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Event:
CACC 148: Pavlov vs Donde
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Byhenikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Kurri
Kurri keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov won't allow Kurri to sweep him here.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kurri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byhenikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Byhenikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Byhenikov is pushing down on Kurri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kurri is fighting to maintain full guard but Byhenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Kurri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kurri. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Kurri
Byhenikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Kurri manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kurri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kurri controls Byhenikov momentarily but Byhenikov frees himself.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Kurri is keeping the position.
Kurri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurri can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kurri wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kurri actively working from the bottom here.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Kurri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kurri. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (0) Kurri#T2##SUB#
Byhenikov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kurri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Kurri defends it.
Kurri wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kurri controls Byhenikov momentarily but Byhenikov frees himself.
Kurri keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass. #T3#
Kurri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (2) Kurri
My spies in The Power Plant inform me that Kurri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurri wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kurri drops back looking for a leg! Byhenikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Byhenikov manages to kick Kurri off! Kurri jumps back into Byhenikov's guard.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurri pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Byhenikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kurri wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kurri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kurri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurri manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Kurri
Kurri keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov won't allow Kurri to sweep him here.
Kurri is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Byhenikov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kurri's thigh. Kurri counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kurri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byhenikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurri is retaining full guard.
Kurri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byhenikov is one step ahead there.
Byhenikov pushes down on Kurri's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kurri gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kurri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byhenikov is aware though and is defending well.
Kurri working a defensive guard but Byhenikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (2) Kurri
Kurri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurri prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (15) vs (2) Kurri
Kurri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Kurri manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Kurri is defending well. #SUB#
Byhenikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byhenikov.
Kurri is looking to get back to full guard here but Byhenikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (2) Kurri
Kurri tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but Kurri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurri stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
Kurri struggling a bit here.
Kurri is looking to reverse the position.
Byhenikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T9#
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (20) vs (2) Kurri#SUB#
Byhenikov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kurri prevents Byhenikov from taking his back.
Kurri is working to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kurri is holding on tight.
Kurri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kurri 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: Byhenikov (20) vs (4) Kurri
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 (22) vs (4) Kurri#T10#
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov stands and throws Kurri's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (25) vs (4) Kurri
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (27) vs (4) Kurri
Byhenikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (30) vs (4) Kurri
Kurri tries to escape but Byhenikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kurri tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kurri is trying desperately to improve position.
Byhenikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T11#
Byhenikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurri is looking to escape.
Kurri working to try and regain half guard.
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Kurri to control.
Byhenikov mounts Kurri! Really nice guard pass there!
Kurri has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (33) vs (4) Kurri
Kurri wants to control his opponent's hands but Byhenikov gets his hands free. #T12#
Kurri is keeping busy.
Kurri is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Byhenikov wants to control but Kurri is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kurri right now.
#SUB#
Byhenikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Byhenikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kurri knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kurri for a finish. #SUB#
Kurri is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T13#
Kurri can't escape the position.
Kurri staying busy and making it hard for Byhenikov to control. #SUB#
Byhenikov looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Byhenikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kurri is defending well though. Byhenikov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Kurri fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Byhenikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kurri is defending well though. Byhenikov let's go of the attempt for now.#T14##SUB#
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Kurri, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Byhenikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kurri is defending well though. Byhenikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Kurri tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurri is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Kurri to control.
Kurri is desperately trying to improve his position but Byhenikov has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 33 to 4.
A victorious Igor Byhenikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tatu Kurri spoke after the fight, saying 'ggwp'. |
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Event:
CACC 138: Silva vs Ward
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vlad Darko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Byhenikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Byhenikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Darko
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Darko won't allow it.
Darko tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Byhenikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Darko
Darko wants to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Byhenikov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Darko wants to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Byhenikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (0) Darko#SUB#
Byhenikov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Byhenikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Darko showing good submission defense here.
Darko trying to control the hands but Byhenikov won't let him.
Darko breaks Byhenikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (2) Darko
Darko has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Q Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Byhenikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darko defends it easily.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet. #T2#
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Darko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darko pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Byhenikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Darko
Darko working a defensive guard here.
Darko keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Darko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (6) Darko#T3#
Darko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to control but Darko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Darko is pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byhenikov is holding on for now.
Darko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Byhenikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Byhenikov.#T4#
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darko is one step ahead there.
Darko trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darko trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (12) vs (6) Darko
Darko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darko has Byhenikov pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Byhenikov is thwarting Darko's attempts to control the position.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Darko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Darko is looking to control Byhenikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darko avoid being mounted?
Byhenikov wants to advance to full mount but Darko doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Darko keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass. #T6#
Darko has Byhenikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Byhenikov is pushing down on Darko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darko is fighting to maintain full guard but Byhenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Darko won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (15) vs (6) Darko
Byhenikov takes Darko's back. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (18) vs (6) Darko
You can see the frustration on Darko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Darko fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
Darko wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Darko showing good submission defense here.
#T7#
Darko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Darko is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
#SUB#
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Darko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Byhenikov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Byhenikov keeps control of the position as Darko tries to break free.
#T8##SUB#
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Darko has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Byhenikov gets his hands free as Darko looks to control. #SUB#
Darko fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov. #SUB#
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Darko is defending it well.
#SUB#
Darko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Byhenikov working for a choke but Darko is defending well. #T9#
Byhenikov not allowing Darko to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Darko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Byhenikov is trying to control but Darko is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Darko wants to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Darko is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Darko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Darko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Byhenikov is staying active.#T10#
Byhenikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (21) vs (6) Darko
I really don't envy Darko right now.
#SUB#
Darko fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Darko's back but Darko is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Darko. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (8) Darko
Darko wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (23) vs (8) Darko
Byhenikov postures up.
Darko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Darko can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Darko is defending well.
Darko is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Darko wants to get back to full guard.
Darko manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darko can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darko tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Darko is trying to control but can't.
Darko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Darko is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Byhenikov is looking to pass Darko's guard but actually Darko recovers to full guard.
Darko controls Byhenikov momentarily but Byhenikov frees himself. #SUB2#
Byhenikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darko wants to sweep here but Byhenikov controlling him for the moment.
Darko can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14#
Darko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now.
Darko looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Darko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Byhenikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (23) vs (10) Darko
Darko trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 23 to 10.
Igor Byhenikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 128: Jiurgite vs Wangler
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Byhenikov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Murrdock (0) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to move to mount but Murrdock blocks the move with his legs.
Byhenikov working away.#SUB2#
Byhenikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Byhenikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Byhenikov tries for a kimura but Murrdock is defending well.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but Murrdock denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Murrdock (0) vs (6) Byhenikov#T1#
Murrdock is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but instead Murrdock manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Byhenikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Byhenikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Murrdock reverses the position - he's now on top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (6) Byhenikov#SUB2#
Byhenikov working for a triangle but Murrdock defends it easily.
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.#T2#
Murrdock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Byhenikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Byhenikov wants to hit a sweep here but Murrdock passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Byhenikov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (5) vs (6) Byhenikov
Murrdock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Byhenikov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Murrdock (8) vs (6) Byhenikov#T3#
Murrdock looking to hold on to the position here but Byhenikov rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Byhenikov looking for subs off his back but Murrdock has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murrdock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Murrdock keeps him under control.#T4#
Murrdock uses his free foot to push down on Byhenikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Byhenikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (11) vs (6) Byhenikov
Murrdock controlling the pace for now.
Byhenikov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Murrdock (14) vs (6) Byhenikov
You can see the frustration on Byhenikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Murrdock keeps control of the position easily here as Byhenikov tries to buck him off.
Murrdock tries to keep control of the position but Byhenikov is staying busy.
I would not like to be Byhenikov right now.
Byhenikov tries to break free.
#T5#
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
Byhenikov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Murrdock.
Murrdock doesn't have the hooks in and Byhenikov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (14) vs (8) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Byhenikov is looking to pass into half guard but Murrdock pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murrdock is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (16) vs (8) Byhenikov#SUB2#
Byhenikov is looking for a triangle but Murrdock pushes his legs off easily.
Murrdock won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here. #T6#
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murrdock's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (16) vs (10) Byhenikov
Murrdock keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov pushes down on Murrdock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (16) vs (13) Byhenikov
Murrdock tries to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Murrdock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Byhenikov prevents Murrdock from improving his position.#SUB2#
Murrdock is defending against the submission attempts here by Byhenikov.
#T7#
Murrdock moves into full guard.
Byhenikov trying to move into half guard but instead Murrdock has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (18) vs (13) Byhenikov
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Murrdock preventing the sweep.
Murrdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Murrdock looking to improve position, pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh with his hand. Byhenikov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Murrdock paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Murrdock's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Byhenikov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Igor Byhenikov!
A relieved looking Igor Byhenikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 121: Ty vs Gracie
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Stenberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (0) Byhenikov
We've been hearing good reports from Stenberg'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.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Byhenikov working for a triangle but Stenberg defends it easily.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byhenikov is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
Byhenikov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Stenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Byhenikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Stenberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stenberg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (5) vs (0) Byhenikov#T1#
Stenberg controlling the position from side mount.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stenberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Byhenikov is letting Stenberg control him for a moment.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Stenberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Byhenikov can't do much from the bottom 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away. #T2#
Byhenikov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Byhenikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stenberg prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.#SUB#
Stenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Byhenikov is just riding it out for now. Stenberg eventually gives up the hold.
Stenberg controlling the action here.
Stenberg is trying to control. Byhenikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Stenberg is pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byhenikov is holding on for now.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byhenikov gets full guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Byhenikov looking for a guillotine here but Stenberg defends easily.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Stenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (8) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to control but Stenberg postures up.
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Byhenikov is looking to reverse the position.#T5##SUB#
Stenberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stenberg just content to control the position.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Stenberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byhenikov moves into full guard.
#T6#
Stenberg trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Stenberg passes Byhenikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov is in trouble now - Stenberg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (11) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to reverse the position but Stenberg maintains control.
Byhenikov stops Stenberg from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stenberg trying to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Stenberg takes Byhenikov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Byhenikov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (14) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is keeping busy.
Byhenikov tries to roll but Stenberg sticks to his back.
#T7#
Stenberg struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stenberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Byhenikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Byhenikov tries to break free.
Stenberg gets his hands free as Byhenikov looks to control.
Byhenikov breaks Stenberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (14) vs (2) Byhenikov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (16) vs (2) Byhenikov#SUB2#
Byhenikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stenberg defends it easily.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Byhenikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg passes Byhenikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Byhenikov won't allow Stenberg to pass to mount.
Stenberg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (19) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to control but Stenberg postures up.#SUB#
Stenberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Byhenikov is not content to let Stenberg control the position.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stenberg works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (22) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Stenberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Byhenikov is not content to let Stenberg control the position.
Byhenikov is looking to reverse the position.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stenberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stenberg is trying to work for a kimura but Byhenikov is defending well.
#T10#
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Stenberg works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (25) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to bench press Stenberg off him but Stenberg keeps the position. #SUB#
Stenberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stenberg is staying tight to Byhenikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Byhenikov is not content to let Stenberg control the position.
You can see the frustration on Byhenikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Stenberg just content to control the position.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Byhenikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Byhenikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is not content to let Stenberg control the position. #T12##SUB#
Stenberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Byhenikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Stenberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stenberg content to stall in guard here.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Stenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Byhenikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Byhenikov's legs - danger averted.
Stenberg pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov gets back to full guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
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.
Stenberg trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom. #T14#
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Stenberg advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (28) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
Byhenikov manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov looks winded!
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Byhenikov won't allow it.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 28 to 2.
A very excited looking Fredrik Stenberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 119
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ty stuffs the takedown.
Byhenikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ty circles away.
Ty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Byhenikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ty tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Byhenikov is in Ty's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Ty
Byhenikov is pushing down on Ty's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ty is fighting to maintain full guard but Byhenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ty won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov trying to advance position but Ty counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ty working for a triangle but Byhenikov defends it easily.
#T1#
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Ty
Byhenikov tries to advance position but instead Ty slips a leg back in to half guard.
Byhenikov prevents Ty from improving his position.
Ty is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.#SUB2#
Byhenikov is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Ty has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Byhenikov is in a lot of trouble! Ty is straining to finish and he's done it! Byhenikov taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Claudio Ty!
Claudio Ty is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Claudio Ty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 110
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Trump shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Byhenikov#SUB#
Trump is looking for a kimura but Byhenikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trump 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.
Trump keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Trump gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byhenikov defends well.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump is pulling down on Byhenikov's head to control his posture.
Byhenikov passes Trump's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well.
Byhenikov is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Trump trying to control here.
Byhenikov wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it. #T2#
Byhenikov is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Byhenikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Byhenikov
Byhenikov prevents Trump from getting the reversal.
Trump tries to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byhenikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Byhenikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trump really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trump is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Byhenikov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (2) vs (8) Byhenikov#SUB2#
Trump is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Byhenikov gets his hands free as Trump looks to control. #T3#
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (8) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (10) Byhenikov
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Trump defends it.
Trump wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trump keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass. #SUB#
Trump is looking for a triangle but Byhenikov pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trump keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Trump working for a triangle but Byhenikov defends it easily.
#T5#
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (4) vs (13) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Trump can't do much from the bottom here.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Byhenikov working away.
Trump is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (4) vs (15) Byhenikov
Trump is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Trump to control.
Byhenikov wants to control the pace but Trump is squirming around nicely.
Trump prevents Byhenikov from taking his back.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump tries to improve his position but instead Byhenikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trump (4) vs (18) Byhenikov#T7#
Trump turns into Byhenikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (18) Byhenikov
Trump won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (20) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Byhenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Trump trying to hold on to Byhenikov's head to control him but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (6) vs (23) Byhenikov
Trump is trying to control Byhenikov's posture but Byhenikov avoids it.
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but Trump denies him. #T9#
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Byhenikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byhenikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trump trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura but Trump is defending well.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Trump is staying active underneath Byhenikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Trump wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Trump gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Byhenikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (6) vs (26) Byhenikov
Trump wants to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov tries to move to mount but Trump blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Byhenikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trump has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Byhenikov but great work by Trump. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (10) vs (26) Byhenikov
Trump wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Trump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Byhenikov, who protects the arm well.
Byhenikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (28) Byhenikov
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Byhenikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Byhenikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (14) vs (28) Byhenikov
Byhenikov turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (14) vs (30) Byhenikov
Byhenikov trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #T12#
Byhenikov slips nicely into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Trump won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount. #T13#
Trump is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (14) vs (33) Byhenikov
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Byhenikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (14) vs (35) Byhenikov#SUB2#
Byhenikov goes for an armbar but Trump turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (16) vs (35) Byhenikov
Trump looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #T14##SUB2#
Byhenikov looking for a guillotine here but Trump defends easily.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
Trump wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (16) vs (37) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov wins on points by 37 to 16.
A relieved looking Igor Byhenikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 105
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Byhenikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Arias, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Byhenikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arias to the mat! Arias manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Arias is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias controls Byhenikov momentarily but Byhenikov frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Byhenikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arias keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
Arias is trying to control Byhenikov's posture but Byhenikov avoids it.
Arias is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byhenikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byhenikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (8) Byhenikov#T2#
Arias 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: Arias (0) vs (11) Byhenikov#SUB2#
Byhenikov looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Byhenikov looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Arias is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (11) Byhenikov
Arias is pushing down on Byhenikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byhenikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the position but Arias is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Byhenikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arias's best efforts.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Byhenikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Byhenikov defends it.
Arias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (8) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arias tries to move into full mount but can't pass Byhenikov's legs.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a sweep but Arias has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (10) vs (11) Byhenikov
Arias controlling from the full mount.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the mount.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byhenikov is looking to escape.
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg. #T5#
Arias is pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byhenikov is holding on for now.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (13) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov prevents Arias from taking his back.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov regains half guard.#SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Byhenikov defends it well.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Byhenikov manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Byhenikov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Arias 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 Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (16) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arias has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (18) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Arias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Byhenikov is holding on tight.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byhenikov is looking to escape.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Byhenikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
#SUB#
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Byhenikov defending well.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (18) vs (15) Byhenikov#SUB2#
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Arias, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Arias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byhenikov defends well.#T9##SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Byhenikov advances to half guard.
Arias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Byhenikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Byhenikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (22) vs (15) Byhenikov
Arias has the hooks in. Byhenikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Arias looking for the choke but no joy.
Arias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Byhenikov is keeping busy.
Arias keeps control of the position as Byhenikov tries to break free.
#T10#
Arias doesn't have the hooks in and Byhenikov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (22) vs (17) Byhenikov
Arias 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: Arias (24) vs (17) Byhenikov
Arias wants to pass to mount but Byhenikov is defending the position.
Byhenikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias passes into half guard.
Arias moves into full mount! Byhenikov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (27) vs (17) Byhenikov
Arias wants to take Byhenikov's back here but Byhenikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T11#
Arias wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Arias is working for a guillotine from mount but Byhenikov frees his head quite easily.
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Arias prevents Byhenikov from getting the reversal.
Byhenikov 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: Arias (27) vs (19) Byhenikov
Byhenikov stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (27) vs (22) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to move to mount but Arias blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Byhenikov has hold of Arias's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Arias tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Byhenikov cranks the arm and Arias screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Arias, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Igor Byhenikov!
An out of breath Igor Byhenikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 102
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sailcirc enables Byhenikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sailcirc manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Sailcirc
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov pushing down on Sailcirc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sailcirc wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Byhenikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sailcirc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byhenikov.
Sailcirc has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Byhenikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sailcirc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byhenikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc is concentrating on defense, preventing Byhenikov from advancing position. #T1#
Byhenikov is pressing down on Sailcirc's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sailcirc is holding on for now.
Byhenikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sailcirc reverses the position - he's now on top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (2) Sailcirc
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov wants to hit a sweep here but Sailcirc passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Byhenikov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (5) Sailcirc
Sailcirc controlling his opponent.
Byhenikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Byhenikov 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: Byhenikov (4) vs (5) Sailcirc
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is keeping the position.
Sailcirc trying to keep a closed guard but Byhenikov is proving a slippery customer.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now.
Sailcirc controls Byhenikov momentarily but Byhenikov frees himself. #T3#
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (7) vs (5) Sailcirc
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov tries to move to full mount but Sailcirc actually manages to regain half guard.
Sailcirc gets full guard.
Byhenikov slips nicely into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Sailcirc is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sailcirc has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Byhenikov is pressing down on Sailcirc's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sailcirc is holding on for now. #SUB#
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura here.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Sailcirc defends it. #SUB#
Byhenikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sailcirc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sailcirc works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sailcirc trying to control the position.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Sailcirc has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (7) vs (9) Sailcirc
Byhenikov is squirming around, avoiding Sailcirc's attempts to control the action.
Sailcirc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Byhenikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byhenikov is looking to escape.
Byhenikov has given up his back here. Will Sailcirc look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (7) vs (12) Sailcirc#SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for the choke from the back position but Byhenikov is controlling his hands well. #T6#
Sailcirc controlling well, preventing Byhenikov from escaping the position.
Byhenikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Byhenikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sailcirc controlling from the full mount.
Byhenikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Scrap Squad, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sailcirc looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (7) vs (15) Sailcirc
Byhenikov is trying to break free.
Sailcirc is trying to stick to Byhenikov's back but Byhenikov is turning into Sailcirc. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sailcirc's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Byhenikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (9) vs (15) Sailcirc
Sailcirc is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sailcirc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailcirc lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (9) vs (17) Sailcirc#T7#
Sailcirc controls from within his opponent's guard.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Byhenikov trying to control the position.
Sailcirc won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
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.#T8#
Byhenikov is trying to control the position but Sailcirc postures up.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sailcirc manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (11) vs (17) Sailcirc
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Sailcirc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byhenikov stands and throws Sailcirc's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (17) Sailcirc
Byhenikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sailcirc struggling a bit here.#T9#
Sailcirc tries to improve position but can't.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but Sailcirc instead regains half guard.
Byhenikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sailcirc! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (17) vs (17) Sailcirc
Byhenikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sailcirc tries to hold on but Byhenikov postures up.#T10#
Sailcirc slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sailcirc won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Sailcirc is refusing to be controlled, as Byhenikov sits in half guard. #SUB#
Byhenikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sailcirc trying to control here.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Sailcirc won't allow it.
Sailcirc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (20) vs (17) Sailcirc
Sailcirc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byhenikov working away.#SUB#
Byhenikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sailcirc is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T12#
Sailcirc sneaks back into half guard.
Byhenikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (23) vs (17) Sailcirc
Sailcirc is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sailcirc is working to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Byhenikov is thwarting Sailcirc's attempts to control the position.
Byhenikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (26) vs (17) Sailcirc#T13#
Byhenikov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sailcirc! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (28) vs (17) Sailcirc
Sailcirc stops Byhenikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sailcirc wants to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Sailcirc has given up his back. Will we see Byhenikov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (31) vs (17) Sailcirc#SUB#
Byhenikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sailcirc is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Byhenikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sailcirc is defending well though. Byhenikov let's go of the attempt for now.#T14##SUB#
Byhenikov is looking for a choke. Sailcirc gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sailcirc manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (31) vs (19) Sailcirc
Sailcirc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sailcirc preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Byhenikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sailcirc won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Byhenikov working for submissions but it's allowed Sailcirc to get to half guard.
Byhenikov is breathing heavily.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 31 to 19.
Igor Byhenikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 96
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
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 5 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie gets caught napping as Byhenikov dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie has control of Byhenikov's left arm, preventing Byhenikov from doing any damage.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Byhenikov stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T1#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie pulls Byhenikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Byhenikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gracie 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.#T2#
Gracie is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
#SUB2#
Byhenikov drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Byhenikov off! Byhenikov jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byhenikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Byhenikov
Gracie prevents Byhenikov from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Byhenikov tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #T3#
Gracie stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie prevents Byhenikov from moving into mount.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Byhenikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Gracie prevents Byhenikov from moving into mount.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
Byhenikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs. #T4#
Byhenikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (10) Byhenikov
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Byhenikov is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Byhenikov prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Byhenikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Byhenikov seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to hold on to Byhenikov's head to control him but Byhenikov postures up.
#T5#
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (13) Byhenikov
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Byhenikov is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ramon Gracie!
After the fight, Ramon Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 94
Date: May 30, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trump. #TD2#
Byhenikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trump looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (0) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Byhenikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (0) vs (6) Byhenikov
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Trump to control.
Trump can't escape the position.
Trump slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Byhenikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byhenikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
Trump's coaches at Power Shark Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Byhenikov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Byhenikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Byhenikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (9) Byhenikov
Trump 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: Trump (0) vs (12) Byhenikov#SUB2#
Byhenikov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Trump defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2##SUB2#
Trump preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov. #SUB2#
Trump defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (12) Byhenikov#SUB#
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Byhenikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Byhenikov manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Byhenikov's guard. #SUB#
Trump is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Trump won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Trump wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving. #SUB#
Trump is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (14) Byhenikov#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Trump 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 stands and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (17) Byhenikov
Byhenikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (2) vs (19) Byhenikov
Trump is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Byhenikov fails to move to back control.
Trump is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
Byhenikov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (2) vs (22) Byhenikov#SUB2#
Trump defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Byhenikov's arms.
Byhenikov avoiding Trump 's attempts to control his hands. #T6##SUB2#
Byhenikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Trump trying to control the action but Byhenikov just sinks the hooks in.
Trump breaks Byhenikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (22) Byhenikov
Trump forces his way into half guard.
Trump moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (22) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Byhenikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Byhenikov is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard. #SUB#
Trump is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Trump is working for a kimura but Byhenikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trump's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trump's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (7) vs (26) Byhenikov
Trump is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Byhenikov working for a choke but Trump is defending well. #SUB2#
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, Trump has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T8#
Trump looking very determined here, making life difficult for Byhenikov.
Trump is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov doesn't have the hooks in and Trump manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (9) vs (26) Byhenikov
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (9) vs (28) Byhenikov
Trump keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov pushes down on Trump's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trump trying to control here.
#T9##SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Byhenikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Trump reverses the position - he's now on top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (11) vs (28) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg. #SUB#
Trump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Byhenikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Trump is keen to just control but Byhenikov is a slippery customer.
Byhenikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Trump preventing the sweep.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Byhenikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trump is now in half guard.
Byhenikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov working a defensive guard here.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but instead Trump has moved into half guard.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg. #SUB#
Trump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Byhenikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Byhenikov is defending well.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Trump is working for a kimura but Byhenikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.#T13##SUB#
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Trump passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (14) vs (28) Byhenikov
Byhenikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Byhenikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Byhenikov is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Byhenikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Trump thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Byhenikov is looking for a triangle but Trump pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov wins on points by 28 to 14.
A victorious Igor Byhenikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 88
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 1769 p4p, 242 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15945 p4p, 705 weight class). Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
MacGowan pulls Byhenikov in to control the position.
Byhenikov passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Byhenikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacGowan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacGowan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacGowan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Byhenikov
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan is looking to control Byhenikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Byhenikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MacGowan reverses the position - he's now on top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (4) Byhenikov
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (6) Byhenikov
Byhenikov trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Byhenikov defends it easily.
Byhenikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (9) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well.
Byhenikov has knee on belly momentarily but MacGowan bucks him off and regains half guard.
MacGowan is controlling Byhenikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
MacGowan won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov is looking for submissions but instead, MacGowan has regained full guard.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (12) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but MacGowan instead regains half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byhenikov is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan is in trouble now - Byhenikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (15) Byhenikov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan stops Byhenikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Byhenikov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MacGowan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MacGowan and Byhenikov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (17) Byhenikov
Byhenikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
MacGowan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (6) vs (20) Byhenikov
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for the RNC.
Byhenikov avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan prevents Byhenikov from getting a body triangle.
Byhenikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MacGowan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Byhenikov looking for the choke from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Byhenikov looking to break MacGowan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacGowan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
MacGowan is trying to defend against the choke here but Byhenikov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Byhenikov Tightens the hold and MacGowan taps out furiously! Byhenikov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 77
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 25130 p4p, 684 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15873 p4p, 667 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Byhenikov's choice of entrance music: Harbinger. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deeds goes for a double leg but Byhenikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Byhenikov continues to drive forward.
Deeds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Deeds (4) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Deeds not doing much here.
Byhenikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Deeds is just content to waste time from the top position. Byhenikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deeds manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (4) vs (2) Byhenikov
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov pushing down on Deeds'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 pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Deeds's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Deeds. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (4) vs (5) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Deeds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (4) vs (8) Byhenikov
Deeds regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deeds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is defending against the submission attempts here by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Deeds is positioning himself well to prevent Byhenikov advancing to mount.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Deeds defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to advance position but Deeds counters by regaining guard.
Byhenikov advances to half guard.
Byhenikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (4) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Deeds has given up his back. Will we see Byhenikov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (4) vs (14) Byhenikov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov working for a choke but Deeds is defending well.
Deeds defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Byhenikov tries to get the hooks in deep but Deeds pushed the leg off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Deeds turns into Byhenikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (6) vs (14) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for a guillotine here but Deeds defends easily.
Byhenikov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Deeds uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (9) vs (14) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds controlling the position from side mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Deeds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Byhenikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Deeds jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (12) vs (14) Byhenikov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to reverse the position.
Byhenikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (12) vs (16) Byhenikov
Deeds wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov trying to advance position but Deeds counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov wins on points by 16 to 12.
An out of breath Igor Byhenikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 71
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 2761 p4p, 315 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 14468 p4p, 514 weight class). Mangrove's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0. Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Alka Mangrove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mangrove rushes Byhenikov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Byhenikov has clasped his hands together around Mangrove's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mangrove (0) vs (4) Byhenikov
Mangrove's coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mangrove sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Mangrove is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mangrove is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mangrove might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Byhenikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (0) vs (7) Byhenikov
Mangrove prevents Byhenikov from taking his back.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but instead Mangrove manages to regain half guard.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Mangrove's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mangrove is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Mangrove won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (0) vs (10) Byhenikov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mangrove is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byhenikov tries to control but Mangrove wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov fails to move to back control.
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mangrove regains half guard.
Mangrove is pressing down on Byhenikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mangrove 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mangrove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Byhenikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (0) vs (13) Byhenikov
Byhenikov trying to control the position but Mangrove is working away.
Mangrove stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mangrove (0) vs (15) Byhenikov
Mangrove is trying desperately to improve position.
