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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
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.#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.#T5#
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
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.
#T6#
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. #T7#
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.#T8#
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. #T9#
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. #SUB2#
Gardet looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
#T10#
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. #T11#
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.
#SUB#
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. #T12#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T13#
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. #T14#
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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Event:
CACC 241
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Moto Miyashita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 28 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Miyashita darts in and clinches Wasa up against the cage.#TD2#
Wasa gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyashita (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa wants to take a breather but Miyashita is having none of it.
Miyashita wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyashita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (0) vs (5) Wasa#SUB2#
Wasa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miyashita, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wasa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyashita is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Wasa trying to control the action but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
Miyashita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyashita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasa's best efforts.#T2#
Miyashita is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Miyashita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wasa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyashita moves into full guard.
#T3#
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyashita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Miyashita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa controlling from the top position. #T4#
Wasa trying to move into half guard but instead Miyashita has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (2) vs (5) Wasa
Miyashita trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a triangle but Miyashita pushes his legs off easily.
Miyashita trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #T5#
Miyashita wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Miyashita trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyashita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Miyashita 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 Miyashita has Wasa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (2) vs (7) Wasa#T6#
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (2) vs (10) Wasa
Miyashita is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Miyashita gets back to half guard.#T7#
Miyashita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miyashita looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wasa pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (2) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa wants to control the pace but Miyashita is squirming around nicely.
Wasa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Miyashita to control.
Wasa moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyashita (2) vs (16) Wasa#T8#
Wasa is hanging on to Miyashita's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyashita trying to control the hands but Wasa won't let him.
Miyashita tries to break free.
Wasa wants to control but Miyashita is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Wasa looking for the choke but no joy.
Miyashita is keeping busy.
#T9##SUB2#
Wasa has one arm under Miyashita 's neck. Miyashita is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Wasa manages to get his arm free though and Miyashita is in a world of trouble! Wasa sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Miyashita turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masa Wasa!
Masa Wasa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 231
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Zhang Jun!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Jun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jun. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (0) vs (2) Jun
Jun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Jun 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.
Jun wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Jun trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jun controls the pace.
Jun pushes down on Wasa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wasa's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Jun is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Jun is controlling well.
Jun is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Jun trying to mount his opponent but Wasa defends it.
Wasa is not content to let Jun control the position.
Jun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Jun trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Jun is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Jun has control of the leg.
Jun is pressing down on Wasa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wasa is holding on for now.
Jun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jun uses his free foot to push down on Wasa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wasa. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (0) vs (5) Jun#SUB2#
Jun goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wasa turns into him and now he's in Jun's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (5) Jun
Jun pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Jun controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Jun wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Jun trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Jun is pulling down on Wasa's head. It's preventing any offense from Wasa, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Jun looking for subs off his back but Wasa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wasa prevents Jun from improving his position.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Jun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jun has Wasa pulled in close to control his posture.
Wasa trying to control but Jun is working from the bottom.
Jun wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jun wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Jun is retaining full guard.
Jun is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Jun is keeping the position.
Wasa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Jun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Jun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa stays in close to Jun's body and controls the position.
Jun looking for a sweep. Not yet Jun, not yet.
Jun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jun working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Wasa won't allow Jun to sweep him here.
Jun is still trying to improve position.
Jun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jun keeps trying to improve his position.
Wasa is pushing down on Jun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jun is fighting to maintain full guard but Wasa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wasa is thwarting Jun's attempts to control the position.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Jun defends it.
Jun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jun trying to control from the bottom.
Jun wants to control but Wasa passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (5) Jun
Wasa controlling the position. #T7#
Jun isn't going anywhere.
Jun is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wasa is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (7) vs (5) Jun#SUB#
Wasa has hold of Jun's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jun manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jun is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Wasa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jun manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jun is looking to improve his position.
Jun is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard. #T8#
Jun is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (7) vs (9) Jun
Jun keeps control of the position as Wasa tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wasa can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Jun is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jun has the hooks in. Wasa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jun is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9##SUB2#
Jun tightening his grip on Wasa, looking for the choke.
Wasa tries to roll but Jun sticks to his back.
Jun just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Jun is looking for a rear naked choke here but Wasa reverses the position brilliantly into Jun's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (9) vs (9) Jun
Jun controlling Wasa's posture.
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jun's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Jun trying to control but Wasa postures up.
Wasa is pressing down on Jun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jun is holding on for now.
Jun is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jun avoid being mounted?
Jun manages to get to full guard.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jun is keeping the position for now.
Jun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa preventing the sweep. #T11#
Jun keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Jun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jun wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jun pulls Wasa in close to his closed guard and prevents Wasa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Jun is retaining full guard.
Wasa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jun is trying to hold Wasa in close to prevent damage but Wasa has managed to pass into half guard.
#T12#
Jun won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Well,Wasa is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Wasa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wasa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jun for as long as he can get away with.
Jun controlling the position well.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Jun has a hand on Wasa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wasa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (12) vs (9) Jun#T13#
Wasa avoids the attempt from Jun to control.
Wasa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jun wants to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Jun tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wasa content just to control the position here.
Jun wants to control but Wasa is having none of it.
Jun tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.
Jun tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away. #T14#
Wasa trying to control but Jun is having none of it.
Jun stops Wasa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jun is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jun tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.
Jun is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
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. |
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Event:
CWC 227
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Malverde!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malverde as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Malverde forces Wasa back against the cage and clinches.
Wasa tries to score a body lock takedown but Malverde shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Malverde successfully pulls guard.
Malverde looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malverde looking for a sweep. Not yet Malverde, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malverde is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Malverde pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Malverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malverde is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malverde's guard.
Wasa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Malverde reverses the position - he's now on top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (0) vs (2) Malverde#T2#
Wasa working a defensive guard here.
Malverde stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Malverde stays in close to Wasa's body and controls the position.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa working a defensive guard but Malverde passes into half guard.
Wasa wants to control but Malverde is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Wasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malverde's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malverde's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (4) vs (2) Malverde
A lull in the action here.
Malverde rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
Malverde is keeping busy.
Malverde trying to control the action but Wasa just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
I really don't envy Malverde right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Wasa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Malverde has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wasa biding his time, controlling Malverde. #T5##SUB#
Wasa is looking for a choke. Malverde gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Malverde manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (4) Malverde
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malverde content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but Malverde is proving a slippery customer.
Malverde pushing down on Wasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malverde with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Malverde not doing much here.
#T7#
Malverde wants to free his trapped foot but Wasa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wasa trying to get back to full guard but Malverde takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (4) vs (7) Malverde
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.
Malverde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malverde wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Wasa wants to control but Malverde is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Wasa won't allow Malverde to pass to mount.
Malverde trying to control the pace.
Wasa has a hand on Malverde's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Malverde takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (4) vs (10) Malverde
Wasa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Wasa wants to hold on but Malverde pushes him away.
Wasa is working to get back to half guard.
Malverde wants to control the pace but Wasa is squirming around nicely.
Wasa is trying to escape the mount.
Malverde controlling the pace for now.
Wasa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T10#
Wasa tries to improve his position but instead Malverde has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (4) vs (13) Malverde
Wasa tries to escape but Malverde has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Wasa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Wasa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Malverde gets his hands free as Wasa looks to control.
Good control from Malverde.
Let's hope that Malverde 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.
Malverde is continuing to stall.
Malverde is trying to stick to Wasa's back but Wasa is turning into Malverde. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Malverde's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wasa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (6) vs (13) Malverde#T12#
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Malverde is keeping the position.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Malverde keeps moving.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Malverde pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Malverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malverde has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Malverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malverde is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Malverde has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malverde wins on points by 13 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #T5#
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. #T6#
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.#T7#
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.#SUB2#
Wasa looking for a guillotine here but Turturro defends easily.
#SUB2#
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. #T8#
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. #T9#
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. #T10#
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. #T11#
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.
#T12#
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. #T13#
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.
#T14#
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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Event:
CACC 203: Brown vs Wasa
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 25 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wasa as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Wasa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Wasa
Brown wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to hold on to Wasa's head to control him but Wasa postures up.
Wasa uses his free foot to push down on Brown 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown . Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Wasa#T1#
Brown can't escape the position.
Wasa controlling the pace for now.
Wasa is trying to control here but Brown has managed to regain half guard.
Wasa is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Wasa not doing much here.
#T2#
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Wasa looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Wasa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown trying to control the position.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Brown controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself. #T4#
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Wasa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown 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.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully. #T7#
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Wasa is looking to pass Brown 's guard but actually Brown recovers to full guard.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Wasa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up. #SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Wasa trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Wasa passes into half guard.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown trying to hold on to Wasa's head to control him but Wasa postures up.
Wasa is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wasa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (5) Wasa#T10##SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wasa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wasa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T11#
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Brown '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.#T12#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (9) Wasa
Wasa is trying to stick to Brown 's back but Brown is turning into Wasa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wasa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (9) Wasa
Brown wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13#
Brown won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Wasa wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown prevents Wasa from improving his position.
Wasa has a hand on Brown 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brown takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (9) vs (9) Wasa
Brown fails to take his opponent's back. #T14#
Wasa wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Wasa is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown controlling from mount.
Wasa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa tries to improve his position but instead Brown has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (12) vs (9) Wasa
Brown doesn't have the hooks in and Wasa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (11) Wasa
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Antonio Brown retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Antonio Brown made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Warrior Fight Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 24 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan tries to sprawl but Wasa drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Wasa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wasa is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from MacGowan as he works his way to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
MacGowan 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 trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan has his hands on Wasa's head, controlling the position.
Wasa trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Wasa
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wasa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MacGowan has picked Wasa up and slammed him! Wasa can't keep hold of the triangle and MacGowan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa manages to work his way to half guard, despite MacGowan's best efforts.
MacGowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Wasa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Wasa#T5#
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
MacGowan controlling the position.#T6#
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Wasa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan seems keen to control Wasa's posture.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully. #T7#
MacGowan is controlling Wasa's posture.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Wasa is looking to pass into half guard but MacGowan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacGowan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa wants to hit a sweep here but MacGowan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wasa there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wasa is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9##SUB2#
Wasa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because MacGowan has passed into half guard!
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wasa! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (13) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
MacGowan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
MacGowan looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
MacGowan prevents Wasa from getting the reversal.
Wasa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
MacGowan not doing much here.
Wasa trying to control here.
MacGowan is taking a breather. Wasa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T12#
Wasa is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wasa with the active half guard here but MacGowan passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (16) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacGowan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (16) vs (8) Wasa
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan staying busy and making it hard for Wasa to control. #T13##SUB2#
Wasa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacGowan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wasa controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Wasa is looking to control MacGowan but MacGowan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Wasa tightening his grip on MacGowan, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
MacGowan is in a bad position with Wasa working for a choke. MacGowan manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (18) vs (8) Wasa#T14#
Wasa wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
Wasa is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
Our winner, Shane MacGowan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Wasa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pending's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wasa pushing down on Pending's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wasa content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Wasa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pending tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wasa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masa Wasa!
Masa Wasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 185: Cubbedge vs Steel
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 24 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wasa tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wasa to the ground. Wasa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Wasa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Wasa is now in Ward's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (0) vs (2) Wasa
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ward trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (5) Wasa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ward! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ward (0) vs (7) Wasa
Wasa wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ward tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.#T1#
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
Ward wants to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.#T2#
Ward can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Wasa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ward is surviving well by controlling Wasa's body position as best he can.
Ward tries to improve his position but instead Wasa has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ward (0) vs (10) Wasa#SUB2#
Wasa looking for the RNC.
Wasa controlling well, preventing Ward from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Ward fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
Ward tries to break free.
#T3#
Ward looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wasa.
Ward rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wasa preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ward 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.#T4#
Wasa passes into half guard.
Ward wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward trying to control from the bottom.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
Ward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ward trying to control from the bottom.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward trying to get back to full guard but Wasa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (13) Wasa
Ward tries to lock up and control but Wasa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wasa looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Wasa wants to finish this one by submission but Ward is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wasa. #T7#
Ward can't escape the position.
Wasa wants to control but Ward has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Ward is pressing down on Wasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Wasa trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Wasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Wasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wasa has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wasa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wasa stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position. #T10#
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ward's guard. #SUB#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wasa is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB2#
Wasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ward knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wasa works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (16) Wasa
Wasa fails to advance to Ward's back.
Ward is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Wasa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Wasa working for a guillotine from mount but Ward is in no mood to give up.
Ward regains half guard.
Ward tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.#T13#
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Wasa passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (19) Wasa
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ward slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ward tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.#T14#
Wasa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward is staying active underneath Wasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 19 to 0.
Masa Wasa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 180: Pavlov vs Cruz
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 24 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wasa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thayer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wasa is in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasa controls the pace.#SUB2#
Thayer working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Thayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Wasa is working for a submission of some sort.
Thayer tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.#T2#
Thayer is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Wasa has a good base and remains in mount.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thayer tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.
Wasa trying to control but Thayer is having none of it. #T3#
Wasa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wasa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thayer is holding on tight.
Wasa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thayer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wasa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thayer is holding on tight.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wasa trying to control but Thayer is having none of it. #T4#
Wasa controlling from mount.
Thayer is looking to get to half guard.
Thayer tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Thayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Wasa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Wasa controlling his opponent.
Wasa wants to take his opponent's back but Thayer doesn't allow it.
Thayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thayer has given up his back here. Will Wasa look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (8) vs (0) Thayer
Wasa has good solid back control here. #T6##SUB#
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Wasa is persistently looking for the submission but Thayer is defending it well.
#SUB#
Wasa tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke.
Wasa tries to keep control of the position but Thayer is staying busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Wasa controlling the position well here. Thayer rolled but Wasa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thayer trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip. #SUB#
Wasa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thayer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wasa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thayer's body.
#SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T8#
Thayer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wasa's guard. Nice work there by Thayer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (2) Thayer#SUB#
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thayer trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Wasa 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 (10) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thayer.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Wasa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wasa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thayer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa passes Thayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wasa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (2) Thayer
Wasa tries to advance to mount but Thayer denies him. #T12##SUB#
Wasa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thayer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thayer is trying to escape the position but Wasa is controlling the position. #SUB#
Wasa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thayer wants to control but Wasa postures up.#T13#
Wasa advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (15) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Wasa is trying to control here but Thayer has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB#
Wasa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wasa is keen to just control but Thayer is a slippery customer.#T14#
Thayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Masa Wasa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 24 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wasa. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasa (4) vs (0) Feltre
Feltre gets back to half guard.
Wasa trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Feltre is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Feltre is not content to let Wasa control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre is trying to get back to full guard.
Feltre gets full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Feltre is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wasa won't allow Feltre to sweep him here.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Feltre working a defensive guard here.
Wasa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wasa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Wasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully. #T2#
Wasa is really struggling to control Feltre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wasa won't allow Feltre to sweep him here.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feltre is keeping the position for now.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Wasa being controlled here momentarily.
Wasa passes into half guard. #T3#
Feltre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Feltre controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Wasa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Feltre has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Feltre.
Feltre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (2) Feltre#SUB#
Wasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Feltre wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving. #T4#
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Feltre tries to pass.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Feltre 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 (6) vs (2) Feltre
Feltre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasa controls the pace.
Feltre trying to control the position.
#T5#
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feltre keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Feltre wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Feltre is keeping the position.#T6#
Feltre can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Feltre works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feltre is keeping the position for now.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Feltre working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Feltre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.#T7#
Feltre managing to control the position.
Wasa stands and throws Feltre's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (9) vs (2) Feltre
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feltre keeps working.
Feltre manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Feltre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Feltre is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wasa jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (12) vs (2) Feltre
Wasa tries to move to mount but Feltre blocks the move with his legs.
Feltre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feltre keeps working.
Feltre is trying to control but can't.
Feltre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wasa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Feltre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (12) vs (4) Feltre
Feltre trying to move into half guard but instead Wasa has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (14) vs (4) Feltre#T9##SUB2#
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wasa is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feltre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (14) vs (6) Feltre#SUB#
Wasa is looking for a triangle but Feltre pushes his legs off easily.
My spies in Handsome Guys Gym inform me that Feltre has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (16) vs (6) Feltre
Wasa won't allow Feltre to sweep him here.
Feltre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (19) vs (6) Feltre
Feltre is not content to let Wasa control the position. #T10#
Feltre is trying to get back to half guard.
Feltre is trying to escape the position but Wasa is controlling the position.
Feltre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wasa is thwarting Feltre's attempts to control the position.#T11##SUB2#
Feltre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wasa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Feltre sees it coming and defends easily.
Wasa content to control rather than advance.
Feltre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (19) vs (10) Feltre#SUB2#
Wasa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Feltre. #SUB2#
Feltre is persistently looking for the submission but Wasa is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Wasa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Feltre. #T12##SUB2#
Feltre has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wasa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Feltre doesn't have the hooks in and Wasa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (21) vs (10) Feltre#SUB2#
Feltre 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.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Feltre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard.
Feltre is trying to hold Wasa in close to prevent damage but Wasa has managed to pass into half guard.
Wasa is keen to just control but Feltre is a slippery customer.
Feltre gets back to full guard.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa postures up.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving. #T14#
Feltre 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 (21) vs (12) Feltre
Feltre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now.
Feltre trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (23) vs (12) Feltre
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wasa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Feltre dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (23) vs (14) Feltre
Feltre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (23) vs (17) Feltre
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 23 to 17.
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. |
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Event:
CACC 164: Hozdic vs Sparxx II
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wasa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiso.
Fiso shoots in for a double leg but Wasa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Wasa as Fiso shoots in.
Masa Wasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.
Fiso closes the distance and clinches up with Wasa, looking for a takedown. Fiso pushes Wasa against the ropes but Wasa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fiso fails to land the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Wasa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Wasa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (0) vs (2) Fiso
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Wasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Fiso wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Fiso seems to be working for a kimura but Wasa defends the submission attempt.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wasa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Wasa is defending well.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso trying to advance position but Wasa counters by regaining guard.
Fiso trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #T4#
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Fiso is pushing down on Wasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiso is keen to just control but Wasa is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Wasa tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Wasa keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Wasa wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Fiso 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.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Wasa won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Wasa manages to get to full guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Wasa wants to improve his position but instead Fiso has moved into half guard.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Wasa won't allow it.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Fiso stalling.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Fiso 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) Fiso
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso 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.#T11#
Wasa wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wasa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Fiso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wasa is aware though and is defending well.
Wasa won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Fiso 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.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Fiso controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.#T14#
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wasa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Wasa is heads and Fiso is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Fiso wins on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 152: Morrison v Holzken 5
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wasa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aoki to the mat! Aoki manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasa controls the pace.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki controlling the position.#T1#
Wasa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aoki 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.
Aoki controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass. #T2#
Aoki is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Aoki trying to control the position.
Aoki is controlling Wasa's posture.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully. #T4#
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Wasa#SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aoki has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Aoki is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wasa laying and praying for a moment but Aoki takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wasa trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T6#
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wasa is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wasa to get the leverage.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Wasa
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working. #T8#
Wasa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wasa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aoki! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (10) Wasa
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Wasa moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (13) Wasa#T9#
Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
#SUB2#
Wasa tightening his grip on Aoki, looking for the choke.
Wasa is looking to control Aoki but Aoki is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Wasa wants to control the position but Aoki frees himself and scrambles - Wasa manages to regain control in side control.
Wasa looking to control but instead Aoki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (4) vs (13) Wasa
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Wasa tries to break free.
Aoki is trying to control but Wasa is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Aoki trying to control but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Wasa is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Aoki trying to control but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki looking to control but Wasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Wasa can't escape the position.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wasa is looking to escape.
