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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ai Za and Adam Wojatzek. Wojatzek has chosen Somebody to Love as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Ai Za! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Adam Wojatzek!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wojatzek clinches with his opponent.
Za is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wojatzek is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Za to the mat. Za regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Za (0) vs (2) Wojatzek
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wojatzek wants to control from the top but Za keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Za looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Za is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Za working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wojatzek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wojatzek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Za looking for a sweep. Not yet Za, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Za had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wojatzek defends it easily.
Za looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Za looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wojatzek is one step ahead there.
Wojatzek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wojatzek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Za is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Za looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Za will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wojatzek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Za looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wojatzek is one step ahead there.
Za has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wojatzek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wojatzek preventing the sweep.
Za 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek drops back looking for a leg! Za is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Za manages to kick Wojatzek off! Wojatzek jumps back into Za's guard.
Wojatzek trying to control but Za is working from the bottom.
Za controls Wojatzek momentarily but Wojatzek frees himself.
Za seems keen to control Wojatzek's posture.
Za escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wojatzek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Za looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wojatzek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wojatzek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Za swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Za had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wojatzek defends it easily.
Za escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wojatzek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Za keeping full guard, as Wojatzek tries to pass.
Za is looking for a triangle but Wojatzek pushes his legs off easily.
Wojatzek tries to free his leg and advance position but Za is retaining full guard.
Za looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wojatzek wants to pass the guard but Za is keeping the position.
Wojatzek slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek wants to control but Za is keeping him busy.
Za is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wojatzek jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Za (0) vs (5) Wojatzek
Za tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wojatzek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wojatzek is trying to get an arm triangle but Za is defending well.
Wojatzek has hold of Za's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Za seems comfortable defending it but Wojatzek has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Za is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Za is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wojatzek couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Wojatzek!
A victorious Adam Wojatzek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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