
Bok prevents Mundi from improving his position.#T3#
Mundi wants to control but Bok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mundi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bok seems to be looking for submissions.
Mundi is refusing to be controlled, as Bok sits in half guard.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Mundi defends it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mundi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but Mundi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mundi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok is pressing down on Mundi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mundi is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Bok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mundi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Mundi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mundi.#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.#TD#
Bok closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mundi's guard.
Bok forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mundi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bok seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok stalling away here and it's allowed Mundi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mundi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Mundi keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok is really struggling to control Mundi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bok'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.
Bok pushing down on Mundi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bok is thwarting Mundi's attempts to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura here.
Bok slows the pace down in half guard.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Mundi defends it.
Bok performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Bok passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mundi!
Mundi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bok in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Bok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mundi is just riding it out for now. Bok eventually gives up the hold.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mundi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Bok has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bok pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bok here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok prevents Mundi from getting the reversal.
Bok tries to control but Mundi wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Bok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Bok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Bok throws a big shot that misses.
Bok lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bok misses the target.
Bok lands a jab to the nose.
Bok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mundi.
Bok shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mundi pinned against the cage. Mundi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bok misses the body punch
and Mundi counters with a three punch combo that has Bok backing up. Bok nods at Mundi to acknowledge the strikes.
Bok lands a nice hook to Mundi's body. Mundi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mundi. Bok does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mundi throws an overhand right that lands on Bok's shoulder, as Bok tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Bok drives through with a takedown into Mundi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Mundi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mundi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Bok wants to control from the top but Mundi keeps moving.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Mundi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mundi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mundi is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bok content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bok slips a jab from Mundi.
Bok attempts a counter takedown but Mundi avoids it well and moves away.
Bok throws a body punch but Mundi moves out of range.
Mundi moves away from the strike by Bok.
Bok looks to land a left hand but Mundi moved out of range nicely.
Mundi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mundi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Mundi misses.
Bok tests Mundi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bok tests Mundi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mundi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Mundi avoids the head kick by Bok.
Bok looks to land a left hand but Mundi moved out of range nicely.
Gordon Mundi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mundi connects with a body shot that sends Bok's belly button to the back.
Mundi throws an overhand right that lands on Bok's shoulder, as Bok tries to avoid the shot.
Bok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mundi can do to turn this around?
Mundi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maxim Bok is winning the standup battle so far.
Bok scores with a nice right hand.
Mundi throws a series of strikes that have Bok backpedaling.
Mundi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bok looks to score with a jab to the body but Mundi is just out of range.
Mundi throws an overhand right that lands on Bok's shoulder, as Bok tries to avoid the shot.
Bok defending well as Mundi loads up on a big left hand.
Bok moves out of range as Mundi strikes.
Mundi throws a hook but Bok blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mundi looks to land a left hand but Bok moved out of range nicely.
Bok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Mundi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mundi throws a body punch but Bok moves out of range.
Bok ducks under a wild hook from Mundi.
Mundi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mundi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mundi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bok fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bok shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mundi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bok manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but Mundi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Bok clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Bok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Mundi misses with an uppercut
and Mundi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mundi throws a looping overhand right but Bok ducks down to avoid it.
Bok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mundi.
Mundi tries to clinch but Bok moves out of range.
Bok was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mundi throws a combination that misses
and Bok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Mundi misses. #CL2#
Mundi has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Bok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bok lands with a right hand.
Bok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mundi leaves Bok with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bok tries for a takedown but Mundi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mundi looks to clinch #TD#
and Bok decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mundi's guard.
Mundi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mundi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mundi is looking for a sweep.
Bok is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bok goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mundi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bok's guard! Nice work there by Mundi!
Bok 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.#T2#
Mundi wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok wants to sweep here but Mundi controlling him for the moment.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mundi defends well.
Mundi 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. #T3#
Bok is trying to control the position but Mundi postures up. #SUB#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mundi defends it easily.
Mundi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bok looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mundi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Bok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Mundi has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mundi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mundi closes the distance but Bok moves to the side
enabling Bok to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Bok had his way with Gordon Mundi in that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Bok's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mundi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bok. Mundi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mundi looks to throw the jab but Bok is out of range. #TD#
Bok feints and as Mundi raises his hands in defense, Bok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bok wants to control from the top but Mundi keeps moving.
Mundi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bok throws a strike but Mundi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maxim Bok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bok is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mundi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bok's body to avoid the submission. Bok has instead reached around Mundi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bok arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maxim Bok!
