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CACC 105 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Byhenikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Arias, which made it look bad.
Byhenikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arias to the mat! Arias manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Arias is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias controls Byhenikov momentarily but Byhenikov frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arias keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
Arias is trying to control Byhenikov's posture but Byhenikov avoids it.
Arias is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byhenikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byhenikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (8) Byhenikov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias 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: Arias (0) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Byhenikov looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Arias is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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.
Byhenikov doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (11) Byhenikov
Arias is pushing down on Byhenikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byhenikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the position but Arias is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arias's best efforts.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Byhenikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Byhenikov defends it.
Arias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (8) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arias tries to move into full mount but can't pass Byhenikov's legs.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a sweep but Arias has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (10) vs (11) Byhenikov
Arias controlling from the full mount.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the mount.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byhenikov is looking to escape.
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias is pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byhenikov is holding on for now.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (13) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov prevents Arias from taking his back.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Arias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Byhenikov defends it well.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Arias stacks Byhenikov 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 Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (16) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov 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.
Arias has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (18) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Byhenikov is holding on tight.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byhenikov is looking to escape.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
Byhenikov 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.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byhenikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Byhenikov defending well.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (18) vs (15) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Arias, looking for the choke.
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byhenikov defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Byhenikov advances to half guard.
Arias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Byhenikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Byhenikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (22) vs (15) Byhenikov
Arias has the hooks in. Byhenikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Arias looking for the choke but no joy.
Arias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Byhenikov is keeping busy.
Arias keeps control of the position as Byhenikov tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias doesn't have the hooks in and Byhenikov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (22) vs (17) Byhenikov
Arias 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: Arias (24) vs (17) Byhenikov
Arias wants to pass to mount but Byhenikov is defending the position.
Byhenikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias passes into half guard.
Arias moves into full mount! Byhenikov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (27) vs (17) Byhenikov
Arias wants to take Byhenikov's back here but Byhenikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
Arias is working for a guillotine from mount but Byhenikov frees his head quite easily.
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Arias prevents Byhenikov from getting the reversal.
Byhenikov 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: Arias (27) vs (19) Byhenikov
Byhenikov stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (27) vs (22) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to move to mount but Arias blocks the move with his legs.
Byhenikov has hold of Arias's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Arias tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Byhenikov cranks the arm and Arias screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Arias, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Igor Byhenikov!
An out of breath Igor Byhenikov 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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