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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Guido Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 26 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro shoots in and drives through. Wasa sprawls well.
Wasa drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Wasa
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro 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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Turturro is pulling down on Wasa's head to control his posture.
Wasa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Turturro controlling Wasa's posture.
Turturro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wasa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Wasa trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Wasa sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Wasa trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Wasa looking for a guillotine here but Turturro defends easily.
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to hit a sweep here but Turturro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wasa there! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wasa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro controlling the action here.
Wasa has a hand on Turturro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Turturro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (2) Wasa
Turturro content just to control the position here.
Turturro is looking to work his way around to Wasa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Turturro wants to control the pace but Wasa is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa can't escape the position.
Wasa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (11) vs (2) Wasa
Turturro 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.
Wasa trying to control the hands but Turturro won't let him.
Turturro has the hooks in. Wasa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wasa doesn't escape.
Turturro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wasa prevents Turturro from getting a body triangle.
Wasa is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turturro biding his time, controlling Wasa.
Turturro keeps control of the position as Wasa tries to break free.
Turturro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the hands but Turturro breaks the grip.
Wasa is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wasa can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the hands but Turturro won't let him.
Turturro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wasa tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro controlling from the back.
Wasa can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Guido Turturro opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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