A victorious Maxim Bok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DARE 14
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Bok swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Trew to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.#TD2#
Trew closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bok is trying to improve his position.
Bok dodges the ground and pound from Trew.
Bok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trew's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bok wants to improve his position but Trew is controlling well.
Trew not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trew is thwarting Bok's attempts to control the position.
Trew looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok tries to roll over but Trew keeps him under control.
Bok is pressing down on Trew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trew with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trew won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Trew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trew content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trew postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Trew wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Trew trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Trew has his hands on Bok's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Bok won't allow Trew to sweep him here.
Trew seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Trew keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Trew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trew pulls Bok in to control the position.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trew is keeping the position for now.
Bok passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trew is not content to let Bok control the position.
Trew sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Trew is looking to improve his position.
Bok is trying to control. Trew wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bok is pressing down on Trew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trew is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Trew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trew is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trew avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but Trew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
Bok is keen to just control but Trew is a slippery customer.
Trew trying to control here.
Bok wants to control but Trew is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trew wants to control but Bok is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bok is keen to just control but Trew is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trew is looking to improve his position.
Trew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trew.
Bok trying to control but Trew is working from the bottom.
Bok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trew is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trew avoid being mounted?
Trew felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trew trying to control but Bok postures up.
Trew is doing well to control the position and prevent Bok from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archie Trew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Bok's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bok throws out a loose jab but Trew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Archie Trew has been cut.
Trew motions for Bok to come forward. Trew throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Trew is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bok's half guard.
Trew trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
Bok gets back to full guard.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trew trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trew pulls Bok in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Bok forces his way into half guard.
Trew wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trew is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trew avoid being mounted?
Bok working the head and body with strikes.
Bok prevents Trew from improving his position.#SUB#
Bok looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trew regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Trew keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Trew looking for a sweep. Not yet Trew, not yet.
Trew keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bok advances to half guard. #SUB#
Trew is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Trew defends it. #T3#
Trew keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Trew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trew keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bok's back!
Trew is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bok manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trew's guard. Nice work there by Bok.
Trew controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself.
Bok trying to control but Trew is working from the bottom.
Trew is trying to keep Bok in close.
Trew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bok manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Trew is proving a slippery customer.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trew is one step ahead there.
Trew postures up and lands a big shot to Bok's brow.
Trew is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trew working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bok's head.
Bok controls Trew momentarily but Trew frees himself.
Trew stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Trew trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Bok will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bok shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trew napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Trew is trying to get back to half guard.
Bok working away.
Trew is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maxim Bok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bok working away.
Trew tries to bench press Bok off him but Bok keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trew struggling a bit here.
Bok trying to control the action but Trew is working from the bottom. #T1#
Trew is trying to control Bok's posture but Bok avoids it. #SUB#
Bok thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trew tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.
Bok is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trew's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bok trying to control the action but Trew is working from the bottom.
Bok working away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trew is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trew is not content to let Bok control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bok tries to move to mount but Trew blocks the move with his legs.
Trew dodges the ground and pound from Bok.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trew keeps working.
Bok has control of an arm but Trew manages to advance to Bok's back!#T3#
Bok is in bad spot here.
Trew scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Trew tries to get the hooks in deep but Bok pushed the leg off.
Bok trying to control the action but Trew just sinks the hooks in.
Trew is landing with strikes from the back.
Trew scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bok is looking for a way out.
Trew lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bok rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Bok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trew pulls his head out easily.
Trew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok gets full guard.#SUB#
Trew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trew.
Trew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Trew won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Trew lands a couple of elbows.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Trew seems keen to control Bok's posture.
Bok trying to control but Trew is working from the bottom.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trew postures up and lands a big shot to Bok's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Bok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bok has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Bok!
Maxim Bok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE RUSSIA
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Bok just misses with a punch to the body.
Maxim Bok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bok looks to score with a jab to the body but Asashoryu is just out of range.
Bok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asashoryu.
Bok throws out a powerful jab.
Bok lands a body shot.
Bok tries a head kick but it misses.
Bok misses with a shot to the body
and Asashoryu counters with a head kick.
Bok works Asashoryu's body with a nice hook.
Bok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Yokozuna Asashoryu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Bok.#TD#
Bok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Asashoryu bucks up and tries to throw Bok off but instead Bok has got his back!
