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Tidd

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 51 wins and 39 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tidd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (0) vs (2) Tidd
Tidd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (5) Tidd
You can see the frustration on Mata's face as Tidd controls the position.
Mata prevents Tidd from improving position.
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata seems a little lost for a moment, as Tidd dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mata gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (0) vs (7) Tidd#T1#
Tidd controlling his opponent.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tidd is looking to work his way around to Mata's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tidd moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (0) vs (10) Tidd
Tidd trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mata doesn't escape.
Mata's coaches at Tran MMA 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Let's hope that Tidd 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.
Tidd keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free.
What can Mata do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mata is in bad spot here. #T3#
Tidd controlling the position well here. Mata rolled but Tidd kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Well, with Tidd on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mata is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
It looks like Tidd 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.#T4##SUB2#
Tidd is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from Tidd.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tidd.#T5#
I really don't envy Mata right now.
Tidd controls the position.#T6##SUB2#
Tidd is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tidd is riding his opponent, not letting Mata buck him off. #T7#
Mata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tidd 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. #SUB2#
Tidd has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mata is in real trouble here. Tidd gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mata is tapping out! Tidd wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Tidd!
Joe Tidd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Bangkok
Date: Jun 27, 2022

#R1#
Mata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Damchaigym looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Damchaigym displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mata throws out the jab.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Mata misses with a lunging right hand
and Damchaigym counters with a good low kick that Mata was not able to check.
Mata throws a looping overhand right but Damchaigym ducks down to avoid it.
Mata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Damchaigym is looking to clinch.
Damchaigym throws a series of punches but Mata avoids them all with ease.
A thudding body kick lands there by Damchaigym!
Mata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Damchaigym counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Dado Mata has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Damchaigym lands a leg kick that knocks Mata off balance momentarily.
Damchaigym throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mata.
Mata throws a big shot that misses.
Damchaigym misses with a few strikes there.
Mata misses with a body shot.
Damchaigym throws a big counter combination but Mata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Damchaigym throws a wild body kick that Mata sees coming a mile off.
Mata throws a nice looking combination but Damchaigym bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mata swats away the attempt to clinch by Damchaigym.
Damchaigym avoids the body shot from Mata.
Damchaigym throws a big counter combination but Mata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Damchaigym looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Damchaigym misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mata! But no joy.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damchaigym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Mata misses.
Damchaigym lands with a kick to the temple. Mata shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Damchaigym avoids the body shot from Mata.
Damchaigym is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damchaigym tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Mata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Damchaigym throws a head kick but Mata moves out of range.
Mata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Damchaigym tries to clinch up but Mata circles away and keeps his distance.
Mata misses with a looping left.
Mata swats away the attempt to clinch by Damchaigym.
Damchaigym moves out of range as Mata throws a body kick.
Damchaigym is looking to clinch.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damchaigym manages to avoid it.
Mata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Damchaigym rather than just go for the knockout.
Mata scores with a shot to the body.
Damchaigym goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damchaigym defending well as Mata loads up on a big left hand.
Damchaigym slips under a jab from Mata.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Damchaigym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maki Damchaigym will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dado Mata's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata throws a jab but it's blocked by Damchaigym.
As Mata tries to get set, Damchaigym tries to push him back and clinch up but Mata manages to avoid the attempt.
Damchaigym tries a head kick but it misses.
Damchaigym wants to clinch.
Mata misses the jab.
Mata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mata misses with a left hand
and Damchaigym counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mata throws out a loose jab but Damchaigym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damchaigym comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata misses the jab.
Damchaigym throws a combination. Mata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mata misses with a low kick as Damchaigym jumps back.
Damchaigym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Mata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Damchaigym's head.#T1#
Damchaigym wants to clinch up but Mata keeps it at a distance.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damchaigym was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
Damchaigym misses with a jab, cross combination.
Damchaigym swinging wildly here.
Mata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mata throws a leg kick but Damchaigym moved away.
Good leg kick by Damchaigym.
Damchaigym throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big left from Mata misses.
A shot to the body from Mata misses
and Damchaigym counters with a three punch combo that has Mata backing up. Mata nods at Damchaigym to acknowledge the strikes.
Damchaigym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Damchaigym tries to clinch but Mata is having none of it.
Mata misses with a leg kick
and Damchaigym counters with a head kick. #T2#
Mata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damchaigym moves out of range of the body kick from Mata.
Mata misses with a lunging right hand
and Damchaigym counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mata throws a hook but Damchaigym avoids it easily.
Mata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Damchaigym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mata throws a body punch but Damchaigym moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Damchaigym.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Damchaigym lands a high kick!
Damchaigym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Damchaigym lands a lovely overhand right.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Mata tries to get set, Damchaigym tries to push him back and clinch up but Mata manages to avoid the attempt.
Damchaigym is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mata can do to turn this around?
Mata lands a jab.
Mata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Damchaigym dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dado Mata's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Damchaigym tries to clinch but Mata moves out of range.
Dado Mata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mata misses the body punch
and Damchaigym counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Mata.
Mata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Damchaigym swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mata misses with a body shot.
Damchaigym avoids the body shot from Mata.
Mata misses with a wild body shot.
Damchaigym misses with a double jab.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Damchaigym is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damchaigym lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mata circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mata! But no joy.
Damchaigym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damchaigym wants to clinch.#T1#
Damchaigym lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mata throws a body kick that misses.
Damchaigym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mata throws a lazy head kick
enabling Damchaigym to counter with a crisp jab.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Damchaigym tries to clinch up.
Mata throws a series of punches but Damchaigym avoids them all with ease.
Damchaigym is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mata.
Mata swings for the body but Damchaigym moves out of range.
Mata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Damchaigym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mata throws an overhand right that lands on Damchaigym's shoulder, as Damchaigym tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damchaigym manages to avoid it.
Damchaigym keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Damchaigym moves out of range of the strikes.
Damchaigym wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mata throws the left hand but Damchaigym avoids the punch easily.
Damchaigym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mata misses with a body kick.
Damchaigym tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mata manages to circle out of the way.
Mata is looking to land body kicks.
Damchaigym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damchaigym throws a head kick but Mata moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mata! But no joy.
Maki Damchaigym is winning the standup battle so far.
Damchaigym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maki Damchaigym is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Damchaigym tries to clinch there but Mata circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Damchaigym showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Damchaigym 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Damchaigym!

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Hamamatsu
Date: Jun 06, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Yamato misses.
Mata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yamato throws a nice head kick!
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamato tries to clinch but Mata moves out of range.
Yamato tries to clinch up.
Mata throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Yamato does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Mata misses.
Yamato doesn't manage to clinch there - Mata circles away.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamato counters with a two punch combo.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mata throws the left hand but Yamato avoids the punch easily.
Mata throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range. #T1#
Mata throws a lazy body kick
enabling Yamato to counter with a crisp jab.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamato moves away.
Mata throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Mata looks to land a right hand but Yamato moved out of range.
Mata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mata takes a swing at Yamato's ribcage but misses.
Yamato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mata. That one must have hurt.
Yamato tries to clinch up but Mata circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamato lands with a slapping head kick.
Riku Yamato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mata takes a swing at Yamato's ribcage but misses.
Yamato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Yamato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mata! But no joy.
Yamato avoids the body shot from Mata.
Mata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yamato counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mata throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mata manages to circle out of the way.
Yamato ducks under a wild hook from Mata.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamato is just out of range.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yamato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamato.
Yamato is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Yamato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yamato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mata circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamato checks it well.
Yamato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yamato rather than just go for the knockout.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mata takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yamato tries to clinch there but Mata circles away.
Mata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Mata misses.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamato moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata lands a jab to Yamato's midsection.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamato manages to avoid it.
Yamato avoids the body shot from Mata.
Yamato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Yamato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Mata misses with a straight right.
Mata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mata missing with a left hand there. Yamato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamato is looking to clinch but Mata is avoiding it.
Mata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamato was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
A left and a right from Yamato both land. Nice combination.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamato moves out of range of the body kick.
Mata misses with a hook. Yamato ducked under it nicely.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mata throws a jab when Yamato was well out of range.
Mata throws an overhand right that lands on Yamato's shoulder, as Yamato tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yamato. Mata shrugs it off though.
Mata misses with a hook.
Yamato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mata looks for the body kick but Yamato saw that one coming.
Mata throws a push kick but Yamato slaps the foot to one side.
Yamato throws a big counter combination but Mata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riku Yamato is winning the standup battle so far.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamato is just out of range.
A head kick from Yamato lands but Mata takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata throws the kick towards the body but Yamato avoids it.
Mata throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato walks into a straight right hand from Mata.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch but Mata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mata keeps the fight on the outside.
Mata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Yamato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamato went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mata keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mata throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato throws a series of punches but Mata avoids them all with ease.
Mata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yamato counters with a three punch combo that has Mata backing up. Mata nods at Yamato to acknowledge the strikes.
Yamato is looking to clinch.
Riku Yamato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mata takes a swing at Yamato's ribcage but misses.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamato.
Mata takes a swing at Yamato's ribcage but misses.
Yamato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mata misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mata punishes Yamato's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Mata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mata misses with a kick to the body
and Yamato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mata misses with an uppercut.
Mata tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Yamato was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yamato tries to clinch but Mata moves out of range.
Mata swings for the body but Yamato moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mata.
Yamato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mata.
Mata looks to land a right hand but Yamato moved out of range.
Yamato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamato was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
Mata misses with a low kick.
Yamato lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mata takes a step back to recover.
Mata swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamato.#T2#
Yamato slips under a jab.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mata misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Yamato.
Mata throws a hook but Yamato blocks it.
Yamato throwing a counter right hand but Mata manages to avoid it.
Yamato avoids the body shot from Mata.
Mata swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamato.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamato was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mata misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dado Mata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mata 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dado Mata!
An out of breath Dado Mata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Nagoya II
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mata.
Mata throws a body kick that misses
letting Leblond counter with a right hand.
Mata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leblond.
Mata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leblond counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Leblond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mata misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leblond blocks a head kick by Mata.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leblond was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
Leblond throws a counter combo.
Mata misses with a body punch
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mata lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leblond has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leblond and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Leblond clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mata misses with a body kick.
Mata misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mata throws a head kick that misses.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1##CL2#
Leblond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mata, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mata.
Mata misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Leblond breaks the clinch.
Leblond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Mata.
Mata swings for the body but Leblond moves out of range.
Mata missing with a left hand there. Leblond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Leblond moves into range and clinches up with Mata.
Leblond prevents a body shot from Mata.
Leblond blocking some punches.
Mata working aggressively here. #BC2#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mata misses with an uppercut
and Leblond counters with a left and a right that stings Mata.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leblond manages to avoid it.
Mata throws a right hand that misses
and Leblond counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Leblond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mata circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Mata throws a body punch but Leblond moves out of range.
Mata misses with an uppercut
and Leblond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leblond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Mata misses with a lunging right hand
and Leblond counters with a three punch combo that has Mata backing up. Mata nods at Leblond to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Mata is rocked!
Mata throws an off balance right hand
and Leblond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Mata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Leblond moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Mata! Leblond continues to tee off on Mata, landing with a left and a right! Leblond connects with a right hand that leaves Mata sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Leblond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guy Leblond!

