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CACC 102 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sailcirc enables Byhenikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sailcirc manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Sailcirc
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov pushing down on Sailcirc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sailcirc wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy.
Byhenikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sailcirc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byhenikov.
Sailcirc 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.
Byhenikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sailcirc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byhenikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc is concentrating on defense, preventing Byhenikov from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Sailcirc's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sailcirc is holding on for now.
Byhenikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sailcirc reverses the position - he's now on top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (2) Sailcirc
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov wants to hit a sweep here but Sailcirc passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Byhenikov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (5) Sailcirc
Sailcirc controlling his opponent.
Byhenikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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: Byhenikov (4) vs (5) Sailcirc
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is keeping the position.
Sailcirc trying to keep a closed guard but Byhenikov is proving a slippery customer.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now.
Sailcirc controls Byhenikov momentarily but Byhenikov frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (7) vs (5) Sailcirc
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov tries to move to full mount but Sailcirc actually manages to regain half guard.
Sailcirc gets full guard.
Byhenikov slips nicely into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Sailcirc is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sailcirc has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Sailcirc's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sailcirc is holding on for now.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura here.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Sailcirc defends it.
Byhenikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sailcirc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sailcirc works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sailcirc trying to control the position.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Sailcirc has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (7) vs (9) Sailcirc
Byhenikov is squirming around, avoiding Sailcirc's attempts to control the action.
Sailcirc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Byhenikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byhenikov is looking to escape.
Byhenikov has given up his back here. Will Sailcirc look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (7) vs (12) Sailcirc
Sailcirc is looking for the choke from the back position but Byhenikov is controlling his hands well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc controlling well, preventing Byhenikov from escaping the position.
Byhenikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Byhenikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sailcirc controlling from the full mount.
Byhenikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Scrap Squad, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sailcirc looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (7) vs (15) Sailcirc
Byhenikov is trying to break free.
Sailcirc is trying to stick to Byhenikov's back but Byhenikov is turning into Sailcirc. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sailcirc's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Byhenikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (9) vs (15) Sailcirc
Sailcirc is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sailcirc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailcirc lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (9) vs (17) Sailcirc
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc controls from within his opponent's guard.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
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.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Byhenikov trying to control the position.
Sailcirc won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
Byhenikov 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to control the position but Sailcirc postures up.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sailcirc manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (11) vs (17) Sailcirc
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Sailcirc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byhenikov stands and throws Sailcirc's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (17) Sailcirc
Byhenikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sailcirc struggling a bit here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc tries to improve position but can't.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but Sailcirc instead regains half guard.
Byhenikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sailcirc! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (17) vs (17) Sailcirc
Byhenikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sailcirc tries to hold on but Byhenikov postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sailcirc won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Sailcirc is refusing to be controlled, as Byhenikov sits in half guard.
Byhenikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sailcirc trying to control here.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Sailcirc won't allow it.
Sailcirc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (20) vs (17) Sailcirc
Sailcirc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byhenikov working away.
Byhenikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sailcirc is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc sneaks back into half guard.
Byhenikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (23) vs (17) Sailcirc
Sailcirc is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sailcirc is working to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc 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.
Byhenikov is thwarting Sailcirc's attempts to control the position.
Byhenikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (26) vs (17) Sailcirc
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sailcirc! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (28) vs (17) Sailcirc
Sailcirc stops Byhenikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sailcirc wants to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Sailcirc has given up his back. Will we see Byhenikov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (31) vs (17) Sailcirc
Byhenikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sailcirc is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sailcirc is defending well though. Byhenikov let's go of the attempt for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a choke. Sailcirc gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sailcirc manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (31) vs (19) Sailcirc
Sailcirc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sailcirc preventing the sweep.
Byhenikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sailcirc won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov working for submissions but it's allowed Sailcirc to get to half guard.
Byhenikov is breathing heavily.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 31 to 19.
Igor Byhenikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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