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ADWGC 4 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 3250 p4p, 348 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7335 p4p, 545 weight class). Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Mike Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Diaz keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
Diaz is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to buck Byhenikov off but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Byhenikov prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Byhenikov defends easily.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Byhenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Dam Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to get back to full guard but Byhenikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Byhenikov
Diaz is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Byhenikov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Scotty's Yard. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Byhenikov prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Diaz tries to control Byhenikov's head but Byhenikov pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Diaz is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mike Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent for his win and a good grappling contest.'. |
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