Aoki avoids the attempt from Wasa to control.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wasa is looking to escape.
Aoki wants to control but Wasa has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T14#
Aoki wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Aoki prevents Wasa from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 13 to 4.
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Masakazu Aoki stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm getting too old!!! Retirement is coming close my Fans.....'. |
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Event:
CACC 143: Average vs Shifter 2
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wasa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Krawlee
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Krawlee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wasa moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Krawlee
Wasa trying to control the action but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Krawlee tries to bench press Wasa off him but Wasa keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Wasa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Krawlee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wasa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Krawlee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krawlee trying to control here.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa stalling away here and it's allowed Krawlee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Krawlee 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.#T2#
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Krawlee working a defensive guard here.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa passes into half guard.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Krawlee defends it.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Krawlee is working away. #T3#
Wasa is really struggling to control Krawlee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Krawlee trying to hold on to Wasa's head to control him but Wasa postures up.
Krawlee is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krawlee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krawlee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (5) vs (2) Krawlee
Krawlee trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #T4#
Krawlee preventing the sweep.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Wasa is looking for a triangle here but Krawlee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (5) Krawlee
Krawlee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (5) vs (7) Krawlee
Wasa wants to hold on but Krawlee pushes him away.#T5#
Krawlee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krawlee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wasa working to try and regain half guard.
Krawlee tries to control but Wasa wriggling away.
Wasa is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Krawlee wants to control the pace but Wasa is squirming around nicely.
Wasa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wasa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krawlee tries to control but Wasa wriggling away.
Krawlee takes Wasa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wasa is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (5) vs (10) Krawlee#T7#
Wasa is really stuck here.
Krawlee is riding his opponent, not letting Wasa buck him off.
Wasa is trying to break free.
Wasa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wasa trying to hold on to Krawlee's head to control him but Krawlee postures up.
Krawlee is stalling here. Wasa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Krawlee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wasa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (9) vs (10) Krawlee#T8#
Krawlee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wasa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (9) vs (14) Krawlee
Krawlee is looking to control Wasa but Wasa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wasa tries to escape but Krawlee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Krawlee trying to control momentarily.
Krawlee biding his time, controlling Wasa. #T9#
Krawlee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Wasa fending off the submission attempt from Krawlee.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Tr�ningscenter inform me that Krawlee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krawlee controlling well, preventing Wasa from escaping the position.
#T10#
Krawlee struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wasa is really stuck here.
Krawlee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Wasa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wasa staying busy and making it hard for Krawlee to control. #T11#
Wasa is really stuck here.
Krawlee is riding his opponent, not letting Wasa buck him off.
Wasa tries to break free.
Krawlee is looking to control Wasa but Wasa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wasa is trying to break free.
Krawlee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wasa is trying to break free.
#T12#
Krawlee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wasa staying busy and making it hard for Krawlee to control.
Wasa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Krawlee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wasa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wasa trying to control the position but Krawlee manages to sink in the hooks. #T13#
Krawlee controlling well, preventing Wasa from escaping the position.
Krawlee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wasa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Krawlee.
Wasa rolls, trying to escape but Krawlee keeps control of the position.
Krawlee tries to keep control of the position but Wasa is staying busy.
Wasa tries to escape but Krawlee has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Krawlee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wasa.
It looks like Krawlee 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.
Will Krawlee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wasa tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wasa rolls, trying to escape but Krawlee keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee wins on points by 14 to 9.
An out of breath Kreepee Krawlee 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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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 21 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wasa shoots in and gets a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Wasa#SUB#
Archer 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.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Wasa#T1#
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Wasa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer passes Wasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Archer trying to pass the guard but Wasa defending well.
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Wasa keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wasa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Archer passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Wasa#SUB#
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Archer! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Wasa has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Able Archer!
After winning the bout, Able Archer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halli gets caught flat footed, as Wasa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli won't allow Wasa to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Wasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa controlling the pace. #T1#
Wasa wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Wasa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasa is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away.
Halli tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg. #T3#
Wasa works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halli has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (8) Wasa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wasa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Halli's chin but Halli turns very nicely into Wasa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Halli.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (8) Wasa#T4#
Wasa 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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (10) Wasa
Wasa advances to half guard. #T5#
Halli wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Wasa moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (2) vs (13) Wasa
Halli has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (2) vs (16) Wasa
Wasa controlling from the back.#T6#
Wasa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Wasa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Halli has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Wasa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wasa doesn't have the hooks in and Halli manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (16) Wasa
Wasa 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 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: Halli (4) vs (18) Wasa#T7#
Halli trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wasa manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (4) vs (21) Wasa
Wasa wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Wasa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wasa moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (4) vs (24) Wasa
Wasa controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Wasa looking for the RNC. #T8#
What can Halli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wasa controlling well, preventing Halli from escaping the position.
Halli staying busy and making it hard for Wasa to control. #SUB2#
Wasa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Halli pushed the leg off.
Wasa biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T9#
Good control from Wasa.
Wasa wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Wasa is not going to allow Halli to sit and survive in this position.
Wasa biding his time, looking for the opening.
Halli tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
#T10#
Halli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wasa biding his time, controlling Halli. #SUB2#
Wasa working for the choke. #SUB2#
Wasa looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Halli showing good submission defense here.
#T11#
Wasa wants to control but Halli manages to buck him off and is now in Wasa's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (6) vs (24) Wasa
Wasa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa wants to control the position but Halli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wasa is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa 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: Halli (6) vs (26) Wasa
Halli is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (6) vs (29) Wasa
Wasa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Halli tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halli tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.
Wasa trying to control but Halli is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wasa has hold of Halli's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Halli manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T14#
Wasa tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 29 to 6.
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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Wasa - just one landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turner 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.
Turner throws a body punch but Wasa moves out of range. #TD#
Wasa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Wasa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Turner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
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 40 wins and 12 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 20 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison Jr. slaps away a takedown attempt from Wasa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morrison Jr. shoots in but Wasa avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Morrison Jr. shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wasa napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa is trying to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but Wasa denies him.
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (6) vs (0) Wasa#SUB#
Morrison Jr. goes for an armbar but Wasa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wasa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (6) vs (2) Wasa#T1#
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison Jr. gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Wasa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Wasa 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.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Wasa 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. advances to half guard.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
#T3#
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa is trying to control but Morrison Jr. manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wasa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Wasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the full mount.
Wasa gets back to half guard.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. is looking to stall here but Wasa recovers full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Wasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Morrison Jr. advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. wants to work for an arm triangle but Wasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wasa has his hands clasped together around Morrison Jr.'s back. He's all about the action.
Morrison Jr. works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (14) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wasa 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.#T6#
Morrison Jr. controlling from the full mount.
Wasa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wasa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (17) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa sneaks back into half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but Wasa defending well.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg. #T7##SUB#
Morrison Jr. is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
Wasa gets back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. preventing the sweep. #T8#
Morrison Jr. pushing down on Wasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wasa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T9#
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (17) vs (4) Wasa
Morrison Jr. keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Morrison Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison Jr., not yet.
Morrison Jr. pulls Wasa in close to his closed guard and prevents Wasa from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Wasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison Jr. has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wasa has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison Jr.'s legs - danger averted.#T10#
Wasa slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wasa jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (17) vs (7) Wasa
Morrison Jr. is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wasa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (7) Wasa
I really don't envy Wasa right now.
#T11#
Morrison Jr. trying to control momentarily.
Morrison Jr. doesn't have the hooks in and Wasa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (9) Wasa
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
Morrison Jr. can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasa controls the pace.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. 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.#T12#
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison Jr. seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morrison Jr. trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Morrison Jr. keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Wasa passes into half guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Morrison Jr. defends it.
Morrison Jr. is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (12) Wasa#T14#
Wasa tries to control but Morrison Jr. wriggling away.
Wasa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. 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: Morrison Jr. (23) vs (12) Wasa
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 23 to 12.
David Morrison Jr. is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious David Morrison Jr. thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
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 38 wins and 20 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Archer darts in and clinches Wasa up against the cage.
Archer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wasa is looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Wasa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Archer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Wasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Archer tries to pull guard but Wasa won't allow it.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Wasa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wasa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Archer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Wasa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasa (4) vs (0) Archer
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Wasa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (6) vs (0) Archer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wasa can't control as he wanted to and Archer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Wasa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (9) vs (0) Archer
Wasa controlling the pace for now.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape. #T2#
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
Archer has given up his back. Will we see Wasa going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (12) vs (0) Archer
Archer 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.
Wasa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
Archer can't escape the position.
Wasa wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.#T3#
I really don't envy Archer right now.
#SUB#
Wasa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Wasa working for a choke but Archer is defending well.
Wasa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Archer tries to escape but Wasa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wasa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
Archer tries to escape but Wasa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Archer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wasa keeps control of the position easily here as Archer tries to buck him off.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wasa controlling the positon.#SUB#
Archer showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Archer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
Wasa is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.
#T6##SUB#
Wasa is looking for a rear naked choke here but Archer reverses the position brilliantly into Wasa's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (12) vs (2) Archer
Archer trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.
Wasa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (14) vs (2) Archer
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (14) vs (4) Archer
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (16) vs (4) Archer
Archer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wasa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Archer trying to control here.
Wasa is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it. #SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (19) vs (4) Archer
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Archer gets back to half guard.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Archer is not content to let Wasa control the position.#T10#
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wasa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasa is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Wasa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wasa prevents Archer from improving his position.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Archer won't allow Wasa to pass to mount. #T12#
Archer is staying active underneath Wasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wasa wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well. #T13#
Wasa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg. #T14#
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
A very excited looking Masa Wasa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
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 37 wins and 20 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Rob $tone!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wasa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. $tone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wasa is in $tone's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) $tone
$tone keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wasa wants to control from the top but $tone keeps moving. #SUB#
Wasa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but $tone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wasa has $tone in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (2) $tone
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
$tone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
$tone wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving. #SUB#
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
$tone controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Wasa is trying to keep $tone in close.
Wasa keeping full guard, as $tone tries to pass.
$tone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
$tone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wasa wants to improve his position but instead $tone has moved into half guard.
$tone performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Wasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasa.#SUB#
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and $tone defends well.#SUB#
Wasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
$tone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
$tone trying to move into half guard but instead Wasa has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (2) $tone#T4#
$tone keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
$tone is looking to sweep but instead, Wasa has passed into half guard.
Wasa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
$tone is trying to control but can't.
Wasa moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (7) vs (2) $tone
Wasa trying to control the position but $tone is working away. #T5##SUB#
Wasa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wasa working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
$tone tries to improve position but can't.
$tone struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Wasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, $tone has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6#
Wasa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for $tone! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (9) vs (2) $tone
Wasa prevents $tone from getting the reversal.
$tone has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (12) vs (2) $tone
$tone is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wasa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wasa controls the action.#SUB#
Wasa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7##SUB#
$tone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
$tone fending off the submission attempt from Wasa. #SUB#
Wasa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, $tone has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wasa has the hooks in. $tone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8##SUB#
$tone showing good submission defense here.
Wasa wants to control but $tone is keeping busy.
Wasa keeps control of the position easily here as $tone tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
$tone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
$tone rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
#T9#
$tone trying to control the position but Wasa manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Wasa looking for the RNC.
$tone rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
$tone trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
$tone is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Wasa looking to break $tone's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. $tone remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wasa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wasa has good solid back control here.
$tone prevents Wasa from getting a body triangle.#T10##SUB#
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
$tone trying to control the hands but Wasa won't let him.
Wasa controlling well, preventing $tone from escaping the position.
#SUB#
$tone is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Wasa has locked on a rear naked choke here! $tone is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masa Wasa!
During a confident post fight interview, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES FINAL
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wasa or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuronoa, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Wasa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuronoa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wasa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuronoa. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (5) Wasa
Kuronoa's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kuronoa is trying to work for a sweep but Wasa has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (0) vs (7) Wasa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa tries to take his opponent's back but Kuronoa turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (7) Wasa
Kuronoa won't allow Wasa to sweep him here. #T1#
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Kuronoa stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (7) Wasa
Wasa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuronoa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wasa is still trying to improve position.
Wasa is not content to let Kuronoa control the position. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Kuronoa trying to control the position but Wasa is working away.
Wasa stops Kuronoa from passing to mount.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Kuronoa keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuronoa tries to advance to mount but Wasa denies him. #T3#
Wasa is trying to improve his position.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuronoa tries to advance to mount but Wasa denies him.
Wasa tries to bench press Kuronoa off him but Kuronoa keeps the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kuronoa swings around for an armbar but Wasa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (9) Wasa#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wasa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (12) Wasa#T4#
Wasa wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasa's best efforts.
Kuronoa is trying to control but can't.
Kuronoa tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Kuronoa won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuronoa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wasa trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #T5#
Wasa postures up.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kuronoa has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa is trying to keep Wasa in close.
#T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kuronoa holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasa trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Wasa works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (15) Wasa
Wasa fails to move to back control. #T7#
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuronoa is looking to escape.
Kuronoa is looking to improve his position but Wasa isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuronoa is controlling an arm, preventing Wasa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Kuronoa working to try and regain half guard.
Kuronoa 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: Kuronoa (7) vs (15) Wasa
Kuronoa stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (17) Wasa
Wasa wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa seems keen to control Wasa's posture.#T9#
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Kuronoa controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself. #SUB#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Kuronoa is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Kuronoa gets back to full guard.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Wasa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (20) Wasa
Kuronoa tries to buck Wasa off but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa working away.#T12#
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working.
Wasa working away.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Wasa swings around for an armbar but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (9) vs (20) Wasa
Wasa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (9) vs (22) Wasa#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13##SUB#
Kuronoa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wasa has picked Kuronoa up and slammed him! Kuronoa can't keep hold of the triangle and Wasa manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (9) vs (25) Wasa
Wasa wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa is trying to improve his position.
Wasa wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Wasa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T14#
Kuronoa tries to improve position but can't.
Kuronoa is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Kuronoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuronoa being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuronoa is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 25 to 9.
A victorious Masa Wasa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
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 4 wins and 7 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa dives in for a single leg takedown but Siam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Siam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wasa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Siam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wasa to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) Wasa
Siam has control of Wasa's left arm, preventing Wasa from doing any damage.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam has control of Wasa's left arm, preventing Wasa from doing any damage.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving. #T1#
Siam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Wasa won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Siam wants to control but Wasa passes easily into half guard.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa controlling the pace. #T2#
Siam wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Wasa is thwarting Siam's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wasa is working for a kimura but Siam is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wasa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Siam is just riding it out for now. Wasa eventually gives up the hold.
Siam is not content to let Wasa control the position.#T3#
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wasa trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam has a hand on Wasa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wasa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (0) vs (5) Wasa#SUB2#
Wasa working for a submission but Siam is keeping him at bay.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siam is looking to escape. #T4#
Siam wants to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Siam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Siam to control.
Siam is trying desperately to improve position.
Siam wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Siam (0) vs (8) Wasa
You can see the frustration on Siam's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Siam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wasa's guard. Nice work there by Siam.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (8) Wasa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Siam wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Siam looking to improve position, pressing down on Wasa's thigh with his hand. Wasa seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Siam paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Siam's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Wasa picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masa Wasa!
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wasa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sirus Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Wasa shoots in and bounces Hughes off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hughes's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (5) Wasa
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hughes is looking to reverse the position.
Hughes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasa's best efforts.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wasa content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Wasa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hughes! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (8) Wasa
Hughes 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: Hughes (2) vs (8) Wasa#SUB#
Hughes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wasa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wasa has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (10) Wasa#T2#
Wasa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it.
Wasa controlling the action here.#T4#
Wasa passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (2) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Wasa wants to take Hughes's back here but Hughes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hughes can't escape the position.
Wasa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Hughes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wasa fails to take his opponent's back.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Wasa controlling from the full mount. #T7#
It looks like Wasa 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.
Hughes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wasa looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wasa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hughes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hughes (2) vs (16) Wasa
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Wasa is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hughes has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Wasa has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hughes taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Wasa doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masa Wasa!
Masa Wasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
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 9 wins and 5 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Wasa, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Wasa against the cage but Wasa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Wasa#SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wasa's legs.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (0) Wasa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wasa is trying to escape the mount.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wasa is holding on tight.
Wasa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (10) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (0) Wasa#T2##SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wasa 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.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Lee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wasa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (15) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Wasa regains half guard.
Lee prevents Wasa from improving his position.#T4#
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wasa is trying to keep Lee in close.
#SUB2#
Wasa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Wasa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (18) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee tries to move to mount but Wasa blocks the move with his legs.
Lee advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (20) vs (0) Wasa
Lee looking to control but Wasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wasa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (23) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa is really stuck here.
Wasa staying busy and making it hard for Lee to control. #T6#
Wasa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Wasa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (23) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T7#
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa is still trying to improve position.
Lee is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #T8#
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee moves into full guard.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wasa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9#
Wasa stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (23) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #SUB2#
Wasa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Wasa prevents Lee from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Wasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wasa.
Wasa is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa is controlling the pace.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it. #T11#
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee moves into full guard.
#T12#
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lee has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee 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: Lee (25) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Wasa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee controlling the action here. #T13#
Wasa is not content to let Lee control the position.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa 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 trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Lee passes Wasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (28) vs (5) Wasa
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 28 to 5.
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 97 CORONA GP FINALS
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wasa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pavlov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Wasa is looking to sweep but instead, Pavlov has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Wasa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T2#
Wasa is in bad spot here.
Pavlov 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 manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Wasa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Wasa
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov seems keen to control Wasa's posture.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Wasa controlling from the top position. #T3#
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is controlling Wasa's posture.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov has his hands on Wasa's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wasa preventing the sweep. #T4#
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Wasa
Pavlov passes Wasa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Wasa defends it.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Wasa#T5#
Wasa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wasa trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Wasa is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Wasa prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Wasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pavlov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (13) vs (6) Wasa
Pavlov can't escape the position.
#T6#
Pavlov trying to control the position but Wasa manages to sink in the hooks.
Pavlov wants to escape the position.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Wasa won't let him. #SUB2#
Pavlov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
Wasa is looking to control Pavlov but Pavlov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wasa has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pavlov fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov breaks Wasa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Wasa
Wasa 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: Pavlov (15) vs (8) Wasa
Wasa wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov has control of Wasa's left arm, preventing Wasa from doing any damage.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is trying to keep Wasa in close.
#T9#
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Pavlov pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa postures up.
#T10#
Pavlov seems keen to control Wasa's posture.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (8) Wasa#T11#
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Pavlov stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (20) vs (8) Wasa
Wasa is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Pavlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wasa's legs.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wasa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (22) vs (8) Wasa
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov controlling from mount. #T13#
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Wasa tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov wants to control but Wasa has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Wasa 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.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wasa for as long as he can get away with.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
Matvey Pavlov retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wasa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Wasa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Wasa is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Wasa has passed into half guard.
Wasa content to control rather than advance.
Wasa prevents Gracie from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wasa stalling.
Wasa works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Wasa controls the position.
Wasa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wasa is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wasa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gracie is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masa Wasa!
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 84
Date: May 03, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 3006 p4p, 164 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1872 p4p, 108 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Baka Survivor. Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Wasa
Aoki 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.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Wasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wasa defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Wasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wasa is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki passes Wasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wasa moves into full guard.