Mangrove is squirming around, avoiding Byhenikov's attempts to control the action.
Byhenikov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mangrove haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mangrove regains half guard.
Byhenikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (0) vs (18) Byhenikov
Byhenikov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mangrove is now in Byhenikov's guard. A big mistake from Byhenikov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (2) vs (18) Byhenikov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (2) vs (20) Byhenikov
Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Mangrove makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mangrove.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Mangrove is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov pushing down on Mangrove's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Byhenikov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is trying to control but can't.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Mangrove is pressing down on Byhenikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Byhenikov won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov advances to half guard.
Mangrove trying to hold on to Byhenikov's head to control him but Byhenikov postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Mangrove is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mangrove regains full guard. Nicely done.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Mangrove is keeping the position.
Mangrove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byhenikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mangrove looking for a triangle here. Byhenikov is fighting it but it looks tight! Mangrove pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Byhenikov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alka Mangrove!
Alka Mangrove decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 61
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1254 p4p, 168 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 14557 p4p, 567 weight class). Ribbler comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Religion - Infected. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 11 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ribbler closes the distance and clinches.
Byhenikov wants a takedown.
Ribbler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Byhenikov uses from the top position.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Byhenikov trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Ribbler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fenrir MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Byhenikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Ribbler prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but Ribbler has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
Ribbler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Byhenikov's legs.
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep but Ribbler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (9) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov tries to improve his position but Ribbler has taken his back! Ribbler has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Byhenikov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ribbler pushes Byhenikov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ibbe Ribbler!
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 54
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pavlo Bilous (ranked 1910 p4p, 246 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 14775 p4p, 572 weight class). Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Pavlo Bilous is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Pavlo Bilous! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bilous has Byhenikov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Byhenikov's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Byhenikov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bilous tries to pull guard but Byhenikov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Byhenikov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bilous regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bilous (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Bilous looking to control.
Bilous has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bilous tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Bilous is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but Bilous is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bilous gets back to full guard.
Bilous keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bilous (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
Bilous struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous tries to bench press Byhenikov off him but Byhenikov keeps the position.
Bilous struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov has control of an arm but Bilous manages to advance to Byhenikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bilous (4) vs (5) Byhenikov
Bilous is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bilous is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byhenikov turns into Bilous and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bilous (4) vs (7) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Bilous is keeping the position.
Byhenikov passes Bilous's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Bilous defending well.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bilous is retaining full guard.
Byhenikov passes Bilous's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Bilous defends it.
Byhenikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Bilous is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Bilous defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bilous defends it well.
Bilous is looking to control Byhenikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bilous avoid being mounted?
Byhenikov is trying to control. Bilous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bilous tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Bilous might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bilous manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bilous looking to control.
Bilous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byhenikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilous is looking for a triangle here but Byhenikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bilous (4) vs (10) Byhenikov
Bilous prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
Byhenikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Byhenikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bilous is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Byhenikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bilous (4) vs (12) Byhenikov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bilous has given up his back here. Will Byhenikov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bilous (4) vs (15) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking to break Bilous's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bilous remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bilous showing good submission defense here.
Byhenikov looking for the choke from the back.
Bilous can't escape the position.
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Bilous, looking for the choke.
Byhenikov is working for a rear naked choke. Bilous is not defending it well and Byhenikov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bilous refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bilous's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 47
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15246 p4p, 580 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1717 p4p, 230 weight class). Byhenikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harbinger. This should be fireworks!
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 19 wins and 11 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (2) Arias
Byhenikov is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Arias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arias escapes and throws Byhenikov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (5) Arias
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Byhenikov defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byhenikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias stands and throws Byhenikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (8) Arias
Arias working away.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Arias wants to take a breather but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byhenikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byhenikov's guard.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Arias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (11) Arias
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Byhenikov prevents Arias from improving position.
Byhenikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (0) vs (13) Arias
Byhenikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Arias frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (16) Arias
Arias looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov is looking to get to half guard.
Arias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Byhenikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arias wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Byhenikov is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byhenikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (16) Arias
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Arias trying to control the position.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Byhenikov defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias working for a triangle but Byhenikov defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (18) Arias
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 (4) vs (18) Arias
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Our spies down at at The Clinic inform us that Arias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias 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: Byhenikov (4) vs (20) Arias
Arias prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Byhenikov has a hand on Arias's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Arias takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (23) Arias
Byhenikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arias trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (23) Arias
Arias can't escape the position.
Byhenikov looking for the RNC.
Byhenikov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Arias won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Byhenikov off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you all for this opportunity,. I couldn't have done it without all of you.'. |
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Event:
CACC 40
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15324 p4p, 537 weight class) and Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1851 p4p, 240 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the ring accompanied by Harbinger. Mamedov has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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 19 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mamedov stuffs the takedown.
Igor Byhenikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Byhenikov with that takedown attempt.
Mamedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Byhenikov.
Mamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Byhenikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byhenikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mamedov tries to sprawl out of it but Byhenikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mamedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov shoots in but Mamedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Byhenikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mamedov to the mat! Mamedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Mamedov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byhenikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byhenikov has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.
Byhenikov passes Mamedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Mamedov is defending the position.
Mamedov trying to control here.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamedov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Byhenikov trying to control from Mamedov's half guard. Mamedov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Byhenikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Byhenikov is looking to pass into half guard but Mamedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mamedov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (2) Mamedov
That's three 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 keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
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.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Mamedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (5) Mamedov
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byhenikov wants to control but Mamedov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (6) vs (5) Mamedov
Byhenikov tries to keep control of the position but Mamedov is staying busy.
Mamedov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Mamedov, looking for the choke.
Mamedov just trying to survive but Byhenikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mamedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mamedov fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mamedov tries to break free.
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Mamedov's back but Mamedov is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mamedov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (6) vs (7) Mamedov
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Mamedov controlling him for the moment.
Mamedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byhenikov's guard.
Byhenikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mamedov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (6) vs (10) Mamedov
Byhenikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (10) Mamedov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
Mamedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mamedov tries to roll but Byhenikov sticks to his back.
Mamedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Mamedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Byhenikov gets his hands free.
Byhenikov is looking for the choke from the back position but Mamedov is controlling his hands well.
Byhenikov working for the choke.
Mamedov tries to roll but Byhenikov sticks to his back.
Byhenikov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mamedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov has got his arm under Mamedov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mamedov has spun round into Byhenikov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (12) Mamedov
Mamedov trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (12) vs (12) Mamedov
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Mamedov defends it.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Mamedov defends it.
Mamedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov pushes down on Mamedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mamedov looking for submissions off his back.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Mamedov defending well.
Mamedov wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Mamedov is in trouble now - Byhenikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (15) vs (12) Mamedov
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Mamedov to control.
Byhenikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mamedov is holding on tight.
Byhenikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (18) vs (12) Mamedov
Mamedov trying to control the hands but Byhenikov breaks the grip.
Mamedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Nice work there by Mamedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (14) Mamedov
Byhenikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamedov is aware though and is defending well.
Mamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mamedov trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mamedov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Byhenikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (17) Mamedov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Byhenikov tries to buck Mamedov off but Mamedov is having none of it.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mamedov prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Mamedov trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Mamedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mamedov prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Byhenikov manages to get to full guard.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Mamedov controlling him for the moment.
Mamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (20) Mamedov
Mamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Mamedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Byhenikov is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Byhenikov stops Mamedov from passing to mount.
Byhenikov tries to buck Mamedov off but Mamedov is having none of it.
Byhenikov is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Byhenikov gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Mamedov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Byhenikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamedov.
Mamedov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamedov wins on points by 20 to 18.
Khalid Mamedov is the new welterweight champion!
Khalid Mamedov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 31
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15274 p4p, 599 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1814 p4p, 236 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the ring accompanied by Harbinger. Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vulcahn Dravezesdi enters the ring!
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 18 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dravezesdi fails with a takedown attempt.
Dravezesdi shoots in and bounces Byhenikov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Byhenikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byhenikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (2) Dravezesdi
You can see the frustration on Dravezesdi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Byhenikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dravezesdi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dravezesdi for a finish.
Dravezesdi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (7) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Byhenikov trying to control the position but Dravezesdi is working away.
Byhenikov has hold of Dravezesdi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dravezesdi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Byhenikov cranks the arm and Dravezesdi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dravezesdi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 23
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15464 p4p, 614 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17686 p4p, 607 weight class). Byhenikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harbinger. Quinoa Smiff looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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 17 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov shoots in and bounces Smiff off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Smiff
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov is looking to pass into half guard but Smiff pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smiff is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (2) Smiff
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov working a defensive guard here.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (2) Smiff
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byhenikov is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Byhenikov is working for a kimura but Smiff is defending it quite comfortably.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Smiff is defending well.
Byhenikov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Smiff is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Byhenikov!
After winning the bout, Igor Byhenikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
CACC 15
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15123 p4p, 573 weight class) and Pascual Perez (ranked 2296 p4p, 296 weight class). Byhenikov comes into the arena with Harbinger blaring out of the sound system. Perez has chosen Another One Bites The Dust as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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 16 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Pascual Perez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Perez
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Byhenikov pulls his head out easily.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Perez defends it.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov trying to advance position but Perez counters by regaining guard.
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Perez
Perez is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (0) Perez
Perez can't escape the position.
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, Perez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Perez is defending it well.
Byhenikov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Perez escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (2) Perez
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byhenikov is holding on for now.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Perez wants to pass to mount but Byhenikov is defending the position.
Perez trying to work for an americana but Byhenikov has managed to regain full guard.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Perez
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov advances to half guard.
Byhenikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perez wants to get back to full guard but Byhenikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (2) Perez
Perez is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Perez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Perez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perez wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (2) Perez
Perez tries to improve his position but instead Byhenikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (19) vs (2) Perez
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Perez is defending it well.
Perez prevents Byhenikov from getting a body triangle.
Byhenikov is not going to allow Perez to sit and survive in this position.
Perez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Byhenikov trying to control.
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Byhenikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Perez wants to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Byhenikov fails to move to back control.
Perez is trying desperately to improve position.
Byhenikov fails to advance to Perez's back.
Perez working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Perez has given up his back. Will we see Byhenikov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (22) vs (2) Perez
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Perez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Byhenikov not allowing Perez to control his hands.
Byhenikov controlling well, preventing Perez from escaping the position.
Perez is in a bad position with Byhenikov working for a choke. Perez manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (22) vs (4) Perez
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (24) vs (4) Perez
Byhenikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (27) vs (4) Perez
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Byhenikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Perez's legs.
Perez is trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Perez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (29) vs (4) Perez
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perez regains half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Perez is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Perez is refusing to be controlled, as Byhenikov sits in half guard.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Perez defends it.
Perez is defending against the submission attempts here by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (32) vs (4) Perez
Byhenikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov tries to move to mount but Perez blocks the move with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Perez tries to improve position but can't.
Byhenikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (34) vs (4) Perez
Byhenikov wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely.
Byhenikov mounts Perez! Really nice guard pass there!
Byhenikov working for a submission but Perez is keeping him at bay.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Byhenikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (37) vs (4) Perez
Byhenikov looking for the choke from the back.
Perez trying to control the action but Byhenikov just sinks the hooks in.
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, Perez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Perez is having to fend off submission attempts from Byhenikov, who is looking to sink in the choke. Byhenikov doesn't have the hooks in though and Perez manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (37) vs (6) Perez
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 eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Perez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Byhenikov actively working from the bottom here.
Byhenikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Perez escapes and throws Byhenikov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (37) vs (9) Perez
Perez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Perez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (41) vs (9) Perez
I really don't envy Perez right now.
Byhenikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Perez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Perez for a finish.
Byhenikov working for the choke.
Byhenikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Perez is defending well though. Byhenikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Byhenikov is trying to control but Perez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to hold on but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov wants to take Perez's back here but Perez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Byhenikov looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perez tries to reverse the position but Byhenikov maintains control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Perez is holding on tight.
Perez is looking to get to half guard.
Byhenikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Perez can't escape the position.
Byhenikov tries to take Perez's back but instead Perez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Byhenikov is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Perez trying to hold on to Byhenikov's head to control him but Byhenikov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 41 to 9.
Igor Byhenikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 9
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15099 p4p, 613 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 4201 p4p, 466 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the ring accompanied by Harbinger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 15 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Queen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Queen
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Byhenikov is pushing down on Queen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Queen is fighting to maintain full guard but Byhenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov wants to take a breather but Queen is having none of it.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Queen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov trying to control the action but Queen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov trying to advance position but Queen counters by regaining guard.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov passes Queen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Queen
Byhenikov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but Queen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Queen stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Queen prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Queen tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Queen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Queen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (7) vs (0) Queen
Byhenikov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Queen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (7) vs (2) Queen
Byhenikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Queen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (9) vs (2) Queen
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.
Byhenikov passes Queen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Queen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Byhenikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Queen sees it coming and defends easily.
Queen wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Queen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Queen is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Queen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Queen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (9) vs (6) Queen
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Queen working away.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Queen keeps moving and retains side control.
Byhenikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov is refusing to be controlled, as Queen sits in half guard.
Queen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Byhenikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Queen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Queen defends it easily.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Queen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Queen passes into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Queen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Queen controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Queen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Queen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Queen is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Queen trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Queen wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Queen trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Queen won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Queen wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Byhenikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Queen controlling him for the moment.
Queen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Queen won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Byhenikov is looking for a triangle but Queen pushes his legs off easily.
Byhenikov has his foot on Queen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Queen works his way back into a safe position though.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Queen defends it easily.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Queen is aware though and is defending well.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Queen is aware though and is defending well.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (11) vs (6) Queen
Byhenikov trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Queen is pulling down on Byhenikov's head to control his posture.
Byhenikov passes Queen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Queen! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (6) Queen
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Igor Byhenikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Oliver Queen spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'. |
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Event:
CACC 6
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1358 p4p, 185 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15088 p4p, 632 weight class). Byhenikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Harbinger. George Arias had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov shoots for a takedown but Arias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arias shoots in and drives through. Byhenikov sprawls well.
Byhenikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (0) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (0) vs (6) Byhenikov
Arias tries to improve his position but instead Byhenikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (9) Byhenikov
Arias won't enjoy being in this position. Byhenikov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Arias is tapping - it's over boys! Byhenikov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 3
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15080 p4p, 627 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 2075 p4p, 265 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Byhenikov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Harbinger. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman pushes Byhenikov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Byhenikov tries for a takedown but Paulman manages to get underhooks.
