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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 3907 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Damozzi (ranked 4641 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis comes to the cage accompanied by Once Solemn . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Frank Damozzi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Damozzi gets tackled into the cage by Lapis. Lapis maintains the clinch.
Lapis tries to pull guard but Damozzi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lapis drops back down to his feet.
Damozzi manages to pull guard.
Damozzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Damozzi, not yet.
Damozzi has his foot on Lapis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lapis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damozzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapis has managed to get both his arms back between Damozzi's legs - danger averted.
Lapis trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Damozzi has Lapis pulled in close to control his posture.
Lapis trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi wants to sweep here but Lapis controlling him for the moment.
Damozzi trying to keep a closed guard but Lapis is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damozzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapis defends it easily.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Damozzi keeps moving.
Lapis won't allow Damozzi to sweep him here.
Lapis forces his way into half guard.
Damozzi is trying to maintain the position but Lapis is very close to passing his half guard.
Lapis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lapis is looking to take a break and control but Damozzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi moves into full guard.
Damozzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lapis defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lapis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Damozzi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damozzi controls Lapis momentarily but Lapis frees himself.
Damozzi keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking for a triangle but Lapis pushes his legs off easily.
Lapis pushing down on Damozzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damozzi gets full guard.
Lapis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damozzi is keeping the position for now.
Damozzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lapis controls the pace.
Damozzi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lapis escapes and throws Damozzi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (3) vs (0) Damozzi
Damozzi is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Damozzi can't do much from the bottom here.
Lapis trying to control the position but Damozzi is working away.
Damozzi is trying to escape the position but Lapis is controlling the position.
Lapis trying to control the position but Damozzi is working away.
Damozzi tries to buck Lapis off but Lapis is having none of it.
Damozzi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi tries to buck Lapis off but Lapis is having none of it.
Lapis trying to control the position but Damozzi is working away.
Damozzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Lapis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lapis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Damozzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to control the position but Damozzi is working away.
Lapis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Damozzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lapis's best efforts.
Damozzi wants to get back to full guard.
Damozzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Lapis.
Damozzi is trying to maintain the position but Lapis is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to control from half guard but Damozzi is working away.
Damozzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Lapis.
Damozzi is trying to control but can't.
Lapis is looking to advance position but Damozzi won't allow it.
Damozzi wants to control but Lapis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Damozzi tries to get to full guard but Lapis has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Damozzi defends it well.
Damozzi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lapis manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (6) vs (0) Damozzi
Lapis wants to control the pace but Damozzi is squirming around nicely.
Lapis goes for an armbar but Damozzi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Damozzi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (6) vs (2) Damozzi
Damozzi lying in Lapis's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lapis decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Damozzi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Lapis!
Our winner, Andrey Lapis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 440 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 14182 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Johan Farfy Iii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farfy Iii clinches with his opponent.
Farfy Iii gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (2) vs (0) Kimura
Farfy Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura working a defensive guard but Farfy Iii manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Farfy Iii (5) vs (0) Kimura
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Farfy Iii stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farfy Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Farfy Iii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Farfy Iii is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Farfy Iii is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura tries to roll over but Farfy Iii keeps him under control.
Farfy Iii is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Farfy Iii is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Farfy Iii (8) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura tries to hold on but Farfy Iii pushes him away.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Farfy Iii fails to take his opponent's back.
Farfy Iii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Farfy Iii has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Farfy Iii (11) vs (0) Kimura
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to escape but Farfy Iii has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Farfy Iii controlling the position well here. Kimura rolled but Farfy Iii kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kimura tries to break free.
Farfy Iii avoiding Kimura 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Farfy Iii controlling the positon.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Farfy Iii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Farfy Iii has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Farfy Iii (14) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kimura wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Farfy Iii is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Farfy Iii prevents Kimura from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Farfy Iii not doing much here.
Farfy Iii seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Farfy Iii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kimura controls Farfy Iii momentarily but Farfy Iii frees himself.
Farfy Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura is trying to keep Farfy Iii in close.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (14) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Farfy Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farfy Iii is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Farfy Iii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Farfy Iii looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farfy Iii dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (16) vs (2) Kimura
Farfy Iii passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura is not content to let Farfy Iii control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii not doing much here.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Farfy Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura trying to control here.
Farfy Iii trying to control the pace.
Farfy Iii trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Farfy Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Farfy Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to sweep but instead, Farfy Iii has passed into half guard.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farfy Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Farfy Iii pushing down on Kimura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Farfy Iii is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Farfy Iii trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Farfy Iii tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farfy Iii controlling the action here.
Farfy Iii uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Farfy Iii (19) vs (2) Kimura
And that's the end of the fight!
Farfy Iii takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Johan Farfy Iii took some time post fight to say the following; 'All the way from Island season 1 , still going strong.'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 4964 p4p, 0 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 15134 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Longfellow Deeds was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jesse Custer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Custer is trying to drag Deeds to the mat but Deeds just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Custer is trying to pull guard but Deeds has him pressed against the cage.
Custer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Custer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deeds has picked Custer up - he's going for a ride! Deeds dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Custer (0) vs (2) Deeds
Still in half guard, Deeds seems content to control.
Let's hope that Deeds has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Custer won't allow Deeds to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Custer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deeds trying to control from half guard but Custer is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Deeds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Deeds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deeds passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Custer (0) vs (5) Deeds
Deeds looking to control but Custer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Custer working to try and regain half guard.
Custer is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Custer is looking to escape.