Wasa 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Wasa wants to hit a sweep here but Aoki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wasa there! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa prevents Aoki from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Aoki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wasa turns into him and now he's in Aoki's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wasa passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wasa trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Wasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wasa has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wasa passes into half guard.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Wasa wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa is controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wasa has picked Aoki up and slammed him! Aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Wasa manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki looking for a sweep but Wasa has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (5) vs (7) Wasa
Aoki tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wasa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aoki! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (10) Wasa
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wasa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki tries to improve his position but instead Wasa has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (5) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aoki's body.
Wasa wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aoki is defending well though. Wasa let's go of the attempt for now.
Aoki is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
Wasa trying to control momentarily.
Aoki tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Wasa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Aoki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wasa controlling the positon.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
Wasa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aoki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wasa 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is in bad spot here.
Aoki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wasa controlling the positon.
Aoki is in bad spot here.
Wasa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Aoki tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Wasa struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aoki is defending well though. Wasa let's go of the attempt for now.
Aoki is in bad spot here.
Wasa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aoki is defending well though. Wasa let's go of the attempt for now.
Wasa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Aoki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 13 to 5.
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.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan gets caught flat footed, as Wasa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Wasa
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Wasa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Wasa
Wasa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wasa trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa staying calm.
Wasa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wasa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wasa trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to take a breather but MacGowan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wasa.
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Wasa won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacGowan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacGowan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Wasa
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is stalling in the full guard.
Wasa working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Wasa 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: MacGowan (4) vs (9) Wasa
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (12) Wasa
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wasa wants to take MacGowan's back here but MacGowan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wasa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
MacGowan has his hands on Wasa's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has his hands on Wasa's head, controlling the position.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Wasa won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Wasa is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Wasa has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controlling Wasa's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (12) Wasa
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa working a defensive guard but MacGowan passes into half guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Wasa defending well.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (9) vs (12) Wasa
MacGowan trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wasa wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 12 to 9.
Masa Wasa is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 10 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wasa lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (2) Wasa
Morrison Jr. working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa content to stall in guard here.
Morrison Jr. has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. 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: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wasa 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: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (4) Wasa
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Morrison Jr. is working away.
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Morrison Jr. defends it.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison Jr. slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wasa controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. 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 looking to pass the guard.
Wasa pushing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morrison Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison Jr..
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morrison Jr. trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Wasa passes Morrison Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wasa is looking to advance position but Morrison Jr. won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but Wasa has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (7) Wasa
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking for a sweep but Wasa has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (9) Wasa
Wasa prevents Morrison Jr. from getting the reversal.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Morrison Jr. to control.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position but Wasa isn't that keen on the idea.
Wasa content just to control the position here.
Morrison Jr. is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Morrison Jr. can't escape the position.
Wasa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison Jr. has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (12) Wasa
Morrison Jr. is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is riding his opponent, not letting Morrison Jr. buck him off.
Let's hope that Wasa 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa is hanging on to Morrison Jr.'s back as he tries to escape.
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison Jr. rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wasa seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Morrison Jr. actively working from the bottom here.
Morrison Jr. trying to hold on to Wasa's head to control him but Wasa postures up.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrison Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison Jr. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison Jr. escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wasa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (15) Wasa
Wasa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morrison Jr.'s legs.
Wasa slows the pace down.
Morrison Jr. tries to bench press Wasa off him but Wasa keeps the position.
Morrison Jr. seems a little lost for a moment, as Wasa dominates the positioning.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Morrison Jr. struggling a bit here.
Morrison Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison Jr. is not content to let Wasa control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morrison Jr., who protects the arm well.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Morrison Jr. tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wasa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wasa tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Morrison Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (17) Wasa
Wasa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 17 to 2.
A victorious Masa Wasa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi drives through with a takedown into Wasa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa 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) Dravezesdi
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to pass Dravezesdi's guard but actually Dravezesdi recovers to full guard.
Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard but Wasa manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Wasa trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to bench press Wasa off him but Wasa keeps the position.
Wasa trying to control the position but Dravezesdi is working away.
Dravezesdi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wasa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dravezesdi is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi 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.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Dravezesdi is working away.
Dravezesdi moves into full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wasa trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Wasa pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (5) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Wasa is trying to break free.
Dravezesdi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dravezesdi is persistently looking for the submission but Wasa is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa turns into Dravezesdi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (7) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dravezesdi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wasa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Dravezesdi actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi moves into full guard.
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (7) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (9) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wasa advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi working for submissions but it's allowed Wasa to get to half guard.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (12) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to improve his position but instead Wasa has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (15) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Wasa has the hooks in. Dravezesdi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Wasa is trying to stick to Dravezesdi's back but Dravezesdi is turning into Wasa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wasa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dravezesdi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (15) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dravezesdi slips nicely into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa moves into full guard.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Dravezesdi passes into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dravezesdi stacks Wasa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dravezesdi! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (15) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Wasa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dravezesdi is working for a submission of some sort.
Wasa tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
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. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 1559 p4p, 177 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1806 p4p, 99 weight class). Morrison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Diary of a Madman. Wasa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome To The Jungle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Masa Wasa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 14 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa 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 keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Morrison trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa looking for subs off his back but Morrison has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison is thwarting Wasa's attempts to control the position.
Wasa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morrison pushing down on Wasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wasa 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.
Wasa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morrison has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (0) Wasa
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrison trying to control the position but Wasa is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Morrison swings around for an armbar but Wasa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morrison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (5) vs (2) Wasa
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa postures up.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Morrison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morrison is adopting a defensive guard.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Morrison is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Wasa content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Morrison looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morrison's guard.
Morrison is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Morrison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (9) vs (2) Wasa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to break free.
Morrison is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wasa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Morrison doesn't have the hooks in and Wasa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (9) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (9) vs (7) Wasa
Wasa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to buck Wasa off but Wasa is having none of it.
Morrison manages to get back to half guard.
Morrison gets full guard.
Wasa trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wasa has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (9) vs (10) Wasa
Morrison prevents Wasa from moving into mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to improve his position.
Wasa controlling the position.
Morrison is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wasa is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (9) vs (12) Wasa
Morrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa slows the pace down in half guard.
Morrison is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (9) vs (15) Wasa
Wasa looking to control but Morrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrison defends it well.
Well, if Wasa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control here.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (9) vs (18) Wasa
Morrison is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Morrison gets back to half guard.
Wasa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wasa is trying to control. Morrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morrison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is pressing down on Wasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Morrison has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wasa advances to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Wasa works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (9) vs (21) Wasa
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Morrison is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wasa jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (9) vs (24) Wasa
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Wasa taking a break here but Morrison is having none of it and regains half guard.
Morrison is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa is looking to advance position but Morrison won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 24 to 9.
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. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1792 p4p, 97 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 3297 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wasa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome To The Jungle. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Taranin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taranin gets underhooks to prevent Wasa's takedown attempt.
Taranin decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa being controlled here momentarily.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa stays in close to Taranin's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Taranin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Wasa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taranin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin pulls Wasa in to control the position.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taranin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wasa has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wasa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Wasa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Taranin! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (3) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin is looking to get to half guard.
Wasa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin working to try and regain half guard.
Taranin is just holding on here. Wasa manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (6) vs (0) Taranin
Wasa avoiding Taranin 's attempts to control his hands.
Wasa working for the choke.
Taranin wants to control his opponent's hands but Wasa gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Wasa.
Wasa keeps control of the position as Taranin tries to break free.
Taranin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wasa's arms.
Taranin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Taranin is in a bad position with Wasa working for a choke. Taranin manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (6) vs (2) Taranin
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (2) Taranin
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Taranin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taranin controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taranin is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taranin pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Taranin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wasa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taranin working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wasa passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (11) vs (2) Taranin
Wasa wants to control but Taranin is keeping him busy.
Wasa is trying to get an arm triangle but Taranin is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Taranin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taranin regains half guard.
Taranin trying to control but Wasa postures up.
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Taranin! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (14) vs (2) Taranin
Taranin has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (17) vs (2) Taranin
Wasa looking to break Taranin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taranin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wasa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wasa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wasa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Taranin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wasa.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control momentarily.
Wasa controls the position.
Will Wasa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Taranin breaks Wasa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (17) vs (4) Taranin
Wasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is fighting to break Wasa's control of his arms but Wasa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Wasa 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 (19) vs (4) Taranin
Taranin controlling the position well.
Taranin is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Wasa is pressing down on Taranin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taranin is holding on for now.
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa is stalling here. Taranin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wasa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Taranin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (19) vs (8) Taranin
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 19 to 8.
A very excited looking Masa Wasa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 70
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1813 p4p, 100 weight class) and Bryson Pico (ranked 3460 p4p, 173 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. Pico has chosen Lowkey - G-Eazy as his entrance music. Masa Wasa had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bryson Pico!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pico dives in for a single leg takedown but Wasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wasa. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasa (4) vs (0) Pico
Wasa wants to control but Pico is keeping him busy.
Pico is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Pico told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pico prevents Wasa from improving position.
Pico wants to control but Wasa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico trying to remain calm as Wasa controls from the top position.
Wasa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pico is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pico tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (6) vs (0) Pico
Wasa looking to control but Pico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wasa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pico is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pico is looking to improve his position but Wasa isn't that keen on the idea.
Wasa wants to take Pico's back but he can't do it this time.
Pico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pico is looking to escape.
Pico can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pico keeps trying to improve his position.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Pico is squirming around nicely.
Pico tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pico tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.
Wasa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wasa mounts Pico! Really nice guard pass there!
Wasa avoids the attempt from Pico to control.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pico is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pico can't escape the position.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pico is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pico tries to control the position but Wasa now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (9) vs (0) Pico
Wasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Pico pushed the leg off.
Wasa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pico knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pico for a finish.
Pico tries to escape but Wasa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pico is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wasa gets his way!
Wasa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Pico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pico staying busy and making it hard for Wasa to control.
You can see the frustration on Pico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Pico do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Pico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pico trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
Pico rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wasa trying to control the action but Pico is working from the bottom.
Wasa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pico. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (12) vs (0) Pico
Wasa just content to control the position.
Pico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Pico but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (14) vs (0) Pico
Pico can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pico tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pico wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (17) vs (0) Pico
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wasa trying to control.
Wasa is not going to allow Pico to sit and survive in this position.
Pico tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pico manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wasa's guard. Nice work there by Pico.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (17) vs (2) Pico
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Wasa is trying to control the position but Pico postures up.
Wasa 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 (19) vs (2) Pico
Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stalling.
Wasa is pressing down on Pico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pico is holding on for now.
Pico trying to control but Wasa postures up.
Pico tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Pico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wasa slips nicely into half guard.
Pico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (22) vs (2) Pico
Wasa controlling from mount.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pico is looking to escape.
Wasa wants to take Pico's back but he can't do it this time.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Pico tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa takes Pico's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (25) vs (2) Pico
Wasa not allowing Pico to control his hands.
Wasa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pico has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wasa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pico knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pico for a finish.
Wasa gets his hands free as Pico looks to control.
Pico is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wasa gets his way!
Wasa is looking to control Pico but Pico is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pico manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wasa's guard. Nice work there by Pico.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (25) vs (4) Pico
Pico won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Wasa looking for a guillotine here but Pico defends easily.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Pico pushing down on Wasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wasa tries to roll over but Pico keeps him under control.
Pico seems to be working for a kimura but Wasa defends the submission attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to pass the guard but Wasa is defending well.
Pico wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it.
Pico wants to work for an arm triangle but Wasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Wasa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wasa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pico stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Pico slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (25) vs (7) Pico
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pico tries to move to full mount but Wasa actually manages to regain half guard.
Pico is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Pico looks winded!
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pico trying to advance position but Wasa counters by regaining guard.
Pico is stalling in the full guard.
Wasa 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 25 to 7.
Masa Wasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Bryson Pico had this to say: 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'. |
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Event:
CACC 62
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1509 p4p, 90 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1798 p4p, 109 weight class). Pavlov's entrance music is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. A fine choice. Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a double leg but Wasa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wasa 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.
Wasa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is looking to stall here but Pavlov recovers full guard.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Wasa
Pavlov trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Wasa
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Wasa blocks the move with his legs.
Wasa is letting Pavlov control him for a moment.
Wasa is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Wasa is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wasa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov takes a little break here. Wasa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Wasa is working away.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wasa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to control but Wasa wriggling away.
Wasa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wasa is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Wasa wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is trying to reverse the position but instead Pavlov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Wasa turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (4) Wasa
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Wasa trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov is pulling down on Wasa's head to control his posture.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Wasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Wasa working a defensive guard here.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov is pushing down on Wasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (15) vs (8) Wasa
Pavlov tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Pavlov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Wasa tries to control but Pavlov wriggling away.
Pavlov is controlling an arm, preventing Wasa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Wasa goes for an armbar but Pavlov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (8) Wasa
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Wasa being controlled here, momentarily.
Wasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Wasa is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is really struggling to control Wasa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Putski (ranked 12793 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1787 p4p, 111 weight class). Putski comes to the cage accompanied by Aids . Wasa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome To The Jungle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ivan Putski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Ivan Putski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Putski (0) vs (2) Wasa
Putski won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Putski wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putski keeps working.
Putski is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Putski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Putski gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Wasa is fighting to break Putski's control of his arms but Putski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but Putski is working from the bottom.
Putski has Wasa pulled in close to control his posture.
Putski can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putski is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura but Putski is defending well.
Putski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Putski (4) vs (2) Wasa
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putski is controlling the position but Wasa somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Putski prevents Wasa from improving his position.
Putski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Putski'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 wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski is controlling the pace.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Putski moves into full mount! Wasa won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Putski (7) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is looking to get to half guard.
Putski controlling the position easily from mount.
Putski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is squirming around, avoiding Putski's attempts to control the action.
Putski controlling from the full mount.
Wasa tries to hold on but Putski pushes him away.
Putski controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putski 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.
Putski is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa can't escape the position.
Putski controlling the pace for now.
Wasa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Putski controlling from mount.
Putski looking to control but Wasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wasa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Putski has control of the leg.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Putski is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Putski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Putski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control from the bottom.
Putski slows the pace down in half guard.
Putski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Putski (10) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa 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.
Putski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putski wants to control the pace but Wasa is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Putski has control of the leg.
Putski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Putski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wasa tries to roll over but Putski keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Putski (13) vs (2) Wasa
Putski controlling from the full mount.
Putski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wasa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wasa shrugs it off.
Wasa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Putski is controlling the pace.
Putski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Putski looking to pass the guard.
Wasa is looking to sweep but instead, Putski has passed into half guard.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Putski seems content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasa tries to roll over but Putski keeps him under control.
Putski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Putski trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Putski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Putski prevents Wasa from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard but Putski has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Putski (16) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Putski has a good base and remains in mount.
Putski trying to control but Wasa is having none of it.
Putski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Putski is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski has control of Wasa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wasa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wasa tries to lock up and control but Putski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Putski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Putski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wasa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Putski trying to control but Wasa is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Putski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Putski controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putski takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A very excited looking Ivan Putski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1788 p4p, 111 weight class) and Nigel Nobody (ranked 1241 p4p, 29 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nigel Nobody!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Nobody
Nobody is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nobody looking for a sweep. Not yet Nobody, not yet.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nobody is keeping the position for now.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Nobody is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody moves into full guard.
Nobody looking for a sweep. Not yet Nobody, not yet.
Wasa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Nobody is keeping the position.
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nobody's guard.
Wasa is pressing down on Nobody's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nobody is holding on for now.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Nobody is working away.
Nobody looking for submissions off his back.
Nobody is looking to improve his position.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Nobody is working away.
Nobody tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wasa has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Nobody
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobody 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 (5) vs (2) Nobody
Nobody passes Wasa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nobody is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa manages to get to full guard.
Wasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nobody preventing the sweep.
Nobody is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wasa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wasa has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (7) vs (2) Nobody
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobody escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wasa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nobody 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 (7) vs (4) Nobody
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nobody passes into half guard.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Nobody is controlling well.
Wasa trying to hold on to Nobody's head to control him but Nobody postures up.
Wasa moves into full guard.
Nobody sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wasa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Nobody advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (7) vs (7) Nobody
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard.
Nobody thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wasa tries to buck Nobody off but Nobody is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nobody tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wasa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nobody looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wasa tries to improve position but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nobody is trying to move to mount but Wasa reverses beautifully and ends up in Nobody's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (9) vs (7) Nobody
Nobody looking for a sweep. Not yet Nobody, not yet.
Nobody wants to improve his position but instead Wasa has moved into half guard.
Nobody is trying to get back to full guard.
Nobody looking for submissions off his back.
Wasa stalling.
Nobody makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nobody.
Nobody is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nobody looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nobody working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nobody can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasa controls the pace.
Nobody working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wasa has passed into half guard!
Nobody moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wasa trying to control but Nobody is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa controlling from the top position.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nobody throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wasa escapes and throws Nobody's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (12) vs (7) Nobody
Nobody is looking for a sweep.
Nobody gets back to half guard.
Wasa trying to control the action but Nobody is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stalling.
Nobody is looking to improve his position.
Nobody 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.
Nobody gets full guard.
Wasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nobody has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wasa has managed to get both his arms back between Nobody's legs - danger averted.
Nobody had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Nobody keeps moving.
Wasa controlling from the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nobody looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nobody wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Nobody keeps moving.
Wasa passes Nobody's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nobody is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (15) vs (7) Nobody
Nobody is working to get back to half guard.
Nobody is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nobody looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (18) vs (7) Nobody
Wasa trying to control momentarily.
Wasa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nobody defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nobody wants to escape the position.
Nobody keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nobody is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nobody tries to escape the position.
Wasa is looking for the choke from the back position but Nobody is controlling his hands well.
Wasa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wasa has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Nobody is in real trouble here. Wasa gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Nobody is tapping out! Wasa wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masa Wasa!
A victorious Masa Wasa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Nigel Nobody had this to say: 'I am Nobody!'. |
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Event:
CACC 35 Victory Playoffs A
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1742 p4p, 103 weight class) and Felipe Feltre (ranked 867 p4p, 56 weight class). Wasa's entrance music is Welcome To The Jungle. A fine choice. Feltre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Someday Never Comes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Masa Wasa is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feltre has managed to clinch.
Feltre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wasa uses from the top position.
Feltre is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Wasa is pushing down on Feltre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Feltre is fighting to maintain full guard but Wasa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Feltre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wasa is pressing down on Feltre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Feltre is holding on for now.
Feltre is trying to control but can't.
Feltre is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Feltre actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura but Feltre is defending well.
Feltre is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feltre avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feltre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feltre is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feltre avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Feltre looking for submissions off his back.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Feltre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feltre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Feltre won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feltre actively working from the bottom here.
Feltre moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feltre trying to control the position.
Feltre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feltre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wasa has managed to get both his arms back between Feltre's legs - danger averted.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Feltre trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Feltre 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.
Feltre working a defensive guard here.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Feltre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa passes Feltre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Feltre tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Feltre is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Feltre trying to hold on to Wasa's head to control him but Wasa postures up.
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Feltre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Feltre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Feltre is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Feltre trying to control from the bottom.
Wasa is looking to advance position but Feltre won't allow it.
Feltre is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Wasa is thwarting Feltre's attempts to control the position.
Feltre controlling the position for now.
Feltre is not content to let Wasa control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Feltre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Feltre is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feltre avoid being mounted?
Feltre is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Feltre is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Feltre is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Feltre gets back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Feltre is trying to hold Wasa in close to prevent damage but Wasa has managed to pass into half guard.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Feltre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Feltre trying to control here.
Feltre has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa not doing much here.
Wasa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (3) vs (0) Feltre
Wasa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Feltre to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (6) vs (0) Feltre
Feltre showing good submission defense here.
Feltre rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Feltre right now.
Wasa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Feltre doesn't escape.