Paulman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Byhenikov.
Paulman can't get the takedown.
Byhenikov has Paulman pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Byhenikov pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Paulman tumbling to the mat - Byhenikov dives into Paulman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Paulman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Byhenikov preventing the sweep.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman 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 looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov postures up.
Paulman has Byhenikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov passes Paulman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paulman gets back to full guard.
Paulman 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.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Byhenikov is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov passes Paulman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Paulman defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byhenikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Byhenikov prevents Paulman from getting the reversal.
Paulman has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (0) Paulman
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman turns into Byhenikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (2) Paulman
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Paulman
Byhenikov trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Byhenikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
Paulman sneaks back into half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paulman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paulman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Byhenikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paulman can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to lock up and control but Byhenikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Byhenikov wants to control the pace but Paulman is squirming around nicely.
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Paulman to control.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Paulman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Paulman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paulman is holding on for now.
Byhenikov wants to take a breather but Paulman is having none of it.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Paulman defending well.
Paulman is staying active underneath Byhenikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paulman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Byhenikov is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulman sees it coming and defends easily.
Paulman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byhenikov is working away from the top position though.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paulman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Byhenikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Paulman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paulman is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
Byhenikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (19) vs (2) Paulman
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but Paulman doesn't allow it.
Byhenikov looking to control but Paulman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Paulman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Paulman shrugs it off.
Byhenikov has hold of Paulman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Paulman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to control but Paulman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paulman is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Paulman is defending the position.
Paulman is doing well to control the position and prevent Byhenikov from advancing to side control.
Paulman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paulman.
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov pushes down on Paulman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Paulman defends it.
Byhenikov is keen to just control but Paulman is a slippery customer.
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Paulman won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (22) vs (2) Paulman
Byhenikov mounts Paulman! Really nice guard pass there!
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulman tries to reverse the position but Byhenikov maintains control.
Byhenikov is looking to work his way around to Paulman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but Paulman doesn't allow it.
Paulman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Byhenikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Byhenikov takes Paulman's back. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (25) vs (2) Paulman
Byhenikov looking for the choke from the back.
Byhenikov is looking to control Paulman but Paulman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Paulman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Byhenikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Paulman.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Paulman is defending it well.
Paulman turns into Byhenikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (25) vs (4) Paulman
Paulman wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
Paulman stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Paulman trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (27) vs (4) Paulman
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (27) vs (6) Paulman
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byhenikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman looking to sit in guard and control but Byhenikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (29) vs (6) Paulman
Paulman is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Byhenikov is proving a slippery customer.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Paulman is pulling down on Byhenikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Byhenikov, at least for the moment.
Byhenikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman working a defensive guard but Byhenikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (32) vs (6) Paulman
Paulman prevents Byhenikov from moving into mount.
Paulman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Byhenikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Paulman won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 32 to 6.
Igor Byhenikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 1
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1656 p4p, 218 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15165 p4p, 612 weight class). Dravezesdi comes into the arena with Nobody's Fool blaring out of the sound system. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Byhenikov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Byhenikov advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dravezesdi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dravezesdi's guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to maintain the position but Byhenikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Byhenikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Byhenikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
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.
Dravezesdi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Byhenikov wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov turns into Dravezesdi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (4) Byhenikov
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov pushes down on Dravezesdi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi trying to control from the bottom.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Dravezesdi defends it.
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Byhenikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Byhenikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (7) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to take Dravezesdi's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura but Dravezesdi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Byhenikov to get the leverage.
Dravezesdi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Byhenikov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (10) Byhenikov
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi tries to reverse the position but Byhenikov maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Byhenikov's attempts to control the action.
Byhenikov fails to move to back control.
Byhenikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (4) vs (13) Byhenikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Byhenikov tries to get the hooks in deep but Dravezesdi pushed the leg off.
Byhenikov is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Byhenikov wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Dravezesdi is defending it well.
Byhenikov tries to keep control of the position but Dravezesdi is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Dravezesdi turns into Byhenikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (6) vs (13) Byhenikov
Dravezesdi pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dravezesdi slows the pace down in half guard.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (13) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Byhenikov tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Byhenikov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (11) vs (13) Byhenikov
Dravezesdi controlling from mount.
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov 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: Dravezesdi (11) vs (15) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (15) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dravezesdi defends well.
Dravezesdi won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (17) Byhenikov
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byhenikov is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (15) vs (17) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dravezesdi passes Byhenikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Byhenikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov is in trouble now - Dravezesdi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (18) vs (17) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (21) vs (17) Byhenikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Byhenikov's back but Byhenikov is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Byhenikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (21) vs (19) Byhenikov
Byhenikov passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 21 to 19.
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
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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Event:
ADWGC NY 2
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7620 p4p, 604 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 1761 p4p, 228 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the cage accompanied by Harbinger. Iwoba has chosen Hercules* as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 12 wins and 8 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov goes for a double leg but Iwoba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Iwoba continues to drive forward.
Byhenikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (0) Iwoba
Iwoba is looking for a sweep.
Iwoba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byhenikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Iwoba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Iwoba. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (7) vs (0) Iwoba
Iwoba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byhenikov wants to take Iwoba's back here but Iwoba is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (10) vs (0) Iwoba
Iwoba is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Byhenikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Iwoba defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Byhenikov's arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba trying to control the hands but Byhenikov breaks the grip.
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Iwoba's back but Iwoba is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Iwoba. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Iwoba looking to sit in guard and control but Byhenikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (12) vs (2) Iwoba
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwoba is retaining full guard.
Iwoba can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Iwoba defending well.
Iwoba manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byhenikov pushing down on Iwoba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Iwoba trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Byhenikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (15) vs (2) Iwoba
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov fails to move to back control.
Byhenikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Iwoba has worked his arm free - good work by Iwoba!
Byhenikov tries for a kimura but Iwoba is defending well.
Iwoba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iwoba keeps working.
Iwoba stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Iwoba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byhenikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Iwoba wants to get back to full guard.
Iwoba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Byhenikov wants to control but Iwoba is keeping him busy.
Iwoba is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is working for a kimura but Iwoba is defending it quite comfortably.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Iwoba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Iwoba trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Iwoba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iwoba wants to sweep but no luck.
Iwoba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov won't allow Iwoba to sweep him here.
Byhenikov passes Iwoba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iwoba moves into full guard.
Iwoba working a defensive guard here.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is keeping the position.
Byhenikov passes Iwoba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iwoba tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Iwoba won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura but Iwoba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Byhenikov to get the leverage.
Iwoba won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Iwoba wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byhenikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Iwoba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Iwoba. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (2) Iwoba
Byhenikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iwoba is looking to escape.
Iwoba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov mounts Iwoba! Really nice guard pass there!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba tries to improve his position but instead Byhenikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (21) vs (2) Iwoba
Iwoba is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Byhenikov working for a choke but Iwoba is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba trying to control the hands but Byhenikov won't let him.
Byhenikov is looking for a choke. Iwoba gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Iwoba manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (4) Iwoba
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but instead Iwoba has moved into half guard.
Iwoba trying to control from half guard but Byhenikov is working away.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iwoba is one step ahead there.
Iwoba trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Iwoba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Iwoba is just content to waste time from the top position. Byhenikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iwoba's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (23) vs (4) Iwoba
Byhenikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (26) vs (4) Iwoba
Iwoba tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to move to mount but Iwoba blocks the move with his legs.
Iwoba is trying to control Byhenikov's posture but Byhenikov avoids it.
Byhenikov tries to move to mount but Iwoba blocks the move with his legs.
Iwoba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Byhenikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (28) vs (4) Iwoba
Iwoba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Iwoba is holding on tight.
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba is trying to escape the mount but Byhenikov keeps good control and instead manages to take Iwoba's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (31) vs (4) Iwoba
Iwoba is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Iwoba is defending it well.
Iwoba fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
Iwoba is looking to control the hands but Byhenikov breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
A relieved looking Igor Byhenikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ADWGC 10
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7600 p4p, 606 weight class) and Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3648 p4p, 413 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Byhenikov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Harbinger. Schmeiser has chosen David vs Monsanto as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 12 wins and 7 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 8 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Byhenikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Byhenikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmeiser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Byhenikov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Byhenikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmeiser instigates a clinch.
Byhenikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schmeiser is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Byhenikov can't get the takedown.
Byhenikov is looking for a takedown.
Schmeiser wants the takedown. Byhenikov is fighting it off but Schmeiser persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Byhenikov's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (2) Schmeiser
Schmeiser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Schmeiser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Byhenikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmeiser in particular looking to stall.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Schmeiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmeiser stalling.
Byhenikov is in trouble now - Schmeiser has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (5) Schmeiser
Schmeiser controlling the pace for now.
Byhenikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Schmeiser takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schmeiser prevents Byhenikov from getting the reversal.
Schmeiser is working for a guillotine from mount but Byhenikov frees his head quite easily.
Byhenikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schmeiser trying to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov has given up his back here. Will Schmeiser look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (0) vs (8) Schmeiser
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Byhenikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov tries to improve his position but instead Schmeiser has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (0) vs (11) Schmeiser
Schmeiser controlling from the back.
Schmeiser trying to control.
Byhenikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Schmeiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmeiser in particular looking to stall.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Schmeiser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schmeiser preventing the sweep.
Schmeiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmeiser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schmeiser trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
That's five 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.
Schmeiser showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Byhenikov wants to hit a switch here but Schmeiser passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Byhenikov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (14) Schmeiser
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Schmeiser has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schmeiser looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmeiser looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schmeiser prevents Byhenikov from getting the reversal.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Byhenikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Schmeiser keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schmeiser is thwarting Byhenikov's attempts to control the position.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Schmeiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (17) Schmeiser
Schmeiser moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the position but Schmeiser is controlling the position.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Schmeiser takes a little break here. Byhenikov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Byhenikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byhenikov is not content to let Schmeiser control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Schmeiser tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Byhenikov tries to buck Schmeiser off but Schmeiser is having none of it.
Schmeiser trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep.
Schmeiser controls the position from side control.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep.
Schmeiser in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Byhenikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schmeiser tries for a kimura but Byhenikov is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Schmeiser in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schmeiser trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schmeiser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schmeiser trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Well,Byhenikov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Schmeiser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schmeiser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser taking a breather here.
Byhenikov is trying to improve his position.
Schmeiser staying calm.
Byhenikov tries to bench press Schmeiser off him but Schmeiser keeps the position.
Schmeiser staying calm.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov trying to get back to full guard but Schmeiser takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (20) Schmeiser
Schmeiser controlling from the full mount.
Byhenikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeiser takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser wins on points by 20 to 0.
Percy Schmeiser is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4428 p4p, 448 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7393 p4p, 567 weight class). Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 13 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byhenikov defends well and Tamland ends up having to push Byhenikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tamland scores with a takedown into Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Byhenikov
Tamland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Tamland controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov 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: Tamland (2) vs (2) Byhenikov
Tamland is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tamland is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov seems to be working for a kimura but Tamland defends the submission attempt.
Byhenikov prevents Tamland from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tamland is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Igor Byhenikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
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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Event:
EMP Grappling 10
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7113 p4p, 550 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 4466 p4p, 449 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the cage accompanied by Harbinger. Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 9 wins and 7 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Vorster
Byhenikov trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Vorster 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.
Vorster 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.
Vorster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byhenikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vorster can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Vorster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vorster. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Vorster
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vorster has given up his back here. Will Byhenikov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (0) Vorster
Byhenikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Byhenikov controlling the position well here. Vorster rolled but Byhenikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Vorster trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vorster 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.
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.
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Vorster, looking for the choke.
Vorster breaks Byhenikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (2) Vorster
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Vorster controlling him for the moment.
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 (10) vs (2) Vorster
Vorster keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Vorster can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to control. Vorster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byhenikov is thwarting Vorster's attempts to control the position.
Vorster wants to control but Byhenikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (2) Vorster
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vorster prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
Vorster manages to get back to half guard.
Vorster won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (2) Vorster
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (18) vs (2) Vorster
Vorster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byhenikov mounts Vorster! Really nice guard pass there!
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Vorster to control.
Byhenikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (21) vs (2) Vorster
Byhenikov working for a choke but Vorster is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Vorster is defending it well.
Vorster trying to control the action but Byhenikov just sinks the hooks in.
Byhenikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Vorster right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vorster showing good submission defense here.
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Vorster, looking for the choke.
Byhenikov looking for the choke but no joy.
Vorster rolls, trying to escape but Byhenikov keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vorster can't escape the position.
Byhenikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Vorster, looking for the choke.
Byhenikov not allowing Vorster to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Vorster looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vorster is in bad spot here.
Vorster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's nine 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, Vorster has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vorster just trying to survive but Byhenikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vorster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov gets his hands free as Vorster looks to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Vorster tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Byhenikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Byhenikov is looking to take Vorster's back but instead Vorster gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vorster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vorster reverses the position - he's now on top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (4) Vorster
Vorster advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (7) Vorster
Byhenikov tries to bench press Vorster off him but Vorster keeps the position.
Vorster looking to control but instead Byhenikov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Byhenikov trying to hold on to Vorster's head to control him but Vorster postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but Vorster has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (10) Vorster
Vorster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Byhenikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (23) vs (10) Vorster
Byhenikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (26) vs (10) Vorster
Byhenikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vorster is holding on tight.
Vorster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vorster wants to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Byhenikov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vorster to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vorster shrugs it off.
Byhenikov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vorster is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vorster and Byhenikov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vorster gets back to half guard.
Vorster is in trouble now - Byhenikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (29) vs (10) Vorster
Byhenikov fails to take his opponent's back.
Byhenikov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vorster is now in Byhenikov's guard. A big mistake from Byhenikov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (29) vs (12) Vorster
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 29 to 12.
Our winner, Igor Byhenikov, 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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Event:
OC! Grappling 8
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7229 p4p, 557 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 6778 p4p, 544 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the cage accompanied by Harbinger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 9 wins and 6 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui shoots in and gets a takedown into Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (2) Shui
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Shui has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shui manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (2) Shui
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (2) Shui
Byhenikov wants to control but Shui is keeping him busy.
