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CWC 291 PBP Commentary |
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 47 wins and 32 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 38 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pancake is defended easily by Mata.
Pancake misses with a takedown attempt - Mata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pancake is looking to clinch but Mata is avoiding it.
Mata changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pancake was covering up waiting for the punch and Mata finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Pancake
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is pushing down on Pancake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pancake is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pancake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pancake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
Pancake trying to get back to full guard but Mata takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (8) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (2) Pancake
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up.
Pancake is stalling in the full guard.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (2) Pancake
Mata wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (13) vs (2) Pancake
Mata tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mata has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
Pancake manages to get back to half guard.
Mata is keen to just control but Pancake is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
Pancake is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Pancake trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
Mata is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (16) vs (2) Pancake
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is trying to escape the mount.
Mata wants to take Pancake's back here but Pancake is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pancake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pancake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata is trying to control. Pancake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata seems to be working for a kimura but Pancake defends the submission attempt.
Mata is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (19) vs (2) Pancake
Mata content just to control the position here.
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.
Pancake working to try and regain half guard.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape.
Pancake 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: Mata (22) vs (2) Pancake
Mata has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mata seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to control the position but Mata manages to sink in the hooks.
Pancake tries to escape but Mata has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pancake is keeping busy.
Pancake is having to fend off submission attempts from Mata, who is looking to sink in the choke. Mata doesn't have the hooks in though and Pancake manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (22) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
Pancake passes Mata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mata defends it well.
Mata gets full guard.
Pancake stands and throws Mata's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (22) vs (7) Pancake
Pancake controls the position from side control.
Pancake is trying to get an arm triangle but Mata is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mata won't allow Pancake to pass to mount.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Pancake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mata is just riding it out for now. Pancake eventually gives up the hold.
Pancake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to maintain the position but Pancake is very close to passing his half guard.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata gets back to full guard.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pancake is one step ahead there.
Pancake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mata manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pancake has Mata in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (24) vs (7) Pancake
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to move into half guard but instead Pancake has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (24) vs (9) Pancake
Pancake won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
Pancake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mata tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 24 to 9.
After winning the bout, Dado Mata 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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