Event: CWC 301 - Prelims
Date: Apr 10, 2022

172 cm
51 yrs
145 lbs

155 cm
36 yrs
139 lbs

Tidd

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 50 wins and 39 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Tidd
Tidd wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Tidd keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Tidd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mata controlling the action here.
Tidd controlling the position well. #T1#
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Tidd is still trying to improve position.
Mata is looking to advance position but Tidd won't allow it.
Mata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidd keeps working.
Tidd is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tidd controlling the position well.
Mata works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Tidd
Tidd gets back to half guard.
Mata is trying to control. Tidd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tidd tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Tidd wants to control but Mata is keeping busy. #T3##SUB#
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tidd sees it coming and defends easily.
Tidd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Tidd has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Mata passes into half guard.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Tidd is working away. #T4#
Tidd controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tidd wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Tidd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Tidd wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Mata wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
Mata won't allow Tidd to sweep him here.
Mata looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tidd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Tidd keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata stands and throws Tidd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (0) Tidd
Tidd tries to buck Mata off but Mata is having none of it.#T7#
Mata working away.
Tidd is not content to let Mata control the position.
Tidd prevents Mata from improving position.
I wouldn't like to be where Tidd is right now. #SUB#
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! #T8#
You can see the frustration on Tidd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tidd is looking for a sweep.
Mata tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Tidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd stops Mata from passing to mount. #T9#
Mata taking a breather here.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidd keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd is looking for a sweep.
Mata is staying tight to Tidd's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mata working away.
Mata wants to take a breather but Tidd manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mata. #T10#
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Tidd wants to get back to full guard.
Mata not doing much here.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Tidd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mata trying to control the action but Tidd is working from the bottom. #T11#
Mata controlling the pace.
Tidd trying to control but Mata postures up.
Tidd wants to get back to full guard.
Tidd controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tidd is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Tidd wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Tidd is defending the position.
Tidd wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tidd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Tidd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Tidd wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
Tidd is controlling Mata's posture.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Mata wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tidd is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (2) Tidd
Mata controls Tidd momentarily but Tidd frees himself.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tidd trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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: Mata (10) vs (2) Tidd

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Dado Mata, 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.

Event: CWC 300 - Merlin vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 03, 2022

172 cm
35 yrs
141 lbs

172 cm
51 yrs
145 lbs

Fiso

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 20 wins and 18 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 38 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Mata#SUB2#
Mata is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mata.
Mata stalling.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Fiso pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Fiso 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: Fiso (2) vs (2) Mata
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mata gets back to full guard.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata pulls Fiso in to control the position. #T2#
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Fiso 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.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (2) Mata
Fiso advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (2) Mata#T3#
Mata is looking to improve his position but Fiso isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Fiso looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mata working to try and regain half guard.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso fails to move to back control. #T4#
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Mata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso wants to take Mata's back but he can't do it this time.
Mata has given up his back here. Will Fiso look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (10) vs (2) Mata#SUB#
Mata 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 Fiso gets his way!
Mata turns into Fiso and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (10) vs (4) Mata#T5#
Mata pushing down on Fiso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso is trying to control but Mata manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (10) vs (7) Mata
Fiso wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata moves to his opponent's back but Fiso bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (7) Mata
Fiso wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving. #T6#
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mata has Fiso pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T7#
Fiso is fighting to break Mata's control of his arms but Mata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (9) Mata
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso is pulling down on Mata's head. It's preventing any offense from Mata, at least for the moment.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (14) vs (9) Mata
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB2#
Mata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiso is aware though and is defending well.
Mata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fiso has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (17) vs (9) Mata
Fiso controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
Mata stops Fiso from passing to mount. #T10#
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mata is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Fiso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mata is trying to improve his position.
Mata gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (19) vs (9) Mata#T11#
Mata 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.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso pushes down on Mata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Mata is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mata avoid being mounted?
Mata 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.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Fiso wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (22) vs (9) Mata
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mata is wriggling around trying to escape. #T14#
Fiso tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 22 to 9.
Malaki Fiso thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWC 299 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022

172 cm
51 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
30 yrs
149 lbs

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 50 wins and 37 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Mata ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Mata is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mata persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mata has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Lee
Mata passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lee!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Lee
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Mata trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee 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: Mata (7) vs (2) Lee
Lee won't allow Mata to sweep him here. #T1#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (7) vs (5) Lee
Mata is looking to reverse the position.
Mata stops Lee from passing to mount.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mata tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (7) Lee
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mata is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata 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 (7) vs (10) Lee
Mata can't escape the position. #T4#
Mata trying to control the action but Lee just sinks the hooks in.
Mata is trying to break free.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mata.
Mata is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (9) vs (10) Lee
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T6#
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata passes into half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Mata 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 keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Mata uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (12) vs (10) Lee
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee 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.
Lee is trying to reverse the position but instead Mata has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (15) vs (10) Lee
Mata wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Mata is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Mata working for a choke but Lee is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Lee trying to control here.
Lee is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mata is staying active.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mata sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Lee doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mata 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 Lee - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Lee!
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CWC 298 - Stenberg vs Ottke
Date: Mar 13, 2022

163 cm
41 yrs
143 lbs

172 cm
51 yrs
145 lbs

Aoki

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 19 wins and 20 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 36 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mata tries for a takedown but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aoki is fending him off so far but Mata persists. Nope, Aoki circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mata sprawls and moves away.
Aoki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aoki wants it to stay on the feet.
Takeya Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dado Mata.
Mata fails to land the takedown.
Mata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aoki stuffs the takedown.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mata shoots in looking for a takedown. Aoki tries to sprawl out of it but Mata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aoki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aoki is fending him off so far but Mata persists. Nope, Aoki circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki tries to counter with a takedown but Mata is quick to defend against it.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mata shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense.
Aoki feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Mata shoots in looking for a takedown but Aoki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Mata shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mata was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (0) vs (4) Mata
Aoki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mata's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mata controlling the action here.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Mata trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Mata
Mata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Mata wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Aoki stays in close to Mata's body and controls the position. #T3#
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Mata has a hand on Aoki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aoki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (4) Mata
Aoki is looking to work his way around to Mata's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mata is trying to escape the mount.
Mata 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.
Aoki content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata is working to get back to half guard.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mata for as long as he can get away with.
Mata tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T6#
Mata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mata wants to control the position but Aoki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T7#
Mata gets back to full guard.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata trying to control the position.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Mata wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Mata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mata is still trying to improve position.
Mata seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Mata looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily. #SUB2#
Mata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Aoki'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.
Mata is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Aoki is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (4) Mata
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T11#
Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aoki wants to control but instead Mata manages to regain half guard.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Aoki prevents Mata from improving his position.#T12#
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Aoki works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (11) vs (4) Mata
Mata seems a little lost for a moment, as Aoki dominates the positioning.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Aoki controls the position from side control.#T13#
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aoki content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Aoki is pressing down on Mata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mata is holding on for now.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Mata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Takeya Aoki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CWC 297 - El Toro vs Silva Jr
Date: Mar 06, 2022

