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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15208 p4p, 558 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 1816 p4p, 0 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the cage accompanied by Harbinger. The crowd seem to be enjoying Qasi's choice of entrance music: For Whom The Bell Tolls. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Qasi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Byhenikov somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Byhenikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Qasi, which made it look bad.
Qasi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (4) Qasi
Qasi trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Qasi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (0) vs (6) Qasi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Qasi controlling the position easily from mount.
Byhenikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi fails to take his opponent's back.
Byhenikov tries to hold on but Qasi postures up.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
Byhenikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Byhenikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi is keen to just control but Byhenikov is a slippery customer.
Byhenikov moves into full guard.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Qasi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Byhenikov is trying to control the position but Qasi postures up.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Qasi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (9) Qasi
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Byhenikov is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Qasi's best efforts.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
Qasi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (12) Qasi
Byhenikov is trying to escape the mount but Qasi keeps good control and instead manages to take Byhenikov's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (0) vs (15) Qasi
Byhenikov staying busy and making it hard for Qasi to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Byhenikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Byhenikov tries to escape but Qasi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Qasi looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov is looking to get to half guard.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
Qasi controlling from the full mount.
Qasi looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to work his way around to Byhenikov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Byhenikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Qasi is pushing down on Byhenikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byhenikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Qasi has control of the leg.
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Byhenikov defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byhenikov manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Qasi stacks Byhenikov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Qasi! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (18) Qasi
Byhenikov is not content to let Qasi control the position.
Byhenikov is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Qasi just content to control the position.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Byhenikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (0) vs (20) Qasi
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Qasi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Byhenikov is now in Qasi's guard. A big mistake from Qasi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (20) Qasi
Qasi has his foot on Byhenikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Byhenikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Byhenikov pushing down on Qasi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Byhenikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (20) Qasi
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Qasi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (20) Qasi
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for the RNC.
Qasi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
Qasi is in a bad position with Byhenikov working for a choke. Qasi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (22) Qasi
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qasi controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi preventing the sweep.
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov is looking to sweep but instead, Qasi has passed into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Qasi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (25) Qasi
Qasi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Byhenikov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Byhenikov and Qasi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Byhenikov is defending well.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
Qasi wants to take a breather but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov trying to get back to full guard but Qasi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (28) Qasi
Byhenikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi wins on points by 28 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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