Bok trying to control.#T1##SUB#
Bok has got one arm under Asashoryu's chin. This could be trouble... Asashoryu trying to control the other hand but Bok gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Asashoryu has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Bok!
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Bok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.
Mohammed lands with a right and another and another! Bok is in big trouble! Mohammed lands again and this time it's lights out for Bok! A quality knockout there for Mohammed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ijsa Mohammed!
In his post fight interview, Ijsa Mohammed started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Snow is looking to chop away at Bok's legs.
Snow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snow staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Snow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jan Snow has been cut.
Snow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snow moves away from the strike by Bok.
Snow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bok. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Bok - just one landing. #KD2#
Bok cracks Snow with a big right hand and Snow goes down!#ROC2#
Snow is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bok passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snow looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Bok is looking for a kimura but Snow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage. #T1#
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Snow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok stalling.
Snow won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Bok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Bok has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Snow defend it? Bok steps over the head and cranks it - Snow is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxim Bok!
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
MacCumhaill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bok was well out of range. Poor timing from MacCumhaill.
Bok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD#
A big head kick from Bok and MacCumhaill is sent sprawling to the canvas! #CUT#
It looks like Fionn MacCumhaill has been cut.#SUB#
Bok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Our spies down at at Barbell Brigade - $1000 inform us that MacCumhaill has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
MacCumhaill controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself.
MacCumhaill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok trying to control but MacCumhaill is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bok has gone for a leg lock! MacCumhaill slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bok's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
MacCumhaill can't keep his opponent in guard - Bok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bok seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. MacCumhaill is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maxim Bok!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Bok looking to score a takedown here. Aureus is defending well but Bok drives through and ends up in Aureus's guard.
Aureus wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aureus is keeping the position for now.
Aureus keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but Aureus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aureus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Aureus is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
Bok is trying to control. Aureus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura here.
Aureus is in trouble now - Bok has advanced to mount!
Bok lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Bok is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bok extends the arm and Aureus is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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.
The defeated Staph Aureus had this to say: 'You win some you lose some . I'll be back, dont worry about it !'.
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Event:
USFC 148
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Bok misses the body punch
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.
Bok misses with a right hand
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Bok misses
and Fury counters with a nice body shot.
Bok dives in and grabs Fury's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fury pushes down on Bok's head and hops out.
Fury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bok.
Bok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fury is able to avoid easily.
Bok circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Bok counters with a shoot takedown. Fury fights it but they end up in guard.
Fury keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fury is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bok trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bok throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fury counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bok thinking.
Fury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bok misses with a shot to the body
and Bok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Bok shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bok misses with a body shot
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Bok looks to throw the jab but Fury is out of range.
Geese Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Fury gets caught flat footed, as Bok shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Fury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bok is fighting to break Fury's control of his arms but Fury is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bok misses with a body shot
and Bok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bok throws an off balance right hand
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fury takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fury is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bok with a body shot.
Bok shoots and misses
and Fury counters with a three punch combo that has Bok backing up. Bok nods at Fury to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Bok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bok misses with a takedown
and Fury counters with a three punch combo that has Bok backing up. Bok nods at Fury to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Bok misses with a body punch
and Bok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bok looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range.
Fury looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Bok.
Bok misses with a hook
and Fury counters with a nice body shot.
Bok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fury counters with a nice body shot.
Fury is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bok had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fury tries to clinch but Bok is having none of it.
Bok is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Bok coming out on top.
Nice straight punches there by Bok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geese Fury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Bok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bok misses the shot to the body.
Fury is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bok with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Bok throws a one two combo.
Bok throws a sloppy body shot
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bok takes one on the button.#CUT2#
Maxim Bok's cut is getting worse.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fury. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bok throws a sloppy body shot
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bok scores with a jab to the body.
Bok is looking to wear down Fury with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bok misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bok misses with a shot to the body
and Bok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Fury. That snapped Bok's head back.
Bok looks to land a body kick but Fury moved away.#T1#
Bok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fury circles away.
Bok looks for a takedown but Fury sprawls well.
Fury now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bok takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Fury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bok misses with an uppercut
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Maxim Bok's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fury tries to avoid it but Bok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fury to the ground. Fury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Bok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury sizes up Bok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Fury there.#ROC2#
Bok is rocked!
