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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2449 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Page (ranked 1592 p4p, 176 weight class). Wasa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome To The Jungle. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 3 wins and 6 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dennis Page!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Page is defended easily by Wasa.
Page gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Page
Page trying to control the position here.
Page keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page trying to control the position here.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Wasa pushing down on Page's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Page has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wasa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Page is pulling down on Wasa's head. It's preventing any offense from Wasa, at least for the moment.
Page 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 (2) Page
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Page wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Page trying to control from Wasa's half guard. Wasa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Wasa trying to control the position.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Page has gone for a leg lock! Wasa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Page's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (2) Page
Wasa wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Page is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Wasa trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page is trying to keep Wasa in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Page keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (7) vs (2) Page
Page stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Page prevents Wasa from improving position.
Page felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Page struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Page! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (9) vs (2) Page
Page is wriggling around trying to escape.
Page is controlling an arm, preventing Wasa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Page is looking to escape.
Wasa controlling from mount.
Page stops Wasa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Page is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Page is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wasa trying to control but Page is having none of it.
Wasa content just to control the position here.
Page tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Page to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (12) vs (2) Page
Page trying to control the position but Wasa manages to sink in the hooks.
Page rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Page is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (15) vs (2) Page
Page is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Wasa content just to control the position here.
Wasa takes Page's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Page is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (18) vs (2) Page
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Wasa wants to control but Page manages to buck him off and is now in Wasa's guard! Nice work there by Page! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (18) vs (4) Page
Wasa is trying to keep Page in close.
Wasa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Page puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Page is working for a submission of some sort.
Wasa is looking to control Page's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wasa avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Page wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it.
Page might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wasa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Page is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa gets back to full guard.
Page sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wasa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Page has Wasa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (20) vs (4) Page
Wasa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wasa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa content to stall in guard here.
Wasa won't allow Page to sweep him here.
Page seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Page is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page looking to control.
Page keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Page working a defensive guard here.
Page being controlled here, momentarily.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Page is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Page pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa stays in close to Page's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Page swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A relieved looking Masa Wasa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dennis Page was interviewed post fight and said 'I am at fault for this loss because I did not think my neighborhood hedge and tree trimmer was going to be able to fight since he spent no time in the gym...just outside cutting bush's...he is amazing at that for sure but still!'. |
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