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CACC 47 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15818 p4p, 496 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 4200 p4p, 363 weight class). Dominguez's entrance music is Change by The Deftones. A fine choice. Torkel Bystrom is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 10 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bystrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Bystrom
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Bystrom is controlling well.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bystrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Bystrom
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.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is keeping the position.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominguez is aware though and is defending well.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom 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.
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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Bystrom 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.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bystrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom 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.
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.
Bystrom keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Bystrom but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom being controlled here, momentarily.
Bystrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bystrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dominguez passes Bystrom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking for a kimura here.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom tries to buck Dominguez off but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bystrom's legs.
Bystrom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Bystrom won't allow it.
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominguez stalling.
Bystrom is staying active underneath Dominguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Bystrom is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom is working to get back to half guard.
Bystrom is still trying to improve position.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Bystrom is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Dominguez'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.
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Bystrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Bystrom working to try and regain half guard.
Bystrom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control but Bystrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bystrom can't escape the position.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bystrom 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 (8) vs (4) Bystrom
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (10) vs (4) Bystrom
Bystrom 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.
Bystrom working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dominguez pushing down on Bystrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is defending well.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Bystrom is working away.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
As Pablo Dominguez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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