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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 62
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Emelianenko punishes Igwe's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Emelianenko lands.#CL2#
Igwe clinches with his opponent.
Igwe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Igwe.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Igwe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Igwe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Igwe lands a right hand.
Igwe working aggressively here.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igwe tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Igwe can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Igwe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Igwe tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Igwe's efforts to push away.
Igwe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
The referee calls for Igwe to work.
Igwe is stalling here.
#T2#
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Igwe avoiding damage.
Igwe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igwe lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Igwe.
A short right from Igwe.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Igwe fails to land.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
Igwe tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Igwe tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
#T3#
Igwe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Igwe blocking some punches.
Igwe misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Igwe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Emelianenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Igwe is stalling here.
Igwe slowing the pace effectively.
Igwe continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igwe scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Igwe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Igwe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Igwe lands a shot to the body.
Igwe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Emelianenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Igwe can turn it around.
Igwe struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Igwe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Igwe.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko gets through Igwe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Igwe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Igwe lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Igwe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Igwe misses with a body punch.
Igwe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Igwe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenyon Igwe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Igwe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Igwe. Igwe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emelianenko lands with a hook. Igwe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Igwe is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Igwe's ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Igwe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Igwe throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
Emelianenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Igwe misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko tries to counter by clinching up but Igwe breaks away and moves out of range.
Emelianenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Igwe misses with a hook.
Igwe throws a head kick that half lands.
Igwe throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Igwe tries to move into range but Emelianenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igwe doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Igwe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Igwe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Igwe's head but Igwe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##CL2#
Igwe darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Igwe's head.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Igwe cracks Emelianenko with a nice body shot.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Igwe misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Igwe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Igwe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Igwe misses with some punches.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Igwe is stalling here.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Igwe.
Igwe tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Igwe back against the cage.
Kenyon Igwe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Igwe.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC2#
Igwe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Igwe.
A lazy body kick from Igwe
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Igwe thinking.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Igwe circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko stalks Igwe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Igwe's face. Igwe staggers backwards, shaken.
Igwe tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko lands with a shot to the body.
Igwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Igwe throws a body kick.
Igwe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Igwe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Igwe looks for the body kick but Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Igwe manages to circle out of the way.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Emelianenko finds it's target.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Igwe.
Kenyon Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Igwe misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko is looking to counter the offense by Igwe and move into the clinch.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Igwe avoids it well.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Igwe didn't see that one coming.
Emelianenko works Igwe's body with a nice hook.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Igwe. Igwe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Igwe closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Igwe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Igwe misses with a punch on the inside.
Igwe tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Igwe tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Igwe back against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Emelianenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Emelianenko lands.
Emelianenko cracks Igwe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Igwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Igwe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Igwe throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Igwe moves away and avoids it.
Igwe misses with a straight left.
Igwe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Igwe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Igwe circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Emelianenko tries to keep at a distance but Igwe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.#T1#
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Igwe.
Igwe is stalling here.
Igwe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Igwe has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Igwe can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igwe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Igwe.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Igwe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Igwe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Igwe on the inside.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Igwe pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Igwe throws a head punch that misses.
Igwe can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
#T3#
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Igwe tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Igwe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Igwe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Igwe on the inside.
Igwe swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igwe is trying to stall.
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Igwe manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Igwe didn't see that one coming.
Igwe looks for the body kick but Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko tries to counter by clinching up but Igwe breaks away and moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Igwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Igwe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Igwe throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Igwe.#CUT2#It looks like Stanley Emelianenko has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelianenko. #ROC#Igwe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igwe throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko connects with a right that clearly hurt Igwe. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Emelianenko proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Igwe collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Emelianenko!
Stanley Emelianenko thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 30, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Hassan Amir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kenyon Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Amir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amir (4) vs (0) Igwe
Amir moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Amir seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Igwe for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Igwe is trying to improve his position.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Amir has knee on belly momentarily but Igwe bucks him off and regains half guard.
Amir controlling the action here.
Amir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Igwe wants to control but Amir is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Amir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amir trying to advance position but Igwe counters by regaining guard.
Amir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Igwe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amir trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Amir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Igwe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amir wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.
Igwe trying to control the position.
Amir trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (7) vs (0) Igwe
Igwe tries to bench press Amir off him but Amir keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Amir tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Amir has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Igwe is letting Amir control him for a moment.
Amir moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amir (9) vs (0) Igwe
Amir controlling from mount.
Amir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Amir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5##SUB#
Amir goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Igwe turns into him and now he's in Amir's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (9) vs (2) Igwe
Amir has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Igwe looking to pass the guard.
Igwe won't allow Amir to sweep him here. #T6#
Amir controlling the position.
Igwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Amir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Amir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Igwe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Amir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Igwe won't allow Amir to sweep him here. #T7#
Amir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Igwe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (11) vs (2) Igwe#SUB#
Amir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Amir controls from within his opponent's guard.
Igwe trying to control the position.
Amir stays in close to Igwe's body and controls the position. #T8#
Amir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Amir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Amir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Amir from controlling successfully.
Amir stays in close to Igwe's body and controls the position. #T9#
Amir trying to control but Igwe is working from the bottom.
Amir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Amir from controlling successfully.
Igwe pulls Amir in close to his closed guard and prevents Amir from doing any damage or advancing position.
Amir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Amir from controlling successfully. #T10#
Amir wants to pass the guard but Igwe is keeping the position.
Amir controlling from the top position.
Amir looking to pass the guard.
Amir is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Amir trying to control but Igwe is working from the bottom.
Amir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Igwe keeping full guard, as Amir tries to pass.