Byhenikov looking to control but instead Shui has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Byhenikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byhenikov is working away from the top position though.
Shui is trying to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Shui is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Shui is staying active underneath Byhenikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shui trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Shui defends it.
Shui is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shui knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shui manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shui keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Shui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Shui trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Shui is defending the position.
Byhenikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Shui won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov is looking to pass Shui's guard but actually Shui recovers to full guard.
Byhenikov is fighting to break Shui's control of his arms but Shui is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shui looking for a sweep. Not yet Shui, not yet.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui looking for a triangle here. Byhenikov is fighting it but it looks tight! Shui pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Byhenikov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lin Shui! |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 6
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11625 p4p, 589 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7102 p4p, 545 weight class). Aguilar comes to the cage accompanied by Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 18 wins and 10 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov drives through with a takedown into Aguilar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aguilar (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Byhenikov trying to advance position but Aguilar counters by regaining guard.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aguilar trying to keep a closed guard but Byhenikov is proving a slippery customer.
Aguilar wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov passes Aguilar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov prevents Aguilar from improving his position.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Aguilar wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura but Aguilar is defending well.
Aguilar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aguilar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byhenikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byhenikov trying to move into half guard but instead Aguilar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (2) Byhenikov
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.
Aguilar wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping him busy.
Aguilar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (5) vs (2) Byhenikov
Aguilar taking a breather here.
Byhenikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aguilar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Byhenikov wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Byhenikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Byhenikov.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Aguilar'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.
Byhenikov is looking to sweep but instead, Aguilar has passed into half guard.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
Aguilar seems to be working for a kimura but Byhenikov defends the submission attempt.
Byhenikov is staying active underneath Aguilar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Byhenikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying to control. Byhenikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov is refusing to be controlled, as Aguilar sits in half guard.
Aguilar is really struggling to control Byhenikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Byhenikov manages to get to full guard.
Aguilar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Byhenikov 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: Aguilar (5) vs (4) Byhenikov
Aguilar is in trouble now - Byhenikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (5) vs (7) Byhenikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov has hold of Aguilar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aguilar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aguilar prevents Byhenikov from taking his back.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 takes Aguilar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Aguilar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Aguilar (5) vs (10) Byhenikov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to control Aguilar but Aguilar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Byhenikov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Aguilar escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (7) vs (10) Byhenikov
Aguilar is trying to control. Byhenikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aguilar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (10) vs (10) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is squirming around, avoiding Aguilar's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling his opponent.
Byhenikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Aguilar wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
Byhenikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aguilar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Byhenikov has worked his arm free - good work by Byhenikov!
Byhenikov tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
The referee asks Aguilar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aguilar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries for a kimura but Byhenikov is defending well.
Aguilar slows the pace down.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aguilar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byhenikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov controls Aguilar momentarily but Aguilar frees himself.
Aguilar preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Aguilar advances to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.
Aguilar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (13) vs (10) Byhenikov
Aguilar has hold of Byhenikov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Byhenikov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aguilar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byhenikov is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar looking to secure an arm triangle but Byhenikov defends it well.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Aguilar wants to take a breather but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Aguilar wants to pass to mount but Byhenikov is defending the position.
Aguilar seems to be looking for submissions.
Byhenikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (13) vs (12) Byhenikov
Byhenikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (13) vs (15) Byhenikov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Byhenikov trying to control the position but Aguilar is working away.
Byhenikov is trying to move to mount but Aguilar reverses beautifully and ends up in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (15) vs (15) Byhenikov
Aguilar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aguilar is pushing down on Byhenikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byhenikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Aguilar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
Byhenikov moves into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Aguilar controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Aguilar advances to half guard.
Byhenikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aguilar is trying to control the action in half guard but Byhenikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov moves into full guard.
Byhenikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
Aguilar passes into half guard.
Well, if Aguilar 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.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
Aguilar seems to be working for a kimura but Byhenikov defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byhenikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Aguilar controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aguilar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (15) vs (17) Byhenikov
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aguilar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aguilar wants to sweep but no luck.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov is pressing down on Aguilar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aguilar is holding on for now.
Aguilar moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov wins on points by 17 to 15.
Our winner, Igor Byhenikov, 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.
Alvin Aguilar spoke after the fight, saying 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 4
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13244 p4p, 623 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 6984 p4p, 535 weight class). Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. Igor Byhenikov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 9 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Deeds tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Byhenikov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Byhenikov is looking to pass Deeds's guard but actually Deeds recovers to full guard.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byhenikov defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov pushing down on Deeds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deeds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byhenikov.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is pressing down on Byhenikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deeds seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Deeds 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.
Deeds trying to control the position.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deeds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deeds pulls Byhenikov in to control the position.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deeds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byhenikov has managed to get both his arms back between Deeds's legs - danger averted.
Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Deeds is defending well.
Byhenikov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Deeds defend it? Byhenikov steps over the head and cranks it - Deeds is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Byhenikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Byhenikov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Byhenikov thanked Woodshins' Ship for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 6857 p4p, 554 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 6764 p4p, 548 weight class). Byhenikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Harbinger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 7 wins and 5 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vincent quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Vincent
Byhenikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Vincent
Byhenikov is looking to work his way around to Vincent's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Byhenikov tries to control but Vincent wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Byhenikov tries to take his opponent's back but Vincent turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (2) Vincent
That's one minute 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 (7) vs (2) Vincent
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vincent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Vincent
Byhenikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vincent has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Byhenikov but great work by Vincent. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (6) Vincent
Byhenikov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Vincent keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Byhenikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vincent has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (9) Vincent
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Vincent keeps moving and retains side control.
Vincent moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Vincent is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Vincent has control of the leg.
Vincent is trying to control. Byhenikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byhenikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vincent jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (12) Vincent
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
Byhenikov gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Vincent trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Vincent keeps him under control.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but Vincent has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (15) Vincent
Vincent wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Vincent taking a breather here.
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vincent trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Byhenikov is looking to reverse the position.
Byhenikov is trying to control Vincent's posture but Vincent avoids it.
Vincent controlling the position.
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Byhenikov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (18) Vincent
Vincent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Byhenikov is looking to get to half guard.
Byhenikov is squirming around, avoiding Vincent's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vincent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vincent's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (18) Vincent
Byhenikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vincent has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vincent is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Vincent staying busy and making it hard for Byhenikov to control.
Vincent is having to fend off submission attempts from Byhenikov, who is looking to sink in the choke. Byhenikov doesn't have the hooks in though and Vincent manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (20) Vincent
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vincent manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (20) Vincent
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Vincent has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (24) Vincent
Vincent content just to control the position here.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Byhenikov is refusing to be controlled, as Vincent sits in half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vincent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vincent's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (20) vs (24) Vincent
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vincent is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Vincent is defending it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to control but Vincent manages to buck him off and is now in Byhenikov's guard! Nice work there by Vincent! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (20) vs (26) Vincent
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Vincent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vincent won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vincent manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (22) vs (26) Vincent
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vincent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (25) vs (26) Vincent
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but Vincent denies him.
Byhenikov wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vincent 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
Vincent struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov trying to control the position but Vincent is working away.
Byhenikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vincent's legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to control for a moment but Vincent uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura but Vincent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Byhenikov to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov seems to be working for a kimura but Vincent defends the submission attempt.
Vincent wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent wins on points by 26 to 25.
During a confident post fight interview, Vinnie Vincent thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 6075 p4p, 194 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 5347 p4p, 197 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the cage accompanied by Harbinger. Slevin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: timber. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Slevin
Byhenikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slevin actively working from the bottom here.
Slevin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Byhenikov pulls his head out easily.
Slevin looking for submissions off his back.
Byhenikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Slevin
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but Slevin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but Slevin denies him.
Slevin tries to buck Byhenikov off but Byhenikov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy.
Slevin stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
Byhenikov works to advance to full mount. Slevin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (7) vs (0) Slevin
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (10) vs (0) Slevin
Slevin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Slevin looking for submissions off his back.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Slevin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slevin is holding on for now.
Byhenikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slevin! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (0) Slevin
Slevin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byhenikov fails to advance to Slevin's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slevin tries to hold on but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Byhenikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (16) vs (0) Slevin
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Slevin's back but Slevin is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Slevin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (2) Slevin
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slevin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Slevin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byhenikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slevin! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (24) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin 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: Byhenikov (24) vs (4) Slevin
Slevin postures up.
Slevin won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Slevin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slevin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (26) vs (4) Slevin
Slevin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin working a defensive guard here.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slevin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byhenikov has managed to get both his arms back between Slevin's legs - danger averted.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slevin can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slevin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Byhenikov prevents Slevin from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slevin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Byhenikov. Oh but Slevin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Byhenikov goes limp - he's gone! Slevin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Slevin! |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 8
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1696 p4p, 173 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 5541 p4p, 496 weight class). Byhenikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Harbinger. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jitsu pinned against the ropes. Jitsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jitsu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jitsu wants it to stay on the feet.
Jitsu stuffs the takedown.
Jiu Jitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Byhenikov.
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: Jitsu (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to control. Jitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
Jitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Byhenikov sits in half guard.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Byhenikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jitsu! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
Byhenikov prevents Jitsu from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Byhenikov fails to move to back control.
Jitsu working to try and regain half guard.
Byhenikov tries to take Jitsu's back but instead Jitsu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Byhenikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (8) Byhenikov
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
Jitsu prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
Byhenikov trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is defending well.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Byhenikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (11) Byhenikov
Jitsu is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov works to advance to full mount. Jitsu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jitsu (0) vs (13) Byhenikov
Byhenikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (0) vs (16) Byhenikov
Jitsu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov controlling well, preventing Jitsu from escaping the position.
Jitsu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov looking for the choke from the back.
Jitsu tries to break free.
Jitsu fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov controlling well, preventing Jitsu from escaping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jitsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byhenikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jitsu is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (0) vs (19) Byhenikov
Jitsu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Our spies down at at Vendetta Alliance London Gym inform us that Byhenikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jitsu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jitsu prevents Byhenikov from getting a body triangle.
Jitsu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jitsu with him. Jitsu is trying to defend but Byhenikov has an arm under the chin now! Jitsu grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Igor Byhenikov made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 356 p4p, 36 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 5471 p4p, 509 weight class). Davis comes to the ring accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Davis closes the distance and pushes Byhenikov back into the ropes.
Davis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Davis (4) vs (0) Byhenikov
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Davis is controlling the pace.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis is pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byhenikov is holding on for now.
Byhenikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Byhenikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis pushes down on Byhenikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davis (4) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Davis is defending well though. Byhenikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Davis's back but Davis is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Davis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (6) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis is pushing down on Byhenikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byhenikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (9) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling the position easily from mount.
Davis wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davis in particular looking to stall.
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.
Davis is looking for a kimura but Byhenikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davis to get the leverage.
Davis prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Well, if Davis 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Davis prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Davis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (12) vs (4) Byhenikov
Davis controlling from the full mount.
Byhenikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis trying to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov prevents Davis from taking his back.
Byhenikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
Byhenikov can't escape the position.
Davis looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.
Davis wants to take Byhenikov's back here but Byhenikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Byhenikov tries to improve his position but instead Davis has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Davis (15) vs (4) Byhenikov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Davis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Byhenikov right now.
Davis trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Byhenikov doesn't escape.
Byhenikov staying busy and making it hard for Davis to control.
Byhenikov wants to escape the position.
Byhenikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov rolls, trying to escape but Davis keeps control of the position.
Davis working for a choke but Byhenikov is defending well.
Davis keeps control of the position as Byhenikov tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Byhenikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davis is hanging on to Byhenikov's back as he tries to escape.
Davis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Byhenikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Davis's arms.
Davis is looking for the choke from the back position but Byhenikov is controlling his hands well.
Davis is trying to stick to Byhenikov's back but Byhenikov is turning into Davis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Davis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Byhenikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (15) vs (6) Byhenikov
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Davis looking to control.
Davis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Byhenikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (15) vs (9) Byhenikov
Davis is looking to regain half guard here but Byhenikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Byhenikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Davis struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Byhenikov working away.
Davis manages to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Davis defends it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davis trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
Davis wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy.
Byhenikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard.
Davis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (15) vs (12) Byhenikov
Byhenikov trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davis tries to buck Byhenikov off but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Davis manages to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (15) vs (15) Byhenikov
Davis tries to lock up and control but Byhenikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Davis to control.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Byhenikov goes for an armbar but Davis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Davis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (17) vs (15) Byhenikov
Davis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byhenikov's guard.
Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Byhenikov won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Davis is pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byhenikov is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 17 to 15.
Ewen Davis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 4
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2733 p4p, 276 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 5453 p4p, 506 weight class). Wasa comes to the ring accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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 12 wins and 8 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasa (4) vs (0) Byhenikov
Wasa wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping him busy.
Byhenikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (2) Byhenikov
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Byhenikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (4) vs (5) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking for a guillotine from mount but Wasa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa regains half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Wasa won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
Wasa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Byhenikov pulls his head out easily.
Wasa manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (4) vs (8) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is looking to work his way around to Wasa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa regains half guard.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Wasa defending well.
Byhenikov is working for a kimura but Wasa is defending it quite comfortably.
Byhenikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Wasa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa gets back to full guard.
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byhenikov has gone for a leg lock! Wasa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (6) vs (8) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (6) vs (10) Byhenikov
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Byhenikov preventing the sweep.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov pushes down on Wasa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov is working for a kimura but Wasa is defending it quite comfortably.
Byhenikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (6) vs (13) Byhenikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Byhenikov takes Wasa's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (6) vs (16) Byhenikov
Wasa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wasa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wasa staying busy and making it hard for Byhenikov to control.
Wasa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Byhenikov's arms.
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, Wasa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wasa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
Wasa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Byhenikov.
Byhenikov working for a choke but Wasa is defending well.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Wasa is defending it well.
Byhenikov is looking for the choke from the back position but Wasa is controlling his hands well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Wasa right now.
Wasa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Byhenikov wants to control the pace but Wasa is squirming around nicely.
Wasa prevents Byhenikov from taking his back.
Byhenikov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wasa tries to hold on but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov trying to control but Wasa is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (6) vs (19) Byhenikov
Wasa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov controlling well, preventing Wasa from escaping the position.
Wasa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wasa showing good submission defense here.
