 |
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 4474 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 15806 p4p, 0 weight class). Putski has chosen Aids as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; The Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Putski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel Penn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Putski
Putski 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.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putski is fighting to break Steel Penn's control of his arms but Steel Penn 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.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Putski from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn has his foot on Putski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Putski works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle here but Putski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Putski
Steel Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Putski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Putski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Putski wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn prevents Putski from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to control Putski's posture but Putski avoids it.
Steel Penn prevents Putski from moving into mount.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski tries for a kimura but Steel Penn is defending well.
Putski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Steel Penn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Putski but great work by Steel Penn. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (5) Putski
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Putski is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Putski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Putski is working from the bottom.
Putski is trying to work for a sweep but Steel Penn has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (6) vs (5) Putski
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putski is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn fails to move to back control.
Steel Penn controlling from mount.
Putski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel Penn prevents Putski from improving his position.
Putski is still trying to improve position.
Putski has a hand on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel Penn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (5) Putski
Putski prevents Steel Penn from taking his back.
Steel Penn looking to control but Putski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Putski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Putski is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (12) vs (5) Putski
Steel Penn tightening his grip on Putski, looking for the choke.
Steel Penn looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Putski is controlling Steel Penn 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (12) vs (7) Putski
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Putski from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putski defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putski wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Putski passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (12) vs (10) Putski
Steel Penn regains half guard.
Steel Penn gets full guard.
Putski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Putski is looking to pass into half guard but Steel Penn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel Penn is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (14) vs (10) Putski
Putski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn is fighting to break Putski's control of his arms but Putski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Putski is keeping the position.
Steel Penn has gone for a leg lock! Putski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (14) vs (12) Putski
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Putski controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Putski tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Putski looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (16) vs (12) Putski
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Putski is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Putski's guard.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Putski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Putski sees it coming and defends easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Putski is trying to get back to full guard.
Putski wants to control but Steel Penn passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (19) vs (12) Putski
Putski is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Putski is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Putski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Putski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski is trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Putski is defending well.
Steel Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putski prevents Steel Penn from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
After winning the bout, The Steel Penn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ivan Putski spoke after the fight, saying 'Ok, next time. '. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 6678 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 58 p4p, 12 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jolly Leg Byrd!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byrd moves into the clinch.
Byrd manages to pull guard.
Byrd wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Byrd pulls Steel Penn in to control the position.
Let's hope that Byrd 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.
Steel Penn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byrd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Byrd.
Byrd is pulling down on Steel Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel Penn, at least for the moment.
Byrd working a defensive guard here.
Byrd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd has Steel Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn won't allow Byrd to sweep him here.
Byrd is controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn stays in close to Byrd's body and controls the position.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Byrd 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.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byrd holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd pulls Steel Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel Penn postures up.
Byrd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Byrd pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn won't allow Byrd to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Byrd has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Double XX. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Byrd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byrd is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Byrd manages to get to full guard.
Steel Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Byrd wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Byrd keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn looking to improve position, pressing down on Byrd's thigh with his hand. Byrd seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Steel Penn paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Steel Penn's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Byrd picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jolly Leg Byrd!
Jolly Leg Byrd looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hello, top 10!'. |
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 23286 p4p, 644 weight class) and David Morrison Jr. (ranked 2459 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison Jr. has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Guilherme Mendes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Guilherme Mendes seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison Jr. shoots in but no luck this time.
Morrison Jr. circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morrison Jr. counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendes is trying to keep Morrison Jr. in close.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes controlling Morrison Jr.'s posture.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison Jr. is one step ahead there.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison Jr. is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes pulls Morrison Jr. in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison Jr. from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes 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: Mendes (2) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Mendes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendes is trying to control. Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Mendes seems content to control.
Mendes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morrison Jr.! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
Morrison Jr. tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
Mendes content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Morrison Jr. is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Morrison Jr. is squirming around nicely.
Morrison Jr. really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
Mendes prevents Morrison Jr. from getting the reversal.
Mendes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Morrison Jr. is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (8) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to stick to Morrison Jr.'s back but Morrison Jr. is turning into Mendes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mendes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morrison Jr.. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (8) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (10) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
Mendes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. has control of Mendes's left arm, preventing Mendes from doing any damage.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendes wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him busy.
Mendes stalling.
Morrison Jr. has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes not doing much here.
Morrison Jr. looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Morrison Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison Jr..
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morrison Jr. 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: Mendes (10) vs (6) Morrison Jr.
Mendes wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy.
Mendes is trying to control but Morrison Jr. passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (10) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Mendes sneaks back into half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
Morrison Jr. seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison Jr. is working away from the top position though.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes gets full guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. passes into half guard.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Mendes defends it.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura but Mendes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison Jr. to get the leverage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping hold of Morrison Jr.'s head, controlling as best he can.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison Jr. is working away from the top position though.
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.
Morrison Jr. wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass to mount but Mendes is defending the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling the position well.
Morrison Jr. is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mendes! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (10) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (12) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is controlling Mendes's posture.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling from the top position.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Morrison Jr. has locked up a guillotine! Morrison Jr.'s face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mendes is holding on here and Morrison Jr. must be using up a lot of energy. Mendes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Morrison Jr. gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Morrison Jr.!
Our winner, David Morrison Jr., made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Keosayan (ranked 809 p4p, 103 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 2480 p4p, 267 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Sergey Keosayan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keosayan (0) vs (2) Wasa
Keosayan is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Keosayan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Keosayan won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to control the action but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keosayan (4) vs (2) Wasa
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling well, preventing Wasa from escaping the position.
Keosayan is trying to stick to Wasa's back but Wasa is turning into Keosayan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Keosayan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wasa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (4) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keosayan working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
Keosayan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Keosayan can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wasa stalling away here and it's allowed Keosayan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Keosayan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Keosayan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (6) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (6) vs (6) Wasa
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keosayan is keeping the position for now.
Keosayan controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keosayan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa keeps trying to improve his position.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan pulls Wasa in close to his closed guard and prevents Wasa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Keosayan controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Keosayan is really struggling to control Wasa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Keosayan controlling Wasa's posture.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keosayan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan 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.
Wasa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa trying to control the action but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
Keosayan wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keosayan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Keosayan working a defensive guard here.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Keosayan.
Keosayan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa 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.
Keosayan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wasa passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (6) vs (9) Wasa
Keosayan struggling a bit here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Wasa trying to control the pace.
Keosayan tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is defending well.
Keosayan is not content to let Wasa control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan moves into full guard.
Keosayan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wasa has picked Keosayan up and slammed him! Keosayan can't keep hold of the triangle and Wasa manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (6) vs (12) Wasa
Keosayan is trying to improve his position.
Wasa advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Keosayan (6) vs (14) Wasa
Wasa looking to control but Keosayan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa can't control as he wanted to and Keosayan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Keosayan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is keeping the position.
Keosayan looking to control but Wasa passes into half guard.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to advance to full mount but Keosayan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wasa 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.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Keosayan 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is keeping the position.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Keosayan.
Keosayan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (8) vs (14) Wasa
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan is pushing down on Wasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Keosayan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Keosayan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wasa is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Wasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keosayan is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 14 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
