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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Finals - 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Kenyon Igwe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Igwe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Igwe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lee jumps guard.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Igwe content to stall in guard here.
Igwe pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee moves into full guard.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Igwe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe controlling the action here.
Lee trying to hold on to Igwe's head to control him but Igwe postures up.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee won't allow Igwe to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Igwe is working away from the top position though.
Igwe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee 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.
Igwe wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe controlling the action here.
Lee with the active half guard here but Igwe passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Igwe (3) vs (0) Lee
Igwe advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Igwe (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee wants to hold on but Igwe pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe controlling from mount.
Igwe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee tries to hold on but Igwe pushes him away.
Igwe content just to control the position here.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Igwe controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Igwe controlling his opponent.
Igwe wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Igwe avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Igwe controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Igwe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Igwe fails to advance to Lee's back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Igwe (8) vs (0) Lee
Lee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Igwe keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee trying to control the hands but Igwe won't let him.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Igwe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the action but Igwe just sinks the hooks in.
Igwe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee trying to control but not successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Igwe doesn't have the hooks in and Lee manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Igwe (8) vs (2) Lee
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Igwe is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Igwe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Igwe (10) vs (2) Lee
Lee is trying to hold Igwe in close to prevent damage but Igwe has managed to pass into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Igwe is keeping busy.
Igwe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Igwe continues to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Igwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Igwe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Igwe (13) vs (2) Lee
Lee is trying to escape the mount but Igwe keeps good control and instead manages to take Lee's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Igwe (16) vs (2) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igwe takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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