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TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz and Igor Byhenikov. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thesz but Thesz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Byhenikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Thesz is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Thesz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz trying to hold on to Byhenikov's head to control him but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Thesz defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Thesz gets back to full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Thesz is retaining full guard.
Byhenikov is stalling in the full guard.
Thesz is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Thesz keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz 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.
Thesz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Byhenikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Byhenikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thesz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Byhenikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Byhenikov pushing down on Thesz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thesz gets back to full guard.
Byhenikov preventing the sweep.
Thesz is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz working a defensive guard here.
Byhenikov passes Thesz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thesz is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Thesz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Byhenikov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
Byhenikov trying to control the position but Thesz is working away.
Thesz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byhenikov working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
Byhenikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Byhenikov trying to control the action but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov wants to control but Thesz is keeping him busy.
Thesz wants to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thesz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thesz (0) vs (7) Byhenikov
Thesz tries to hold on but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov trying to control but Thesz is having none of it.
Byhenikov controlling his opponent.
Thesz tries to reverse the position but Byhenikov maintains control.
Thesz is squirming around, avoiding Byhenikov's attempts to control the action.
Thesz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thesz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (7) Byhenikov
Thesz passes Byhenikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Thesz is controlling well.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is defending well.
Thesz is taking a breather. Byhenikov 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.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov is not content to let Thesz control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking to advance position but Byhenikov won't allow it.
Thesz is looking for a kimura here.
Thesz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (7) Byhenikov
Thesz fails to take his opponent's back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the mount.
Thesz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byhenikov is looking to escape.
Thesz controlling from mount.
Byhenikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
Byhenikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thesz controlling from mount.
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thesz controlling his opponent.
Thesz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Byhenikov wants to control but Thesz is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
Thesz controlling the position easily from mount.
Byhenikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Thesz has a good base and remains in mount.
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz content just to control the position here.
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.
Thesz trying to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov prevents Thesz from taking his back.
Byhenikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Byhenikov is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
Byhenikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thesz looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov can't escape the position.
Thesz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thesz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Byhenikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Byhenikov can't escape the position.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Thesz stalling away here and it's allowed Byhenikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thesz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (5) vs (9) Byhenikov
Thesz is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Thesz keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Thesz is controlling Byhenikov's trapped leg to prevent Byhenikov from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov wins on points by 9 to 5.
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Byhenikov thanked Venom Combat Sports for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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