Feltre wants to control his opponent's hands but Wasa gets his hands free.
Wasa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Feltre knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Feltre for a finish.
Feltre fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
Wasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Feltre pushed the leg off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Feltre just trying to survive but Wasa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Feltre staying busy and making it hard for Wasa to control.
Feltre trying to control the hands but Wasa won't let him.
Wasa is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Feltre won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Wasa off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masa Wasa!
Our winner, Masa Wasa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1677 p4p, 100 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 15593 p4p, 467 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wasa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome To The Jungle. The crowd seem to be enjoying Holzken's choice of entrance music: Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 25 wins and 15 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Holzken gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wasa to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Holzken
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
Holzken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holzken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wasa has gone for a leg lock! Holzken slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (2) Holzken
Wasa is looking to sweep but instead, Holzken has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
Holzken not doing much here.
Wasa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa has a hand on Holzken's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Holzken takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (2) vs (5) Holzken
Holzken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wasa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (2) vs (8) Holzken
Wasa rolls, trying to escape but Holzken keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken biding his time, controlling Wasa.
It looks like Holzken 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.
Holzken is hanging on to Wasa's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Holzken has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wasa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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 tries to escape but Holzken has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wasa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holzken's guard. Nice work there by Wasa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (8) Holzken
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to move into half guard but instead Holzken has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (10) Holzken
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Holzken has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (4) vs (13) Holzken
Wasa tries to buck Holzken off but Holzken is having none of it.
Holzken controls the position from side control.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Holzken keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Wasa can't do much from the bottom here.
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is letting Holzken control him for a moment.
Holzken trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Holzken is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wasa is trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holzken controlling from side mount.
Wasa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Wasa struggling a bit here.
Holzken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Wasa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa wants to control but Holzken is keeping busy.
Wasa moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken stays in close to Wasa's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken wins on points by 13 to 4.
A very excited looking Rodney Holzken made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 30
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 119 p4p, 7 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1670 p4p, 101 weight class). Fuujin comes to the ring accompanied by a lot of Asian swag in this young man. Wasa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome To The Jungle. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuujin.
Wasa shoots in looking for a takedown but Fuujin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wasa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fuujin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wasa.
Wasa shoots in but no luck this time.
Kazuka Fuujin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Wasa.
Fuujin moves into range and clinches up with Wasa.
Fuujin pulls guard effortlessly.
Wasa passes into half guard.
Fuujin wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuujin keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Fuujin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin actively working from the bottom here.
Fuujin wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Wasa is trying to control. Fuujin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fuujin! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (0) vs (3) Wasa
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Fuujin is squirming around nicely.
Wasa wants to take Fuujin's back but he can't do it this time.
Fuujin is working to get back to half guard.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fuujin is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is working to get back to half guard.
Wasa looking to control but Fuujin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wasa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fuujin tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fuujin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wasa tries to control but Fuujin wriggling away.
Wasa tries to take Fuujin's back but instead Fuujin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position.
Wasa moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (0) vs (6) Wasa
Wasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fuujin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fuujin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the position but Fuujin is working away.
Wasa tries to move to mount but Fuujin blocks the move with his legs.
Wasa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fuujin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuujin (0) vs (8) Wasa
Fuujin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fuujin gets back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stalling.
Fuujin wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Fuujin is defending against the submission attempts here by Wasa.
Wasa wants to control but Fuujin is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuujin can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position.
Fuujin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Fuujin trying to control from the bottom.
Fuujin tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuujin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fuujin actively working from the bottom here.
Wasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fuujin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Wasa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (0) vs (11) Wasa
Fuujin is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin 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: Fuujin (2) vs (11) Wasa
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuujin is one step ahead there.
Wasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa is looking to sweep but instead, Fuujin has passed into half guard.
Wasa tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.
Fuujin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wasa won't allow Fuujin to pass to mount.
Fuujin 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. Fuujin eventually gives up the hold.
Wasa is staying active underneath Fuujin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control the pace.
Wasa tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.
Fuujin 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 is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa gets full guard.
Wasa trying to control the position.
Fuujin looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for a guillotine here but Fuujin defends easily.
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Fuujin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin wants to work for an arm triangle but Wasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 11 to 2.
Masa Wasa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 1834 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1672 p4p, 101 weight class). Rollins comes to the cage accompanied by Ulfheonar. Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Castor Rollins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wasa misses with a takedown attempt
and Rollins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wasa wants a takedown.
Rollins is pressed up against the cage. Wasa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rollins down to the mat. Rollins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Wasa.
Wasa goes for a double leg but Rollins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rollins continues to drive forward.
Rollins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wasa manages to circle out of the way.
Rollins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wasa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rollins (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa controlling from the top position.
Rollins is pulling down on Wasa's head to control his posture.
Rollins wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard.
Rollins working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rollins holds on and takes a little breather.
Rollins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rollins is keeping the position for now.
Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rollins (2) vs (2) Wasa
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rollins (2) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
Rollins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rollins is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Rollins pulls Wasa in close to his closed guard and prevents Wasa from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa stays in close to Rollins's body and controls the position.
It looks like Wasa 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rollins (4) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rollins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wasa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rollins (4) vs (6) Wasa
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard.
Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rollins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasa controls the pace.
Rollins has control of Wasa's left arm, preventing Wasa from doing any damage.
Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rollins is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Wasa sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rollins holds on and takes a little breather.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa drops back looking for a leg! Rollins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rollins manages to kick Wasa off! Wasa jumps back into Rollins's guard.
Wasa passes Rollins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wasa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rollins tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is pressing down on Rollins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rollins is holding on for now.
Wasa is trying for a kimura here. Rollins looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wasa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masa Wasa!
A victorious Masa Wasa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Castor Rollins spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '. |
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Event:
CACC 27
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 789 p4p, 44 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1662 p4p, 97 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chugman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chugman wants it to stay on the feet.
Chugman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman rushes Wasa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chugman jumps guard.
Chugman has Wasa pulled in close to control his posture.
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chugman is trying to keep Wasa in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Chugman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Chugman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wasa is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
Chugman trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman trying to control the position.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.
Wasa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa passes into half guard.
Chugman trying to control here.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Chugman is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (0) vs (3) Wasa
Wasa tries to control but Chugman wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wasa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chugman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (3) Wasa
Chugman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chugman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Chugman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wasa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chugman has managed to get both his arms back between Wasa's legs - danger averted.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wasa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chugman controls the pace.
Chugman won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa stands and throws Chugman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (2) vs (8) Wasa
Chugman wants to control but Wasa postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wasa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wasa gets to mount! Chugman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chugman (2) vs (10) Wasa
Chugman is trying to escape the mount.
Chugman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chugman can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wasa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chugman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Chugman is squirming around nicely.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chugman is trying to reverse the position but instead Wasa has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Chugman (2) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa trying to control.
Wasa is looking for a choke. Chugman gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Chugman manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (4) vs (13) Wasa
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (4) vs (15) Wasa
Wasa wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Well,Chugman is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chugman's guard.
Chugman trying to control from the bottom.
Wasa is just content to waste time from the top position. Chugman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chugman trying to control the position.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (4) vs (18) Wasa
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Chugman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chugman stops Wasa from passing to mount.
Wasa laying and praying for a moment but Chugman takes advantage and regains half guard.
Chugman is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 18 to 4.
Our winner, Masa Wasa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 20
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 764 p4p, 39 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1657 p4p, 95 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chugman (0) vs (2) Wasa
Chugman wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chugman wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is staying active underneath Wasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wasa prevents Chugman from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Chugman is working away.
Wasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chugman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wasa wants to advance to full mount but Chugman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chugman is pulling down on Wasa's head to control his posture.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chugman has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Wasa passes Chugman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Chugman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chugman is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Chugman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it.
Wasa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chugman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chugman is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
Wasa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chugman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chugman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (2) Wasa
Chugman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chugman trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wasa holds on and takes a little breather.
Chugman trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chugman trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is sitting in close to Wasa's body. Wasa has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chugman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chugman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wasa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masa Wasa!
Our winner, Masa Wasa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Wasa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wasa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wasa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wasa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Wasa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wasa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.#SUB#
Wasa looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Wasa controlling his opponent.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wasa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Wasa working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Johnson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Wasa off and cradles Johnson's limp body as Wasa celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Masa Wasa!
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1927 p4p, 103 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 5303 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 21 wins and 14 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoyle napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasa (4) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoyle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasa's best efforts.
Wasa is keen to just control but Hoyle is a slippery customer.
Hoyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura but Hoyle is defending well.
Hoyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Hoyle.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Hoyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (2) Hoyle
Wasa wants to sweep here but Hoyle controlling him for the moment.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa 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 (6) vs (2) Hoyle
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Hoyle is defending well.
Hoyle has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Wasa is taking a breather. Hoyle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoyle.
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoyle's guard.
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoyle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Hoyle is defending well.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is keen to just control but Hoyle is a slippery customer.
Hoyle trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wasa manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (9) vs (2) Hoyle
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoyle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wasa controlling his opponent.
Wasa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hoyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Wasa has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (12) vs (2) Hoyle
Will Wasa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hoyle trying to control the position but Wasa manages to sink in the hooks.
Hoyle tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Wasa tries to keep control of the position but Hoyle is staying busy.
Hoyle rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
Good control from Wasa.
Hoyle trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
Wasa trying to control momentarily.
Hoyle can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hoyle tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wasa has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (15) vs (2) Hoyle
Wasa moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (18) vs (2) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to escape the position.
Will Wasa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for the choke but no joy.
Wasa is trying to stick to Hoyle's back but Hoyle is turning into Wasa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wasa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hoyle. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (18) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wasa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Wasa's legs - danger averted.
Wasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoyle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Wasa is defending well.
Wasa looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Wasa won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Hoyle controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasa wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy.
Hoyle tries to pass to full mount but Wasa defends it.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Hoyle stalling away here and it's allowed Wasa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hoyle pushes down on Wasa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoyle wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Wasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasa.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Hoyle tries to pass.
Wasa wants to sweep here but Hoyle controlling him for the moment.
Hoyle trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Hoyle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wasa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wasa has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (20) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Hoyle working a defensive guard but Wasa manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (23) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle is trying to get back to half guard.
Wasa tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wasa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (23) vs (8) Hoyle
Wasa has hold of Hoyle's leg, trying to break free but it's let Hoyle lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Wasa is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Hoyle throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle is the new lightweight champion!
Aaron Hoyle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1914 p4p, 103 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2416 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 20 wins and 14 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Wasa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Gracie
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie looking to control.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie wants to control the position but Wasa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Wasa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa passes into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is not content to let Wasa control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Wasa to get to half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Wasa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Gracie
Wasa is trying to control here but Gracie has managed to regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Wasa has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (10) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Wasa keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (13) vs (0) Gracie
Wasa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Wasa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wasa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wasa gets his way!
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Wasa is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wasa is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wasa.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Wasa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wasa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wasa looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wasa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie turns into Wasa and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (13) vs (2) Gracie
Wasa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie passes Wasa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (5) Gracie
Wasa tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Wasa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie tries to control but Wasa wriggling away.
Wasa has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (13) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie keeps control of the position as Wasa tries to break free.
Wasa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (15) vs (8) Gracie
Wasa wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (15) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie 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 (17) vs (10) Gracie
Wasa controlling from the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie wants to control but Wasa passes easily into half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Wasa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (20) vs (10) Gracie
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Wasa controlling his opponent.
Wasa trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Wasa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.
A victorious Masa Wasa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 946 p4p, 108 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1907 p4p, 104 weight class). Mata comes into the arena with 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 blaring out of the sound system. Wasa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome To The Jungle. Masa Wasa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 19 wins and 13 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa dives in for a single leg takedown but Mata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mata fails with a takedown attempt.
Mata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mata has his takedown stuffed
and Wasa counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (0) vs (2) Wasa
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Mata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Mata is working away.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mata's coaches at Mello MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wasa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wasa fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wasa.
Mata working to try and regain half guard.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Wasa trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Wasa moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Mata (0) vs (8) Wasa
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mata defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wasa's guard. Nice work there by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (8) Wasa
Wasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Mata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wasa has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Mata controlling the pace.
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Mata seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wasa has recovered full guard.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (10) Wasa
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Mata manages to get to full guard.
Wasa passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Mata trying to hold on to Wasa's head to control him but Wasa postures up.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wasa has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wasa pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mata is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wasa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 1644 p4p, 189 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1883 p4p, 109 weight class). Morrison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diary of a Madman. Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that David Morrison has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Morrison seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 24 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa has a takedown stuffed.
Wasa looking to score a takedown here. Morrison is defending well but Wasa drives through and ends up in Morrison's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Morrison 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 controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Morrison working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison 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: Morrison (2) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa 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: Morrison (2) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wasa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morrison! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (7) Wasa
Morrison tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wasa controlling from the full mount.
Morrison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Wasa is working for a guillotine from mount but Morrison frees his head quite easily.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wasa trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison is working to get back to half guard.
Wasa tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
Morrison is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Wasa is looking for a kimura here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Morrison is defending well.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Morrison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is taking a breather. Morrison says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Morrison trying to control but Wasa postures up.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Wasa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (10) Wasa
Wasa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison wants to sweep but Wasa has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (13) Wasa
Morrison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Wasa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wasa is trying to control. Morrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but Morrison defending well.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
Wasa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wasa is looking to advance position but Morrison won't allow it.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Wasa controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison manages to get to full guard.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Wasa won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
Wasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa passes Morrison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is keen to just control but Morrison is a slippery customer.
Wasa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morrison won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Morrison is pressing down on Wasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison being controlled here, momentarily.
Wasa won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 13 to 2.
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. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
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. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1817 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remi Daucourt (ranked 1923 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Remi Daucourt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Daucourt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daucourt looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (0) vs (2) Daucourt
Wasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daucourt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daucourt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (0) vs (5) Daucourt
Daucourt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daucourt has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (0) vs (7) Daucourt
Daucourt looking for a guillotine from mount but Wasa is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daucourt is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wasa is looking to get to half guard.
Wasa is squirming around, avoiding Daucourt's attempts to control the action.
Daucourt 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.
Daucourt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wasa is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wasa tries to improve his position but Daucourt has taken his back! Daucourt has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wasa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Daucourt pushes Wasa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Remi Daucourt!
Remi Daucourt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 3640 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1803 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wasa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Wasa wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Wasa controls the position.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Wasa stalls from top position.
Wasa wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to buck Wasa off but Wasa is having none of it.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Wasa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (7) Wasa
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Wasa moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (9) Wasa
Gracie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jako Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Wasa isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Wasa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie 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.
Wasa is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wasa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (12) Wasa
Wasa advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (14) Wasa
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Wasa isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wasa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wasa moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (17) Wasa
Wasa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Wasa.
Wasa is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Wasa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
Wasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie breaks Wasa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (17) Wasa
Gracie trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Wasa is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wasa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wasa has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (19) Wasa
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (22) Wasa
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wasa working away.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Wasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Wasa seems to be looking for submissions.
Wasa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Wasa eventually gives up the hold.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Wasa seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 22 to 2.
A very excited looking Masa Wasa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1164 p4p, 63 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1782 p4p, 100 weight class). Pavlov comes to the cage accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Wasa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome To The Jungle. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa scores with a takedown into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Wasa is tapping! Great win for Pavlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov is the new bantamweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Wasa. That snapped Jones's head back.
Wasa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Wasa misses the target.
Jones blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Jones misses with a takedown
letting Wasa counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Noah Jones has been cut.
Masa Wasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Jones.
Nice body punch from Wasa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wasa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Wasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wasa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Wasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.#TD2#
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Wasa's guard.#T1#
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones works over Wasa with some ground and pound from guard.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wasa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wasa's body to avoid the submission. Wasa has instead reached around Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wasa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masa Wasa!
Masa Wasa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ADWGC 8
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2241 p4p, 108 weight class) and Chester Drawers (ranked 2717 p4p, 131 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chester Drawers!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Drawers rushes Wasa and presses him up against the cage.
Wasa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drawers is trying to keep an underhook but Wasa manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Drawers
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Wasa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Drawers
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Drawers wants to control but Wasa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Wasa works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (0) Drawers
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Drawers to control.
Wasa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drawers is looking to improve his position but Wasa isn't that keen on the idea.
Drawers tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Wasa has hold of Drawers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drawers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wasa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Drawers to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (11) vs (0) Drawers
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawers trying to control the position but Wasa manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drawers 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.
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Drawers wants to escape the position.
Drawers fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
Drawers is really stuck here.
Drawers has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Drawers is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wasa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers keeps trying to improve his position.
Drawers trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
Wasa looking for the choke but no joy.
Drawers wants to escape the position.
Drawers trying to control the hands but Wasa won't let him.
Wasa looking for the choke but no joy.
What can Drawers do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa has the hooks in. Drawers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wasa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wasa biding his time, controlling Drawers.
Drawers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Drawers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Drawers tries to escape the position.
Wasa has good solid back control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Drawers's body.
Drawers fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Drawers wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drawers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drawers prevents Wasa from taking his back.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Drawers stops Wasa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wasa controlling the pace for now.
Drawers is desperately trying to improve his position but Wasa has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa takes Drawers's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Drawers is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (14) vs (0) Drawers
Wasa 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.
Drawers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Drawers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Drawers is in bad spot here.
Drawers trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
Wasa tightening his grip on Drawers, looking for the choke.
Drawers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drawers tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.
Wasa looking to control but Drawers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drawers wants to control but Wasa is having none of it.
Drawers is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drawers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Drawers is staying active underneath Wasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drawers is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drawers trying to control but Wasa postures up.
Drawers wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Drawers is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Still in half guard, Wasa seems content to control.
Drawers is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to advance position but Drawers won't allow it.
Drawers tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drawers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drawers trying to control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Drawers trying to control here.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Drawers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wasa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drawers! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (17) vs (0) Drawers
Drawers is looking to get to half guard.
Drawers looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (20) vs (0) Drawers
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa keeps control of the position as Drawers tries to break free.
Wasa controls the position.
Drawers showing good submission defense here.
Drawers can't escape the position.
Wasa looking for the RNC.
Wasa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Drawers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa not allowing Drawers to control his hands.
Wasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Drawers pushed the leg off.
Drawers trying to control the position but Wasa manages to sink in the hooks.
Wasa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drawers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drawers staying busy and making it hard for Wasa to control.
Drawers can't escape the position.
Wasa keeps control of the position easily here as Drawers tries to buck him off.
Wasa trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drawers turns into Wasa and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (20) vs (2) Drawers
Drawers looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
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. |
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Event:
ADWGC 5
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2210 p4p, 105 weight class) and Zhan Dhelan (ranked 3592 p4p, 155 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. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa gets a double leg takedown into Dhelan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Dhelan
Dhelan looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dhelan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wasa escapes and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Dhelan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan being controlled for a moment.
Dhelan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (7) vs (0) Dhelan
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dhelan regains half guard.
Wasa is pressing down on Dhelan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dhelan is holding on for now.
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Dhelan manages to get to full guard.
Dhelan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dhelan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasa won't allow Dhelan to sweep him here.
Wasa trying to control but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but instead Wasa has moved into half guard.
Wasa wants to control but Dhelan is keeping him busy.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Dhelan is working away.
Dhelan wants to get back to full guard but Wasa has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (10) vs (0) Dhelan
Wasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dhelan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dhelan trying to remain calm as Wasa controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the action but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Dhelan tries to bench press Wasa off him but Wasa keeps the position.
Dhelan gets back to half guard.
Dhelan tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Dhelan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Dhelan is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Wasa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wasa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (0) Dhelan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa fails to take his opponent's back.
