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TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli gets caught flat footed, as Wasa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Wasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Wasa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasa is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away.
Halli tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halli 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: Halli (0) vs (8) Wasa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Halli's chin but Halli turns very nicely into Wasa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Halli.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (8) Wasa
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa 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.
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (10) Wasa
Wasa advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halli wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Wasa moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (2) vs (13) Wasa
Halli 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: Halli (2) vs (16) Wasa
Wasa controlling from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wasa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Halli has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Wasa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wasa doesn't have the hooks in and Halli manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (16) Wasa
Wasa 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.
Wasa 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: Halli (4) vs (18) Wasa
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halli trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wasa manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (4) vs (21) Wasa
Wasa wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Wasa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wasa moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (4) vs (24) Wasa
Wasa controlling from the back.
Wasa looking for the RNC.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
What can Halli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wasa controlling well, preventing Halli from escaping the position.
Halli staying busy and making it hard for Wasa to control.
Wasa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Halli pushed the leg off.
Wasa biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Wasa.
Wasa wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Wasa is not going to allow Halli to sit and survive in this position.
Wasa biding his time, looking for the opening.
Halli tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wasa biding his time, controlling Halli.
Wasa working for the choke.
Wasa looking for the choke but no joy.
Halli showing good submission defense here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control but Halli manages to buck him off and is now in Wasa's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (6) vs (24) Wasa
Wasa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa wants to control the position but Halli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wasa is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa 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: Halli (6) vs (26) Wasa
Halli is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (6) vs (29) Wasa
Wasa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halli tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halli tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.
Wasa trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Wasa has hold of Halli's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Halli manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 29 to 6.
An out of breath Masa Wasa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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