172 cm
51 yrs
145 lbs

170 cm
25 yrs
144 lbs

Saldini

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 50 wins and 35 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mata is defended easily by Saldini.#TD#
Saldini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Saldini
Mata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saldini managing to control the position.
Mata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saldini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Mata is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up. #SUB#
Mata working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Mata looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saldini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
Mata trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (2) vs (5) Saldini#T3#
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Mata tries to control Saldini's body but Saldini pushes him off. Mata squirms to his side and now Saldini has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (2) vs (8) Saldini
Saldini biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mata is in bad spot here.
Saldini doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (8) Saldini#T4#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Saldini is controlling Mata's posture.
Saldini controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself. #SUB2#
Saldini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there. #T5#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini is pulling down on Mata's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Mata advances to half guard.
Saldini has his hands clasped together around Mata's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Mata 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.
Mata is controlling the pace. #T7#
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Saldini gets back to full guard. #T8#
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini pulls Mata in close to his closed guard and prevents Mata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini seems keen to control Mata's posture.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saldini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (10) Saldini
Saldini preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving. #T10#
Saldini 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.
Saldini forces his way into half guard.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Saldini 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.
Saldini not doing much here. #T11#
Saldini moves into full mount! Mata won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (4) vs (13) Saldini
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mata is controlling an arm, preventing Saldini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mata is working to get back to half guard. #T12#
Saldini fails to take his opponent's back.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Saldini maintains control.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini 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#
Saldini prevents Mata from getting the reversal.
Mata regains half guard.
Saldini prevents Mata from improving his position.
Saldini wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it. #T14#
Mata wants to improve his position but Saldini is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Saldini seems content to control.
Mata wants to control but Saldini passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (4) vs (16) Saldini
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
Saldini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 16 to 4.
Angelo Saldini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 296 - Brown vs Cubbedge 3
Date: Feb 27, 2022

172 cm
51 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
35 yrs
141 lbs

Fiso

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 50 wins and 34 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiso 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: Mata (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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!#T1##SUB#
Mata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Mata is defending well.
Fiso works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (5) Fiso
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Fiso controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Fiso wants to finish this one by submission but Mata is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fiso.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata gets back to half guard.
Mata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Mata is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Mata is defending well.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fiso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Mata is defending the position. #T4#
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Fiso 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.#SUB#
Mata actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso 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. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Mata looking for subs from the bottom but Fiso mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Fiso has hold of Mata's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mata manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Fiso trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mata is holding on tight.
Mata is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiso trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mata gets back to half guard.#T8#
Mata has a hand on Fiso's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fiso takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (11) Fiso
Mata wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Fiso pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mata is looking to escape. #T9#
Mata stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Mata is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Mata is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T10#
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Mata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (14) Fiso
Mata slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Fiso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (17) Fiso
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T13#
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiso trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Fiso prevents Mata from getting the reversal.#T14#
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Mata regains half guard.
Mata is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mata avoid being mounted?
Fiso passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (20) Fiso
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 20 to 0.
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini
Date: Feb 13, 2022

163 cm
41 yrs
143 lbs

172 cm
51 yrs
145 lbs

Aoki

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 19 wins and 19 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 34 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mata gets a double leg takedown into Aoki's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Mata
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.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looking to control.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aoki has his foot on Mata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mata works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Mata wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki 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: Aoki (2) vs (2) Mata
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata 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.
Mata wants to get back to full guard but Aoki has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Mata#SUB#
Aoki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mata has worked his arm free - good work by Mata!
Mata prevents Aoki from improving position. #T2#
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aoki wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Mata regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aoki's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mata won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Mata is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (2) Mata
Aoki content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Aoki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mata is surviving well by controlling Aoki's body position as best he can.
Aoki is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Mata 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: Aoki (8) vs (4) Mata
Mata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (7) Mata
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki is looking to reverse the position.
Mata working away.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Mata moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (8) vs (9) Mata
Mata controlling from mount.
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mata wants to control but instead Aoki manages to regain half guard.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard. #T6#
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mata pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T7#
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (10) vs (9) Mata#SUB2#
Mata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (10) vs (11) Mata#T8##SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mata passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Mata is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position. #T9##SUB#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mata looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Aoki working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Mata 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. #T10#
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (12) vs (11) Mata
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (12) vs (13) Mata
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Aoki has his foot on Mata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mata works his way back into a safe position though.
Mata wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Mata trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Aoki has his foot on Mata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mata works his way back into a safe position though.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T13#
Mata preventing the sweep.
Mata stands and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (12) vs (16) Mata
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mata's best efforts.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki looking to control but Mata passes into half guard.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14##SUB2#
Mata is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mata to get the leverage.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki gets full guard.
Mata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki is trying to keep Mata in close.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Mata is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 16 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Dado Mata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '.

Event: CWC 294 - Brown vs Morrison
Date: Feb 06, 2022

172 cm
51 yrs
145 lbs

164 cm
39 yrs
136 lbs

Boaz

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 49 wins and 33 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boaz dives in and grabs Mata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mata pushes down on Boaz's head and hops out.#TD2#
Boaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Mata's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (0) vs (2) Boaz
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boaz postures up. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a triangle but Boaz pushes his legs off easily.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (2) Boaz
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaz is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Mata wants to control from the top but Boaz keeps moving.
Mata is fighting to break Boaz's control of his arms but Boaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Boaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boaz keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Boaz is keeping the position.
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Boaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Boaz is defending well.
Mata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata trying to control from Boaz's half guard. Boaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T5#
Mata passes Boaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Boaz defends it.
Mata wants to advance to full mount but Boaz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Boaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mata looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Mata wants to control from the top but Boaz keeps moving.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Boaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata is pushing down on Boaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Mata controlling the action here.
Mata wants to advance to full mount but Boaz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boaz pulls Mata in close to his closed guard and prevents Mata from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Mata wants to control from the top but Boaz keeps moving.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Boaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (4) Boaz
Mata wants to sweep here but Boaz controlling him for the moment.
Mata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Boaz passes Mata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata moves into full guard.
Boaz trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boaz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (2) vs (7) Boaz
Mata tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Mata tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boaz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (2) vs (9) Boaz
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boaz looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boaz prevents Mata from getting the reversal.
Boaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Boaz maintains control.#T12#
Boaz wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Boaz wants to finish this one by submission but Mata is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boaz.
Mata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boaz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mata tries to roll over but Boaz keeps him under control.#T13#
Boaz works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (2) vs (12) Boaz#SUB2#
Boaz tries for a kimura but Mata is defending well.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.#T14##SUB2#
Boaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
Mata prevents Boaz from improving position.
Mata sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boaz trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boaz wins on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Wamberto Boaz 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.

Event: CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz
Date: Jan 30, 2022

175 cm
43 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
51 yrs
145 lbs

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 40 wins and 40 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 33 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (0) vs (4) Mata
Pancake tries to improve position but can't.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Mata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Pancake is not content to let Mata control the position.
Pancake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pancake.
Pancake pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Pancake trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up. #SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mata maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pancake could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mata has cracked it and Pancake is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mata!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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.

Event: CWC 292
Date: Jan 23, 2022

172 cm
51 yrs
145 lbs

182 cm
39 yrs
146 lbs

Morrison Jr.

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 48 wins and 32 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 24 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Morrison Jr. 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: Mata (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
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.
Morrison Jr. preventing the sweep.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Morrison Jr. won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison Jr. manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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. trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Mata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mata postures up. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mata is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison Jr. is holding on for now. #T3#
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mata is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morrison Jr.!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Morrison Jr. looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (8) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Mata avoiding Morrison Jr. 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Mata working for a choke but Morrison Jr. is defending well. #T4#
Morrison Jr. prevents Mata from getting a body triangle.
Morrison Jr. manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mata's guard. Nice work there by Morrison Jr..
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5#
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison Jr. is one step ahead there.
Morrison Jr. works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mata!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (7) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. fails to advance to Mata's back.
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Mata wriggling away. #T6#
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Morrison Jr. sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Mata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Mata keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Mata trying to control here.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it.
Mata wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
Mata wants to sweep but Morrison Jr. has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (10) Morrison Jr.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Mata struggling a bit here.
Mata prevents Morrison Jr. from improving position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position but Mata is working away.
Mata tries to bench press Morrison Jr. off him but Morrison Jr. keeps the position.
Mata gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (8) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. controlling his opponent. #T10##SUB2#
Morrison Jr. looking to secure an arm triangle but Mata defends it well.
Morrison Jr. wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morrison Jr. works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (8) vs (15) Morrison Jr.
Well, with Morrison Jr. on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mata is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Morrison Jr. controls the position.
Mata tries to escape but Morrison Jr. has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Morrison Jr.'s supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mata breaks Morrison Jr.'s hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (15) Morrison Jr.
Mata trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T12#
Morrison Jr. is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. 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: Mata (10) vs (17) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
Mata is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard. #T13#
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mata is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrison Jr..
Mata is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.#T14#
Mata is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Mata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison Jr. defends well.
Morrison Jr. content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 17 to 10.
A relieved looking David Morrison Jr. thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CWC 291
Date: Jan 16, 2022

172 cm
50 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
43 yrs
145 lbs

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.#TD#
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.#T1#
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#T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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#SUB#
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.#T4#
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#T5#
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action. #T6#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T7##SUB#
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.#T8#
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#SUB#
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.#T9#
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. #SUB#
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. #T10##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Pancake is trying to get an arm triangle but Mata is defending well. #T11#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
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. #SUB2#
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#T13#
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. #T14#
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!#SUB2#
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.