Dhelan tries to lock up and control but Wasa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wasa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Dhelan is squirming around nicely.
Wasa controlling his opponent.
Wasa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dhelan for as long as he can get away with.
Dhelan is looking to get to half guard.
Dhelan is trying to reverse the position but instead Wasa has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (16) vs (0) Dhelan
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan tries to escape but Wasa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dhelan turns into Wasa and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (16) vs (2) Dhelan
Wasa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dhelan is aware though and is defending well.
Wasa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dhelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Wasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dhelan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (18) vs (2) Dhelan
Dhelan 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 (18) vs (4) Dhelan
Dhelan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wasa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhelan.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Dhelan is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dhelan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dhelan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dhelan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (22) vs (4) Dhelan
Dhelan can't escape the position.
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dhelan can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Dhelan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Dhelan pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan is in bad spot here.
Wasa has good solid back control here.
Dhelan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
Wasa controlling well, preventing Dhelan from escaping the position.
Wasa is persistently looking for the submission but Dhelan is defending it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Wasa is looking for the choke from the back position but Dhelan is controlling his hands well.
Wasa looking for the choke from the back.
Wasa keeps control of the position as Dhelan tries to break free.
Dhelan fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
Wasa keeps control of the position easily here as Dhelan tries to buck him off.
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dhelan is looking to get to half guard.
Wasa working for a submission but Dhelan is keeping him at bay.
Dhelan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dhelan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wasa passes Dhelan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dhelan gets full guard.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving.
Wasa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dhelan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dhelan controlling Wasa's posture.
Dhelan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wasa escapes and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (25) vs (4) Dhelan
Dhelan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Dhelan defends it.
Dhelan is staying active underneath Wasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (28) vs (4) Dhelan
Dhelan is looking for a sweep.
Wasa has hold of Dhelan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dhelan seems comfortable defending it but Wasa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dhelan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dhelan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wasa couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masa Wasa!
Masa Wasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ADWGC 3
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2198 p4p, 101 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 4221 p4p, 176 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. On his way into the cage it seems that Masa Wasa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Masa Wasa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wasa pinned against the cage. Wasa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Ward
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Wasa pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Wasa is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Ward
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Ward to control.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ward is looking to escape.
Wasa fails to advance to Ward's back.
Wasa takes Ward's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (8) vs (0) Ward
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for the RNC.
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Ward right now.
Ward prevents Wasa from getting a body triangle.
Wasa doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (2) Ward
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Ward has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ward 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.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward is pushing down on Wasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wasa defends it well.
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ward is looking for a kimura but Wasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ward to get the leverage.
Wasa manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (5) Ward
Ward goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wasa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ward's guard! Nice work there by Wasa! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (10) vs (5) Ward
Ward keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Wasa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (5) Ward
Ward is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa happy to just control the position for now.
Wasa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
Wasa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wasa controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward prevents Wasa from improving position.
Ward tries to bench press Wasa off him but Wasa keeps the position.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Wasa moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (16) vs (5) Ward
Wasa trying to control the position but Ward is working away.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward being controlled for a moment.
Wasa trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ward prevents Wasa from moving into mount.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Ward stops Wasa from passing to mount.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wasa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Ward wants to sweep but Wasa has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (19) vs (5) Ward
Wasa advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (21) vs (5) Ward
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ward is still trying to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa controlling the pace for now.
Wasa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ward is now in Wasa's guard. A big mistake from Wasa there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (21) vs (7) Ward
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Ward wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward passes Wasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Ward stalling away here and it's allowed Wasa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wasa working for submissions but it's allowed Ward to get to half guard.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (21) vs (10) Ward
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to improve his position but Ward has taken his back! Ward has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wasa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ward pushes Wasa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Ward!
After the fight, Mr Ward was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA PPV
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Brown (ranked 3680 p4p, 381 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 2130 p4p, 242 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Daniel Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Wasa.
Brown wants the takedown. Wasa is fighting it off but Brown persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wasa's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Wasa
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wasa moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brown stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Wasa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard.
Wasa manages to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Wasa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Wasa looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Wasa is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling the pace.
Wasa wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown is trying to control. Wasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is really struggling to control Wasa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wasa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Wasa is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wasa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wasa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brown throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wasa's body to avoid the submission. Wasa has instead reached around Brown's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wasa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masa Wasa!
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.
Daniel Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'XxX'. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2107 p4p, 237 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 3855 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mr Ward enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward shoots in for a double leg but Wasa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wasa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ward sprawls well initially but Wasa persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Ward
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward trying to control the position.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ward holds on and takes a little breather.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward working a defensive guard but Wasa passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel's Grappling Penn. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wasa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ward is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa is just content to waste time from the top position. Ward takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward 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 (2) vs (2) Ward
Ward trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa 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 (4) vs (2) Ward
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wasa.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (4) vs (6) Ward
Wasa trying to control the action but Ward just sinks the hooks in.
Wasa rolls, trying to escape but Ward keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward working for a choke but Wasa is defending well.
Wasa won't enjoy being in this position. Ward looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Wasa is tapping - it's over boys! Ward picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Wasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and Wasa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masa Wasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Wasa circles away easily
and Wasa counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Wasa.#ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wasa counters with a huge left! Hardy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wasa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hardy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wasa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Wasa!
Our winner, Masa Wasa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into Wasa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Wasa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hardy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wasa has tightened it up now! Hardy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Masa Wasa!
Masa Wasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Wasa throws a combination. Ryan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wasa lands a body shot.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wasa counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan shoots and misses
and Wasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Wasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryan in his tracks.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Wasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryan doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Ryan is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Wasa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wasa stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Masa Wasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Ryan.
Wasa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Wasa finds it's target.#T1#
Wasa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Wasa finish him?
Nice shot lands for Wasa.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wasa drops Ryan with a naaaaasty hook - Ryan is in real trouble here! Wasa dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Wasa!
A victorious Masa Wasa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Wasa lands with a straight right. Birchack didn't see that one coming.
Wasa connects with a body shot that sends Birchack's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Wasa.
Birchack drops his hands momentarily and Wasa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Birchack walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Birchack is rocked!
Wasa thows a body kick. Birchack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wasa scores with a punch to the head.
Birchack is still on wobbly legs! Can Wasa finish him?
Wasa connects with a high kick.
Wasa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Wasa lands a big uppercut and Birchack crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Birchack looks OK. Wasa waves Birchack back to his feet!
Wasa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1##KD#
Wasa lands a big uppercut and Birchack crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Birchack looks OK. Wasa waves Birchack back to his feet!
Wasa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Birchack drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wasa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Birchack's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Wasa!
Masa Wasa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 4741 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Pancake (ranked 16956 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 13 wins and 9 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake is doing well to control the position and prevent Wasa from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancake avoid being mounted?
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake looking for submissions off his back.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pancake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pancake wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Pancake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wasa is staying active.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa is really struggling to control Pancake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (2) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake is looking for a choke. Wasa gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Wasa manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (4) Pancake
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake is controlling Wasa's posture.
Pancake looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wasa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pancake 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 (4) vs (6) Pancake
Pancake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wasa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pancake trying to control from Wasa's half guard. Wasa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake postures up.
Wasa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now.
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Pancake stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (4) vs (9) Pancake
Wasa tries to buck Pancake off but Pancake is having none of it.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Pancake is trying to get an arm triangle but Wasa is defending well.
Wasa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pancake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Pancake has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (4) vs (11) Pancake
Wasa is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action.
Wasa is looking to improve his position but Pancake isn't that keen on the idea.
Wasa has given up his back here. Will Pancake look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (4) vs (14) Pancake
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Wasa trying to control the hands but Pancake won't let him.
Pancake has the hooks in. Wasa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pancake controlling the positon.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the hands but Pancake breaks the grip.
Pancake wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Pancake biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pancake trying to control.
Pancake has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wasa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Pancake working for a choke but Wasa reverses nicely into Pancake 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (6) vs (14) Pancake
Wasa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pancake is looking to sweep but instead, Wasa has passed into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well.
Wasa is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Wasa is trying to control. Pancake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasa is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Pancake is positioning himself well to prevent Wasa advancing to mount.
Wasa is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (9) vs (14) Pancake
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wasa controlling from mount.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Wasa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wasa moves to his opponent's back but Pancake bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Wasa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (9) vs (16) Pancake
Wasa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pancake has picked Wasa up and slammed him! Wasa can't keep hold of the triangle and Pancake manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (9) vs (19) Pancake
Pancake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wasa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (9) vs (21) Pancake
Wasa wants to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wasa is now in Pancake's guard. A big mistake from Pancake there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (11) vs (21) Pancake
Pancake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Pancake controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pancake keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake wins on points by 21 to 11.
Tobias Pancake decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2777 p4p, 274 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 2258 p4p, 229 weight class). Wasa comes to the ring accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Masa Wasa is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Naga-Wing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wasa as he jumps to the side.
Naga-Wing forces Wasa back against the ropes and clinches.
Wasa is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Naga-Wing can't fight it off and eventually Wasa manages to take the fight to the floor. Naga-Wing looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Wasa stands and throws Naga-Wing's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Wasa trying to control the position but Naga-Wing is working away.
Naga-Wing tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Naga-Wing is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wasa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (5) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wasa is defending well though. Naga-Wing let's go of the attempt for now.
Naga-Wing avoiding Wasa 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa showing good submission defense here.
Naga-Wing gets his hands free as Wasa looks to control.
Wasa fending off the submission attempt from Naga-Wing.
Wasa turns into Naga-Wing and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (7) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing 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.
Naga-Wing seems keen to control Wasa's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to hold Wasa in close to prevent damage but Wasa has managed to pass into half guard.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naga-Wing keeps working.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasa controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wasa is working away from the top position though.
Naga-Wing is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (10) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Wasa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Naga-Wing 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.
Naga-Wing manages to get to full guard.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Naga-Wing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wasa is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wasa stands and throws Naga-Wing's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Naga-Wing is still trying to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Naga-Wing is not content to let Wasa control the position.
You can see the frustration on Naga-Wing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wasa controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Naga-Wing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naga-Wing tries to improve position but can't.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Wasa postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wasa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Naga-Wing! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (15) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Naga-Wing 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 (15) vs (6) Naga-Wing
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naga-Wing is one step ahead there.
Naga-Wing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (15) vs (9) Naga-Wing
Wasa is trying to improve his position.
Wasa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Naga-Wing is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (15) vs (11) Naga-Wing
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Naga-Wing has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Naga-Wing wants to control the pace but Wasa is squirming around nicely.
Wasa regains half guard.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Naga-Wing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Naga-Wing preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing pushing down on Wasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Naga-Wing wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Wasa manages to get to full guard.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Naga-Wing pushing down on Wasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Naga-Wing wants to work for an arm triangle but Wasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wasa gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naga-Wing passes Wasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Naga-Wing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Naga-Wing is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Naga-Wing prevents Wasa from improving his position.
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.
Wasa is looking to control Naga-Wing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wasa avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Naga-Wing trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Naga-Wing is looking to advance position but Wasa won't allow it.
Naga-Wing is thwarting Wasa's attempts to control the position.
Naga-Wing working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wasa's thigh. Wasa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing 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 (17) vs (11) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (17) vs (13) Naga-Wing
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Naga-Wing from controlling successfully.
Naga-Wing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now.
Naga-Wing keeps trying to improve his position.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Naga-Wing passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (17) vs (16) Naga-Wing
Wasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Naga-Wing off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (21) vs (16) Naga-Wing
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Naga-Wing wants to escape the position.
Naga-Wing tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wasa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Naga-Wing sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wasa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Naga-Wing sees it coming and defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is thwarting Naga-Wing's attempts to control the position.
Naga-Wing is controlling Wasa's trapped leg to prevent Wasa from advancing to side control.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Naga-Wing defends it.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Naga-Wing is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 21 to 16.
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 4
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2733 p4p, 276 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 5453 p4p, 506 weight class). Wasa comes to the ring accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasa (4) vs (0) Byhenikov
Wasa wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping him busy.
Byhenikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (2) Byhenikov
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Byhenikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (4) vs (5) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking for a guillotine from mount but Wasa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa regains half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Wasa won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
Wasa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Byhenikov pulls his head out easily.
Wasa manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (4) vs (8) Byhenikov
Byhenikov 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa regains half guard.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Wasa defending well.
Byhenikov is working for a kimura but Wasa is defending it quite comfortably.
Byhenikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Wasa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa gets back to full guard.
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byhenikov has gone for a leg lock! Wasa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (6) vs (8) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (6) vs (10) Byhenikov
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Byhenikov preventing the sweep.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov pushes down on Wasa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov is working for a kimura but Wasa is defending it quite comfortably.
Byhenikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (6) vs (13) Byhenikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Byhenikov takes Wasa's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (6) vs (16) Byhenikov
Wasa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Wasa staying busy and making it hard for Byhenikov to control.
Wasa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Byhenikov's arms.
Byhenikov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wasa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wasa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
Wasa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Byhenikov.
Byhenikov working for a choke but Wasa is defending well.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Wasa is defending it well.
Byhenikov is looking for the choke from the back position but Wasa is controlling his hands well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Wasa right now.
Wasa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Byhenikov wants to control the pace but Wasa is squirming around nicely.
Wasa prevents Byhenikov from taking his back.
Byhenikov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wasa tries to hold on but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov trying to control but Wasa is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (6) vs (19) Byhenikov
Wasa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov controlling well, preventing Wasa from escaping the position.
Wasa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wasa showing good submission defense here.
Wasa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Byhenikov.
Byhenikov has the hooks in. Wasa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Byhenikov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wasa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wasa prevents Byhenikov from getting a body triangle.
Byhenikov working for a choke but Wasa is defending well.
Byhenikov is looking to control Wasa but Wasa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa showing good submission defense here.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Wasa is defending it well.
Wasa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Byhenikov's arms.
Wasa defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (19) Byhenikov
Byhenikov 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 (8) vs (21) Byhenikov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (10) vs (21) Byhenikov
Wasa wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (10) vs (23) Byhenikov
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byhenikov is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (10) vs (26) Byhenikov
Wasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Byhenikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (14) vs (26) Byhenikov
Wasa is hanging on to Byhenikov's back as he tries to escape.
Wasa doesn't have the hooks in and Byhenikov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (14) vs (28) Byhenikov
Wasa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Byhenikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wasa gets back to full guard.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Wasa looking for a guillotine here but Byhenikov defends easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the position.
Byhenikov stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (14) vs (31) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wasa struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (14) vs (33) Byhenikov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to control but Wasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov 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.
Byhenikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wasa is looking to escape.
Wasa regains half guard.
Byhenikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wasa has recovered full guard.
Wasa is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov wins on points by 33 to 14.
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Byhenikov thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2727 p4p, 295 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3003 p4p, 320 weight class). Wasa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome To The Jungle. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joey's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Joey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Joey wants to control the position but Wasa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to improve his position.
Joey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (2) vs (4) Joey
Joey is hanging on to Wasa's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wasa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Joey controlling the position well here. Wasa rolled but Joey kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Joey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Wasa right now.
Joey working for a choke but Wasa is defending well.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey doesn't have the hooks in and Wasa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (4) Joey
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Joey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Joey keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa passes Joey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wasa prevents Joey from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Joey is pressing down on Wasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joey wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Joey is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Joey 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 (4) vs (6) Joey
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Joey sits in half guard.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joey is thwarting Wasa's attempts to control the position.
Wasa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasa.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joey passes Wasa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to advance position but Wasa won't allow it.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Joey escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Joey! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (4) vs (9) Joey
Joey slows the pace down.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Joey keeps moving and retains side control.
Wasa struggling a bit here.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa gets back to half guard.
Joey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joey wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
Joey is keen to just control but Wasa is a slippery customer.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the pace.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Wasa is defending against the submission attempts here by Joey.
Wasa gets full guard.
Wasa 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 (6) vs (9) Joey
Wasa is taking a breather. Joey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
Joey wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joey keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey 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.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 9 to 6.
Tribbiani Joey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2574 p4p, 293 weight class) and Kron Silva (ranked 2867 p4p, 325 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 11 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wasa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Wasa persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wasa.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Wasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa fails to land the takedown.
Wasa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wasa shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (0) vs (2) Silva
Wasa tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (0) vs (5) Silva
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wasa tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries for a kimura but Wasa is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to reverse the position.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Wasa is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has knee on belly momentarily but Wasa bucks him off and regains half guard.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva controlling the action here.
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.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Wasa defends it.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Wasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva 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.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Wasa is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Wasa is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (5) Silva
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (5) Silva
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Wasa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva prevents Wasa from improving position.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (5) vs (7) Silva
Wasa is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Wasa pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (7) vs (7) Silva
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Silva is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
Wasa stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (10) vs (7) Silva
Silva struggling a bit here.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Wasa wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Silva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wasa is now in half guard.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (7) Silva
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa fails to move to back control.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Wasa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Masa Wasa retains his lightweight title!
Masa Wasa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMP 6
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 2854 p4p, 316 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 2521 p4p, 276 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wasa's choice of entrance music: Welcome To The Jungle. Masa Wasa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa gets a double leg takedown into Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is pushing down on Claudiano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Claudiano is fighting to maintain full guard but Wasa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wasa is pressing down on Claudiano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Claudiano is holding on for now.
Wasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa is keen to just control but Claudiano is a slippery customer.
Wasa is looking for a kimura here.
Claudiano is doing well to control the position and prevent Wasa from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa tries to push Claudiano's head away but Claudiano is holding on tight.
Wasa fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Claudiano is now in Wasa's guard. A big mistake from Wasa there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (5) Wasa
Claudiano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Claudiano passes Wasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Claudiano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
Wasa keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Wasa defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Claudiano prevents Wasa from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is taking a breather. Wasa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano is thwarting Wasa's attempts to control the position.
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Claudiano not doing much here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasa.
Wasa 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: Claudiano (2) vs (7) Wasa
Wasa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (2) vs (10) Wasa
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa fails to advance to Claudiano's back.
Claudiano tries to control Wasa's body but Wasa pushes him off. Claudiano squirms to his side and now Wasa has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Claudiano (2) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Claudiano looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wasa.
Wasa avoiding Claudiano 's attempts to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Claudiano tries to escape but Wasa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Claudiano looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wasa working for a choke but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is riding his opponent, not letting Claudiano buck him off.
Wasa gets his hands free as Claudiano looks to control.
Will Wasa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Claudiano trying to control but not successfully.
Wasa looking to break Claudiano's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Claudiano remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wasa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wasa gets his way!
Claudiano breaks Wasa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (13) Wasa
We've been hearing good reports from Claudiano's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Claudiano stays in close to Wasa's body and controls the position.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano passes into half guard.
Wasa trying to control here.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa trying to control here.
Wasa wants to control but Claudiano passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (7) vs (13) Wasa
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to control Claudiano's posture but Claudiano avoids it.
Wasa trying to remain calm as Claudiano controls from the top position.
Wasa is looking for a sweep.
Wasa sneaks back into half guard.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Wasa defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard but Claudiano has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (10) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa is letting Claudiano control him for a moment.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 13 to 10.
Masa Wasa is the new lightweight champion!
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. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2474 p4p, 266 weight class) and The Steel Penn (ranked 4516 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. This should be a great matchup!
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 9 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Wasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn is defending the position.
Wasa is trying to control. Steel Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn is controlling Wasa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wasa stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
Wasa passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Steel Penn
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to buck Wasa off but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Steel Penn won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Steel Penn is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wasa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Steel Penn defends it.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (5) vs (2) Steel Penn
Wasa wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Steel Penn is now in half guard.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Wasa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel Penn trying to advance position but Wasa counters by regaining guard.
