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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - 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 46 wins and 28 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown but Gardet shows good takedown defense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gardet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gardet feints and as Wasa raises his hands in defense, Gardet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (0) vs (2) Gardet
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardet is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gardet controls the pace.
Wasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gardet controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Gardet 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.
Gardet is continuing to stall.
Gardet won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Wasa looking to control.
Gardet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gardet stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Wasa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardet looking to sit in guard and control but Wasa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet seems keen to control Wasa's posture.
Gardet 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 (4) Gardet
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Gardet has control of the leg.
Gardet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gardet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (2) vs (7) Gardet
Gardet mounts Wasa! Really nice guard pass there!
Gardet controlling his opponent.
Gardet wants to take his opponent's back but Wasa doesn't allow it.
Gardet controlling his opponent.
Wasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Gardet has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is squirming around, avoiding Gardet's attempts to control the action.
Wasa stops Gardet from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wasa gets back to half guard.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Gardet not doing much here.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Gardet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Gardet seems content to control.
Let's hope that Gardet 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gardet escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gardet! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (2) vs (10) Gardet
Gardet advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (2) vs (12) Gardet
Wasa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gardet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gardet with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gardet tries to control but Wasa wriggling away.
Wasa wants to hold on but Gardet pushes him away.
Gardet prevents Wasa from getting the reversal.
Gardet fails to move to back control.
Gardet trying to control but Wasa is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is working to get back to half guard.
Gardet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wasa 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.
Gardet controlling the pace.
Gardet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Gardet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gardet is pressing down on Wasa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wasa is holding on for now.
Wasa moves into full guard.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass.
Gardet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gardet won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (12) Gardet
Gardet wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Gardet keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Gardet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving.
Gardet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardet looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gardet is pulling down on Wasa's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardet is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (14) Gardet
Gardet passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (4) vs (17) Gardet
Gardet happy to just control the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gardet off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (8) vs (17) Gardet
Gardet looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wasa.
Wasa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wasa doesn't have the hooks in and Gardet manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (19) Gardet
Gardet stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (22) Gardet
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardet controlling from side mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gardet's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardet is looking for a kimura but Wasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gardet to get the leverage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gardet controlling the action here.
Gardet wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Wasa trying to control from the bottom.
Gardet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wasa! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (25) Gardet
Gardet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wasa is looking to escape.
Gardet controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gardet looking to control but Wasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wasa 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: Wasa (10) vs (25) Gardet
Gardet looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardet, not yet.
Gardet is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wasa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (10) vs (27) Gardet
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardet wins on points by 27 to 10.
An out of breath Sacha Gardet 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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