Event: TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 09, 2022

172 cm
50 yrs
145 lbs

166 cm
34 yrs
142 lbs

Hoyle

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 32 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hoyle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mata (0) vs (4) Hoyle
Mata is trying to work for a sweep but Hoyle has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (0) vs (6) Hoyle
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action.
Hoyle is looking to take Mata's back but instead Mata gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T1#
Mata is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Hoyle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hoyle works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (9) Hoyle
Mata is looking for a sweep.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Mata's face as Hoyle controls the position.
Hoyle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (0) vs (11) Hoyle
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoyle looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata is trying to escape the mount.
Mata is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Mata 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.
Mata wants to sweep but Hoyle has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (14) Hoyle
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Mata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (14) Hoyle
Hoyle is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mata 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. #T4#
Hoyle is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Mata seems content to control.
Hoyle is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hoyle trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Hoyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T5#
Hoyle can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position.
Hoyle trying to control but Mata postures up.
Mata trying to control the action but Hoyle is working from the bottom. #T6#
Hoyle is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoyle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hoyle looking for subs off his back but Mata has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hoyle is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Mata controlling the action here.
Hoyle is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Mata is controlling the pace.
Hoyle gets back to full guard. #T8#
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Hoyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoyle managing to control the position.
Hoyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoyle pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mata wants to control from the top but Hoyle keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Hoyle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mata passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (14) Hoyle
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Hoyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoyle regains half guard.
Mata frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (14) Hoyle
Mata tries to control but Hoyle wriggling away. #T11#
Hoyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Mata has a good base and remains in mount.
Mata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Mata moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (11) vs (14) Hoyle#T12#
Hoyle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mata's guard. Nice work there by Hoyle.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (11) vs (16) Hoyle#SUB#
Mata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (13) vs (16) Hoyle
Hoyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Hoyle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mata defends it easily.#T13#
Hoyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoyle wants to hit a sweep here but Mata passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoyle there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (16) vs (16) Hoyle
Mata looking to control but Hoyle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoyle 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.#T14#
Hoyle is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mata not doing much here.
Hoyle moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.

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! Mata is heads and Hoyle is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Mata takes the fight on points by 17 to 16.
Dado Mata is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Dado Mata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022

172 cm
50 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
34 yrs
146 lbs

Brown

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 45 wins and 32 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mata closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Brown
Mata prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Brown looking to control. #T1#
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mata is pushing down on Brown 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #T2#
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Mata is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown controlling the position.#SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata stands and throws Brown 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Brown #T4#
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Brown keeping his opponent close.
Brown 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.
Mata working away.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mata haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5#
Mata trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown prevents Mata from improving position.
Brown stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Brown is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Mata controlling the action here. #T6#
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.#T7##SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mata is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown 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.
Brown won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Brown is positioning himself well to prevent Mata advancing to mount.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it. #SUB#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well. #T8#
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Mata is looking to pass Brown 's guard but actually Brown recovers to full guard.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T10#
Brown pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Mata is fighting to break Brown 's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T11#
Brown has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Mata wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (5) vs (2) Brown
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (7) vs (2) Brown
Brown keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T12#
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown is controlling Mata's trapped leg to prevent Mata from advancing to side control.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Mata is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brown reverses the position - he's now on top in Mata's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (7) vs (4) Brown
Mata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.#T13#
Brown wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
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.
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.
Mata is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #T14##SUB#
Mata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brown has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (7) vs (7) Brown
Brown tries to advance to mount but Mata denies him.
Mata gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mata gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mata takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Antonio Brown had this to say: 'Iï¿½ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'.

Event: TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022

172 cm
50 yrs
145 lbs

168 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs

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 44 wins and 32 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer pushes Mata up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer is pressed up against the cage. Mata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Archer down to the mat. Archer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mata.#TD#
Mata closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Archer did well to prevent Mata getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Archer
Mata 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.
Archer tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer looking to control but Mata passes into half guard.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Archer gets back to full guard. #T1#
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Archer looking for subs off his back but Mata has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Archer seems keen to control Mata's posture.#SUB2#
Archer has an active guard here but Mata has managed to pass into half guard.
Mata trying to control from Archer's half guard. Archer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mata pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Archer gets full guard.
Mata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions off his back.
Archer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mata has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Archer#T4#
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Mata working for a guillotine from mount but Archer is in no mood to give up.
Archer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Archer moves into full guard.
Mata looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB2#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mata defends it easily.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer looking to control. #T6##SUB2#
Archer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mata is aware though and is defending well.
Mata trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mata trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Mata prevents Archer from improving his position.#T7#
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Archer is still trying to improve position.
Mata 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. #T8#
Mata is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Mata trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer wants to sweep but Mata has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (0) Archer
Archer struggling a bit here.
Archer is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Archer manages to get back to half guard.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Mata trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Archer is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer 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: Mata (8) vs (2) Archer
Mata trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (5) Archer#T10#
Archer wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Archer has control of Mata's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mata regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Archer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mata has worked his arm free - good work by Mata!
Mata prevents Archer from improving position. #T11#
Mata is trying to get back to half guard.
Archer tries to advance to mount but Mata denies him.
Archer advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (8) vs (7) Archer
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Archer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mata is now in Archer's guard. A big mistake from Archer there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (7) Archer#T12#
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mata defends it easily.
Archer is looking to sweep but instead, Mata has passed into half guard.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer is looking to get back to full guard here but Mata has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (13) vs (7) Archer
Mata controls the position from side control.#T13#
Mata trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Archer has an active guard here but Mata has managed to pass into half guard. #T14#
Mata wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
An out of breath Dado Mata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

172 cm
50 yrs
145 lbs

163 cm
25 yrs
141 lbs

Neri

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 43 wins and 32 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Rene Neri!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Neri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Neri showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (0) vs (2) Neri
Mata tries to roll over but Neri keeps him under control.
Neri is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mata reverses the position - he's now on top in Neri's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (2) Neri
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Neri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (4) Neri#T1#
Neri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mata is keeping the position for now.
Neri preventing the sweep.
Neri trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata has Neri pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Mata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neri defends it easily.
Neri won't allow Mata to sweep him here. #T2#
Mata trying to keep a closed guard but Neri is proving a slippery customer.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet. #SUB#
Mata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neri trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom. #T3#
Neri slips nicely into half guard.
Neri tries to pass to full mount but Mata defends it. #SUB#
Mata looking for submissions off his back.
Neri frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (2) vs (7) Neri
Neri looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Neri prevents Mata from getting the reversal.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Neri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Neri manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mata to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (2) vs (10) Neri
Mata just trying to survive but Neri is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mata tries to break free. #T5#
Neri doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (10) Neri
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Neri is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (12) Neri
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neri's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (6) vs (12) Neri
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Neri is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata trying to control but Neri is working from the bottom. #T6#
Neri wants to sweep but no luck.
Neri keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Neri keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass. #SUB2#
Neri working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Neri keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #T7#
Neri is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Our spies down at at The Foundry inform us that Neri has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Neri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (6) vs (14) Neri
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Mata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neri is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Neri has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neri's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (14) Neri
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Neri has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mata has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (11) vs (14) Neri
Mata tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Neri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mata's best efforts.#T9#
Neri tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Neri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Neri looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
Neri can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10#
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Neri defends it.
Mata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Neri is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Neri is not content to let Mata control the position.
Neri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata content to stall in guard here.
Mata wants to control from the top but Neri keeps moving. #T12#
Neri wants to improve his position but instead Mata has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Neri looking for submissions off his back.
Mata is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (14) vs (14) Neri
Neri working to try and regain half guard. #T13#
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neri manages to control the position for a moment.
Neri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mata passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (17) vs (14) Neri#T14#
Neri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neri tries to hold on but Mata postures up.
Mata tries to control but Neri wriggling away.
Neri 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!
Mata wants to control the pace but Neri is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 17 to 14.
Dado Mata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021

163 cm
27 yrs
146 lbs

172 cm
50 yrs
145 lbs

Gardet

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mata throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gardet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mata is in Gardet's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardet (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mata wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet is controlling Mata's posture.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Gardet trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Gardet pulls Mata in to control the position.
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata won't allow Gardet to sweep him here.
Gardet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mata controlling from the top position.
Gardet controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Gardet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (2) Mata
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Gardet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Mata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gardet is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Mata being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gardet manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (4) Mata
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardet holds on and takes a little breather.
Mata is stalling in the full guard.
Gardet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Gardet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (4) vs (4) Mata#T4#
Gardet wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (4) vs (6) Mata
Gardet looking to control.
Mata won't allow Gardet to sweep him here. #T5#
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
Gardet is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gardet looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
Gardet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Gardet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mata manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (6) vs (6) Mata
Gardet wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Gardet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (6) vs (8) Mata
Mata advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (6) vs (11) Mata
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardet keeps working. #T7#
Mata tries to move to mount but Gardet blocks the move with his legs.
Gardet is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Gardet tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Mata stalls from top position.
Gardet regains half guard.
Mata trying to control the action but Gardet is working from the bottom.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Gardet defends it.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardet wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Gardet wants to get back to full guard.
Gardet won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Gardet tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Gardet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Mata 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. #T9#
Mata trying to control from half guard but Gardet is working away.
Gardet trying to control here.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Gardet is concentrating on defense, preventing Mata from advancing position.
Gardet trying to get back to full guard but Mata takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (6) vs (14) Mata
Gardet is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mata has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (6) vs (17) Mata
Gardet rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Gardet keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata wants to take a breather but Gardet is having none of it.
Mata works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (6) vs (20) Mata
Gardet regains half guard.#T11#
Gardet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata pushing down on Gardet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gardet trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Mata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Gardet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gardet is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Gardet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Gardet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T13#
Gardet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gardet keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata pushing down on Gardet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gardet wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Gardet keeping hold of Mata's head, controlling as best he can.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gardet is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard. #T14#
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Gardet trying to control from the bottom.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Gardet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Foundry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Mata uses his free foot to push down on Gardet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gardet.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (6) vs (23) Mata

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 23 to 6.
Dado Mata thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021

172 cm
50 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
42 yrs
145 lbs

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 31 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 36 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mata 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: Mata (2) vs (0) Pancake#SUB#
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancake sees it coming and defends easily.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well. #SUB2#
Pancake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura but Pancake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mata to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pancake wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well. #SUB#
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Mata prevents Pancake from improving his position.
Pancake is trying to control but Mata passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Pancake
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Mata tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mata trying to pass the guard but Pancake defending well.
Pancake 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: Mata (5) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Mata right now. #SUB2#
Mata 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 Pancake gets his way!
Pancake keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Mata fending off the submission attempt from Pancake.
Mata tries to escape the position. #T5#
Mata is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pancake working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mata is doing well to defend. Pancake seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mata is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Pancake!
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.