Steel Penn advances to half guard.
Steel Penn 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 gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Wasa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (5) Steel Penn
Wasa is being controlled here.
Steel Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel Penn swings around for an armbar but Wasa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (7) vs (5) Steel Penn
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Steel Penn working for submissions but it's allowed Wasa to get to half guard.
Wasa trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is controlling the pace.
Wasa is trying to control. Steel Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn is defending the position.
Steel Penn is doing well to control the position and prevent Wasa from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (10) vs (5) Steel Penn
Steel Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Wasa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Wasa wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn prevents Wasa from improving position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
Wasa wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Wasa off him but Wasa keeps the position.
Steel Penn is trying to control Wasa's posture but Wasa avoids it.
Wasa works to advance to full mount. Steel Penn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (12) vs (5) Steel Penn
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Steel Penn to control.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position but Wasa isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel Penn is trying to reverse the position but instead Wasa has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (15) vs (5) Steel Penn
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control the hands but Wasa won't let him.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
What can Steel Penn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Steel Penn fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa is hanging on to Steel Penn's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Masa Wasa is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, The Steel Penn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2482 p4p, 267 weight class) and David Morrison Jr. (ranked 2453 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Morrison Jr. has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 8 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morrison Jr. on his heels. He'll look to pass Morrison Jr.'s guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position.
Morrison Jr. looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wasa postures up.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morrison Jr. 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. being controlled here, momentarily.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Wasa passes easily into half guard.
Wasa is trying to control. Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasa is working for a kimura but Morrison Jr. is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrison Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions off his back.
Wasa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard but Wasa has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. is working away.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wasa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wasa is trying to control. Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Morrison Jr. defends it.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is just content to waste time from the top position. Morrison Jr. takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard but Wasa has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wasa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (8) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. keeps control of the position as Wasa tries to break free.
Wasa turns into Morrison Jr. and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (10) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Wasa slips nicely into half guard.
Wasa is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison Jr. is holding on for now.
Morrison Jr. works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wasa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Morrison Jr. has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison Jr..
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Wasa pushing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Wasa postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is defending well.
Wasa content to control rather than advance.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa trying to control the pace.
Morrison Jr. tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wasa has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wasa is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison Jr. is holding on for now.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa trying to control from Morrison Jr.'s half guard. Morrison Jr. has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (16) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasa's best efforts.
Wasa is keen to just control but Morrison Jr. is a slippery customer.
Morrison Jr. manages to get to full guard.
Wasa won't allow Morrison Jr. to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison Jr. is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (16) vs (6) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. preventing the sweep.
Morrison Jr. pushing down on Wasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morrison Jr. has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (16) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morrison Jr. takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (16) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Wasa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Morrison Jr. is persistently looking for the submission but Wasa is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 16 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Keosayan (ranked 809 p4p, 103 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 2480 p4p, 267 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Sergey Keosayan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keosayan (0) vs (2) Wasa
Keosayan is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Keosayan 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.
Keosayan won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to control the action but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keosayan (4) vs (2) Wasa
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling well, preventing Wasa from escaping the position.
Keosayan is trying to stick to Wasa's back but Wasa is turning into Keosayan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Keosayan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wasa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (4) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keosayan working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
Keosayan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Keosayan can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wasa stalling away here and it's allowed Keosayan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Keosayan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Keosayan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (6) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (6) vs (6) Wasa
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keosayan is keeping the position for now.
Keosayan controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keosayan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa keeps trying to improve his position.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan pulls Wasa in close to his closed guard and prevents Wasa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Keosayan controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Keosayan is really struggling to control Wasa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Keosayan controlling Wasa's posture.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keosayan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan 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.
Wasa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa trying to control the action but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
Keosayan wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keosayan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Keosayan working a defensive guard here.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Keosayan.
Keosayan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Keosayan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wasa passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (6) vs (9) Wasa
Keosayan struggling a bit here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Wasa trying to control the pace.
Keosayan tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is defending well.
Keosayan is not content to let Wasa control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan moves into full guard.
Keosayan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wasa has picked Keosayan up and slammed him! Keosayan can't keep hold of the triangle and Wasa manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (6) vs (12) Wasa
Keosayan is trying to improve his position.
Wasa advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Keosayan (6) vs (14) Wasa
Wasa looking to control but Keosayan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa can't control as he wanted to and Keosayan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Keosayan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is keeping the position.
Keosayan looking to control but Wasa passes into half guard.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to advance to full mount but Keosayan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Keosayan 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is keeping the position.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Keosayan.
Keosayan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (8) vs (14) Wasa
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan is pushing down on Wasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Keosayan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Keosayan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wasa is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Wasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keosayan is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 14 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 19194 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 2474 p4p, 262 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Masa Wasa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ky Jr shoots in and drives through. Wasa sprawls well.
Wasa gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (2) Wasa
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ky Jr is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ky Jr avoid being mounted?
Ky Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Ky Jr is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ky Jr avoid being mounted?
Ky Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ky Jr manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Wasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Ky Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ky Jr controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Wasa trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control but Wasa passes easily into half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Ky Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ky Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ky Jr won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Ky Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Wasa is working for a kimura but Ky Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Wasa is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wasa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wasa prevents Ky Jr from improving his position.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (5) Wasa
Ky Jr prevents Wasa from improving position.
Ky Jr is trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wasa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ky Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Ky Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Ky Jr stops Wasa from passing to mount.
Wasa trying to control the position but Ky Jr is working away.
Wasa is trying to get an arm triangle but Ky Jr is defending well.
Ky Jr prevents Wasa from improving position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr trying to hold on to Wasa's head to control him but Wasa postures up.
Ky Jr gets full guard.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr 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: Ky Jr (2) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Wasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ky Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Wasa trying to control the position.
Wasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Wasa is trying to keep Ky Jr in close.
Wasa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ky Jr'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.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Wasa is trying to keep Ky Jr in close.
Wasa being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (7) Wasa
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa passes Ky Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control but Wasa postures up.
Wasa prevents Ky Jr from improving his position.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ky Jr keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wasa manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (10) Wasa
Wasa tries to control but Ky Jr wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wasa trying to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr regains half guard.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ky Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa wants to work for an arm triangle but Ky Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Ky Jr is defending the position.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.
Ky Jr wants to sweep but Wasa has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ky Jr's legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa working away.
Ky Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Wasa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr tries to improve position but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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Ky Jr is trying to improve his position.
Wasa trying to control the position but Ky Jr is working away.
Ky Jr tries to buck Wasa off but Wasa is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr gets back to half guard.
Ky Jr manages to get to full guard.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2468 p4p, 263 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 15510 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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 5 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ward to the mat! Ward manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Ward
Wasa wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward 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 advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Ward
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa controlling the position.
Wasa advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (7) vs (0) Ward
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (10) vs (0) Ward
Wasa looking to break Ward's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ward remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wasa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I would not like to be Ward right now.
Ward preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
Ward rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ward seems keen to control Wasa's posture.
Wasa slips nicely into half guard.
Ward wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (0) Ward
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Wasa happy to just control the position for now.
Wasa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping his opponent close.
Wasa controlling from side mount.
Wasa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the position but Ward is working away.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wasa is looking to stall here but Ward recovers full guard.
Wasa trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wasa trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward wants to improve his position but instead Wasa has moved into half guard.
Ward tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Wasa seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.
Wasa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.
Wasa is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ward is looking to sweep but instead, Wasa has passed into half guard.
Wasa wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wasa is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the pace.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Wasa moves into full mount! Ward won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (16) vs (0) Ward
Ward is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Wasa wants to take Ward's back here but Ward is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wasa wants to take Ward's back but he can't do it this time.
Ward is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ward prevents Wasa from taking his back.
Ward working to try and regain half guard.
Ward 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.
Wasa is working for a submission of some sort.
Wasa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking for a kimura here.
Ward tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Wasa is pressing down on Ward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ward is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Wasa is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
Ward is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2469 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Robinson (ranked 2363 p4p, 0 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 5 wins and 6 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robinson drives through and clinches with Wasa against the cage.
Robinson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Robinson jumps guard.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa is looking to advance position but Robinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (0) vs (4) Robinson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Robinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Wasa has given up his back here. Will Robinson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (0) vs (7) Robinson
Wasa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wasa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson mounts Wasa! Really nice guard pass there!
Robinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
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.
Wasa is working to get back to half guard.
Wasa gets back to half guard.
Robinson is pressing down on Wasa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wasa is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to control but can't.
Wasa tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson is trying to control. Wasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.
Wasa trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa moves into full guard.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now.
Wasa wants to control but Robinson passes easily into half guard.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Robinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Robinson 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.
Robinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Robinson prevents Wasa from improving his position.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wasa defends it well.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (0) vs (10) Robinson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wasa tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is letting Robinson control him for a moment.
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson slows the pace down.
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robinson trying to control the position but Wasa is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Wasa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Wasa manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Robinson.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Wasa 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 keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson passes Wasa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson is keen to just control but Wasa is a slippery customer.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson is pressing down on Wasa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wasa is holding on for now.
Robinson prevents Wasa from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wasa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Wasa won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson pushes down on Wasa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson prevents Wasa from improving his position.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Wasa defends the submission attempt.
Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Wasa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (4) vs (10) Robinson
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Robinson prevents Wasa from taking his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Robinson tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Robinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wasa is stalling here but it's allowed Robinson to get half guard.
Robinson is pressing down on Wasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 10 to 4.
After the big win, Timothy Robinson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2454 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 703 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa's entrance music is Welcome To The Jungle. A fine choice. 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 4 wins and 6 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Keosayan
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Keosayan is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura but Keosayan is defending well.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Keosayan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan gets back to full guard.
Keosayan pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Keosayan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Keosayan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wasa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Wasa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Keosayan is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
Wasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keosayan looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Keosayan wants to control the position but Wasa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Keosayan is not content to let Wasa control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan keeping control of the position.
Well, if Wasa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Keosayan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keosayan controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan looking for subs off his back but Wasa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Keosayan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Keosayan defends it.
Wasa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keosayan keeps working.
Keosayan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa wants to control but Keosayan is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to get back to full guard.
Keosayan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wasa is working for a kimura but Keosayan is defending it quite comfortably.
Keosayan is looking to get back to full guard here but Wasa has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan sneaks back into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Keosayan wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Keosayan is having none of it.
Wasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keosayan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Keosayan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Wasa uses his free foot to push down on Keosayan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Keosayan. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (0) Keosayan
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keosayan is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan regains half guard.
Wasa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Keosayan has recovered full guard.
Keosayan keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (2) Keosayan
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Keosayan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Keosayan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (5) Keosayan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Keosayan controlling the position from side mount.
Keosayan wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Keosayan tries to move to mount but Wasa blocks the move with his legs.
Keosayan 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.
Keosayan controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Wasa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is staying tight to Wasa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wasa is looking to reverse the position.
Wasa regains half guard.
Wasa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keosayan is working away from the top position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keosayan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wasa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wasa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wasa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (12) vs (5) Keosayan
Keosayan is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Keosayan prevents Wasa from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
A very excited looking Masa Wasa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Wasa lands a high kick!
Nice body punch from Wasa.
We've been hearing reports that Wasa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Flowers has eaten all the pies!
Wasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wasa connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Flowers is rocked!
Flowers wants to stay close but Wasa steps back to make room for something. Flowers seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Wasa and Flowers drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Masa Wasa!
Our winner, Masa Wasa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Wasa as he connects with a hook.
Sata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Wasa throws a body punch but Sata moves out of range.
Wasa avoids the body shot from Sata.
Wasa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wasa throws a shot from downtown. Sata moves away and avoids it.
Wasa misses with a hook. Sata ducked under it nicely.
Sata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wasa but Wasa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Wasa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sata.
Sata sizes up Wasa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sata throws a body shot but no joy.
Sata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sata just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wasa misses with a body shot.
Wasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sata.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sata misses with a right hand
and Wasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wasa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wasa throws a sloppy head kick and Sata moves out of range easily. #T1#
Wasa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Wasa.#ROC#
Sata is rocked!
Sata scores with a jab to the body.
Sata is still on wobbly legs! Can Wasa finish him?
Wasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sata seems to have recovered his senses.
Sata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wasa rather than just go for the knockout.
Sata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wasa slaps away a takedown attempt from Sata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Wasa.#TD2#
Sata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wasa quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wasa defending well though. #SUB2#
Sata is looking for a kimura but Wasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sata to get the leverage.
Sata missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard but Sata has passed into side control.#T2#
Wasa gets back to half guard.
Sata trying to mount his opponent but Wasa defends it.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Sata tries to pass to full mount but Wasa defends it.
Wasa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Sata from controlling successfully. #T3#
Wasa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wasa pushes a forearm under Sata's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sata is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masa Wasa!
During a confident post fight interview, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gc 169
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Wasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buro.
Buro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wasa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Buro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buro was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasa.
Wasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buro.
Wasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wasa, right into the meat.
Buro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Buro avoids a kick to the body.
Buro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wasa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buro misses the jab.
Buro ducks right into an uppercut from Wasa.
Buro misses with a lunging right hand
and Wasa counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Wasa misses.
Buro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wasa back to the cage. Buro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wasa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Wasa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Buro cracks Wasa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wasa lands with a cross.
Wasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buro.
Wasa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brain Buro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buro blocks a jab.
Wasa looks to land a left hand but Buro moved out of range nicely.
Wasa ducks under a wild hook from Buro.
Wasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Buro is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wasa.
Buro's corner calls for a 1-2. Buro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Wasa walks into a jab.
Buro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasa.
Wasa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buro thuds his right hand into Wasa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Wasa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buro cracks Wasa with an open hand slap.
Buro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#
Wasa is rocked!
Buro tests Wasa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Wasa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Wasa misses with a hook.
Buro throws a right hand that Wasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Wasa also avoids with ease.
Buro fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Wasa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Wasa looks to clinch but Buro throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Wasa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brain Buro!
Brain Buro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AnonymouS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Gc164
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Wasa connects with a body shot that sends Young's belly button to the back.
Wasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wasa throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Wasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Young.
Young lands a jab to Wasa's midsection.
Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wasa.
Young takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Young on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wasa misses with a leg kick
and Young counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wasa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wasa feints and then cracks Young's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Young down.
Wasa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1##CL2#
Young gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Wasa misses with some punches.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Wasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wasa tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Wasa back against the cage.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasa.
Wasa tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Wasa back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
A short right from Young.
A short right from Young on the inside.
Wasa is trying to break the clinch but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Wasa throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Wasa tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wasa misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Wasa breaks the clinch.
Wasa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daft Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Wasa.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young looks to land a left hand but Wasa moved out of range nicely.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wasa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wasa's head.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young tries to clinch but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Wasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young digs a good body shot into Wasa's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Wasa.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wasa blocks a head kick by Young.
Wasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Young enables Wasa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Young manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Young regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wasa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Wasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Young doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wasa. #SUB#
Wasa seems to be looking for submissions.
Young has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wasa is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Wasa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Young defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wasa thows a huge punch but Young dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wasa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Wasa eventually gives up the hold.
Wasa is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Masa Wasa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Wasa gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Wasa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Young has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wasa but great work by Young.
Wasa is trying to improve his position.
Young controls the position.
Wasa is trying to work for a sweep but Young has mounted him!
Masa Wasa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young trying to control but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Young sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wasa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wasa is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Young wants to control but instead Wasa manages to regain half guard.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Young manages to pass to mount!
Wasa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Wasa trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young wants to stand up but Wasa is controlling him. #T3##SUB#
Wasa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Young manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wasa has Young in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wasa looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Wasa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Young has passed into side control.
#T4#
Young wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa manages to get back to half guard.
Wasa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wasa is working to get back to half guard.
Young avoids the attempt from Wasa to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wasa tries to reverse the position but Young maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daft Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Young takes a swing at Wasa's ribcage but misses.
Wasa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young checks a leg kick.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasa is just out of range.
Wasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young tries to bum rush Wasa with a series of wild strikes but Wasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wasa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Young is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Wasa throws a front kick aimed at Young's knee but Young avoids it well.
Wasa scores with a jab to the head.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wasa thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Wasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wasa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wasa throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Young scores with a jab to the body.
Wasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Wasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Wasa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wasa off to one side.
Wasa ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young digs a good hook to Wasa's body.
Wasa avoids the head kick by Young.
Young missing with a left hand there. Wasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Wasa ducks down to avoid it.
Wasa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Wasa as he connects with a hook.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasa.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasa.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasa moves away.
Young blocks a head kick by Wasa.
#T2#
A swing and a miss from Wasa.
Young tries to counter by closing the distance.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Young.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Young throws a jab when Wasa was well out of range.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Young walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wasa misses with a low kick.
Wasa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Young connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Young slips under a jab from Wasa.
Wasa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Wasa delivers a nice body kick.
Young connects with a body shot.#T3#
Young lands with a nice body punch.
Young scores with a shot to the body.
Wasa misses with a body shot.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young connects with a body shot.
Young tries to clinch but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Wasa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Young counters with a right hand to the body.
Young takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daft Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wasa.
Young staying out of range there.
Wasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasa is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Wasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wasa.
Wasa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasa moves away.
Young lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wasa connects with the punch.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Wasa moves out of range easily.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Wasa moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Wasa. Beautiful body shot.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Wasa swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young misses with a head kick.
Wasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Young misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daft Young.
Well Young has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daft Young!
Daft Young thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Gc159
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Xi Jia misses its intended target.
Xi Jia lands a really nice looking cross but Wasa seems unphased.
Wasa throws out a leg kick but Xi Jia moves out of range and Wasa only half commits.
Xi Jia blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Wasa throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Wasa looks to throw the jab but Xi Jia is out of range.
Wasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Wasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xi Jia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xi Jia lands a jab to Wasa's midsection.
Wasa lands the left hand.
Xi Jia tries to bum rush Wasa with a series of wild strikes but Wasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wasa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wasa.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Xi Jia lands a front kick.
Xi Jia tries a head kick but it misses.
Wasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wasa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Wasa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wasa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xi Jia momentarily.
Wasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xi Jia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wasa takes a swing at Xi Jia's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Xi Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xi Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xi Jia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasa.
Wasa misses with an uppercut
and Xi Jia counters with a nice body shot.
Wasa throws a big shot that misses.
Wasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wasa misses with a hook. Xi Jia ducked under it nicely.
Wasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xi Jia throws a right and a left that Wasa avoids nicely.
Wasa throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa tried to counter with a leg kick but Xi Jia avoided it.#T2#
Wasa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xi Jia's calf.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xi Jia! But no joy.
Wasa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia clobbers Wasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia misses the jab.
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Wasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xi Jia throws out a powerful jab.
Wasa throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.
Xi Jia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wasa momentarily.
The fighters circling - Wasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws the left hand but Wasa avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Xi Jia clobbers Wasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Wasa blocks a jab.
Wasa throws a big counter combination but Xi Jia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wasa throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xi Jia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Xi Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Wasa.
Wasa throws a jab when Xi Jia was well out of range.
Wasa misses the body punch
and Xi Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wasa misses with a kick to the body
and Xi Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wasa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xi Jia throws a series of punches but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Xi Jia will feel that in the morning.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Wasa is predictable there
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasa thuds a left hand into Xi Jia's body.#T4#
Jab, jab by Wasa - just one landing.
Wasa lands a jab to Xi Jia's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Wasa.
Xi Jia lands with a right hand.
Wasa lands a nice shot that snaps Xi Jia's head back.
Wasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wasa dips to his left and cracks Xi Jia with an uppercut!
Xi Jia checks a low kick from Wasa.
