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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 1757 p4p, 190 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 19000 p4p, 0 weight class). Holzken comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ky Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holzken defends well and Ky Jr ends up having to push Holzken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holzken 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: Holzken (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holzken defends well.
Holzken drops back looking for a leg! Ky Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ky Jr manages to kick Holzken off! Holzken jumps back into Ky Jr's guard.
Holzken trying to move into half guard but instead Ky Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (2) Ky Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holzken is adopting a defensive guard.
Ky Jr 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Holzken looking for a guillotine here but Ky Jr defends easily.
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Holzken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ky Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holzken is looking for a triangle but Ky Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ky Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ky Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ky Jr defends well.
Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ky Jr trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Holzken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holzken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken.
Ky Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (2) vs (5) Ky Jr
Holzken tries to bench press Ky Jr off him but Ky Jr keeps the position.
Holzken stops Ky Jr from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Holzken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ky Jr taking a breather here.
Holzken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holzken is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control but Holzken is keeping him busy.
Holzken tries to improve position but can't.
Ky Jr controls the position.
Holzken is trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr taking a breather here.
Ky Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holzken's legs.
Holzken tries to bench press Ky Jr off him but Ky Jr keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr controls the position from side control.
Holzken is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holzken (2) vs (7) Ky Jr
Holzken is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ky Jr controlling from mount.
It looks like Ky Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Holzken is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holzken haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr prevents Holzken from getting the reversal.
Ky Jr controlling his opponent.
Holzken working to try and regain half guard.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Holzken is squirming around nicely.
Holzken is trying to escape the mount.
Ky Jr controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is looking to get to half guard.
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holzken tries to reverse the position but Ky Jr maintains control.
Ky Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holzken regains half guard.
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ky Jr is working for a kimura but Holzken is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is looking to improve his position.
Holzken looking for submissions off his back.
Holzken tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Ky Jr content to control rather than advance.
Ky Jr prevents Holzken from improving his position.
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (2) vs (10) Ky Jr
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ky Jr trying to control but Holzken is having none of it.
Holzken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holzken tries to hold on but Ky Jr postures up.
Holzken can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr controlling his opponent.
Ky Jr looking to control but Holzken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holzken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ky Jr controlling the pace for now.
Holzken is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holzken is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken working to try and regain half guard.
Holzken regains half guard.
Holzken looking for submissions off his back.
Ky Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holzken wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy.
Holzken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ky Jr in particular looking to stall.
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Holzken is defending the position.
Holzken is concentrating on defense, preventing Ky Jr from advancing position.
Ky Jr is taking a breather. Holzken 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.
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ky Jr content to control rather than advance.
Holzken looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (2) vs (13) Ky Jr
Ky Jr controlling his opponent.
Ky Jr tries to control but Holzken wriggling away.
Ky Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken can't escape the position.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Holzken is squirming around nicely.
Holzken 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.
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ky Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holzken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ky Jr wins on points by 13 to 2.
Gaia Ky Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 375 p4p, 43 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 696 p4p, 32 weight class). Magomedov comes into the arena with Evangelion OST - The Beast II blaring out of the sound system. Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Marat Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Mata back into the cage.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mata.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mata.
Mata is working for takedown but Magomedov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marat Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dado Mata.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mata prevents it.
Magomedov gets underhooks to prevent Mata's takedown attempt.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Mata is trying to drag Magomedov to the mat but Magomedov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Mata
Mata keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it.
Mata wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Mata manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mata is keeping the position for now.
Mata controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mata sees it coming and defends easily.
Mata works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Mata
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (5) Mata
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to remain calm as Mata controls from the top position.
Magomedov prevents Mata from moving into mount.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov looking for a sweep but Mata has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Magomedov (2) vs (7) Mata
Mata controlling his opponent.
Mata wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Mata seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Magomedov is holding on tight.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (2) vs (10) Mata
Well, with Mata on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Magomedov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mata working for the choke.
Mata biding his time, controlling Magomedov.
Mata tries to get the hooks in deep but Magomedov pushed the leg off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov turns into Mata and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (10) Mata
Mata is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Mata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Mata 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mata 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: Magomedov (4) vs (12) Mata
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Mata is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (4) vs (15) Mata
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Mata isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stops Mata from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mata looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Mata has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Mata isn't that keen on the idea.
Mata looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Magomedov tries to improve his position but Mata has taken his back! Mata has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Magomedov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mata pushes Magomedov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
A very excited looking Dado Mata made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Marat Magomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back to break this boy, you will see'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 3764 p4p, 338 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 691 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vincent drives through and clinches with Keosayan against the cage.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vincent just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vincent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keosayan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vincent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keosayan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Vincent has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vincent wants to take the fight to the mat but Keosayan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keosayan drags the fight down to the ground.
Vincent is posturing up here but Keosayan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vincent tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vincent has to tap! Slick submission there by Keosayan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Keosayan!
A relieved looking Sergey Keosayan 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2449 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Page (ranked 1592 p4p, 176 weight class). Wasa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome To The Jungle. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dennis Page!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Page is defended easily by Wasa.
Page gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Page
Page trying to control the position here.
Page keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page trying to control the position here.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Wasa pushing down on Page's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Page has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wasa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Page is pulling down on Wasa's head. It's preventing any offense from Wasa, at least for the moment.
Page 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: Wasa (2) vs (2) Page
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Page wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
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.
Page trying to control from Wasa's half guard. Wasa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Wasa trying to control the position.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Page has gone for a leg lock! Wasa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Page's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (2) Page
Wasa wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Page is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Wasa trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page is trying to keep Wasa in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Page keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (7) vs (2) Page
Page stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Page prevents Wasa from improving position.
Page 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.
Page struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Page! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (9) vs (2) Page
Page is wriggling around trying to escape.
Page is controlling an arm, preventing Wasa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Page is looking to escape.
Wasa controlling from mount.
Page stops Wasa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Page is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Page is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wasa trying to control but Page is having none of it.
Wasa content just to control the position here.
Page tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Page to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (12) vs (2) Page
Page trying to control the position but Wasa manages to sink in the hooks.
Page rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Page is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (15) vs (2) Page
Page is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Wasa content just to control the position here.
Wasa takes Page's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Page is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (18) vs (2) Page
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Wasa wants to control but Page manages to buck him off and is now in Wasa's guard! Nice work there by Page! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (18) vs (4) Page
Wasa is trying to keep Page in close.
Wasa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Page puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Page is working for a submission of some sort.
Wasa is looking to control Page's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wasa avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Page wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it.
Page might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wasa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Page is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa gets back to full guard.
Page sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wasa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Page has Wasa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (20) vs (4) Page
Wasa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wasa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa content to stall in guard here.
Wasa won't allow Page to sweep him here.
Page seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Page 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.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page looking to control.
Page keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Page working a defensive guard here.
Page being controlled here, momentarily.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Page is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Page pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa stays in close to Page's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Page swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A relieved looking Masa Wasa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dennis Page was interviewed post fight and said 'I am at fault for this loss because I did not think my neighborhood hedge and tree trimmer was going to be able to fight since he spent no time in the gym...just outside cutting bush's...he is amazing at that for sure but still!'. |
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