Bok misses with a jab to the body
and Fury counters with a crisp right that sends Bok to the canvas! Fury follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geese Fury!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Maxim Bok. Bok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give It Revolution. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok misses with a takedown
so Kuklinski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Bok
Kuklinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuklinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuklinski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (2) Bok
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuklinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (4) vs (2) Bok
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuklinski preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuklinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (4) vs (4) Bok
Bok advances to half guard.
Bok prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Bok is keen to just control but Kuklinski is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuklinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok pushing down on Kuklinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok is trying to work for a kimura but Kuklinski is defending well.
Kuklinski moves into full guard.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuklinski, not yet.
Kuklinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bok trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuklinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (6) vs (4) Bok
Bok looking to control but Kuklinski passes into half guard.
Kuklinski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (9) vs (4) Bok
You can see the frustration on Bok's face as Kuklinski controls the position.
Bok is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bok is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bok looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bok preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but Bok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuklinski to get the leverage.
Kuklinski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuklinski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Bok is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bok.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuklinski is one step ahead there.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuklinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (9) vs (6) Bok
Bok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuklinski's guard.
Kuklinski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bok manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (9) vs (9) Bok
Kuklinski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Bok is looking to advance position but Kuklinski won't allow it.
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bok trying to control the action but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Bok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Kuklinski defends it.
Kuklinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Bok defends easily.
Bok trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Bok advances to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuklinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Bok prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Kuklinski is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Bok wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
Bok wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (9) vs (12) Bok
Kuklinski struggling a bit here.
Bok trying to control the position but Kuklinski is working away.
Kuklinski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Bok trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuklinski defends it well.
Bok is stalling here. Kuklinski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bok seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuklinski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (13) vs (12) Bok
Kuklinski trying to control the position but Bok is working away.
Kuklinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bok has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Kuklinski keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok is being controlled here.
Kuklinski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (15) vs (12) Bok
Bok regains half guard.
Well, if Kuklinski 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.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
Bok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Kuklinski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuklinski looking to sit in guard and control but Bok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (15) vs (14) Bok
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuklinski is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok passes Kuklinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bok prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Kuklinski won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Kuklinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
Bok working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuklinski's thigh. Kuklinski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Our winner, Richard Kuklinski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok and Freddy Lee. Bok comes into the arena with Give It Revolution blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 9 wins and 4 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee trying to hold on to Bok's head to control him but Bok postures up.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Bok is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Bok wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Bok wants to advance to full mount but Lee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Bok defends easily.
Bok advances to half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bok is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee trying to hold on to Bok's head to control him but Bok postures up.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
Lee won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Bok is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee trying to control but Bok postures up.
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bok working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lee's thigh. Lee counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee working for a triangle but Bok defends it easily.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Bok has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (8) vs (0) Lee
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Bok isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Bok controlling the pace for now.
Bok is looking to take Lee's back but instead Lee gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Bok sits in half guard.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bok is working away from the top position though.
Bok controlling the action here.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Bok's back. He's all about the action.
Lee gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee has his foot on Bok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bok works his way back into a safe position though.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Bok 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.
Lee keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls Bok in close to prevent any damage.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Bok forces his way into half guard.
Bok seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee controlling the position well.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Bok sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bok works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (11) vs (0) Lee
Lee gets back to half guard.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Bok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee trying to control but Bok postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bok looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bok is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bok is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (11) vs (2) Lee
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Bok won't allow it.
Bok is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (11) vs (5) Lee
Bok is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok can't escape the position.
Lee tries to control but Bok wriggling away.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bok is trying desperately to improve position.
Bok is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Bok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lee trying to work for an americana but Bok has managed to regain full guard.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok trying to control the position here.
Lee trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A victorious Maxim Bok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed and Maxim Bok. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bok's choice of entrance music: Give It Revolution. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Starseed misses with a takedown attempt - Bok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Starseed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bok closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Starseed! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (0) vs (5) Bok
Bok fails to take his opponent's back.
Bok wants to finish this one by submission but Starseed is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Starseed is looking to get to half guard.
Bok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed is trying to escape the mount.
Bok wants to control the pace but Starseed is squirming around nicely.
Starseed is trying desperately to improve position.
Bok takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (0) vs (8) Bok
Bok is trying to stick to Starseed's back but Starseed is turning into Bok. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bok's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Starseed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (8) Bok
Starseed pushes down on Bok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Starseed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.
Bok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bok gets full guard.
Starseed preventing the sweep.
Starseed trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Starseed looking to pass the guard.
