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ADWGC 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 7488 p4p, 414 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 760 p4p, 88 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Dado Mata has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 5 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Mata circles away.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aoki quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Mata from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mata's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (4) vs (2) Mata
Aoki keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free.
Mata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Aoki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki '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.
Aoki patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aoki is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Aoki . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aoki 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (4) Mata
Aoki has an active guard here but Mata has managed to pass into half guard.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki gets full guard.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
Mata is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pulling down on Mata's head. It's preventing any offense from Mata, at least for the moment.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mata controls the pace.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata advances to half guard.
Mata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
Mata works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (4) vs (7) Mata
Mata is looking to work his way around to Aoki 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount.
Mata swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aoki is now in Mata's guard. A big mistake from Mata there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (7) Mata
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (9) vs (7) Mata
Aoki wants to take a breather but Mata manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Aoki .
Mata keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (9) vs (9) Mata
Aoki looking to control.
Mata passes Aoki 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Mata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki is in trouble now - Mata has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (9) vs (12) Mata
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata fails to advance to Aoki 's back.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Mata fails to take his opponent's back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Aoki tries to improve his position but Mata has taken his back! Mata has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Aoki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mata pushes Aoki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
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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