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TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 20 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Rob $tone!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. $tone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wasa is in $tone's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) $tone
$tone keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wasa wants to control from the top but $tone keeps moving.
Wasa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but $tone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wasa has $tone in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (2) $tone
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
$tone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
$tone wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
$tone controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to keep $tone in close.
Wasa keeping full guard, as $tone tries to pass.
$tone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
$tone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wasa wants to improve his position but instead $tone has moved into half guard.
$tone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasa.
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and $tone defends well.
Wasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
$tone 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.
$tone trying to move into half guard but instead Wasa has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (2) $tone
That's four minutes gone in the round.
$tone keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
$tone is looking to sweep but instead, Wasa has passed into half guard.
Wasa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
$tone is trying to control but can't.
Wasa moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (7) vs (2) $tone
Wasa trying to control the position but $tone is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wasa working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
$tone tries to improve position but can't.
$tone struggling a bit here.
Wasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, $tone has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for $tone! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (9) vs (2) $tone
Wasa prevents $tone from getting the reversal.
$tone has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (12) vs (2) $tone
$tone is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wasa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wasa controls the action.
Wasa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
$tone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
$tone fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
Wasa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, $tone has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wasa has the hooks in. $tone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
$tone showing good submission defense here.
Wasa wants to control but $tone is keeping busy.
Wasa keeps control of the position easily here as $tone tries to buck him off.
$tone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
$tone rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
$tone trying to control the position but Wasa manages to sink in the hooks.
Wasa looking for the RNC.
$tone rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
$tone trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
$tone is really stuck here.
Wasa looking to break $tone's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. $tone remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wasa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wasa has good solid back control here.
$tone prevents Wasa from getting a body triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
$tone trying to control the hands but Wasa won't let him.
Wasa controlling well, preventing $tone from escaping the position.
$tone is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Wasa has locked on a rear naked choke here! $tone is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masa Wasa!
During a confident post fight interview, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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