Bok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starseed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (10) Bok
Bok trying to control but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok keeps trying to improve his position.
Starseed is pulling down on Bok's head. It's preventing any offense from Bok, at least for the moment.
Starseed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok postures up.
Bok passes into half guard.
Bok trying to advance position but Starseed counters by regaining guard.
Starseed looking to control.
Starseed keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Starseed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok pushing down on Starseed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Starseed is defending well.
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Starseed sees it coming and defends easily.
Starseed tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Starseed is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Starseed is defending well.
Starseed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bok's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (6) vs (10) Bok
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starseed looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Bok is controlling Starseed 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (6) vs (12) Bok
Bok passes Starseed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Starseed trying to hold on to Bok's head to control him but Bok postures up.
Starseed tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Starseed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok stays in close to Starseed's body and controls the position.
Bok pushing down on Starseed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (6) vs (15) Bok
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok is trying to get an arm triangle but Starseed is defending well.
Starseed is trying to improve his position.
Starseed is trying to control Bok's posture but Bok avoids it.
Bok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Starseed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Starseed! Score +2 for reaching mount: Starseed (6) vs (17) Bok
Bok controlling the pace for now.
Starseed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bok is working for a guillotine from mount but Starseed frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starseed wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Starseed is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starseed bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (8) vs (17) Bok
Bok wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (8) vs (19) Bok
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Starseed is retaining full guard.
Bok advances to half guard.
Starseed is looking to improve his position.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Starseed defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the position for now.
Bok trying to control from half guard but Starseed is working away.
Starseed manages to get to full guard.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Starseed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starseed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starseed trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starseed is keeping the position for now.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starseed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (10) vs (19) Bok
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
Starseed passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (13) vs (19) Bok
Starseed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Bok sneaks back into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed prevents Bok from improving his position.
Starseed stalling.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok is looking to control Starseed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bok avoid being mounted?
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Starseed prevents Bok from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok trying to control the position.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok keeping moving, preventing Starseed from controlling successfully.
Bok controls Starseed momentarily but Starseed frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 19 to 13.
A relieved looking Maxim Bok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Indigo Starseed stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok and Tiyaro Feitsora. Bok comes to the cage accompanied by Give It Revolution. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 7 wins and 4 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tiyaro Feitsora!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Feitsora tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bok is in Feitsora's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Feitsora
Bok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feitsora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Feitsora
Feitsora tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
Feitsora sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feitsora prevents Bok from improving his position.
Feitsora is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bok is just riding it out for now. Feitsora eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Feitsora's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Feitsora's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (6) vs (2) Feitsora
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok has the hooks in. Feitsora is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Feitsora trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks.
Bok looking to break Feitsora's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Feitsora remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bok will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bok looking for the RNC.
Feitsora wants to escape the position.
Feitsora is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bok gets his way!
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Feitsora is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.
Feitsora tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Feitsora looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bok.
Bok working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Feitsora wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Feitsora tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Bok has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Feitsora is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Bok!
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok and Helio Kimura. Bok comes into the arena with Give It Revolution blaring out of the sound system. Helio Kimura has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 7 wins and 3 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok shoots in but Kimura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bok trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Bok is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kimura is controlling Bok's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura looking to control.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bok has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura trying to control here.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bok controls the pace.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Kimura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Bok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bok has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Bok trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bok trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bok is aware though and is defending well.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Kimura
Bok has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kimura! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (7) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (7) vs (2) Kimura
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (5) Kimura
Bok manages to get back to half guard.
Bok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura is keen to just control but Bok is a slippery customer.
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bok is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Bok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is keen to just control but Bok is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok controlling the position well.
Bok wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok is positioning himself well to prevent Kimura advancing to mount.
Bok is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bok throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kimura uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (8) Kimura
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura controls the position.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok is trying to control but can't.
Kimura is taking a breather. Bok says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bok gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok 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.
Bok being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (8) Kimura
Kimura controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at England Fight Club MMA inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura is adopting a defensive guard.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (10) Kimura
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok 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.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between What Not and Maxim Bok. Bok has chosen Give It Revolution as his entrance music. Maxim Bok acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; What Not! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok shoots in and gets a takedown into Not's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Not (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Not is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Not keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Not looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Not is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Not (0) vs (5) Bok
Not tries to bench press Bok off him but Bok keeps the position.