Wasa lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xi Jia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wasa or perhaps it was just good defense by Xi Jia, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Wasa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wasa tries to land a leg kick but Xi Jia saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Wasa.
Wasa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Wasa goes for a double leg but Xi Jia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xi Jia continues to drive forward.
Wasa scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia swings for the body but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa misses with a straight left.
Xi Jia wants to land a leg kick but Wasa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wasa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xi Jia.
Wasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasa misses with a right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xi Jia walks into a jab.#T1#
Wasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Xi Jia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Wasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia takes a swing at Wasa's ribcage but misses.
Wasa misses with a body shot
and Wasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wasa shoots in for a double leg but Xi Jia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Wasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xi Jia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia blocks the body kick.
Xi Jia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wasa lands with an overhand left.
Kang Xi Jia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wasa throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia counters with a straight right hand.
Xi Jia cracks Wasa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wasa falls backwards against the cage. Xi Jia follows up with more strikes that drop Wasa to his knees. Xi Jia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wasa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kang Xi Jia!
A victorious Kang Xi Jia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
gc 155
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Wasa.
Small takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wasa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Small just manages to avoid it.
Wasa ducks right into an uppercut from Small.
Small with a nice cross.
Wasa goes for a double leg but Small avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Small continues to drive forward.
Wasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Small moves into the clinch.
Wasa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wasa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Wasa breaks the clinch.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Wasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wasa. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasa throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wasa. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wasa throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Small counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wasa!
Small lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wasa some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Small in side control, throwing shots but Wasa defends.
Wasa regains half guard.#SUB2#
Small is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Small wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Small lands a couple of elbows.
Small with a nice head shot there.
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Small postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Small stands up over Wasa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasa is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Small had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wasa's guard. Nice move by Small!#REVB#
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Wasa working for a triangle but Small defends it easily.
Wasa has momentary wrist control but Small slips an elbow through the middle.
Small working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wasa's head.#T3##SUB#
Wasa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Small is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wasa.
Small connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wasa some visible discomfort.
Wasa tries to buck Small off but Small is having none of it.
Small creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Small lands a few punches from side control.
Small lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wasa down.
#ROC2#
Wasa is rocked!
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Wasa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Small working the ground and pound.
Small in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wasa looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Small turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dixie Small!
Dixie Small is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dixie Small thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
gc152.5
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Angliese dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Angliese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angliese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasa moves away.
Wasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Angliese is just out of range.
Angliese blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Angliese lands with a nice combination. Wasa backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.#TD2#
Wasa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Angliese quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Wasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wasa seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Angliese defends it. #SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a kimura but Angliese is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wasa to get the leverage.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but Angliese defending well. #SUB2#
Wasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Wasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Angliese is not content to let Wasa control the position.#SUB2#
Wasa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Angliese is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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.
Bo Angliese spoke after the fight, saying 'This can't be real. All of you are on steroids! Yeah I said it, EVERYONE IS ON STEROIDS!!!'.
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Event:
USFC 154
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Burns scores with a body shot.
Wasa throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Wasa.
Nice defenses there by Wasa.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Wasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wasa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've been hearing reports that Wasa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns off the cage and back into range.
Burns connects with a jab.
Wasa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Burns misses
and Wasa counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Wasa. That snapped Burns's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wasa.
Wasa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wasa staying out of range there.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Burns cracks Wasa with a good jab.
Wasa throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Wasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Wasa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wasa's hands.
Wasa throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Wasa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wasa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burns cracks Wasa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Wasa connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Wasa's front leg but catches the back leg as Wasa tries to avoid it.
Wasa checks a leg kick.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Wasa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Burns has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wasa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wasa.#TD#
Wasa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wasa showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Wasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard. #SUB#
Wasa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
Wasa working over Burns with some ground and pound. Burns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Wasa.
#SUB#
Wasa is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Burns still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Burns has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wasa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wasa tries to control but Burns manages to take his back.
Wasa is keeping busy.
Burns controlling well, preventing Wasa from escaping the position.
#T4#
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Burns controls the position.
Burns struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Wasa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Burns is not going to allow Wasa to sit and survive in this position.
Burns tries to get the hooks in deep but Wasa pushed the leg off.
Burns 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.
Wasa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Masa Wasa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Wasa avoids it.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns throws a leg kick but Wasa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Wasa avoids the head kick by Burns.
Wasa misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns misses with a hook.
It appears Wasa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns sizes up Wasa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wasa checks the leg kick.
Brady Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Wasa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wasa looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Wasa throws a leg kick but Burns checks it. #T1#
Wasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Wasa misses with a body shot.
Wasa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns shoots in but Wasa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Wasa.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Wasa.
That kick from Wasa tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wasa looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Wasa misses with a low kick as Burns jumps back.
Burns throws a front kick that sends Wasa stumbling back into the cage.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wasa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
Wasa moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Burns misses with a low kick as Wasa jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wasa blocks a jab.
Wasa checks a low kick from Burns.
And Wasa counters with a quick kick to the body but Burns blocks it.
Burns lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wasa takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Wasa.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Wasa moved out of range.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns throws a head kick but Wasa moves out of range.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Wasa.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns lands a head kick. Wasa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masa Wasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Burns.#T3#
Wasa lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
Wasa throws a leg kick
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wasa wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
An attempted straight right counter from Wasa misses the target.
Wasa slips a straight right by Burns.
That kick from Wasa tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Wasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wasa.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wasa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wasa throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Wasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Wasa shoots in.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Wasa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Wasa.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wasa, right into the meat.
Burns throws a head kick but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Wasa avoids the body shot from Burns.
Wasa blocks the body kick.
Wasa throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Wasa misses
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wasa misses the shot to the body.
Wasa misses the shot to the body.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Wasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Wasa avoids it.
A low kick from Wasa is predictable there
and Burns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brady Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wasa throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wasa blocks the body kick.
Wasa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Wasa misses.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Wasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Wasa tries to sprawl but Burns drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Burns wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns works his foot free and advances to mount.
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.
Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Wasa gets full guard.
Wasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Burns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brady Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Burns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burns wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Wasa has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Wasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
Burns controlling from the top position. #T3#
Burns wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Burns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns wants to slow Wasa down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Wasa ducks down to avoid it.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Burns.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Wasa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wasa throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Wasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Wasa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Wasa had a free shot at his head there.
Burns tries to move into range but Wasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wasa's calf.
Burns cracks Wasa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wasa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brady Burns.
Well Burns has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brady Burns!
Brady Burns seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
USFC 149
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Wasa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Wasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Hound coming out on top.
Hound looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wasa is fending him off so far but Hound persists. Nope, Wasa circles away and we're back to standing.
Wasa tried to counter with a leg kick but Hound avoided it.
Hound looks to land a combination but Wasa avoids it well.
Wasa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hound ducks right into an uppercut from Wasa.
Hound takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Hound shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wasa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hound working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Wasa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hound escapes and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Hound is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasa has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hound is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasa has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hound's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hound wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position. #SUB#
Wasa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hound pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hound is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wasa defends it well.
Hound working Wasa over with strikes.
Wasa trying to control here.
#SUB#
Wasa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Wasa is looking to control Hound's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wasa avoid being mounted?#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hound is working for a kimura but Wasa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hound is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wasa tries to roll over but Hound keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hound is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Wasa moves into full guard.
Hound wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hound manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wasa stands and throws Hound's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hound is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Wasa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hound rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wasa's guard! Nice work there by Hound!
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hound pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Wasa working for a triangle but Hound defends it easily.
#SUB#
Wasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hound throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Hound thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hound looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hound is pushing down on Wasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Hound has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Hound dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Wasa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wasa looks for the body kick but Hound saw that one coming.
Hound throws out a loose jab but Wasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wasa dips to his left and cracks Hound with an uppercut!
Wasa cracks the inside of Hound's front leg.
Wasa throws a head kick but Hound moves out of range.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Wasa lands but Hound takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Hound bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Hound is trying to get an arm triangle but Wasa is defending well. #SUB2#
Hound thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hound wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wasa, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hound off and has taken his back!#T1#
I really don't envy Hound right now.
#SUB#
Hound showing good submission defense here.
Wasa is trying to stick to Hound's back but Hound is turning into Wasa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wasa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hound.#SUB2#
Hound drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wasa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wasa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wasa! #REVR##SUB#
Wasa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Wasa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hound knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Hound is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hound manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasa.
Hound trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but Hound is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Hound advances position into side control!
Wasa tries to bench press Hound off him but Hound keeps the position.
Wasa prevents Hound from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Hound has hold of Wasa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wasa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hound cranks the arm and Wasa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wasa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). The Hound!
The Hound decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
USFC 142
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Buro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wasa lands with a good body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buro.
Buro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Wasa clobbers Buro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheers as Wasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buro doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Wasa takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Buro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buro's corner calls for a 1-2. Buro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wasa slips under a jab.
Buro throws a nice looking combination but Wasa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wasa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Wasa tries to bum rush Buro with a series of wild strikes but Buro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buro throws a nice looking combination but Wasa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wasa.
#T1#
Wasa scores with a jab.
Wasa throws a leg kick
letting Buro counter with a right hand.
Buro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wasa.
Buro tests Wasa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Buro.
Buro misses with the combination.
Wasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab by Buro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buro tests Wasa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wasa throws an off balance right hand
and Wasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasa.
#T2#
Buro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wasa.
Wasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wasa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buro unleashes a big counter combination but Wasa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wasa fails with the takedown
and Buro counters with a one-two to the body.
Buro throws out a loose jab but Wasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wasa lands a nice looking body shot.
Buro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Buro tries to keep at a distance but Wasa has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buro.
Buro is trying to push Wasa away but Wasa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wasa misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Buro breaks from the clinch.
Wasa scores with a spinning back kick!
Wasa walks into a left hand. #T3#
Wasa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Buro misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Wasa tenderised Buro's leg. Buro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wasa scores with a nice right hand.
Buro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Buro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wasa doesn't seem bothered though.
Buro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Buro looks to land a right hand but Wasa moved out of range.
Buro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wasa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wasa misses with a right hand
and Buro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buro manages to avoid it.
Wasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wasa.
Buro throws out a counter right but Wasa avoids it with no problem.
Wasa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buro counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wasa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Buro connects with a body shot.
Wasa jabs at Buro's body.
Buro lands a right hook to the body.
Buro walks into a straight right hand from Wasa.
Wasa avoids the body shot from Buro.
Wasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Wasa's corner calls for a 1-2. Wasa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Buro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wasa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Wasa misses.
Buro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Buro throws out a counter right but Wasa avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wasa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wasa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buro walks into a stiff left hand from Wasa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brain Buro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wasa throws a nice looking combination but Buro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Buro blocks the leg kick.
Wasa throws a right hand that misses
and Buro counters with a straight right hand.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses.
Wasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wasa throws a hook but Buro avoids it easily.
Wasa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wasa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wasa scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa misses with a low kick. #CL#
Wasa closes the distance and clinches.
Wasa presses Buro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buro's elbow.
Wasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Buro working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Buro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buro or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wasa.
Wasa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buro's efforts to push away.
Buro prevents a body shot from Wasa.
Buro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wasa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Buro controls his hands.
Wasa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wasa lands with a short shot to the head.
Buro blocking some punches.
Buro is trying to break the clinch but Wasa has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Buro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wasa digs a good body shot into Buro's ribs.
Wasa tries to clinch up.
Buro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wasa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#
Buro is rocked!
Buro is holding his hands too far apart here. Wasa throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Buro is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Wasa!
A victorious Masa Wasa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
USFC 131
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Wasa missing with a left hand there. Hound was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hound throws a counter combo.
Wasa stuffs the takedown attempt from Hound. Hound gets slowly back to his feet.
Wasa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wasa lands a leg kick that knocks Hound off balance momentarily.
Hound closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wasa circles away.
Wasa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wasa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wasa cracks Hound with a good jab.
Wasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hound.
Despite the aggression on Hound's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice sprawl there from Wasa as Hound shoots in.
Masa Wasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
Wasa looks to throw the jab but Hound is out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Wasa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hound manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wasa on his heels. He'll look to pass Wasa's guard now, I'm sure.
Hound missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Wasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hound doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hound manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hound drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hound jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Wasa wants to sweep here but Hound controlling him for the moment.
Hound looking to sit in guard and control but Wasa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hound has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Hound looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hound is keeping the position for now.
Hound wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Hound manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wasa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hound stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hound's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hound! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Wasa has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Hound!
During a confident post fight interview, The Hound thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PF 18 - Darrow vs Wasa 2
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Darrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wasa's head.
Darrow misses with an uppercut. Wasa saw that one coming.
Wasa takes a swing at Darrow's ribcage but misses.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Wasa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow lands a two punch combo.
Wasa works the jab nicely.
Wasa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darrow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wasa feints and then cracks Darrow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darrow down.
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick from Wasa.
Darrow throws a good cross that connects.
Darrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darrow.
Wasa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darrow's head.
Darrow throws a lazy uppercut
and Wasa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wasa shoots in but Darrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Darrow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wasa doesn't seem bothered though.
Wasa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wasa lands a body shot.
Wasa misses the shot to the body.
Wasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wasa.
Darrow scores with a push kick.
Wasa slips a jab and a cross from Darrow.
Donk. Wasa catches Darrow right on the button with a cross.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Balfour Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Darrow.
Darrow avoids the head kick by Wasa.
As Wasa tries to get set, Darrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Wasa manages to avoid the attempt.
Wasa fails with a takedown attempt.
As Wasa tries to get set, Darrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Wasa manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow is looking to chop away at Wasa's legs.
Wasa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darrow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Wasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darrow misses with a body kick.
Wasa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wasa misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
Wasa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wasa duly obliges.
Wasa throws a sloppy head kick
and Darrow counters with an inside leg kick.
Wasa lands a nice looking body shot.
Darrow scores with a sloppy right hand. Wasa should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Wasa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Darrow is trying to defend but Wasa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Darrow manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Wasa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Darrow to the ground. Wasa is now in Darrow's guard.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darrow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Wasa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Darrow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Darrow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Darrow! #REVR#
Wasa is looking for a sweep.
Wasa is still trying to improve position.
Wasa can't do much from the bottom here.
Wasa regains half guard.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Darrow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wasa regains half guard.
Darrow prevents Wasa from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masa Wasa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Darrow throws a hook but Wasa avoids it easily.
Darrow throws a hook but Wasa blocks it.
Wasa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wasa misses with a body shot.
Wasa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Wasa.
Darrow lands a slapping body shot.
Darrow cracks Wasa with an open hand slap.
Darrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wasa.
Wasa throws a hook but Darrow blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Wasa finds it's way through Darrow's defenses.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darrow as he avoids it easily.
Wasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wasa swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range.
#T1#
Darrow dips to his left and cracks Wasa with an uppercut!
Wasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darrow is looking to counter the offense by Wasa and move into the clinch.
Wasa slips under a jab.
Wasa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Wasa cracks the inside of Darrow's front leg.
Darrow misses with a leg kick
enabling Wasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Darrow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darrow.
Wasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Wasa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Darrow pushes Wasa off and gets back to his feet.
Masa Wasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow avoids the body shot from Wasa.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Wasa tries to get set, Darrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Wasa manages to avoid the attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Darrow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wasa - the referee stops the clock and Darrow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wasa. Darrow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Wasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Darrow needs to keep his hands up - Wasa had a free shot at his head there.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses.
Wasa throws the left hand but Darrow avoids the punch easily.
Darrow is looking to counter the offense by Wasa and move into the clinch.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Wasa.
Wasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darrow avoids the body shot from Wasa.
Darrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasa.
Darrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wasa's calf.
Wasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Wasa stuns Darrow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wasa misses with a hook.
Darrow jabs at Wasa's body.
Wasa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Wasa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Darrow uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Jab from Wasa.
A combination from Darrow does no damage.
Darrow misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wasa, right into the meat.
Wasa shoots in but Darrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balfour Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Wasa.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa throws a leg kick but Darrow moved away.
Wasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darrow.
Wasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wasa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wasa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Darrow.
Wasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darrow throws out the jab. #T4#
Darrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wasa.
Wasa looks to throw the jab but Darrow is out of range.
It looked like Darrow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wasa.
Wasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow tries to counter by clinching up but Wasa breaks away and moves out of range.
Darrow walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Wasa throws a good cross that connects.
Wasa connects with a solid leg kick.
Darrow lands with a hook. Wasa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darrow throws the kick towards the body but Wasa avoids it.
Darrow throws a hook but Wasa avoids it easily.
Wasa moves away from the strike by Darrow.
Darrow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darrow.
Wasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darrow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wasa throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Masa Wasa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Darrow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wasa counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
A jab from Darrow does it's job there.
Darrow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wasa lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wasa. Darrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darrow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Darrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darrow swings widly with a right hand
and Wasa counters with an outside leg kick.
Wasa throws out a leg kick but Darrow moves out of range and Wasa only half commits.
Darrow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wasa misses the shot to the body.
Wasa scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow connects with a jab.
Darrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Darrow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wasa manages to avoid it.#T1#
Darrow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Darrow avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Wasa scoring well with a low kick there.
Wasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Darrow is just out of range.
Wasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Wasa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Wasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wasa. That did some damage!
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Wasa moves out of range easily.
Wasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses
letting Darrow counter with a right hand. #T2#
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wasa misses with a head kick.
Wasa misses with a hook.
Wasa motions for Darrow to come forward. Wasa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow misses with a looping left.
Darrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darrow lands with a hook. Wasa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Wasa looking to score a takedown here. Darrow is defending well but Wasa drives through and ends up in Darrow's guard.
Wasa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wasa advances to half guard. #T3##ES#
Darrow has one foot on Wasa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A jab from Wasa misses.
Darrow throws an overhand right that lands on Wasa's shoulder, as Wasa tries to avoid the shot.
Darrow walks into a left hand.
Wasa takes one to the chin there.
Wasa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Darrow.
Darrow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darrow lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Wasa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Darrow walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wasa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Darrow swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wasa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balfour Darrow!
Balfour Darrow retains his bantamweight title!
Balfour Darrow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PF 16 - Stewart vs Terror
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Wasa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uru on the side of the head.
Wasa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wasa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Wasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uru doesn't seem phased though.
Wasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasa.
Wasa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wasa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Wasa backs off Uru throws a huge counter combo but Wasa manages to avoid it all.
Wasa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wasa misses with a shot to the body
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bullet Proof Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uru's hands.
Wasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasa.
Uru throws out a counter right but Wasa avoids it with no problem.
Wasa throws a hook but Uru blocks it.
Uru throws out a counter right but Wasa avoids it with no problem.
Wasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wasa tries to clinch but Uru is having none of it.
Uru thinks about the counter body kick.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Uru.
Wasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uru.
Uru feints a counter leg kick.
Uru looks to land a left hand but Wasa moved out of range nicely.
As Uru backs away, Wasa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wasa throws a nice looking combination but Uru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uru but Uru pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wasa shoots in looking for a takedown. Uru tries to sprawl out of it but Wasa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Uru avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Wasa.
Wasa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wasa misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasa throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Wasa misses.
Uru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Uru finds it's way through Wasa's defenses.
Wasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uru.
Uru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.
Uru unleashes a big counter combination but Wasa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasa misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uru avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Uru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Uru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wasa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wasa.
Wasa throws a front kick aimed at Uru's knee but Uru avoids it well.
Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wasa misses with a leg kick
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Uru as Wasa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Wasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wasa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uru circles away.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wasa throws a right and a left that Uru avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wasa misses with a looping left.
Wasa is looking to slow Uru down with leg kicks.
Wasa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Wasa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uru is out of range and Wasa settles back down.
Uru blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uru! But no joy.#T4#
Uru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wasa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uru defends well and Wasa ends up having to push Uru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasa misses with a jab to the body
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Wasa.
