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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Evgeny Izov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; McGregor Lee!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Izov.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Izov.
Lee jumps into guard, dragging Izov to the mat.
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.
Lee controlling Izov's posture.
Lee wants to sweep here but Izov controlling him for the moment.
Izov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Izov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Izov is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping full guard, as Izov tries to pass.
Lee is pulling down on Izov's head. It's preventing any offense from Izov, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Izov (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee passes Izov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Izov! Score +3 for passing guard: Izov (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Lee.
Lee with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lee.
Yet more stalling tactics from Lee.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Izov is breathing heavily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee prevents Izov from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Lee the control monster continue. Boring.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Izov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Izov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Izov tries to get out of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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