Event: CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021

172 cm
50 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
37 yrs
140 lbs

Krawlee

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 31 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
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.#TD#
Mata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mata showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Krawlee
Krawlee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Krawlee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krawlee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee pulls Mata in to control the position.
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Krawlee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Mata wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Mata is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it. #T2#
Mata trying to control the action but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Mata is looking to pass Krawlee's guard but actually Krawlee recovers to full guard.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mata seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krawlee for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Krawlee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mata 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. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Krawlee looking to control. #SUB#
Mata drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krawlee dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (2) Krawlee
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Mata controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (2) Krawlee
Mata won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee is adopting a defensive guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
Krawlee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (4) Krawlee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to sweep here but Krawlee controlling him for the moment. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (6) vs (4) Krawlee
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Krawlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Mata advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Krawlee defends it.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Krawlee is not content to let Mata control the position.
Mata is thwarting Krawlee's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krawlee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krawlee trying to control the position.
Mata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Mata wants to control but Krawlee is keeping him busy.
Krawlee is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Mata is working for a submission of some sort.
Mata trying to control the action but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krawlee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
Krawlee wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krawlee is not content to let Mata control the position.
Krawlee is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krawlee avoid being mounted?
Mata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Krawlee won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Mata prevents Krawlee from improving his position.#SUB#
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krawlee is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold.
Krawlee controlling the position well. #T13#
Mata is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it. #SUB#
Mata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krawlee manages to get to full guard. #T14#
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Krawlee has his hands on Mata's head, controlling the position.
Mata sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (9) vs (4) Krawlee

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Dado Mata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 275
Date: Oct 17, 2021

150 cm
32 yrs
130 lbs

172 cm
49 yrs
145 lbs

Kuronoa

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 19 wins and 14 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 30 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mata gets a double leg takedown into Kuronoa's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuronoa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mata controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kuronoa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mata has picked Kuronoa up and slammed him! Kuronoa can't keep hold of the triangle and Mata manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (5) Mata
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep.
Mata working away.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working. #T1#
Kuronoa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Mata wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa trying to control but Mata postures up.
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 looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuronoa sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Mata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuronoa!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (8) Mata
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuronoa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mata content just to control the position here.
Kuronoa 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: Kuronoa (0) vs (11) Mata
Mata trying to control.#T3#
Kuronoa tries to escape the position.
Mata trying to control momentarily.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuronoa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mata's guard. Nice work there by Kuronoa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (11) Mata
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.
Kuronoa stays in close to Mata's body and controls the position.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kuronoa looking to sit in guard and control but Mata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (13) Mata#SUB#
Kuronoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Mata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuronoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mata has managed to get both his arms back between Kuronoa's legs - danger averted.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuronoa's guard. #T6#
Mata is taking a breather. Kuronoa 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.
Mata works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (16) Mata
Mata passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kuronoa!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (2) vs (18) Mata
Kuronoa regains half guard.
Kuronoa won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Mata is thwarting Kuronoa's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Mata controlling the pace.
Kuronoa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kuronoa has a hand on Mata's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mata takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (21) Mata#SUB2#
Mata jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuronoa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working. #T8#
Kuronoa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mata off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (21) Mata
Kuronoa is not going to allow Mata to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Mata is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Mata is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kuronoa keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free. #T9##SUB#
Kuronoa is persistently looking for the submission but Mata is defending it well.
Mata tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mata tries to hold on but Kuronoa postures up.#SUB#
Kuronoa goes for an armbar but Mata turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (23) Mata#SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (26) Mata#T10#
Kuronoa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (8) vs (26) Mata
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Mata trying to control but Kuronoa postures up.
Kuronoa trying to control the pace.
Kuronoa prevents Mata from improving his position.
Mata 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.
Mata trying to control here. #T11##SUB#
Kuronoa wants to work for an arm triangle but Mata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuronoa is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it.
Kuronoa is keen to just control but Mata is a slippery customer.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Kuronoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata is not content to let Kuronoa control the position.
Mata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuronoa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuronoa's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuronoa (8) vs (30) Mata
Kuronoa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mata. #T12#
Kuronoa breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (10) vs (30) Mata
Kuronoa won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (10) vs (32) Mata
Mata forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is defending well. #T13#
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuronoa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily. #SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily. #SUB#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T14##SUB#
Mata is posturing up here but Kuronoa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mata tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mata has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuronoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ono Kuronoa!

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021

172 cm
49 yrs
145 lbs

177 cm
30 yrs
150 lbs

Halli

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 41 wins and 29 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Halli gets caught napping as Mata dives in and scores a takedown. Halli manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Halli#SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Halli gets back to full guard.
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halli 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 fighters are battling for position here. Halli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Halli keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass. #T2#
Halli managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Mata lying in Halli's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Halli decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mata taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reijo Halli!
A less than humble Reijo Halli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021

163 cm
27 yrs
146 lbs

172 cm
49 yrs
145 lbs

Gardet

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 5 wins and 6 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 29 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardet stops a takedown attempt from Mata.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mata 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.
Mata has Gardet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gardet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Gardet drags the fight down to the ground.
Mata pushes down on Gardet's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Mata is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gardet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mata.
Gardet is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardet avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gardet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Foundry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg. #T1#
Mata controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Mata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Gardet is working away.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Gardet is trying to control but Mata manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (3) Mata
Gardet is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Gardet wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata trying to control but Gardet is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mata with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gardet has given up his back. Will we see Mata going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (0) vs (6) Mata#SUB2#
Mata has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gardet! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mata gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
A victorious Dado Mata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021

172 cm
33 yrs
141 lbs

172 cm
49 yrs
145 lbs

Fiso

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 29 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (0) vs (4) Mata
Mata has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fiso!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (0) vs (6) Mata
Mata wants to take Fiso's back but he can't do it this time.
Fiso wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Fiso is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (0) vs (9) Mata
Good control from Mata.#SUB2#
Fiso won't enjoy being in this position. Mata looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Fiso is tapping - it's over boys! Mata picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Our winner, Dado Mata, 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.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

172 cm
49 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
27 yrs
154 lbs

Siam

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 29 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and John Roberts.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Siam gets a clinch. #TD2#
Siam pulls guard effortlessly.
Siam wants to control the position but Mata says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata wants to advance to full mount but Siam doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Mata trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata stays in close to Siam's body and controls the position.
Mata wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
Mata stands and throws Siam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (3) vs (0) Siam#T2#
Mata trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam is trying to get back to half guard.
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Siam's legs. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Siam has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mata tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siam is trying to work for a sweep but Mata has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (5) vs (0) Siam
Mata prevents Siam from getting the reversal.
Siam is just holding on here. Mata manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (8) vs (0) Siam
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mata's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Mata patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Siam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mata's guard. Nice work there by Siam.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (2) Siam
Siam wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Siam sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB#
Siam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siam has managed to get both his arms back between Mata's legs - danger averted.
Mata is looking to sweep but instead, Siam has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Mata looking for submissions off his back.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Mata is staying active underneath Siam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Siam is pressing down on Mata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mata is holding on for now.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Mata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siam pulls his head out easily.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Mata is defending well. #T6#
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Siam wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Siam stalling.
Mata wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Mata is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Siam jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (5) Siam#T7#
Mata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mata is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
Mata is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Siam is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (8) vs (7) Siam
Siam fails to move to back control.
Siam moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (8) vs (10) Siam
Siam is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Siam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Siam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (10) Siam
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.#T8#
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
Mata controlling the action here.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Siam trying to control here.
Mata stalling away here and it's allowed Siam to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Siam seems keen to control Mata's posture.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Siam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T9##SUB2#
Siam looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Mata is pushing down on Siam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siam is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siam is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam won't allow Mata to pass to mount. #T10#
Siam tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Mata stalling away here and it's allowed Siam to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mata pushes down on Siam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Siam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Mata works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (13) vs (10) Siam#T11#
Siam is looking for a sweep.
Mata trying to control the position but Siam is working away.
Siam prevents Mata from improving position. #SUB#
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!
Siam is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it. #T12##SUB#
Mata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Siam, who protects the arm well.
Siam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Siam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Siam manages to get to full guard. #T13#
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siam's guard.
Siam wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata is looking to advance position but Siam won't allow it.
Siam is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siam avoid being mounted?#T14#
Siam is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mata jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (16) vs (10) Siam
Siam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siam struggling a bit here.
Siam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mata is staying active.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata tries to advance to mount but Siam denies him.
Siam tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Dado Mata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CWC 254
Date: Aug 15, 2021

168 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
49 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 28 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archer as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mata or perhaps it was just good defense by Archer, which made it look bad. #CL#
Archer drives through and clinches with Mata against the cage.
Archer tries to pull guard but Mata won't allow it.
Mata wants a takedown.
Able Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dado Mata.#TD2#
Mata has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Archer is trying to keep an underhook but Mata manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Mata
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.#SUB#
Archer working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Archer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata controlling from the top position.
Archer working a defensive guard but Mata passes into half guard. #T1#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mata is posturing up here but Archer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mata tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mata has to tap! Slick submission there by Archer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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.