Wasa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Byhenikov.
Byhenikov has the hooks in. Wasa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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, Wasa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wasa prevents Byhenikov from getting a body triangle.
Byhenikov working for a choke but Wasa is defending well.
Byhenikov is looking to control Wasa but Wasa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa showing good submission defense here.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Wasa is defending it well.
Wasa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Byhenikov's arms.
Wasa defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (19) Byhenikov
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wasa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (21) Byhenikov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (10) vs (21) Byhenikov
Wasa wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (10) vs (23) Byhenikov
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byhenikov is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (10) vs (26) Byhenikov
Wasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Byhenikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (14) vs (26) Byhenikov
Wasa is hanging on to Byhenikov's back as he tries to escape.
Wasa doesn't have the hooks in and Byhenikov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (14) vs (28) Byhenikov
Wasa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Byhenikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wasa gets back to full guard.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Wasa looking for a guillotine here but Byhenikov defends easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the position.
Byhenikov stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (14) vs (31) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wasa struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (14) vs (33) Byhenikov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to control but Wasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov is looking to work his way around to Wasa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Byhenikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wasa is looking to escape.
Wasa regains half guard.
Byhenikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wasa has recovered full guard.
Wasa is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov wins on points by 33 to 14.
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Byhenikov thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 5262 p4p, 510 weight class) and Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2874 p4p, 311 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the ring accompanied by Harbinger. Schmeiser has chosen David vs Monsanto as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schmeiser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Byhenikov.
Schmeiser pushes Byhenikov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Schmeiser tries for a takedown but Byhenikov manages to get underhooks.
Byhenikov jumps into guard, dragging Schmeiser to the mat.
Schmeiser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Schmeiser tries to pass.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schmeiser's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Schmeiser
Byhenikov slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser is controlling Byhenikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Schmeiser defends it.
Schmeiser controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to take a breather but Schmeiser is having none of it.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Schmeiser defends it.
Byhenikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Schmeiser
Schmeiser is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schmeiser really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Schmeiser to control.
Byhenikov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Schmeiser turns into him and now he's in Byhenikov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (2) Schmeiser
Byhenikov 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: Byhenikov (7) vs (2) Schmeiser
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Schmeiser's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schmeiser. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Schmeiser
Schmeiser prevents Byhenikov from taking his back.
Schmeiser is looking to improve his position but Byhenikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Byhenikov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schmeiser manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Schmeiser is trying to control Byhenikov's posture but Byhenikov avoids it.
Schmeiser 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.
Schmeiser gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Byhenikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (2) Schmeiser
Byhenikov is looking to work his way around to Schmeiser's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schmeiser to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schmeiser shrugs it off.
Byhenikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Byhenikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Schmeiser is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (16) vs (2) Schmeiser
Byhenikov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Byhenikov gets his hands free as Schmeiser looks to control.
Byhenikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Byhenikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Byhenikov has the hooks in. Schmeiser is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Schmeiser preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
Schmeiser just trying to survive but Byhenikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four 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, Schmeiser has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Schmeiser trying to control but not successfully.
Byhenikov is hanging on to Schmeiser's back as he tries to escape.
Byhenikov looking for the RNC.
Byhenikov is trying to control but Schmeiser is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Byhenikov mounts Schmeiser! Really nice guard pass there!
Schmeiser tries to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Byhenikov is looking to work his way around to Schmeiser's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Schmeiser manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Schmeiser defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmeiser does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Schmeiser is defending the position.
Schmeiser makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schmeiser.
Schmeiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Schmeiser is keeping the position.
Byhenikov stopping the sweep attempt from Schmeiser.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmeiser is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Schmeiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Schmeiser is keeping the position.
Schmeiser wants to sweep but no luck.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmeiser managing to control the position.
Schmeiser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byhenikov is one step ahead there.
Schmeiser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (4) Schmeiser
Schmeiser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Byhenikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schmeiser has managed to get both his arms back between Byhenikov's legs - danger averted.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Byhenikov looking to control but Schmeiser passes into half guard.
Schmeiser is trying to control. Byhenikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmeiser content to control rather than advance.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Schmeiser is controlling well.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard but Schmeiser has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (7) Schmeiser
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to take his opponent's back but Byhenikov doesn't allow it.
Schmeiser wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Schmeiser keeps him under control.
Schmeiser uses his free foot to push down on Byhenikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Byhenikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (10) Schmeiser
Schmeiser trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schmeiser controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to reverse the position but Schmeiser maintains control.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Schmeiser trying to control from half guard but Byhenikov is working away.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Schmeiser keeps him under control.
Byhenikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Schmeiser jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (13) Schmeiser
Byhenikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schmeiser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Byhenikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to pass to full mount but Byhenikov defends it.
Schmeiser wants to take a breather but Byhenikov is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Schmeiser keeps him under control.
Byhenikov is in trouble now - Schmeiser has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (16) Schmeiser
Schmeiser prevents Byhenikov from getting the reversal.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to control and managing it successfully.
Byhenikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Schmeiser has a good base and remains in mount.
Schmeiser controlling from the full mount.
Byhenikov gets back to half guard.
Schmeiser seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Byhenikov gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
Schmeiser showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Schmeiser controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov looking for subs off his back but Schmeiser has passed one foot through into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Schmeiser is controlling well.
Byhenikov is not content to let Schmeiser control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Schmeiser rolls with it to try and escape but Byhenikov cranks on the arm and Schmeiser is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Byhenikov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Igor Byhenikov waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
EMP 8
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 3876 p4p, 414 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 5021 p4p, 506 weight class). Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Igor Byhenikov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Macotti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Byhenikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Byhenikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macotti (0) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Macotti! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (6) Byhenikov
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byhenikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Macotti has worked his arm free - good work by Macotti!
Byhenikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (8) Byhenikov
Byhenikov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (0) vs (11) Byhenikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Byhenikov looking to break Macotti's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Macotti remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Macotti is defending well but eventually Byhenikov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Macotti has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
After the big win, Igor Byhenikov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 4907 p4p, 510 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 5299 p4p, 537 weight class). Byhenikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harbinger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Byhenikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Byhenikov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (4) Gracie
Byhenikov is keeping busy.
Byhenikov wants to escape the position.
Byhenikov breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Byhenikov keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (4) Gracie
Byhenikov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Byhenikov tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie just trying to survive but Byhenikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Byhenikov keeps control of the position.
Byhenikov looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Byhenikov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Byhenikov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Byhenikov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 (10) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Byhenikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (6) Gracie
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie tries to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Byhenikov looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie prevents Byhenikov from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Byhenikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie has given up his back. Will we see Byhenikov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (19) vs (6) Gracie
Byhenikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie 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.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Gracie pulls Byhenikov in to control the position.
Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (22) vs (6) Gracie
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie keeps Byhenikov under control for a moment.
Gracie is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Byhenikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Byhenikov's best efforts.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets full guard.
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Byhenikov is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Byhenikov is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (22) vs (8) Gracie
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.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Byhenikov is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
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 (24) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Byhenikov stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (27) vs (8) Gracie
Byhenikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (29) vs (8) Gracie
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (32) vs (8) Gracie
Byhenikov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gracie is in real trouble here. Byhenikov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gracie is tapping out! Byhenikov wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Santiago Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 4803 p4p, 501 weight class) and Temujin Lee (ranked 1962 p4p, 253 weight class). Byhenikov comes into the arena with Harbinger blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Temujin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Byhenikov getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Lee
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is holding on to half guard well.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Byhenikov is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Byhenikov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Byhenikov's best efforts.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (0) Lee
We've been hearing good reports from Byhenikov'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.
Byhenikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee has one of Byhenikov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Byhenikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (10) vs (0) Lee
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov fails to advance to Lee's back.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byhenikov tries to take Lee's back but instead Lee uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Lee
Lee preventing the sweep.
Byhenikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (5) Lee
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Lee 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.
Byhenikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Byhenikov 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: Byhenikov (12) vs (5) Lee
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (12) vs (7) Lee
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byhenikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byhenikov 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: Byhenikov (14) vs (7) Lee
Lee won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Byhenikov controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is pulling down on Byhenikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Byhenikov, at least for the moment.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Byhenikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (9) Lee
Byhenikov looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byhenikov's guard.
Byhenikov trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (12) Lee
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the mount.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Byhenikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Byhenikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to hit a switch here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Byhenikov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (15) Lee
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Byhenikov gets full guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (18) Lee
Lee moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (14) vs (21) Lee
Byhenikov tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Byhenikov's body.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Byhenikov is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Byhenikov wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Lee is hanging on to Byhenikov's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Byhenikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (21) Lee
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Byhenikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (23) Lee
Byhenikov is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (26) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
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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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lethal Larry and Igor Byhenikov. Chooooooooon! I think Larry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Promise Man. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Lethal Larry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Larry darts in and clinches Byhenikov up against the cage.
Byhenikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Larry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Larry has hold of one of Byhenikov's legs. Byhenikov is fighting the takedown attempt but Larry gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Larry (2) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Larry has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Larry (5) vs (0) Byhenikov
Larry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Larry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Larry tries to move to mount but Byhenikov blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep.
Larry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Byhenikov, who protects the arm well.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Byhenikov gets full guard.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Larry drops back looking for a leg! Byhenikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Byhenikov manages to kick Larry off! Larry jumps back into Byhenikov's guard.
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larry is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to control the position but Larry postures up.
Larry pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Byhenikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Larry.
Byhenikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov is trying to control the position but Larry postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larry drops back looking for a leg! Byhenikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Byhenikov manages to kick Larry off! Larry jumps back into Byhenikov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 inform us that Byhenikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Larry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Byhenikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Larry has Byhenikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larry (5) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Larry is keeping the position.
Larry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Byhenikov has passed into half guard!
Larry tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Larry is defending well.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
Larry looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov prevents Larry from improving his position.
Larry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Larry.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byhenikov is aware though and is defending well.
Byhenikov is pushing down on Larry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Larry is fighting to maintain full guard but Byhenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Larry looking for submissions off his back.
Byhenikov wants to control but Larry is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Larry tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Byhenikov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Larry is just riding it out for now. Byhenikov eventually gives up the hold.
Byhenikov is stalling here. Larry is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Byhenikov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Larry has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Larry (9) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov manages to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Larry is trying to work for a kimura but Byhenikov is defending well.
Byhenikov moves into full guard.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Larry tries to pass.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Larry controlling him for the moment.
Larry wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larry (9) vs (4) Byhenikov
Larry keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Larry has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Byhenikov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Larry. Score +3 for passing guard: Larry (9) vs (7) Byhenikov
Larry is looking for a sweep.
Byhenikov controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Larry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larry (11) vs (7) Byhenikov
Byhenikov gets full guard.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Larry controlling him for the moment.
Larry passes Byhenikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Larry has control of the leg.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Larry seems to be looking for submissions.
Larry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Larry advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Larry (14) vs (7) Byhenikov
Larry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Larry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Byhenikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep.
Larry moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Larry (16) vs (7) Byhenikov
Larry looking for a guillotine from mount but Byhenikov is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Larry is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Byhenikov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Larry (19) vs (7) Byhenikov
Larry seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Byhenikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larry's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Larry (19) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov controlling well, preventing Larry from escaping the position.
Byhenikov trying to control momentarily.
Larry defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to keep control of the position but Larry is staying busy.
Larry is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Larry turns into Byhenikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larry (21) vs (11) Byhenikov
Larry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larry advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Larry (24) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Larry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Larry works to advance to full mount. Byhenikov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Larry (26) vs (11) Byhenikov
Larry working for a submission but Byhenikov is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry takes the fight on points by 26 to 11.
Lethal Larry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
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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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov and James Penn. Byhenikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harbinger. Penn has chosen Everything in its right place as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn looks for a takedown but Byhenikov sprawls well.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byhenikov tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byhenikov to the ground. Byhenikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Igor Byhenikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Penn.
Byhenikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Well, if Byhenikov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Penn is pressing down on Byhenikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov slips nicely into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Byhenikov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Penn's thigh. Penn counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byhenikov defends well.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Byhenikov pushes his legs off easily.
Byhenikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (2) Penn
Byhenikov pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Byhenikov is trying to hold Penn in close to prevent damage but Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Penn is keen to just control but Byhenikov is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn trying to move into half guard but instead Byhenikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (2) Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn 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 trying to move into half guard but instead Penn has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (4) Penn
Penn content to stall in guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Byhenikov working a defensive guard here.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Penn frees his head nicely. Oh but Byhenikov has switched to an armbar! Penn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov made sure to mention his sponsor, Venom Combat Sports in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 6
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Kusilutka looks to land a right hand but Byhenikov moved out of range.
A combination from Kusilutka does no damage.
Kusilutka misses with the combination.
Byhenikov avoids the head kick by Kusilutka.
Byhenikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Byhenikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kusilutka misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Kusilutka.
Byhenikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Byhenikov lands with a nice body punch.
Kusilutka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Byhenikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Byhenikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Igor Kusilutka has been cut.
Kusilutka moves forwards but Byhenikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Kusilutka misses.
Kusilutka throws a right and a left that Byhenikov avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byhenikov scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Byhenikov.
Kusilutka throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Byhenikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Byhenikov dodges an elbow strike from Kusilutka.
Byhenikov scores with a shot to the side of Kusilutka's head. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kusilutka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byhenikov's brow.
Byhenikov is leaning against Kusilutka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Byhenikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kusilutka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Byhenikov lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kusilutka. #BC2#
Kusilutka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byhenikov misses with an uppercut.
Kusilutka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Byhenikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kusilutka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byhenikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kusilutka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Byhenikov's hands.
Byhenikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kusilutka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kusilutka thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kusilutka misses with an uppercut. Byhenikov saw that one coming.
Byhenikov throws a right and a left that Kusilutka avoids nicely. #T2#
Byhenikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Byhenikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kusilutka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kusilutka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kusilutka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byhenikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Byhenikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Kusilutka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kusilutka misses with an uppercut. Byhenikov saw that one coming.
Kusilutka throws a hook but Byhenikov blocks it.
Byhenikov throws the left hand but Kusilutka avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Kusilutka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kusilutka swings widly with a right hand
enabling Byhenikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Byhenikov coming out on top.
Byhenikov throws a leg kick
letting Kusilutka counter with a right hand.
