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OC! Grappling 4 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13244 p4p, 623 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 6984 p4p, 535 weight class). Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. Igor Byhenikov 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Deeds tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Byhenikov 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.
Byhenikov is looking to pass Deeds's guard but actually Deeds recovers to full guard.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byhenikov defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov pushing down on Deeds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deeds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byhenikov.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is pressing down on Byhenikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deeds seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Deeds 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.
Deeds trying to control the position.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deeds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deeds pulls Byhenikov in to control the position.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deeds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byhenikov has managed to get both his arms back between Deeds's legs - danger averted.
Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Deeds is defending well.
Byhenikov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Deeds defend it? Byhenikov steps over the head and cranks it - Deeds is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Byhenikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Byhenikov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Byhenikov thanked Woodshins' Ship for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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