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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenyon Igwe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; TW GC!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Igwe gets a clinch.
GC is looking for a takedown.
Igwe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. GC can't fight it off and eventually Igwe manages to take the fight to the floor. GC looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Igwe (2) vs (0) GC
GC wants to improve his position but instead Igwe has moved into half guard.
Igwe not doing much here.
GC tries to get to full guard but Igwe has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GC looking for a kimura from the bottom but Igwe passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Igwe (5) vs (0) GC
GC trying to remain calm as Igwe controls from the top position.
GC is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Igwe is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Igwe (7) vs (0) GC
Igwe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
GC should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GC working to try and regain half guard.
Igwe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Igwe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GC tries to improve his position but instead Igwe has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Igwe (10) vs (0) GC
GC trying to control the action but Igwe just sinks the hooks in.
What can GC do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
GC wants to escape the position.
Igwe controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
GC is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Igwe gets his hands free as GC looks to control.
Igwe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of GC's body.
Igwe avoiding GC 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GC is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Igwe 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
GC tries to roll but Igwe sticks to his back.
Igwe not allowing GC to control his hands.
Igwe controls the action.
GC wants to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Igwe controlling from the back.
GC tries to escape the position.
GC is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
GC is trying to break free.
GC keeps trying to improve his position.
Igwe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for GC.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
GC wants to escape the position.
Igwe doesn't have the hooks in and GC manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Igwe (10) vs (2) GC
Igwe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
GC stays in close to Igwe's body and controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing GC from controlling successfully.
Igwe looking for a sweep. Not yet Igwe, not yet.
Igwe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Igwe is pulling down on GC's head to control his posture.
GC trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Igwe wants to sweep but no luck.
GC is looking to pass into half guard but Igwe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Igwe is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Igwe (12) vs (2) GC
Igwe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Igwe slips nicely into half guard.
Igwe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Igwe (15) vs (2) GC
Igwe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
GC is working to get back to half guard.
GC wants to hold on but Igwe pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
GC looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Igwe (18) vs (2) GC
Igwe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe has the hooks in. GC is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igwe takes the fight on points by 18 to 2. |
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