|
|
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1881 p4p, 110 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Viking has chosen Techno Viking as his entrance music. Masa Wasa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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 17 wins and 14 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Viking moves into range and clinches up with Wasa.
Viking tries for a takedown but Wasa manages to get underhooks.
Viking pulls guard effortlessly.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Viking looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Viking is working away.
Wasa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (3) vs (0) Viking
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa controlling his opponent.
Viking is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Viking is squirming around nicely.
Viking can't escape the position.
Viking has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (6) vs (0) Viking
Viking is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wasa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Viking's chin but Viking turns very nicely into Wasa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Viking.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (6) vs (2) Viking
Viking wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Wasa controls Viking momentarily but Viking frees himself.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Wasa wants to sweep here but Viking controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking pushes down on Wasa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wasa trying to control here.
Viking is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wasa is just riding it out for now. Viking eventually gives up the hold.
Viking looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Viking is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but Viking postures up.
Wasa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Viking is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wasa is defending against the submission attempts here by Viking.
Viking trying to work for an americana but Wasa has managed to regain full guard.
Viking stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (6) vs (5) Viking
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries for a kimura but Wasa is defending well.
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Viking's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Viking stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Viking manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (5) Viking
Wasa trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viking is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (7) Viking
Viking sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Wasa doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Viking paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Wasa - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masa Wasa!
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. |
|
|
|
|
|