Event: CWC TEST 5
Date: Aug 06, 2021

175 cm
37 yrs
155 lbs

172 cm
49 yrs
145 lbs

Dennis

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Holt Dennis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 28 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mata showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dennis (0) vs (2) Mata#SUB2#
Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Dennis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dennis 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.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Dennis is working away.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Dennis is defending well. #SUB#
Dennis looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dennis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Mata 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.
Dennis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mata is working for a kimura but Dennis is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Dennis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dennis 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: Dennis (4) vs (2) Mata
Mata 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.
I really don't envy Mata right now.
Mata breaks Dennis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (4) vs (4) Mata#T3#
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennis is keeping the position for now.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata passes Dennis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata trying to control the action but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Dennis wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dennis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dennis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dennis is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Mata is looking for a kimura but Dennis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mata to get the leverage. #T5#
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Dennis defends it.
Mata uses his free foot to push down on Dennis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dennis.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (4) vs (7) Mata
Dennis is working to get back to half guard.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dennis is looking to escape. #T6#
Mata controlling from the full mount.
Mata tries to take his opponent's back but Dennis turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (6) vs (7) Mata
Mata wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dennis is now in half guard.
Mata is trying is best to control the position here. #T7#
Mata moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Mata looking for a guillotine here but Dennis defends easily.
Mata keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Dennis stays in close to Mata's body and controls the position. #T8#
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
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: Dennis (6) vs (9) Mata
Dennis trying to control but Mata postures up.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Dennis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Dennis moves into full guard.
Mata trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Dennis trying to control the position.
Mata wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennis is retaining full guard. #T10#
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Dennis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (8) vs (9) Mata
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: Dennis (8) vs (11) Mata
Mata prevents Dennis from improving his position.
Dennis is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mata in particular looking to stall.
Dennis is trying to control but can't. #T11#
Mata trying to pass the guard but Dennis defending well.
Mata wants to advance to full mount but Dennis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving. #T12#
Dennis being controlled here, momentarily.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennis is keeping the position for now.
Dennis pulls Mata in to control the position.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Dennis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (10) vs (11) Mata
Dennis looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Dennis is working hard here to advance position.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14##SUB2#
Mata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennis defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 11 to 10.
Dado Mata thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021

170 cm
37 yrs
144 lbs

172 cm
48 yrs
145 lbs

Friman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Oskar Friman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mata shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Friman (0) vs (2) Mata
Friman is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Friman is defending the position.
Friman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Friman sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata trying to control the pace. #T1#
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Friman is in trouble now - Mata has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (0) vs (5) Mata
Mata tries to control but Friman wriggling away.
Friman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB2#
Mata wants to finish this one by submission but Friman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mata.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mata controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Mata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Friman is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Mata is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Friman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Friman!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (2) vs (5) Mata
Friman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet. #SUB2#
Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mata wants to control the position but Friman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Friman prevents Mata from improving his position.
Mata 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.
Friman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Friman'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.#T5#
Mata tries to roll over but Friman keeps him under control.#SUB#
Friman is working for a kimura but Mata is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Friman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Friman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mata!
Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (5) vs (5) Mata
Mata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Friman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mata won't allow Friman to pass to mount.
Friman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mata keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (5) vs (7) Mata
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata passes into half guard.
Friman is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Friman wants to get back to full guard.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Friman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friman trying to control here.
Mata wants to take a breather but Friman is having none of it.
Mata trying to control from Friman's half guard. Friman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Friman controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Mata wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Friman is keeping the position for now.
Friman looking for a sweep. Not yet Friman, not yet.
Mata content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #T11#
Mata wants to pass the guard but Friman is keeping the position.
Friman has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Friman keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Friman has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Friman managing to control the position.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #T13#
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Friman is retaining full guard.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (5) vs (10) Mata
Mata works to advance to full mount. Friman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Friman (5) vs (12) Mata
Friman tries to control Mata's body but Mata pushes him off. Friman squirms to his side and now Mata has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Friman (5) vs (15) Mata#SUB2#
Mata is looking for the choke from the back position but Friman is controlling his hands well.
Friman tries to escape the position.
Mata is looking to control Friman but Friman is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Friman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mata is trying to control but Friman is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Mata with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Friman working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mata jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Friman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Friman and Mata has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Friman gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 15 to 5.
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.

Event: CWC 230
Date: Jul 18, 2021

172 cm
48 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
27 yrs
155 lbs

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 36 wins and 27 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mata off to one side. #TD#
Mata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Lee#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily.
Mata passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Lee
Mata wants to take Lee's back but he can't do it this time.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to hold on but Mata postures up.
Mata tries to control but Lee wriggling away. #T1#
Lee 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.
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Mata wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mata wants to take his opponent's back but Lee doesn't allow it.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee can't escape the position. #T2#
Mata fails to move to back control.
Mata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Mata working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
Mata pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Mata moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (8) vs (0) Lee
Mata 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.
Lee trying to control the position but Mata manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee tries to break free.
Lee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mata.
Mata doesn't have the hooks in and Lee manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (2) Lee#T5##SUB#
Mata has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee postures up.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.#SUB#
Mata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee stays in close to Mata's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mata looking to control but Lee passes into half guard. #T7#
Lee is taking a breather. Mata 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.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee prevents Mata from improving his position.
Lee is taking a breather. Mata 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Mata is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Mata tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Lee stalling.
Mata tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T9#
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (5) Lee
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Mata tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (8) vs (8) Lee
I really don't envy Mata right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Lee controls the action.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Mata fending off the submission attempt from Lee.
Mata wants to escape the position. #T11#
Lee trying to control.
Mata wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Lee has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mata is defending well but eventually Lee manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mata has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Lee!
After winning the bout, John Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021

172 cm
48 yrs
145 lbs

166 cm
35 yrs
151 lbs

Pavlov

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 36 wins and 26 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 23 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Mata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mata (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Mata trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mata off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (6) vs (4) Pavlov#T1#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov seems keen to control Mata's posture.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Mata wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mata preventing the sweep.
Mata trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (6) vs (6) Pavlov#SUB#
Mata has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mata seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mata wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (6) vs (9) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mata!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (6) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T4#
Mata working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Mata wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata is working to get back to half guard. #T5#
Pavlov tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Mata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mata has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (6) vs (14) Pavlov
Mata is really stuck here.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Mata buck him off.
Pavlov is looking to control Mata but Mata is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mata wants to escape the position.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T6#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov controls the position.
Mata wants to escape the position.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Mata.
Mata rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Pavlov controls the position.#T7#
Mata wants to escape the position.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Mata can't escape the position.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (14) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Pavlov pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T8#
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mata 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: Mata (8) vs (16) Pavlov
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov postures up. #T9#
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mata's guard.
Pavlov is pressing down on Mata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mata is holding on for now.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Mata is working away.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Mata won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (19) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T10#
Mata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but Mata is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pavlov to get the leverage.
Mata tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Mata is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Mata wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov controlling the action here. #T11#
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mata!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (22) Pavlov
Mata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from mount. #T12#
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mata is holding on tight.
Mata working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Pavlov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (22) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T13#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Pavlov 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 (24) Pavlov
Mata controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Mata working a defensive guard here. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Pavlov 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.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 24 to 10.
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.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021

177 cm
38 yrs
151 lbs

172 cm
48 yrs
145 lbs

Tori

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 6 wins and 3 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Tori tries to sprawl but Mata drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tori (0) vs (2) Mata
Tori wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well. #SUB2#
Mata 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.
Mata prevents Tori from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Tori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Mata is trying to control. Tori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tori tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata is stalling here. Tori is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mata seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tori has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tori (4) vs (2) Mata
Mata is letting Tori control him for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Tori'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.
Mata is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Mata struggling a bit here.
Mata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mata 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.
Tori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mata is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tori prevents Mata from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mata manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Mata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Tori passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (7) vs (2) Mata
Mata being controlled for a moment.
Mata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tori off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tori (7) vs (6) Mata#T4#
Mata is looking to control Tori but Tori is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tori tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mata controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Tori tries to improve his position but Mata has taken his back! Mata has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tori tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mata pushes Tori away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

175 cm
29 yrs
160 lbs

172 cm
48 yrs
145 lbs

Bigg

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 2 wins and 1 losses; Ian Bigg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 26 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Bigg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (0) Mata
Bigg wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Bigg passes Mata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mata wants to improve his position but Bigg is controlling well.
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bigg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mata manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bigg controls the pace.
Bigg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (5) vs (0) Mata
Mata struggling a bit here.
Mata 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.
Bigg trying to control the action but Mata is working from the bottom.
Bigg taking a breather here.
Mata is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Mata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bigg off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bigg (5) vs (4) Mata#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bigg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Bigg right now. #SUB2#
Mata looking for the choke but no joy.
Mata keeps control of the position as Bigg tries to break free. #T3#
Mata is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Mata is cranking Bigg's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bigg! He's tightened the choke and Bigg is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 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.

