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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 375 p4p, 43 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 696 p4p, 32 weight class). Magomedov comes into the arena with Evangelion OST - The Beast II blaring out of the sound system. Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Marat Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Mata back into the cage.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mata.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mata.
Mata is working for takedown but Magomedov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marat Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dado Mata.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mata prevents it.
Magomedov gets underhooks to prevent Mata's takedown attempt.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Mata is trying to drag Magomedov to the mat but Magomedov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Mata
Mata keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it.
Mata wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Mata manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mata is keeping the position for now.
Mata controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mata sees it coming and defends easily.
Mata works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Mata
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (5) Mata
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to remain calm as Mata controls from the top position.
Magomedov prevents Mata from moving into mount.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov looking for a sweep but Mata has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Magomedov (2) vs (7) Mata
Mata controlling his opponent.
Mata wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Mata seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Magomedov is holding on tight.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (2) vs (10) Mata
Well, with Mata on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Magomedov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mata working for the choke.
Mata biding his time, controlling Magomedov.
Mata tries to get the hooks in deep but Magomedov pushed the leg off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov turns into Mata and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (10) Mata
Mata is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Mata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Mata 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.
Mata keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mata 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: Magomedov (4) vs (12) Mata
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Mata is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (4) vs (15) Mata
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Mata isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stops Mata from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mata looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Mata has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Mata isn't that keen on the idea.
Mata looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Magomedov tries to improve his position but Mata has taken his back! Mata has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Magomedov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mata pushes Magomedov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
A very excited looking Dado Mata 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.
Marat Magomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back to break this boy, you will see'. |
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