A swing and a miss from Uru.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wasa misses with a looping right.
Uru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wasa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wasa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wasa cracks Uru with a good jab.
Uru walks into a stiff left hand from Wasa.
Wasa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wasa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Wasa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wasa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wasa throws a leg kick that misses.
Uru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uru there as he acknowledges the shot.
Uru blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Wasa misses with a leg kick
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Wasa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa throws a leg kick
and Uru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wasa thinking.
A low kick from Wasa is predictable there
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wasa misses with a wild body shot.
Uru throws out a counter right but Wasa avoids it with no problem.
Wasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Wasa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uru's waist but Uru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wasa off to one side.
Wasa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Uru with a nice cross.
A low kick from Wasa misses
and Wasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wasa misses the body punch
and Uru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wasa throws a lazy head kick
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wasa misses the body punch
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wasa misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
Wasa throws a sloppy head kick
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uru lands a jab to Wasa's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasa.#T2#
Uru takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wasa throws a head kick that Uru semi-blocks.
No joy there for Wasa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Wasa manages to step out the way in time.
Wasa misses with a low kick as Uru jumps back.
A nice side step and Uru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot lands for Uru.
A telegraphed right hand from Wasa misses the target.
Wasa tries to work over Uru's front leg with a kick but Uru checks it.
Wasa jabs Uru right on the nose. Uru blinks but takes it well.
Wasa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wasa throws the left hand but Uru avoids the punch easily.
Uru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wasa throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
Wasa with a jab.#T3#
Wasa throws a leg kick
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wasa shoots in for a double leg but Uru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wasa.
Wasa connects with a leg kick. Uru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wasa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wasa misses the jab.
Uru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Wasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wasa.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Wasa.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Wasa does it's job there.
A low kick from Wasa is predictable there
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Wasa.
Uru throws out a counter right but Wasa avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Wasa throws a hook but Uru avoids it easily.
Uru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wasa loads up on a big right hand but Uru slips the punch.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wasa blocks it well.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses
and Uru finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wasa throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wasa catches Uru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uru looks for the body kick but Wasa saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Wasa misses
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasa throws a head kick that Uru semi-blocks.
Wasa swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yas Uru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wasa misses with a leg kick
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wasa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uru circles away quickly and effectively.
Wasa misses with a double jab
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uru scrambles back to his feet.
Uru moves out of range of the leg kick from Wasa.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wasa blocks it well.
Wasa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wasa.
Wasa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.#T1#
Wasa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uru is able to avoid easily.
Wasa wants to clinch up but Uru keeps it at a distance.
Uru moves out of range as Wasa strikes.
Good shot there by Wasa.
Wasa misses with a left hand
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasa throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wasa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uru.
Wasa throws a sloppy head kick and Uru moves out of range easily.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uru lands with a hook. Wasa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uru throws out a counter right but Wasa avoids it with no problem.
Wasa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wasa throws a leg kick
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Uru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Uru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasa.
Nice defenses there by Uru.
Uru on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wasa throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Masa Wasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Wasa throws a big shot that misses.
Wasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wasa throws a hook but Uru avoids it easily.
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wasa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Uru is looking to slow Wasa down with leg kicks.
Wasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Uru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wasa lands a head kick. Uru smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wasa throws an off balance right hand
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Uru throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wasa throws a leg kick
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uru slips a jab from Wasa.
Wasa misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a left and a right that stings Wasa.
A low kick from Wasa is predictable there
and Wasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wasa blocks the body kick.
Uru slips a jab from Wasa.
Uru tries a quick counter leg kick but Wasa is wise to it.
No joy there for Uru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wasa throws an overhand right that lands on Uru's shoulder, as Uru tries to avoid the shot.
Wasa throws a lazy right hand but Uru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wasa throws a lazy body kick
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Wasa.
Wasa throws a solid leg kick but Uru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wasa.
Uru misses with a kick to the body.
Wasa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Masa Wasa.
Well Wasa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Wasa!
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa and Kron Silva. Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Wasa persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Silva
Wasa is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wasa passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is pulling down on Wasa's head to control his posture.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing that Wasa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Wasa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Silva 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) Silva
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Wasa being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wasa. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (2) vs (5) Silva
Silva trying to control the position but Wasa is working away.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking for a sweep.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa manages to get back to half guard.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Wasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (6) vs (5) Silva
Wasa tries to keep control of the position but Silva is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Silva is keeping busy.
Wasa is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
Wasa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silva really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Wasa's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (6) vs (7) Silva
Wasa has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Wasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Wasa has a hand on Silva's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silva takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (6) vs (10) Silva
Wasa is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva looking to control but Wasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wasa is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Wasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa gets back to full guard.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Wasa pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Silva 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.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva is continuing to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa 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 (8) vs (10) Silva
Silva trying to control here.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 10 to 8.
Kron Silva spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa and David October. Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. On his way into the cage it seems that Masa Wasa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Masa Wasa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; David October!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasa (4) vs (0) October
October is trying to control Wasa's posture but Wasa avoids it.
October prevents Wasa from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
October manages to get back to half guard.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (7) vs (0) October
October is trying to work for a sweep but Wasa has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (9) vs (0) October
Wasa tries to control but October wriggling away.
October tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.
Wasa controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa prevents October from getting the reversal.
October stops Wasa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
October tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (12) vs (0) October
Wasa looking for the choke from the back.
October trying to control the action but Wasa just sinks the hooks in.
October defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
October tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Wasa has his arm under October's chin here. Game over son! Wasa squeezes tightly and October is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masa Wasa!
A victorious Masa Wasa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PF 11 - Loveladdy vs Bresnar 2
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Wasa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasa.
A good leg kick by Jay.
Jay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wasa digs a good body shot into Jay's ribs.
Wasa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jay can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Jay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jay blocks a jab.
Jay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wasa.
Jay wants to slow Wasa down by chopping away at his legs.
Wasa unleashes a big counter combination but Jay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Wasa gets a double leg takedown into Jay's guard.
Wasa looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jay working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wasa pushes down on Jay's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Wasa 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.
#SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Wasa seems to be working for a kimura but Jay defends the submission attempt.
Wasa wants to control but Jay is keeping him busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wasa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Wasa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jay has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jay!
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jay manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Wasa 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.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully. #T3#
Wasa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jay haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Jay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wasa defends it easily.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.#SUB#
Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Jay looking for subs off his back but Wasa has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Jay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jay actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jay looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura but Jay is defending well.
#T5#
Wasa content to control rather than advance.
Wasa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jay!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Wasa goes for an armbar but Jay turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jay. #SUB2#
Wasa pushes a forearm under Jay's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jay is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masa Wasa!
Masa Wasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PF 8 - Bresnar vs Loveladdy
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Wasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wasa scores with the left hand. Darrow knows he should have avoided that one.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasa is just out of range.
Darrow misses with a body shot
and Wasa counters with a nice body kick.
Darrow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Wasa misses.
Darrow throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Darrow rushes Wasa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wasa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wasa's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Good body shot from Darrow.
A short right from Wasa on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wasa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darrows head.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Wasa controls his hands.
Darrow tries a body shot but Wasa blocks it.
Wasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasa throws a punch but it's blocked by Darrow.
Wasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow is leaning against Wasa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wasa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wasa.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Wasa's head.
Wasa takes a shot to the head.
Wasa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wasa working aggressively here.
Wasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasa pushes Darrow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wasa lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Wasa on the inside.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wasa.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasa's elbow.
Wasa is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Darrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Wasa misses with the head strike.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Wasa avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wasa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wasa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Wasa tries a body shot but Darrow blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Wasa.
Wasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wasa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Darrow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wasa can turn it around.
Wasa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wasa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Wasa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
Wasa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wasa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Wasa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wasa lands a nice uppercut.
Wasa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
A short uppercut from Wasa.
Wasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Darrow controls his hands.
Wasa prevents a body shot from Darrow.
A head punch on the inside from Wasa fails to land.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Wasa misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wasa as Darrow tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wasa.
Wasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasa tries to score a body lock takedown but Darrow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Wasa misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Wasa breaks the clinch.
Darrow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Darrow scores with a nice right hand.
Darrow misses with a hook. Wasa ducked under it nicely.
Darrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wasa throws a hook to the side of Darrow's head but Darrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Wasa tries to get set, Darrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Wasa manages to avoid the attempt.
Darrow tries to clinch but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wasa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wasa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balfour Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wasa misses the jab.#CL#
Wasa gets tackled into the ropes by Darrow. Darrow maintains the clinch.
Wasa working aggressively here.
Wasa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wasa misses with the head strike.
Darrow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow lands a right hand.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T5#
Wasa can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
Wasa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wasa misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasa's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Wasa.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wasa has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
Wasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Darrow controls his hands.
Darrow is working Wasa over against the ropes.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow tries to work over Wasa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasa misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wasa.
Wasa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasa wants a takedown.
Wasa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darrow backwards. #T6#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wasa can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
#BC2#
Wasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wasa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darrow tries to avoid it but Wasa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darrow to the ground. Darrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balfour Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Wasa.
Wasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Wasa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Darrow swivels and escapes.
Wasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasa is just out of range.
Darrow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick.
Wasa looks to land a combination but Darrow avoids it well.
As Wasa tries to get set, Darrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Wasa manages to avoid the attempt.
Wasa loads up on a big right hand but Darrow slips the punch.
Darrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wasa throws a wild body kick that Darrow sees coming a mile off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wasa.
Wasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T7#
Wasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darrow scores with a nice right hand.
Darrow connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Wasa misses with a head kick.
As Wasa tries to get set, Darrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Wasa manages to avoid the attempt.
Darrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darrow misses with a head kick.
Wasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darrow is looking to counter the offense by Wasa and move into the clinch.
Darrow dips to his left and cracks Wasa with an uppercut!
Wasa swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range.
Wasa misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
Darrow feints and then cracks Wasa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wasa down.
Wasa throws a right and a left that Darrow avoids nicely.
Wasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#
Wasa is rocked!
Wasa misses with a head kick.
Wasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Wasa misses with the body kick
and Darrow counters with a big right hand! Oh Wasa is in trouble here! Darrow follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balfour Darrow!
Our winner, Balfour Darrow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mega Funkyama and Masa Wasa. Funkyama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wasa's choice of entrance music: Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Mega Funkyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa dives in for a single leg takedown but Funkyama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches.
Funkyama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wasa is trying to keep an underhook but Funkyama manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Funkyama (2) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa 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.
Wasa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Funkyama jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa tries to improve position but can't.
Funkyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wasa is trying to improve his position.
Funkyama moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Funkyama (7) vs (0) Wasa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Funkyama (10) vs (0) Wasa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama controlling well, preventing Wasa from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Funkyama.
Wasa is trying to break free.
Wasa has hold of Funkyama's leg, trying to break free but it's let Funkyama lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Wasa is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Funkyama throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mega Funkyama!
A relieved looking Mega Funkyama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ROV 72
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wasa is out of range and Griffin settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wasa! But no joy.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Wasa is out of range.
Griffin misses with a leg kick.
Griffin lands with a nice combination. Wasa backs away looking to recover.
Wasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Wasa slips the punch.
It seemed like Wasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2#
Wasa connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Griffin to the floor! Wasa dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Griffin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wasa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oh Griffin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Wasa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Griffin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Wasa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Griffin seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Wasa avoids the attempt from Griffin to control.#SUB2#
Wasa working for a guillotine from mount but Griffin is in no mood to give up.
Wasa forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Wasa working for the choke.
Wasa misses with a punch to the head. #T2#
Wasa doesn't have the hooks in and Griffin manages to turn into his guard.
Wasa is trying to control the position but Griffin postures up.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wasa is proving hard to escape from.
Griffin lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Wasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Griffin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin stays in close to Wasa's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Wasa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Wasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Wasa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Griffin has his hands clasped together but Wasa extends and breaks Griffin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wasa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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.
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Event:
USFC 118
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Wasa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huchkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
Huchkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Huchkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Huchkov backs off Wasa throws a huge counter combo but Huchkov manages to avoid it all.
Huchkov tries to clinch there but Wasa circles away.
Huchkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Huchkov throws a big counter combination but Wasa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Huchkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Wasa throws a shot from downtown. Huchkov moves away and avoids it.
Huchkov leaves Wasa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wasa moves forwards but Huchkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wasa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wasa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Huchkov tries to clinch but Wasa moves out of range.
Huchkov avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Wasa misses with a hook
and Huchkov counters with a straight right hand.
Huchkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wasa misses with a right hand
and Huchkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Huchkov has Wasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Wasa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Wasa on the inside.
Wasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Huchkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wasa throws a head punch that misses.
Huchkov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Wasa takes a shot to the head.
Wasa prevents a body shot from Huchkov. #T2#
Huchkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wasa managing to block the knees to the body from Huchkov.
Wasa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huchkov backwards.
Wasa dodges an elbow strike from Huchkov.
Wasa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Huchkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Huchkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A body shot lands from Wasa.
Wasa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huchkov's efforts to push away.
Wasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasa pushes Huchkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wasa wants a takedown.
Wasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wasa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Huchkov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wasa can turn it around.
Huchkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Huchkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Wasa.
Wasa blocks an elbow strike from Huchkov.
Wasa throws a punch but it's blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov blocks a body shot from Wasa.
Wasa working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Wasa has hold of one of Huchkov's legs. Huchkov is fighting the takedown attempt but Wasa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Wasa stops Huchkov from standing up.
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Huchkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Wasa looking for a guillotine here but Huchkov defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huchkov defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huchkov wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Huchkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huchkov is looking to stand up but Wasa won't let him. #T4#
Huchkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Huchkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Huchkov wants to get up but he can't break Wasa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Huchkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huchkov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Huchkov is retaining full guard.
Huchkov keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Wasa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Huchkov blocks the leg kick.
Huchkov tries to counter by clinching up but Wasa breaks away and moves out of range.
Huchkov slips under a jab.
Huchkov throwing a counter right hand but Wasa manages to avoid it.
Wasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wasa throws an off balance right hand
and Huchkov counters with a series of strikes. Wasa will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Wasa gets tackled into the cage by Huchkov. Huchkov maintains the clinch.
Wasa prevents a body shot from Huchkov.
Wasa takes a shot to the head.
Wasa wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wasa.
Huchkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huchkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wasa misses with the head strike.
Huchkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wasa has hold of one of Huchkov's legs. Huchkov is fighting the takedown attempt but Wasa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huchkov is looking to stand up but Wasa isn't so interested in that idea.
Huchkov keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa trying to move into half guard but instead Huchkov has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1#
Huchkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wasa's guard.#SUB2#
Wasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huchkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huchkov wants to stand but Wasa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huchkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Huchkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wasa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huchkov has managed to get both his arms back between Wasa's legs - danger averted.
Huchkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Wasa has an active guard here but Huchkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Huchkov is thwarting Wasa's attempts to control the position.
Huchkov wants to stand up but Wasa is controlling the position.
Wasa trying to control but Huchkov postures up.
#SUB2#
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Huchkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huchkov is nestled in close to Wasa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huchkov tries to stand and escape but Wasa is controlling the position. #T3#
Huchkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huchkov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wasa.
Masa Wasa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huchkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huchkov wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Huchkov wants to stand up but Wasa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wasa won't allow Huchkov to pass to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Huchkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Huchkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
It looks like Huchkov is going to stand back up.
Huchkov passes into side control, despite Wasa's attempt to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Huchkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Wasa regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matel Huchkov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Huchkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wasa.
Wasa throws a hook but Huchkov blocks it.
Huchkov tries to counter by clinching up but Wasa breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Wasa shoots in and bounces Huchkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Huchkov wants to get back to his feet but Wasa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wasa trying to control but Huchkov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa advances position into side control!
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huchkov keeps working. #T1#
Wasa working away.#SUB2#
Wasa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huchkov wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Huchkov is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Wasa swings around for an armbar but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wasa's guard.
Huchkov is working Wasa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Wasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Huchkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Wasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huchkov defends it easily.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Huchkov from controlling successfully.
Huchkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Huchkov from controlling successfully.
Huchkov wanted to stand there but Wasa had control of the position. #T3#
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Huchkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Wasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huchkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huchkov stays in close to Wasa's body and controls the position.
Huchkov won't allow Wasa to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huchkov defends well.#SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huchkov defends well.#SUB2#
Wasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huchkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huchkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huchkov wants to get up but he can't break Wasa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Wasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wasa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Wasa!
Our winner, Masa Wasa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
USFC 114
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Kenway blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Wasa dips to his left and cracks Kenway with an uppercut!
Wasa throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Wasa ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Wasa misses.
Wasa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenway scores with a sloppy right hand. Wasa should have avoided that one.
Kenway avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Kenway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wasa.
Wasa is looking to clinch.
Kenway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kenway 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.
Wasa misses with a double jab.
Wasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wasa throws a jab when Kenway was well out of range.
Wasa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kenway throws a wild body kick that Wasa sees coming a mile off.
Kenway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wasa.
#T1#
Wasa throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Wasa scores with a nice right hand.
Wasa misses with an uppercut
and Kenway counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wasa misses with a takedown
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenway throws a wild body kick that Wasa sees coming a mile off.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wasa takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
Wasa throws a nice looking combination but Kenway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Kenway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wasa wants to clinch.
Kenway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Wasa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kenway instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasa prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Wasa.
Wasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wasa.
Kenway lands an uppercut.
Wasa lands a left hand.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wasa working aggressively here.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Wasa avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wasa backwards.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Wasa controls the action.
#T3#
Wasa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
Kenway keeps control of Wasa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasa.
Kenway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wasa backwards.
Wasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wasa lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Kenway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenway avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Kenway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenway lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Wasa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kenway napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Kenway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa controls the position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Kenway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Wasa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kenway has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wasa but great work by Kenway.#SU#
Kenway stands up.
Kenway defending well as Wasa loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Kenway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wasa catches Kenway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wasa throws a looping overhand right but Kenway ducks down to avoid it.
Kenway throws a counter high kick but Wasa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa misses with a few strikes there.
Kenway keeps Wasa at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wasa misses with an uppercut.
Wasa throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kenway moves out of range of the strikes.
Wasa tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenway scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenway looks to throw the jab but Wasa is out of range.
Kenway delivers a nice body kick.
Wasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenway misses with a low kick as Wasa jumps back.
Kenway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wasa.
Kenway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenway slips a straight right by Wasa.
Kenway tries to clinch up but Wasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenway throws a push kick but Wasa slaps the foot to one side.
Wasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Wasa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kenway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Kenway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wasa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kenway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Kenway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wasa.
Kenway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wasa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wasa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenway counters with a left to the body.
Kenway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenway connects with a leg kick. Wasa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenway throws a leg kick but Wasa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wasa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasa.
As Wasa backs away, Kenway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Wasa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kenway!
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Wasa.#CL#
Kenway forces Wasa back against the cage and clinches.
Wasa working hard to break the clinch.
Kenway lands a nice uppercut.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kenway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wasa can turn it around.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Wasa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenway trying to control the position but instead, Wasa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenway into the cage.
Wasa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wasa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kenway tries to work over Wasa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wasa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kenway as the two fighters clinch.
Wasa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenway backwards. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Kenway.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
Wasa working aggressively here.
Edward Kenway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Wasa working aggressively here.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wasa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Wasa avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Wasa fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kenway.
Wasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Kenway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Kenway. No joy for Wasa on that attempt. #T4#
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wasa.
Kenway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenway scores with a kick to the body.
Wasa is breathing heavily.
Wasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kenway - that will leave a mark!
Kenway lands a brutal head kick. Wasa looks out on his feet and Kenway throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Edward Kenway!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Kenway thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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