Event: CACC 200: Ribbler vs Azaryan
Date: May 23, 2021

172 cm
48 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs

Sakuraba

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 34 wins and 25 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mata drives through with a takedown into Sakuraba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Sakuraba
Mata is looking to advance position but Sakuraba has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (2) vs (4) Sakuraba
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.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Mata is trying to escape the mount but Sakuraba keeps good control and instead manages to take Mata's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (2) vs (7) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sakuraba struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sakuraba looking for the choke from the back.
Sakuraba is hanging on to Mata's back as he tries to escape.
Sakuraba has good solid back control here. #T1#
Mata wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Mata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sakuraba. #SUB2#
Mata won't enjoy being in this position. Sakuraba looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mata is tapping - it's over boys! Sakuraba picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ishiihara Sakuraba!
After the fight, Ishiihara Sakuraba 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.

Event: CACC 194: Jiurgite vs Kakuto 2
Date: May 02, 2021

173 cm
31 yrs
146 lbs

172 cm
47 yrs
145 lbs

Cruz

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 8 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 25 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Mata finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Mata
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mata trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is controlling Mata's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Cruz pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz 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: Cruz (2) vs (2) Mata
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata trying to control but Cruz postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mata tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T5##SUB#
Cruz seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mata has recovered full guard.
Cruz advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz prevents Mata from improving his position.
Mata 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.
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.
Mata being controlled here, momentarily.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6##SUB2#
Cruz content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mata has locked up a guillotine! Mata's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cruz is holding on here and Mata must be using up a lot of energy. Cruz has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mata gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dado Mata!
During a confident post fight interview, Dado Mata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 191: Arias vs Ottke
Date: Apr 18, 2021

172 cm
47 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
35 yrs
155 lbs

Sparbot 3

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 32 wins and 25 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Retired Sparbot 3!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mata looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Sparbot 3
Sparbot 3 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mata'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.
Mata stands and throws Sparbot 3's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Sparbot 3
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Sparbot 3 wants to control but Mata postures 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.
Sparbot 3 is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mata is staying active.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparbot 3 keeps working.
Mata passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sparbot 3!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Sparbot 3
Mata controlling from mount.
Mata looking to control but Sparbot 3 is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Sparbot 3 is controlling an arm, preventing Mata from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mata wants to control the pace but Sparbot 3 is squirming around nicely.
Sparbot 3 controls the position.
Mata controlling from the full mount.
Mata looking to control but Sparbot 3 is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Mata fails to move to back control.
Sparbot 3 has given up his back here. Will Mata look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (10) vs (0) Sparbot 3#SUB#
Sparbot 3 showing good submission defense here.
Mata trying to control.#T4#
Mata has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Sparbot 3 preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mata. #SUB#
Mata working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mata is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
Sparbot 3 wants to control his opponent's hands but Mata gets his hands free.
Sparbot 3 might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mata haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Mata is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Sparbot 3 has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mata has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Sparbot 3 taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mata doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
An out of breath Dado Mata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CACC 180: Pavlov vs Cruz
Date: Mar 21, 2021

172 cm
47 yrs
145 lbs

177 cm
28 yrs
150 lbs

Halli

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 32 wins and 24 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Halli sprawls well initially but Mata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli 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: Mata (2) vs (4) Halli
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (4) Halli
Mata wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T1#
Mata is stalling in the full guard.
Mata won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Halli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mata 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 Halli.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (7) vs (4) Halli
Halli can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Mata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mata trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halli has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Mata wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Halli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (9) vs (4) Halli
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Mata content just to control the position here.
Mata moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (12) vs (4) Halli#SUB#
Mata is persistently looking for the submission but Halli is defending it well.
Mata is looking to control Halli but Halli is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mata is really struggling to control Halli but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Mata looking to hold on to the position here but Halli rolls and ends up regaining guard. #SUB2#
Mata lying in Halli's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Halli decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mata taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CACC 175: Ty vs Diesel
Date: Feb 28, 2021

172 cm
47 yrs
145 lbs

178 cm
28 yrs
148 lbs

Schlong

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 32 wins and 23 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Long Schlong!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schlong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mata defends well and Schlong ends up having to push Mata into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schlong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Schlong clinches. #TD2#
Schlong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schlong controlling Mata's posture.
Mata passes into half guard.
Mata prevents Schlong from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Schlong is working away.
Schlong is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB2#
Schlong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mata seems to be working for a kimura but Schlong defends the submission attempt.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Schlong is defending well.
Schlong is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.
Schlong tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Schlong is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schlong trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
Schlong is in trouble now - Mata has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (3) vs (0) Schlong
Schlong tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mata tries to control but Schlong wriggling away.
Mata prevents Schlong from getting the reversal.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schlong is looking to escape. #T3#
Mata forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (6) vs (0) Schlong
Schlong looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mata.
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.
Mata doesn't have the hooks in and Schlong manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (6) vs (2) Schlong
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlong passes Mata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mata wants to improve his position but Schlong is controlling well.
Schlong wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4##SUB2#
Schlong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schlong is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it.
Mata trying to hold on to Schlong's head to control him but Schlong postures 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.
Mata gets full guard.#T5#
Schlong wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
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.
Mata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schlong manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (2) Schlong
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schlong trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Mata sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Schlong doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mata 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 Schlong - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Long Schlong!
Long Schlong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello
Date: Feb 07, 2021

166 cm
34 yrs
151 lbs

172 cm
46 yrs
145 lbs

Pavlov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Mata fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pavlov to the ground. Mata is now in Pavlov's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Mata
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
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.
Pavlov is controlling Mata's posture.#T1#
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
Mata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mata is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Mata trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mata is working for a kimura but Pavlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Mata
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mata off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (5) Mata
Mata tries to break free.
I would not like to be Mata right now.
Mata 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T4#
Pavlov not allowing Mata to control his hands.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Mata is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov is not going to allow Mata to sit and survive in this position.
Mata looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov. #SUB#
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pavlov doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (7) Mata
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there. #T5#
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (7) Mata
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov 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.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (9) Mata
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is pulling down on Mata's head. It's preventing any offense from Mata, at least for the moment.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Mata pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Mata but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away. #T9#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov pulls Mata in close to his closed guard and prevents Mata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard. #T10#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up. #SUB2#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mata is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well. #T11#
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mata trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Mata won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Mata wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Mata 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. #T12##SUB#
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mata defends it easily.
Pavlov 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 (8) vs (9) Mata
Pavlov is keen to just control but Mata is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Mata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.#T13#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Mata won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (9) Mata
Mata is working to get back to half guard.
Mata wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Mata tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away. #T14#
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
Matvey Pavlov retains his featherweight title!
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 154: Hozdic vs Bok II
Date: Dec 20, 2020

173 cm
29 yrs
146 lbs

172 cm
46 yrs
145 lbs

Cruz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 22 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Mata closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cruz (0) vs (4) Mata
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz prevents Mata from improving position.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mata trying to control the position but Cruz is working away. #T1#
Mata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Mata wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Mata has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (0) vs (6) Mata
Mata trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Cruz is hanging on here. He's in a desperate 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Mata trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well. #SUB2#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Cruz is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Mata trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Mata controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Mata 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##SUB2#
Mata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well. #SUB2#
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Mata.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (6) Mata#SUB2#
Mata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (8) Mata#T7#
Cruz is trying to keep Mata in close.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Mata wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Mata is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Mata 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.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mata has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle here but Mata uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (2) vs (11) Mata#SUB2#
Mata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T10#
Mata tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him.
Mata trying to control the position but Cruz is working away. #SUB2#
Mata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there. #T11#
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working. #SUB2#
Mata looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cruz is not content to let Mata control the position.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T12#
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz gets full guard.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Mata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (2) vs (14) Mata
Cruz tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mata easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (2) vs (16) Mata
Mata is looking to work his way around to Cruz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T13#
Mata trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz tries to hold on but Mata postures up.
Mata tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Mata wants to take Cruz's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Cruz 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: Cruz (2) vs (19) Mata
Mata has the hooks in. Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mata trying to control.#SUB2#
Mata is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cruz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Mata go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 19 to 2.
Dado Mata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020

168 cm
27 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
45 yrs
145 lbs

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 13 wins and 5 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Archer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mata to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Mata
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (2) Mata
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T1#
Mata is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Mata
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Archer is trying to move to mount but Mata reverses beautifully and ends up in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (4) Mata
Mata wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.#T2#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Mata trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata controlling from the top position. #T3#
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Mata has moved into half guard.
Mata performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Archer 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: Archer (9) vs (4) Mata#T4#
Archer controlling well, preventing Mata from escaping the position. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mata knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mata for a finish.
Archer wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Mata tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mata looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mata can't escape the position.
Mata 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.#T5#
What can Mata do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mata is really stuck here. #SUB#
Archer working for a choke but Mata is defending well.
Archer is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (9) vs (6) Mata
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mata controls the pace.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mata trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T7#
Mata is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.
Archer is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mata in particular looking to stall.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mata wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #T8#
Mata is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Mata stalling. #T9#
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Mata is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mata passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Archer tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata is stalling in the full guard.
Mata 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 (11) vs (6) Mata
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (8) Mata
Mata looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Archer is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Archer is looking to sweep but instead, Mata has passed into half guard.
Mata is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer gets back to full guard. #T13#
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer is in trouble now - Mata has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (11) Mata
Mata trying to control but Archer is having none of it. #T14#
Mata pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Archer tries to reverse the position but Mata maintains control.
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata fails to take his opponent's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020

172 cm
45 yrs
145 lbs

182 cm
34 yrs
146 lbs

Morrison Jr.

