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TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 5461 p4p, 244 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 1058 p4p, 126 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Charles is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mata 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: Charles (0) vs (2) Mata
Charles is breathing heavily.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Mata stands and throws Charles's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (5) Mata
Mata advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (0) vs (7) Mata
Mata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata wants to take Charles's back but he can't do it this time.
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.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
Mata controlling from mount.
Mata with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mata mounts Charles! Really nice guard pass there!
Charles stops Mata from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata fails to move to back control.
Mata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata mounts Charles! Really nice guard pass there!
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Mata tries to control but Charles wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata fails to take his opponent's back.
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Mata wants to take his opponent's back but Charles doesn't allow it.
Mata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mata looking to control but Charles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles is controlling an arm, preventing Mata from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata looking to isolate an arm here. Charles doesn't see it coming and as Mata extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dado Mata!
A relieved looking Dado Mata 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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