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CACC 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1656 p4p, 218 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15165 p4p, 612 weight class). Dravezesdi comes into the arena with Nobody's Fool blaring out of the sound system. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Byhenikov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Byhenikov advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dravezesdi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dravezesdi's guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to maintain the position but Byhenikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi 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: Dravezesdi (4) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
Byhenikov 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.
Dravezesdi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Byhenikov wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov turns into Dravezesdi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (4) Byhenikov
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 pushes down on Dravezesdi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi trying to control from the bottom.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Dravezesdi defends it.
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Byhenikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Byhenikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (7) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to take Dravezesdi's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura but Dravezesdi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Byhenikov to get the leverage.
Dravezesdi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Byhenikov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (10) Byhenikov
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi tries to reverse the position but Byhenikov maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Byhenikov's attempts to control the action.
Byhenikov fails to move to back control.
Byhenikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (4) vs (13) Byhenikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Byhenikov tries to get the hooks in deep but Dravezesdi pushed the leg off.
Byhenikov is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Byhenikov wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Dravezesdi is defending it well.
Byhenikov tries to keep control of the position but Dravezesdi is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Dravezesdi turns into Byhenikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (6) vs (13) Byhenikov
Dravezesdi pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dravezesdi slows the pace down in half guard.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (13) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Byhenikov tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Byhenikov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (11) vs (13) Byhenikov
Dravezesdi controlling from mount.
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
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: Dravezesdi (11) vs (15) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (15) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dravezesdi defends well.
Dravezesdi won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (17) Byhenikov
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byhenikov is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (15) vs (17) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dravezesdi passes Byhenikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Byhenikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov is in trouble now - Dravezesdi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (18) vs (17) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (21) vs (17) Byhenikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Byhenikov's back but Byhenikov is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Byhenikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (21) vs (19) Byhenikov
Byhenikov passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 21 to 19.
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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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