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CACC 108 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Hugues Dupont!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dupont gets a double leg takedown into Bystrom's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (0) vs (2) Dupont
We've been hearing good reports from Bystrom'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.
Dupont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bystrom is keeping the position for now.
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dupont is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dupont told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dupont slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (5) Dupont
Dupont is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bystrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dupont tries to advance position but instead Bystrom slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bystrom is just riding it out for now. Dupont eventually gives up the hold.
Dupont is looking to advance position but Bystrom won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom is looking to improve his position.
Dupont wants to free his trapped foot but Bystrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bystrom is looking to improve his position.
Dupont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bystrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Dupont tries to pass to full mount but Bystrom defends it.
Bystrom is in trouble now - Dupont has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (8) Dupont
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bystrom is now in Dupont's guard. A big mistake from Dupont there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (8) Dupont
Dupont looking for a guillotine here but Bystrom defends easily.
Dupont keeping full guard, as Bystrom tries to pass.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bystrom advances to half guard.
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupont is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold.
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupont has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bystrom pulls his head out easily.
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dupont is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bystrom is tapping! Great win for Dupont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hugues Dupont!
Hugues Dupont spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Torkel Bystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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