Bok wants to control but Not is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Not (0) vs (7) Bok
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Not tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Not is looking to escape.
Bok wants to take Not's back but he can't do it this time.
Bok controlling from mount.
Not is looking to improve his position but Bok isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control but Not is having none of it.
Bok controlling the position easily from mount.
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Not is trying desperately to improve position.
Not stops Bok from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to control the pace but Not is squirming around nicely.
Bok mounts Not! Really nice guard pass there!
Not is trying desperately to improve position.
Not is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
Not sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Not is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bok has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bok pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Not is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxim Bok!
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
USFC 125
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Squibb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bok to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Meyer Squibb has been cut.
Squibb slips under a jab.
Squibb moves forwards but Bok connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Squibb closes the distance but Bok moves to the side
and Bok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bok throws a big shot that misses.
Bok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Squibb at a distance.
Bok has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Squibb is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bok misses with a straight left.
Squibb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bok.
Squibb is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bok.
Squibb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bok throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Squibb counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bok lands a shot to the body.
Bok misses with a body punch.
Bok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Squibb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Bok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Squibb is breathing heavily.
Bok lands an elbow just above Squibb 's eye.
A short right from Bok. #CUT2#
Meyer Squibb's cut is getting worse.
Bok lands a nice uppercut.
Bok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Squibb backwards. #ROC2#
Squibb is rocked!
Squibb takes a shot to the head.
Oh Squibb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Meyer Squibb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bok mutters something to Squibb before pushing him back against the cage. As Squibb comes back towards him, Bok unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Squibb clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Bok!
A relieved looking Maxim Bok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to clinch up but Bok circles away and keeps his distance.
Bok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Roger Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Bok circles away easily
letting Bok counter with a right hand.
Bok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Bok.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson misses with a hook. Bok ducked under it nicely.
Bok misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bok misses the target.
Bok throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Bok connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Bok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bok.#T1#
Bok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bok stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bok lands a head kick!
Bok misses with a looping right.
Bok missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxim Bok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bok gets full guard.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bok pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ortiz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Bok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ortiz moves in looking to clinch but Bok pushes him off.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bok missing with a left hand there. Ortiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bok misses with a straight right.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Bok moves out of range easily.
Ortiz is looking to land body kicks.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ortiz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ortiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bok throws a lazy right hand but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bok blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
Bok was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ortiz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bok counters with a straight right hand.
Ortiz throws a hook to the side of Bok's head but Bok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Bok throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ortiz was covering up waiting for the punch and Bok finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Bok drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bok as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ortiz screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bok! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maxim Bok!
A relieved looking Maxim Bok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Dermish shoots and misses
and Dermish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dermish takes one to the side of the head.
Dermish blocks a head kick by Bok.
Bok lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot lands for Bok.
Bok lands a glancing blow to the side of Dermish's head.#ROC#
Dermish is rocked!
Bok ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Dermish's jaw. Dermish's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bok does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Bok drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bok wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hogan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hogan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bok is controlling him.
Bok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hogan's head.
Bok advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hogan, who protects the arm well.
Hogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Bok moves into full mount!
Hogan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bok has taken his back.
Hogan just trying to survive but Bok is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hogan looks winded!#SUB#
Bok is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hogan has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bok has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hogan taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bok doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 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.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok and Busta Black. Chooooooooon! I think Bok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Give It Revolution. The crowd seem to be enjoying Black's choice of entrance music: Ready or Not. Busta Black is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Busta Black!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (0) vs (4) Black
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Black performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is not content to let Black control the position.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Black has passed into half guard.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok controlling the position for now.
Bok looking for submissions off his back.
Bok wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Bok is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok 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.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Black has moved into half guard.
Black is pressing down on Bok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bok is holding on for now.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (0) vs (7) Black
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Black trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bok regains half guard.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (7) Black
Bok is working for a kimura but Black is defending it quite comfortably.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Bok prevents Black from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Black trying to control but Bok postures up.
Black felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok stalling.
Black is in trouble now - Bok has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (7) Black
Bok wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (8) vs (7) Black
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (8) vs (9) Black
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (9) Black
Black is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bok rolls with it to try and escape but Black cranks on the arm and Bok is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Busta Black!
Busta Black 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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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok and Shane Del Rosario. Bok comes to the cage accompanied by Give It Revolution. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bok dives in and grabs Del Rosario's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Rosario pushes down on Bok's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Del Rosario as Bok shoots in.