Igwe has his hands on Amir's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Amir trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amir wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.
Igwe wants to sweep here but Amir controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Amir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Amir 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.
Amir passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (14) vs (2) Igwe
A lull in the action here.
Amir trying to control the position but Igwe is working away. #T14#
Igwe seems a little lost for a moment, as Amir dominates the positioning.
Igwe is looking for a sweep.
Amir takes a little break here. Igwe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Igwe is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amir is trying to move to mount but Igwe reverses beautifully and ends up in Amir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (14) vs (4) Igwe
Amir managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Hassan Amir 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 41 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
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.#CL2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
Igwe controlling the action here. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
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.#T5#
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.#T6#
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.
#T7#
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. #T8#
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.
#T9#
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.#T10#
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.
#T11#
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
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.
#T13#
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.#T14#
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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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ropey McKnotty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kenyon Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McKnotty wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Igwe has picked McKnotty up - he's going for a ride! Igwe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McKnotty (0) vs (2) Igwe
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKnotty tries to roll over but Igwe keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Igwe seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe tries to pass the half guard into mount. McKnotty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McKnotty trying to control here.
#T1#
Igwe is taking a breather. McKnotty 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.
McKnotty trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Igwe in particular looking to stall.#T2#
McKnotty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McKnotty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McKnotty being controlled here, momentarily.
McKnotty controlling Igwe's posture. #SUB#
McKnotty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
McKnotty looking to control.
McKnotty keeping full guard, as Igwe tries to pass.
Igwe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Igwe wants to pass the guard but McKnotty is keeping the position.
Igwe preventing the sweep. #T4#
McKnotty looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Igwe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McKnotty trying to control here.
McKnotty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
McKnotty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
McKnotty is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Igwe seems content to control.
Igwe prevents McKnotty from improving his position.
McKnotty trying to hold on to Igwe's head to control him but Igwe postures up.
#T6#
Igwe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McKnotty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Igwe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Igwe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McKnotty (4) vs (2) Igwe
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McKnotty is looking to control Igwe but Igwe is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
McKnotty looking for the choke but no joy.
McKnotty struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T7#
McKnotty is trying to stick to Igwe's back but Igwe is turning into McKnotty. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McKnotty's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Igwe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McKnotty (4) vs (4) Igwe#T8#
Igwe looking to pass the guard.
Igwe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McKnotty controls Igwe momentarily but Igwe frees himself.
Igwe slips nicely into half guard.
Igwe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Igwe is pressing down on McKnotty's thigh, looking to free his foot. McKnotty is holding on for now. #T9#
Igwe content to control rather than advance.
McKnotty trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Igwe manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McKnotty (4) vs (7) Igwe
McKnotty is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Copes, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McKnotty is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Igwe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Igwe is continuing to stall.
Igwe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKnotty is desperately trying to improve his position but Igwe has a good base and remains in mount.
Igwe fails to advance to McKnotty's back. #T11#
Igwe controlling from the full mount.
McKnotty wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McKnotty (4) vs (10) Igwe
McKnotty is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Igwe.
McKnotty needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T12#
Good control from Igwe.
Igwe avoiding McKnotty 's attempts to control his hands.
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.
McKnotty trying to control the hands but Igwe won't let him.
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.
#T13#
Let's hope that Igwe 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.
Igwe doesn't have the hooks in and McKnotty manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McKnotty (6) vs (10) Igwe
Igwe has McKnotty pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
McKnotty wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.
McKnotty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKnotty trying to control but Igwe is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igwe wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
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.#CL#
Igwe gets a clinch.
GC is looking for a takedown.#TD#
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.#T1##SUB2#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
GC is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
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.
#T6#
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.#T7#
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.
#T8#
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.
#T9#
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.#T10#
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. #T11#
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.#T12#
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. #T13#
GC is working to get back to half guard.
GC wants to hold on but Igwe pushes him away.#T14#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Yaroslav drives through and clinches with Igwe against the cage.
Igwe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yaroslav.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Yaroslav forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yaroslav looking for a takedown.
Igwe wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yaroslav is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kenyon Igwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Yaroslav.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Igwe manages to break the clinch.
Igwe tries to land a front kick but Yaroslav steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Yaroslav manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Igwe on his heels. He'll look to pass Igwe's guard now, I'm sure.
Igwe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yaroslav on the ground.
Igwe is trying to keep Yaroslav in close.
#T1#
Yaroslav slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yaroslav scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Yaroslav postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Igwe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yaroslav, into his guard. #REVR#
Yaroslav pulls Igwe in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yaroslav keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Yaroslav looking for a guillotine here but Igwe defends easily.
Yaroslav looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Yaroslav's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Yaroslav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Igwe tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaroslav is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yaroslav working for a triangle but Igwe defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yaroslav keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Yaroslav dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yaroslav tries to close the distance and clinch up but Igwe swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Yaroslav gets a takedown into half guard.
Yaroslav throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Yaroslav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Igwe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yaroslav. #SUB2#
Yaroslav is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Igwe sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yaroslav is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Yaroslav is trying to work for a kimura but Igwe is defending well.
Igwe is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Yaroslav is trying to work for a kimura but Igwe is defending well.
Yaroslav prevents Igwe from improving his position.
Yaroslav wants to lay and pray for a moment but Igwe keeps working. #SUB2#
Yaroslav 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.
#T3#
Igwe tries to get to full guard but Yaroslav has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Yaroslav there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yaroslav passes into side control, despite Igwe's attempt to control the position.
#SUB2#
Yaroslav has hold of Igwe's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Igwe seems comfortable defending it but Yaroslav has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Igwe is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Igwe is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Yaroslav couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Yaroslav! |
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