Custer wants to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Custer is desperately trying to improve his position but Deeds has a good base and remains in mount.
Deeds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Custer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deeds wants to control the pace but Custer is squirming around nicely.
Deeds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Custer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer 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: Custer (2) vs (5) Deeds
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Custer is one step ahead there.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Custer (2) vs (7) Deeds
Deeds prevents Custer from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Custer wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Custer is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds is taking a breather. Custer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Deeds works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Custer (2) vs (10) Deeds
Deeds wants to control the pace but Custer is squirming around nicely.
Deeds is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Custer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Custer shrugs it off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds goes for an armbar but Custer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Custer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Custer (4) vs (10) Deeds
Custer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Custer postures up.
Custer trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Custer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deeds manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Custer has Deeds in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Custer (4) vs (12) Deeds
Deeds wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving.
Deeds pushing down on Custer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Custer trying to control but Deeds postures up.
Custer actively working from the bottom here.
Custer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Custer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deeds prevents Custer from improving his position.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Custer is having none of it.
Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
Deeds wants to control but Custer is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Custer tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Custer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deeds is pushing down on Custer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Custer is fighting to maintain full guard but Deeds has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deeds is thwarting Custer's attempts to control the position.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Custer is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Deeds seems content to control.
Deeds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Custer (4) vs (15) Deeds
Deeds looking for a guillotine from mount but Custer is having none of it.
Custer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds prevents Custer from improving his position.
Deeds is keen to just control but Custer is a slippery customer.
Custer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Custer.
Custer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deeds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Custer looking to control.
Custer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deeds defends well.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Custer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Deeds trying to control but Custer is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Custer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Deeds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deeds slips nicely into half guard.
Custer tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Custer is defending well.
Custer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 15 to 4. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 4570 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 2486 p4p, 0 weight class). Byhenikov comes into the arena with Harbinger blaring out of the sound system. Malkin has chosen The Heavy - How You Like Me Now? as his entrance music. Evgeniy Malkin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Evgeniy Malkin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov shoots in and bounces Malkin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Malkin
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov slips nicely into half guard.
Byhenikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Malkin
Byhenikov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (0) Malkin
Malkin wants to control his opponent's hands but Byhenikov gets his hands free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov looking for the choke but no joy.
Malkin trying to control the hands but Byhenikov breaks the grip.
Malkin tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to break Malkin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Malkin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Malkin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Malkin trying to control the hands but Byhenikov won't let him.
Malkin breaks Byhenikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (2) Malkin
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malkin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Malkin
Byhenikov trying to control but Malkin is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Malkin is retaining full guard.
Malkin looking to control.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov stopping the sweep attempt from Malkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov stands and throws Malkin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (2) Malkin
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkin is looking for a sweep.
Malkin can't do much from the bottom here.
Byhenikov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Malkin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Byhenikov's guard! Nice work there by Malkin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (4) Malkin
Byhenikov is looking for a triangle but Malkin pushes his legs off easily.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Malkin from controlling successfully.
Malkin preventing the sweep.
Malkin pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov has a hand on Malkin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Malkin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (7) Malkin
Byhenikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Malkin trying to control from half guard but Byhenikov is working away.
Malkin prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Malkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malkin is pushing down on Byhenikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byhenikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Malkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Malkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Byhenikov moves into full guard.
Malkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byhenikov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malkin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (17) vs (7) Malkin
Malkin fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov tries to keep control of the position but Malkin is staying busy.
Malkin can't escape the position.
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Malkin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Byhenikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Malkin is defending well though. Byhenikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Byhenikov working for the choke.
Malkin trying to control the action but Byhenikov just sinks the hooks in.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Malkin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Byhenikov looking for the choke from the back.
Byhenikov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Malkin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Byhenikov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Malkin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Byhenikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Malkin has worked his arm free - good work by Malkin!
Malkin is looking to regain half guard here but Byhenikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Byhenikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (19) vs (7) Malkin
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Malkin tries to lock up and control but Byhenikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Malkin has given up his back. Will we see Byhenikov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (22) vs (7) Malkin
Malkin showing good submission defense here.
Malkin just trying to survive but Byhenikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Byhenikov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Malkin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Malkin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Malkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Byhenikov prevents Malkin from improving his position.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Malkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Malkin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malkin. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (25) vs (7) Malkin
Byhenikov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Malkin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Malkin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (25) vs (9) Malkin
Malkin won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Malkin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (25) vs (12) Malkin
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep.
Malkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been informed that Malkin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Byhenikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malkin's best efforts.
Malkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Byhenikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Byhenikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Malkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byhenikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malkin trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Malkin stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Malkin stands and throws Byhenikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (25) vs (15) Malkin
Malkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Byhenikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Byhenikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Byhenikov manages to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Vendetta Alliance London Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Byhenikov gets full guard.
Malkin trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (27) vs (15) Malkin
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Malkin is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malkin holds on and takes a little breather.
Malkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Byhenikov stands and throws Malkin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (30) vs (15) Malkin
Malkin stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
Malkin is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Malkin is still trying to improve position.
Byhenikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Malkin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Byhenikov but great work by Malkin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (30) vs (19) Malkin
Byhenikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malkin prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Malkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Byhenikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malkin prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Byhenikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but instead Malkin has moved into half guard.
Byhenikov is refusing to be controlled, as Malkin sits in half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Malkin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Malkin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Byhenikov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Malkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evgeniy Malkin!
Evgeniy Malkin made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks everyone. It's time to hang up gloves.'. |
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