Del Rosario tries to counter with a clinch but Bok shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Bok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bok closes the distance and clinches up with Del Rosario, looking for a takedown. Bok pushes Del Rosario against the cage but Del Rosario circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maxim Bok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bok looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Del Rosario
Del Rosario keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Rosario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
Del Rosario has his hands on Bok's head, controlling the position.
Del Rosario keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Del Rosario looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Rosario, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rosario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Rosario is keeping the position for now.
Del Rosario is adopting a defensive guard.
Bok passes Del Rosario's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Del Rosario is not content to let Bok control the position.
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Del Rosario is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Del Rosario defends it.
Bok looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok prevents Del Rosario from improving his position.
Bok trying to control the action but Del Rosario is working from the bottom.
Bok uses his free foot to push down on Del Rosario's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Del Rosario. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Del Rosario
Bok avoids the attempt from Del Rosario to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bok is staying active.
Del Rosario really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Del Rosario is looking to escape.
Bok wants to take his opponent's back but Del Rosario doesn't allow it.
Del Rosario working to try and regain half guard.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Del Rosario is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok avoids the attempt from Del Rosario to control.
Bok goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Del Rosario turns into him and now he's in Bok's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (5) vs (2) Del Rosario
Del Rosario preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario pushing down on Bok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Rosario controlling the pace.
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Del Rosario slows the pace down in half guard.
Bok tries to roll over but Del Rosario keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok is pressing down on Del Rosario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario controls from within his opponent's guard.
Del Rosario passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) Del Rosario
Bok is looking to reverse the position.
Del Rosario controlling the position from side mount.
Bok tries to bench press Del Rosario off him but Del Rosario keeps the position.
Del Rosario wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to control Del Rosario's posture but Del Rosario avoids it.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.
Del Rosario takes a little break here. Bok wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Del Rosario takes a little break here. Bok wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bok struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok sneaks back into half guard.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Rosario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Rosario's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (9) vs (5) Del Rosario
Bok has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Del Rosario has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bok avoiding Del Rosario 's attempts to control his hands.
Del Rosario rolls, trying to escape but Bok keeps control of the position.
Bok trying to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok working for a choke but Del Rosario reverses nicely into Bok 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (7) Del Rosario
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Del Rosario stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Rosario stands and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (10) Del Rosario
Bok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Del Rosario off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (13) vs (10) Del Rosario
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Del Rosario's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Del Rosario showing good submission defense here.
Bok is persistently looking for the submission but Del Rosario is defending it well.
Bok wants to control but Del Rosario is keeping busy.
Del Rosario manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bok's guard. Nice work there by Del Rosario.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (13) vs (12) Del Rosario
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Del Rosario working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Del Rosario stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bok trying to control the position.
Del Rosario sitting in guard here, content to control.
Del Rosario won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bok throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Del Rosario escapes and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (13) vs (15) Del Rosario
Del Rosario taking a breather here.
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rosario is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario wins on points by 15 to 13.
Shane Del Rosario is the new heavyweight champion!
Shane Del Rosario 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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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eddie Brock and Maxim Bok. Brock comes into the arena with Venom's Theme blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bok's choice of entrance music: Give It Revolution. Eddie Brock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Brock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brock sprawls well. Brock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bok gets slowly back to his feet.
Brock shoots in and gets a takedown into Bok's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brock (2) vs (0) Bok
Brock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (2) vs (2) Bok
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok passes Brock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brock 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.
Brock is working hard here to advance position.
Bok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bok is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brock's coaches at School Of Hard Knocks have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Brock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bok's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brock (6) vs (2) Bok
Bok tries to escape the position.
Bok tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok is working to get back to half guard.
Bok prevents Brock from taking his back.
Bok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to control but Brock is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape.
Brock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brock wants to take his opponent's back but Bok doesn't allow it.
Bok working to try and regain half guard.
Brock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape.
Brock fails to advance to Bok's back.
Brock looking to control but Bok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok is trying desperately to improve position.
Brock fails to move to back control.
Brock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is looking to get to half guard.
Brock tries to control but Bok wriggling away.
Bok bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (6) vs (4) Bok
Brock looking for a sweep. Not yet Brock, not yet.
Brock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok forces his way into half guard.
Bok prevents Brock from improving his position.
Bok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok is fighting to break Brock's control of his arms but Brock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brock (6) vs (7) Bok
Brock is trying to control Bok's posture but Bok avoids it.