Jab by Kusilutka.#ROC2#
Byhenikov is rocked!
Kusilutka finds Byhenikov's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Byhenikov flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kusilutka lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Byhenikov will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Kusilutka!
An out of breath Igor Kusilutka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 2
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Byhenikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Byhenikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power drops his hands momentarily and Byhenikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byhenikov moves away.
Byhenikov thumps Power with a low kick.
Byhenikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Byhenikov throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Byhenikov as he connects with a hook.
Byhenikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Power misses with an uppercut
and Byhenikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Power misses the body punch
enabling Byhenikov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Power's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Byhenikov.
Power slips a jab from Byhenikov.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byhenikov.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Byhenikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Byhenikov connects with a crisp jab.
Byhenikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byhenikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Byhenikov gets caught napping as Power dives in and scores a takedown. Byhenikov manages to retain guard.
Power wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Byhenikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Power is looking to work some ground and pound but Byhenikov has wrist control.
Byhenikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Power postures up and lands a big shot to Byhenikov's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Byhenikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Power landing some decent shots from guard.
Byhenikov looking to control.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Power controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Power passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byhenikov wants to sweep but Power has passed to side control!
Power looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Byhenikov is avoiding damage well.
Power throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Byhenikov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
Byhenikov is not content to let Power control the position.
Byhenikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Byhenikov.
Power has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Byhenikov wants to stand but Power is controlling the position.
Power postures up and lands a big shot to Byhenikov's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov preventing the sweep. #T4#
Power is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Power is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Byhenikov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Power puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Power is controlling well.
#SUB#
Power looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Power wants to pass to mount but Byhenikov is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Byhenikov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Byhenikov.
Power misses with a low kick.
Byhenikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Power moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Byhenikov - that will leave a mark!
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Byhenikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Byhenikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Byhenikov stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.
Power tries to score with a low kick but Byhenikov moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a sloppy body shot
and Byhenikov counters with a solid body kick.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byhenikov moves away.
Byhenikov lands with a straight right. Power didn't see that one coming.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Byhenikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Byhenikov. Byhenikov obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Byhenikov lands a jab to Power's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byhenikov.
Power checks the leg kick.
Byhenikov misses with a straight right.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Byhenikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Power misses.
Byhenikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Byhenikov.
A big right from Byhenikov misses.
Nice body kick from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov tries to score with a low kick but Power moves his leg out of the way.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Byhenikov misses with a looping right.
Byhenikov connects with the punch.
Power is looking to wear down Byhenikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Power misses with an uppercut.
Byhenikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donk. Power catches Byhenikov right on the button with a cross.
Igor Byhenikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some bone on bone action there as Byhenikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Byhenikov throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Byhenikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Byhenikov moves away from the strike by Power.
Power keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byhenikov. That did some damage!
Byhenikov misses with a body shot.
Byhenikov scores with a body shot.
Byhenikov thumps Power with a low kick.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Igor Byhenikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byhenikov throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power looks to land a left hand but Byhenikov moved out of range nicely.
Byhenikov missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A good leg kick by Byhenikov.
Power lands a head shot.
Byhenikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byhenikov's calf.
Power throws a push kick but Byhenikov slaps the foot to one side.
Byhenikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Byhenikov cracks Power with a right hand to the side of the head.
Byhenikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byhenikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Byhenikov jabs Power to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byhenikov.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Power with a body shot.
Byhenikov scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byhenikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Byhenikov has time to react.#T4#
Byhenikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Byhenikov counter with a right hand.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Byhenikov thumps Power with a low kick.
Byhenikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Byhenikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Power is predictable there
and Byhenikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Byhenikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byhenikov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Byhenikov. Power shrugs it off though.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byhenikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Byhenikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Byhenikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Byhenikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byhenikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Power in his tracks.
Power is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Byhenikov throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Byhenikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Byhenikov throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Byhenikov scores with a jab.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Byhenikov.
Power shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Byhenikov eats them both and turns towards Power to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Byhenikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Byhenikov is rocked!
Power cracks Byhenikov with a left hook right on the temple and Byhenikov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Power lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Byhenikov is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Power!
A relieved looking Max Power thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
VFA 1 Lynch vs. Byhenikov
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Byhenikov slips a straight right by Lynch.
Byhenikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Byhenikov misses with a hook. Lynch ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Byhenikov finds it's way through Lynch's defenses.
Byhenikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byhenikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Byhenikov counters with a straight right hand.
Lynch misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Byhenikov misses.
Byhenikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lynch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byhenikov on the side of the head.
Byhenikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lynch misses with a straight right.
Byhenikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lynch with a poor takedown
and Byhenikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byhenikov moves away.
Lynch throws a poor cross that misses
and Byhenikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Byhenikov works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Byhenikov is just out of range.
Lynch misses the jab.#T1#
Byhenikov throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byhenikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Lynch misses.
Byhenikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byhenikov walks into a left hand.
Byhenikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byhenikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lynch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byhenikov scores with a leg kick.
Lynch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lynch scores with a nice right hand.
Byhenikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byhenikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch lands an overhand right.
Byhenikov staying out of range there.
Lynch throws a shot from downtown. Byhenikov moves away and avoids it.
Byhenikov scores with a leg kick.
Lynch throws a looping overhand right but Byhenikov ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Byhenikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Byhenikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
Byhenikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byhenikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lynch will feel that in the morning.
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Byhenikov's head but Byhenikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byhenikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Byhenikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akeel Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byhenikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Byhenikov tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynch misses with a hook. Byhenikov ducked under it nicely.
Lynch shoots in and drives through. Byhenikov sprawls well.
Byhenikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeel Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch walks into a straight right hand from Byhenikov.
Lynch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byhenikov.
A little feinted left hand from Lynch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Byhenikov throws a front kick aimed at Lynch's knee but Lynch avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynch misses the target.
Byhenikov connects with a crisp jab.
Byhenikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byhenikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynch counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Byhenikov is rocked!#T3#
Byhenikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynch finish him?
Byhenikov moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Lynch moves out of range of the strikes.
Byhenikov seems to have recovered his senses.
Byhenikov tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Byhenikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byhenikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Lynch fails with the takedown
and Byhenikov counters with a head kick. That will keep Lynch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lynch misses with a hook. Byhenikov ducked under it nicely.
Lynch ducks right into an uppercut from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov misses with a few strikes there.
Byhenikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byhenikov wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Lynch misses its intended target.
Lynch loads up on a big right hand but Byhenikov slips the punch.
Igor Byhenikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byhenikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byhenikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lynch is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lynch tries to clinch but Byhenikov moves out of range.
Byhenikov connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Byhenikov tries to land a front kick but Lynch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Byhenikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Byhenikov ducks right into an uppercut from Lynch.
Byhenikov avoids the body shot from Lynch.
Lynch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byhenikov has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Lynch misses with an uppercut
and Byhenikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
Byhenikov lands a jab to the nose.
Byhenikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Byhenikov moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Byhenikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lynch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byhenikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byhenikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byhenikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byhenikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Byhenikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Byhenikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Byhenikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lynch slips a jab from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov lands a right hook to the body.
Lynch tries to clinch but Byhenikov moves out of range.
Byhenikov swings for the body but Lynch moves out of range.
Byhenikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lynch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byhenikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byhenikov clobbers Lynch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Byhenikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Lynch is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target.
Oh Lynch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
Byhenikov scores with a jab. Lynch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Byhenikov throws a monster overhand right that drops Lynch! Byhenikov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Byhenikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Igor Byhenikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Akeel Lynch spoke after the fight, saying 'he sucked my cock to win this fight'.
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Event:
CFC 407
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Byhenikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tellegio moves away.
Tellegio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tellegio tries a head kick but it misses.
Byhenikov digs a good hook to Tellegio's body.
A head kick by Tellegio misses
and Byhenikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Byhenikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tellegio.
Tellegio throws a shot from downtown. Byhenikov moves away and avoids it.
Byhenikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tellegio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tellegio blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick from Byhenikov lands but Tellegio takes it in his stride.
Tellegio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Byhenikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tellegio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Byhenikov blocks a head kick by Tellegio.
Byhenikov lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tellegio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byhenikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1#
Byhenikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tellegio throws a head kick but Byhenikov moves out of range.
Byhenikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Byhenikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Byhenikov jabs Tellegio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tellegio throws a front kick aimed at Byhenikov's knee but Byhenikov avoids it well.
Tellegio catches Byhenikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tellegio slips a jab from Byhenikov.
Tellegio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tellegio throws a body shot but no joy.
Byhenikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Byhenikov throws a jab when Tellegio was well out of range.
Tellegio moves out of range of the body kick.
Tellegio lands a leg kick that knocks Byhenikov off balance momentarily.
Byhenikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Byhenikov scores with a one two! Tellegio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Byhenikov. That's going to slow Tellegio down.
Byhenikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tellegio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Tellegio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byhenikov's calf.
Byhenikov scores with a jab to the body.
Tellegio tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Byhenikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byhenikov with a nice cross.
Tellegio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Byhenikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tellegio in his tracks.
Byhenikov jabs Tellegio right on the nose. Tellegio blinks but takes it well.
Byhenikov blocks a head kick by Tellegio.
Byhenikov lands with a right hand.
Byhenikov misses with a wild body shot.
Byhenikov sets himself, and Tellegio steps forward looking for the clinch! Byhenikov avoids it this time.
Tellegio tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Byhenikov.
Byhenikov throws a leg kick but Tellegio checks it.
Byhenikov sets himself, and Tellegio steps forward looking for the clinch! Byhenikov avoids it this time.
Tellegio misses the shot to the body.
Byhenikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tellegio has time to react.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byhenikov, right into the meat.
Byhenikov with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Byhenikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Byhenikov as he connects with a hook.
Byhenikov lands with a straight right. Tellegio didn't see that one coming.
Byhenikov throws a right hand that Tellegio ducks under and follows up with a left that Tellegio also avoids with ease.
Byhenikov keeps Tellegio at a distance using the push kick.
Tellegio wants to clinch.
Byhenikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Byhenikov misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Tellegio keeps Byhenikov at a distance using the push kick.
Tellegio moves forwards but Byhenikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Byhenikov there.
Byhenikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byhenikov, right into the meat.
Byhenikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tellegio checks a leg kick nicely.
Tellegio moves out of range as Byhenikov throws a body kick.
Tellegio is looking to score with low kicks.
Byhenikov misses with a low kick.
Byhenikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byhenikov lands a nice hook to Tellegio's body. Tellegio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Byhenikov blocks the low kick.
Byhenikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tellegio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tellegio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tellegio staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Byhenikov dominated that round.
That's time! Byhenikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tellegio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byhenikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tellegio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byhenikov throws out the jab.
Donk. Byhenikov catches Tellegio right on the button with a cross.
Byhenikov is looking to clinch but Tellegio is avoiding it.
Byhenikov is looking to clinch but Tellegio is avoiding it.
Byhenikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Byhenikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tellegio can do to turn this around?
Tellegio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Byhenikov counters with a nice body kick.
Tellegio moves in looking to clinch but Byhenikov pushes him off.
Byhenikov connects with a body shot that sends Tellegio's belly button to the back.
Byhenikov throws a front kick aimed at Tellegio's knee but Tellegio avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tellegio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byhenikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byhenikov connects with a crisp jab.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Tellegio.
Byhenikov scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Byhenikov misses with a body kick.
Byhenikov connects with a single shot there.
Tellegio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Byhenikov jabs Tellegio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tellegio looks to land a right hand but Byhenikov moved out of range.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Tellegio.
Byhenikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Tellegio misses.
Tellegio throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Tellegio closes the distance and pushes Byhenikov back into the cage.
Tellegio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byhenikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tellegio controls the action.
Byhenikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellegio can't find room to land a body shot as Byhenikov controls the action.
Tellegio misses with the head strike.
Tellegio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2##BC#
Byhenikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tellegio walks into a stiff left hand from Byhenikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byhenikov misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byhenikov.
Byhenikov misses with a body kick.
Byhenikov lands a front kick.
A shot to the liver by Byhenikov. Beautiful body shot.
Tellegio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Tellegio darts in and clinches Byhenikov up against the cage.
Byhenikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Byhenikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellegio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byhenikov misses with the head strike.
Tellegio tries a knee to the head but Byhenikov blocks it.
Byhenikov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Byhenikov.
Tellegio is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Byhenikov. #T3##BC#
Byhenikov breaks the clinch.
Byhenikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Tellegio misses.
Tellegio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tellegio misses with an uppercut. Byhenikov saw that one coming.
Byhenikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tellegio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Byhenikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Byhenikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Byhenikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byhenikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Byhenikov lands with a shot to the body.
Byhenikov tests Tellegio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Byhenikov scores with a nice right hand.
Byhenikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellegio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tellegio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Tellegio throws a leg kick
and Byhenikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tellegio thinking.
Byhenikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byhenikov moves away from the strike by Tellegio.
Tellegio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Byhenikov throws a jab when Tellegio was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Byhenikov - that will leave a mark!
Byhenikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tellegio ducks right into an uppercut from Byhenikov.
A jab from Byhenikov finds it's way through Tellegio's defenses.
Igor Byhenikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Byhenikov thows a body kick. Tellegio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tellegio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byhenikov.
Tellegio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byhenikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Victor Tellegio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byhenikov clobbers Tellegio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tellegio misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Byhenikov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Byhenikov scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Tellegio drives through and clinches with Byhenikov against the cage.
Tellegio lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Tellegio.
Byhenikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tellegio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Byhenikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tellegio misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Byhenikov on the inside.
Byhenikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellegio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tellegio.
Byhenikov avoiding damage as Tellegio throws knees to the body.
Tellegio missing with knees to the body.
Byhenikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Victor Tellegio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tellegio missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Tellegio throws an elbow but misses.
Byhenikov misses with a body punch.
Byhenikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tellegio fails to land.
Byhenikov throws a head punch that misses.
Byhenikov wants to break free but Tellegio has control.
Byhenikov lands a shoulder strike.
Byhenikov misses with a punch to the body.
Byhenikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byhenikov throws a head punch that misses.
Tellegio scores with a shot to the side of Byhenikov's head.
Tellegio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Byhenikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Tellegio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tellegio misses with a punch to the body.
Tellegio misses with a punch on the inside.
Byhenikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tellegios head. #T2#
Tellegio prevents a body shot from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tellegio backwards.
Byhenikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byhenikov pushes Tellegio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Tellegio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byhenikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tellegio throws a counter combo.
Byhenikov swings for the body but Tellegio moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tellegio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Byhenikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tellegio stuns Byhenikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tellegio throws a head kick but Byhenikov moves out of range.
Byhenikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byhenikov tries to bum rush Tellegio with a series of wild strikes but Tellegio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byhenikov. That's going to slow Tellegio down.
Byhenikov wants to slow Tellegio down by chopping away at his legs.
Tellegio dips to his left and cracks Byhenikov with an uppercut!#T3#
Tellegio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Byhenikov misses with a looping left.
Tellegio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byhenikov misses with a wild body shot.
Byhenikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Byhenikov cracks Tellegio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Byhenikov lunges at Tellegio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tellegio's hand.
Byhenikov throws a shot to the body.
Byhenikov throws a chopping leg kick but Tellegio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tellegio, right into the meat.
Tellegio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Victor Tellegio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tellegio misses with a right hand
and Byhenikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Tellegio as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Byhenikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tellegio.
Byhenikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Tellegio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellegio with a jab.
Tellegio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tellegio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byhenikov misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Byhenikov finds it's target.
Byhenikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byhenikov throws the left hand but Tellegio avoids the punch easily.
Byhenikov scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Byhenikov. Beautiful body shot.
Byhenikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Byhenikov catches Tellegio right on the button with a cross.
Tellegio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tellegio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Byhenikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byhenikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Byhenikov!
A relieved looking Igor Byhenikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CFC 389
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Judah walks into a left hand. #KD#
Judah lands a big head kick that sends Byhenikov tumbling to the mat! Judah takes a step backwards and waves Byhenikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Igor Byhenikov has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Judah.
Judah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Judah drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Byhenikov right on the button. Byhenikov goes down! Judah follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Judah gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Judah!
A relieved looking Daniel Judah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
LEGACY! 78
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Branco looks to land a body kick but Byhenikov moved away.
Branco misses with a body shot.
Byhenikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Branco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Byhenikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byhenikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Branco misses.
Byhenikov connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Branco throws a sloppy body shot
and Byhenikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Byhenikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Branco.
Branco connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco moves out of range as Byhenikov throws a body kick.
Byhenikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Byhenikov.
Branco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Branco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byhenikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byhenikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Byhenikov tries to work over Branco's front leg with a kick but Branco checks it.
Byhenikov wants to slow Branco down by chopping away at his legs.
Branco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Byhenikov is predictable there
and Branco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Byhenikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Branco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Branco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byhenikov on the side of the head.
Byhenikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Branco throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Branco.
Byhenikov misses with a low kick.
Branco shoots in and drives through. Byhenikov sprawls well.
Byhenikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byhenikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Branco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Byhenikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byhenikov connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
A left lands for Branco.
Byhenikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Byhenikov misses
and Branco counters with a nice leg kick.
Byhenikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Branco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Branco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Branco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byhenikov counters with a straight right hand.
Byhenikov misses with an uppercut.
Byhenikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Byhenikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byhenikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Branco blocks the body kick.
Branco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byhenikov misses the shot to the body.
Byhenikov tries to clinch up but Branco circles away and keeps his distance.
Byhenikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Branco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byhenikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byhenikov drops his hands momentarily and Branco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Byhenikov throws a push kick but Branco slaps the foot to one side.
Branco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Byhenikov just manages to avoid it.
Branco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Byhenikov is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks.
Branco looks for a takedown but Byhenikov sprawls well.
Byhenikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Branco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Byhenikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Branco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Branco slams his shin into Byhenikov's torso.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Byhenikov. Branco shrugs it off though. #T4#
Byhenikov throws a leg kick but Branco moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branco throws a front kick that sends Byhenikov stumbling back into the cage.
Branco throws a body kick that misses.
Byhenikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Branco steps away.
Branco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Branco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Byhenikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Branco lands a glancing blow to the side of Byhenikov's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byhenikov. Branco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byhenikov's calf.
Branco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Branco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Branco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Byhenikov connects with a right hand. Branco shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byhenikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Branco's calf.
Branco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Branco misses its intended target.
Branco throws a body shot but no joy.
Branco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Byhenikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Branco checks a low kick from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branco throws out the jab.
Byhenikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Branco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Branco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Branco misses with an uppercut.
Branco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byhenikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byhenikov throws a right hand that Branco ducks under and follows up with a left that Branco also avoids with ease.
Byhenikov throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Branco attempts a counter takedown but Byhenikov avoids it well and moves away.
Branco ducks right into an uppercut from Byhenikov.
Branco checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byhenikov.
Branco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branco misses with a kick to the body.
Branco moves out of range of the leg kick from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Branco.#T1#
Branco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byhenikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byhenikov throws a leg kick but Branco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Byhenikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Byhenikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Byhenikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
Branco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Byhenikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byhenikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Byhenikov tries to land a front kick but Branco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Byhenikov is looking to chop away at Branco's legs.
Byhenikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Branco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Branco scores with a jab. Byhenikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Branco instigates a clinch.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Byhenikov.
A shot in the inside from Branco.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco fails to pull guard.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branco trying to stall but Byhenikov improves his position.
Byhenikov gets through Branco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Byhenikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Branco tries to stall but Byhenikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Branco lands a hook that snaps the head of Byhenikov backwards.
Byhenikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Branco controls his hands.
Byhenikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Byhenikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Branco.
Branco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Branco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Branco. That snapped Byhenikov's head back.
#ROC#
Byhenikov is rocked!
Byhenikov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Branco gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Branco!
Mack Branco decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Igor Byhenikov stepped up to the mic, saying 'You have Epic walk-in music,..I am a big fan.'.
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Event:
LEGACY! 70
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Byhenikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Byhenikov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Igor Byhenikov has been cut.
Byhenikov is looking to chop away at Pekkarinen's legs.
Byhenikov throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Pekkarinen shoots in and bounces Byhenikov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen stands up over Byhenikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Byhenikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
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.
Pekkarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pekkarinen distracts Byhenikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Byhenikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pekkarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pekkarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Byhenikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pekkarinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Byhenikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pekkarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Byhenikov is rocked!
Pekkarinen postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Byhenikov covers up, he's hurt! Pekkarinen keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pekkarinen and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pekkarinen can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lauri Pekkarinen!
After the fight, Lauri Pekkarinen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Igor Byhenikov was interviewed post fight and said 'You have Epic walk-in music,..I am a big fan.'.
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LEGACY! 67
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Byhenikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion avoids a kick to the body.
Byhenikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orion scores with a hook to the body. Byhenikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orion scores with a spinning back kick!
We've been informed that Byhenikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Orion swings for the body but Byhenikov moves out of range.
Byhenikov moves away from the strike by Orion.
Byhenikov is looking to land body kicks.
Byhenikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Byhenikov swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byhenikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byhenikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Byhenikov lands with a shot to the body.
Byhenikov throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Byhenikov is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Byhenikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Byhenikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Byhenikov slips a jab and a cross from Orion.
Byhenikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion misses with a straight left.
Byhenikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Byhenikov scores with a jab to the head.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byhenikov throws out the jab.
Byhenikov throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Byhenikov only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Byhenikov.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byhenikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byhenikov throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Byhenikov moves out of range easily.
Byhenikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byhenikov stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
A combination from Byhenikov does no damage.
Byhenikov throws a leg kick
and Orion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Byhenikov feints a jab promting Orion to slip. Byhenikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Orion slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Byhenikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Byhenikov tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Orion.
Byhenikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Byhenikov swinging wildly here.
Orion avoids the body shot from Byhenikov.
It looked like Orion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion slips under a jab from Byhenikov.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Byhenikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Byhenikov moves out of range as Orion strikes.
Byhenikov cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Orion rushes Byhenikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byhenikov's brow.
Byhenikov is trying to break free.
Orion scores with a hook to the body.
Orion lands an elbow inside.
Orion is stalling here.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
Byhenikov misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Byhenikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byhenikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion motions for Byhenikov to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Byhenikov misses.
Byhenikov misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Orion digs a good body shot into Byhenikov's ribs.
Orion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Byhenikov will feel that in the morning.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byhenikov's calf.
Byhenikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Byhenikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byhenikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Byhenikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orion lands a nice shot that snaps Byhenikov's head back.
#ROC#
Byhenikov is rocked!
Byhenikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion throws a pinpoint strike between Byhenikov's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Byhenikov crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Orion scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
Our winner, Cole Orion, 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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Event:
Havoc Midweek Madness 8
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Byhenikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byhenikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Byhenikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Byhenikov jumps back.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Byhenikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Byhenikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Byhenikov moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
Byhenikov misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back.
A low kick from Byhenikov misses
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Byhenikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Byhenikov misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Byhenikov avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Byhenikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Igor Byhenikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaire tries to bum rush Byhenikov with a series of wild strikes but Byhenikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick
and Byhenikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Byhenikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire is looking to score with low kicks.
Byhenikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Byhenikov blocks the body kick.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Byhenikov off balance momentarily.
Byhenikov thumps Zaire with a low kick.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Byhenikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Byhenikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byhenikov is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Zaire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Byhenikov sprawls and moves away.
Byhenikov scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Byhenikov avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Byhenikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Byhenikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Byhenikov misses with a looping left.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Byhenikov works Zaire's body with a nice hook.
Byhenikov looks to land a combination. Zaire sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Byhenikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byhenikov lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byhenikov can pounce on him.
Byhenikov throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire defending well as Byhenikov loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Byhenikov.
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Byhenikov misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Byhenikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Byhenikov's leg but Byhenikov calmly moves out of range.
Byhenikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Byhenikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Byhenikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zaire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire throws a body punch but Byhenikov moves out of range.
Byhenikov lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Byhenikov cracks Zaire with a good jab.
Byhenikov lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Zaire thumps Byhenikov with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byhenikov lands with a nice body punch.
Byhenikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Byhenikov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Byhenikov with a nice cross.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Byhenikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Byhenikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Byhenikov does no damage.
Byhenikov cracks the inside of Zaire's front leg.
Byhenikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaire. Zaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byhenikov lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Byhenikov motions for Zaire to come forward. Byhenikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire wants to slow Byhenikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Byhenikov lands an overhand right.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byhenikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byhenikov.
Zaire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Byhenikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Byhenikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Byhenikov sprawls and moves away.
Zaire is looking to chop away at Byhenikov's legs.
Byhenikov misses with a body shot.
Zaire with a jab.
Byhenikov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zaire eats them both and turns towards Byhenikov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Byhenikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaire. That did some damage!
Zaire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Byhenikov misses the target.
Igor Byhenikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Byhenikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov misses with a body shot
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaire throws a low kick but Byhenikov moves out of range easily.
Byhenikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Byhenikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zaire will feel that in the morning.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byhenikov misses with a low kick.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Byhenikov moved out of range.#T1#
Byhenikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaire at a distance.
Byhenikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A shot to the liver by Byhenikov. Beautiful body shot.
Zaire blocks a leg kick.
Byhenikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaire.
Jab by Byhenikov.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov throws a push kick but Zaire slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Zaire.
Byhenikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byhenikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byhenikov.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byhenikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byhenikov wants to slow Zaire down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Byhenikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byhenikov.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Byhenikov checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Byhenikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Byhenikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Byhenikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Byhenikov blocks the low kick.
Byhenikov throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Good work by Byhenikov as he checks the leg kick.
Byhenikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byhenikov tries to bum rush Zaire with a series of wild strikes but Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Byhenikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Zaire.
Byhenikov misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Zaire thows a leg kick but Byhenikov checks it
and Byhenikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Byhenikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Byhenikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
A big right from Byhenikov misses.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body kick there by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byhenikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byhenikov throws out the jab.
Zaire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Byhenikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Byhenikov misses the target.
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Byhenikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byhenikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Zaire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byhenikov can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaire tries to counter with a takedown but Byhenikov is quick to defend against it.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Byhenikov blocks the leg kick.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Byhenikov's shoulder, as Byhenikov tries to avoid the shot.
Byhenikov wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byhenikov. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byhenikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Byhenikov slips a straight right by Zaire.
Byhenikov blocks the body kick.
Byhenikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Byhenikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Byhenikov is out of range.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
Byhenikov wants to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch position.
Byhenikov connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
Zaire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Byhenikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zaire misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Byhenikov moves into the clinch.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaire with a knee to the head.
Byhenikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byhenikov gets through Zaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaire missing with knees to the body.
Zaire missing with knees to the body.
Zaire working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byhenikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byhenikov pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byhenikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byhenikov misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Byhenikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Zaire controlling the action here for a moment.
Byhenikov scores with a shot to the side of Zaire's head.
Zaire is trying to pull guard but Byhenikov has him pressed against the cage.
Zaire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Byhenikov has him pressed against the cage.
Byhenikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
A short uppercut from Byhenikov. #BC#
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byhenikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaire counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Byhenikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaire's sensitive parts.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Byhenikov moved away.
Byhenikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Byhenikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Byhenikov misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Byhenikov is looking to slow Zaire down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Byhenikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Byhenikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byhenikov lands a head kick. Zaire smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zaire motions for Byhenikov to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Byhenikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Byhenikov.
Zaire attempts a counter takedown but Byhenikov avoids it well and moves away.
Byhenikov lands a head shot.
Zaire checks a leg kick nicely.
Byhenikov misses with a wild body shot.
Byhenikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire pushes Byhenikov away with a front kick.#T3#
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byhenikov. That did some damage!
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Byhenikov.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Byhenikov lands a right hook to the body.
Byhenikov is looking to chop away at Zaire's legs.
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Byhenikov is out of range.
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byhenikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Byhenikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaire's calf.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byhenikov.
Zaire lands a nice shot that snaps Byhenikov's head back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaire!
Zaire is looking to chop away at Byhenikov's legs. #T4#
Byhenikov throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire tries to counter with a takedown but Byhenikov is quick to defend against it.
Zaire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Byhenikov.
Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byhenikov.
Zaire tries a low kick but Byhenikov avoids it.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byhenikov. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Byhenikov throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Byhenikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Byhenikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice cross by Byhenikov.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byhenikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byhenikov misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Byhenikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Byhenikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Byhenikov!
A relieved looking Igor Byhenikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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