Bok tries to move to mount but Brock blocks the move with his legs.
Bok is trying to get an arm triangle but Brock is defending well.
Brock prevents Bok from improving position.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bok tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brock tries to bench press Bok off him but Bok keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
Brock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bok's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brock (10) vs (7) Bok
Bok is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bok is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bok is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brock working for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brock wants to control but Bok is keeping busy.
Bok turns into Brock and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (10) vs (9) Bok
Bok wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Brock trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Brock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brock (10) vs (12) Bok
Brock is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Bok is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brock is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bok is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brock (10) vs (14) Bok
Bok jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brock manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brock is trying to improve his position.
Brock regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok is working for a submission of some sort.
Brock is looking for a sweep. Bok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok uses his free foot to push down on Brock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brock. Score +3 for passing guard: Brock (10) vs (17) Bok
Bok controlling from the full mount.
Bok trying to control but Brock is having none of it.
Brock prevents Bok from taking his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brock regains half guard.
Brock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brock wants to sweep but no luck.
Brock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (12) vs (17) Bok
Brock stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Brock is pushing down on Bok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bok is fighting to maintain full guard but Brock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brock is looking to advance position but Bok won't allow it.
Bok trying to control from the bottom.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
Brock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
Brock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brock is one step ahead there.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brock stands and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brock (15) vs (17) Bok
Brock wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brock taking a breather here.
Brock tries for a kimura but Bok is defending well.
Brock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bok will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brock trying to control the position but Bok is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brock wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (15) vs (19) Bok
Bok prevents Brock from improving his position.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Brock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to take a breather but Brock is having none of it.
Brock wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
Bok is thwarting Brock's attempts to control the position.
Bok is trying to work for a kimura but Brock is defending well.
Brock is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brock's guard.
Bok working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brock's thigh. Brock counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bok won't allow Brock to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 19 to 15.
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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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
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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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Convicted Project and Maxim Bok. Bok has chosen Give It Revolution as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Convicted Project! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Project tries to sprawl but Bok drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Project (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Project defends it.
Bok trying to control from Project's half guard. Project has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Project manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Project (2) vs (2) Bok
Bok wants to control but Project passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is pressing down on Project's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Project has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Project gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Project postures up.
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok is still trying to improve position.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Project has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to roll over but Project keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok trying to control but Project postures up.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Bok controls Project momentarily but Project frees himself.
Project controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Project is pushing down on Bok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bok is fighting to maintain full guard but Project has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bok wants to improve his position but Project is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Project is looking to advance position but Bok won't allow it.
Bok gets back to full guard.
Bok wants to sweep here but Project controlling him for the moment.
Bok working for a triangle but Project defends it easily.
Bok has his feet on Project's thighs here. He's pushed Project off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Project screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxim Bok!
After winning the bout, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kevin Short 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! Maxim Bok has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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; Kevin Short! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Short displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bok.
Bok shoots for a takedown but Short saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bok will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kevin Short has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Bok.
Short clinches.
Bok jumps guard but Short turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Short successfully pulls guard.
Bok stands and throws Short's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Short (0) vs (3) Bok
Short is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Short is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short trying to control but Bok postures up.
Short is trying to get back to full guard.
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok trying to pass the guard but Short defending well.
Bok is controlling the pace.
Short works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bok passes Short's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bok is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bok's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Short (4) vs (3) Bok
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short is trying to stick to Bok's back but Bok is turning into Short. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Short's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (4) vs (5) Bok
Short had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bok defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Short not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok stays in close to Short's body and controls the position.
Bok is pushing down on Short's leg trying to pass to half guard. Short is fighting to maintain full guard but Bok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Short defends the submission attempt.
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Short is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Short sees it coming and defends easily.
Short tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bok has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Short (4) vs (8) Bok
Bok goes for an armbar but Short turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Short. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (6) vs (8) Bok
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Short defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Short trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Short stacks Bok on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (9) vs (8) Bok
Bok is not content to let Short control the position.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Short keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Short knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bok on the ground.
Short tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bok is looking to reverse the position.
Short advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Short (11) vs (8) Bok
Bok is trying desperately to improve position.
Short moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bok has worked his arm free - good work by Bok!
Bok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Short's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bok tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bok gets full guard.
Bok has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Short doesn't defend quickly enough and Bok has managed to lock this one up! Can Short escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bok on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maxim Bok!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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