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 30 wins and 21 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 12 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mata 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: Mata (2) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mata puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mata is looking to pass Morrison Jr.'s guard but actually Morrison Jr. recovers to full guard.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata slows the pace down.
Morrison Jr. tries to buck Mata off but Mata is having none of it.#T1#
Mata tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morrison Jr. regains half guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Morrison Jr. is trying desperately to improve position.
Mata controlling his opponent. #T2#
Mata manages to capitalize on a mistake by Morrison Jr. to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (11) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
I really don't envy Morrison Jr. right now. #SUB#
Mata is persistently looking for the submission but Morrison Jr. is defending it well.
Morrison Jr. breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (11) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Mata looking to control.
Morrison Jr. preventing the sweep.
Mata looking to control. #T3#
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
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.
Morrison Jr. slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison Jr. 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 wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. 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 won't allow Morrison Jr. to pass to mount.
Mata is trying to control but can't.
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.
Morrison Jr. is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Morrison Jr. preventing the sweep.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Morrison Jr. advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (11) vs (5) Morrison Jr.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morrison Jr.'s leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Mata is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (11) vs (8) Morrison Jr.
Mata is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Mata looking for a sweep but Morrison Jr. has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (11) vs (10) Morrison Jr.
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mata regains half guard.
Mata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison Jr.'s legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison Jr.'s back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (15) vs (10) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (15) vs (12) Morrison Jr.#SUB#
Mata working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison Jr. to get to half guard. #T7#
Mata is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard.
Mata wants to control but Morrison Jr. passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (15) vs (15) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (15) vs (17) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Mata is trying to escape the mount. #T8#
Morrison Jr. controlling from mount.
Mata tries to improve his position but instead Morrison Jr. has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (15) vs (20) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mata tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mata tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.#T9##SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrison Jr..
Mata trying to hold on to Morrison Jr.'s head to control him but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. is stalling here. Mata is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morrison Jr. seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mata has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (19) vs (20) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions off his back.
Morrison Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Morrison Jr. has a hand on Mata's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mata takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (22) vs (20) Morrison Jr.
Mata wants to control the pace but Morrison Jr. is squirming around nicely.
Morrison Jr. keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T11#
Mata tries to control but Morrison Jr. wriggling away.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position but Mata isn't that keen on the idea.
Morrison Jr. wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.#T12#
Mata 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.
Mata controlling from the full mount.
Mata looking to control but Morrison Jr. is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Mata is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morrison Jr. to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morrison Jr. shrugs it off.
Morrison Jr. is trying to escape the mount. #T13#
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Mata is having none of it.
Mata wants to take Morrison Jr.'s back but he can't do it this time.
Morrison Jr. has given up his back. Will we see Mata going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (25) vs (20) Morrison Jr.
Mata wants to control but Morrison Jr. manages to buck him off and is now in Mata's guard! Nice work there by Morrison Jr.!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (25) vs (22) Morrison Jr.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata seems keen to control Morrison Jr.'s posture.#T14#
Morrison Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 25 to 22.
During a confident post fight interview, Dado Mata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020

172 cm
45 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
24 yrs
149 lbs

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 29 wins and 21 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mata is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Mata circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Mata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee 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.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee 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: Mata (2) vs (2) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Mata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mata moves into full guard.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T2#
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (2) vs (5) Lee
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee tries to advance to mount but Mata denies him. #SUB2#
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mata is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mata!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (2) vs (7) Lee
Lee is looking to work his way around to Mata's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Mata gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mata defends it well.
Mata is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee passes Mata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mata!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (2) vs (10) Lee#T4#
Lee tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee prevents Mata from improving his position.
Mata is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (2) vs (13) Lee
Lee wants to take Mata's back but he can't do it this time.
Lee wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata 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: Mata (4) vs (13) Lee#T5#
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Mata sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Lee is trying to push Mata off with his feet but Mata grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Lee's ankles and Lee is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Dado Mata!
A victorious Dado Mata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, John Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'.

Event: CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler
Date: Oct 04, 2020

170 cm
43 yrs
148 lbs

172 cm
45 yrs
145 lbs

Feltre

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Feltre gets caught flat footed, as Mata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feltre (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Feltre keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Feltre is trying to keep Mata in close.
Mata wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Mata sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Feltre is keeping the position.#T1#
Feltre controlling Mata's posture.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Feltre can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Feltre wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well. #SUB#
Feltre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Mata controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Mata 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.
Feltre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Feltre.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feltre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Feltre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mata escapes and throws Feltre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (0) vs (5) Mata
Mata wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy. #T3#
Feltre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (2) vs (5) Mata
Feltre trying to control the action but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata 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.
Feltre tries to pass to full mount but Mata defends it.
Mata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Feltre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Mata throws his legs up looking for a submission but Feltre uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (5) Mata
Feltre wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Feltre tries to advance to mount but Mata denies him. #T4##SUB#
Feltre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mata has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Feltre but great work by Mata.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Feltre (5) vs (9) Mata
Feltre wants to control but Mata postures up.
Feltre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Feltre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Feltre's face as Mata controls the position.
Feltre is looking to regain half guard here but Mata keeps moving and retains side control.
Mata working away.
Mata trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom. #T5#
Mata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Feltre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Feltre tries to buck Mata off but Mata is having none of it.
Feltre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Feltre!
Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (12) Mata
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Feltre is looking to escape. #T6#
Mata avoids the attempt from Feltre to control.
Feltre is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Mata is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Feltre is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Feltre (5) vs (15) Mata#SUB2#
Mata tightening his grip on Feltre, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Mata looking for the choke from the back. #T7##SUB2#
Mata patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Feltre is keeping busy.
Feltre rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Feltre trying to control here. #T8#
Mata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Feltre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mata is trying to control. Feltre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata prevents Feltre from improving his position.
Feltre wants to sweep but Mata has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (18) Mata
Mata trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom. #T9#
Mata passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Feltre!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Feltre (5) vs (20) Mata
Feltre is working to get back to half guard.
Mata wants to take Feltre's back here but Feltre is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Feltre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Feltre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mata looking to control but Feltre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mata moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Feltre (5) vs (23) Mata#T10#
Mata not allowing Feltre to control his hands. #SUB2#
Mata is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Feltre has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Feltre trying to control the action but Mata just sinks the hooks in.
Mata has good solid back control here.
Mata tries to get the hooks in deep but Feltre pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Feltre right now. #T11##SUB2#
Mata is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Feltre trying to control the hands but Mata won't let him.
Will Mata go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Feltre just trying to survive but Mata is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Mata go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Feltre is trying to break free.
Mata not allowing Feltre to control his hands.
Well,Feltre is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12##SUB2#
Mata working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Feltre right now.
Mata is looking to control Feltre but Feltre is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mata has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Mata 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, Feltre has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Feltre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13##SUB2#
Feltre fending off the submission attempt from Mata.
Mata avoiding Feltre 's attempts to control his hands.
Feltre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mata.
Feltre wants to control his opponent's hands but Mata gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Mata working for the choke. #T14#
Feltre trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Mata looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Feltre taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 121: Ty vs Gracie
Date: Sep 19, 2020

172 cm
45 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
26 yrs
140 lbs

Kazimierz

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 21 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kazimierz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mata swivels and escapes.#TD#
Mata shoots in and gets a takedown into Kazimierz's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kazimierz working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mata defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mata wants to control from the top but Kazimierz keeps moving.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kazimierz pulls Mata in to control the position. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kazimierz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mata stacks Kazimierz 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 Mata!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Kazimierz#T2#
Kazimierz regains half guard.
Mata trying to pass the guard but Kazimierz defending well.
Kazimierz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kazimierz avoid being mounted?
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kazimierz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kazimierz is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kazimierz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mata pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz 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.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kazimierz is holding on tight.
Kazimierz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kazimierz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Mata wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Kazimierz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mata looking to control but Kazimierz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mata prevents Kazimierz from getting the reversal.
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.
Mata prevents Kazimierz from getting the reversal.
Kazimierz tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Mata has hold of Kazimierz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kazimierz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kazimierz is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Kazimierz is trying desperately to improve position.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kazimierz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mata wants to control the pace but Kazimierz is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Kazimierz is working to get back to half guard.
Mata controlling the position easily from mount.
Mata with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mata looking to control but Kazimierz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Kazimierz is working to get back to half guard.
Mata controlling from the full mount.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kazimierz is looking to escape.
Kazimierz prevents Mata from taking his back.
Kazimierz is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Kazimierz regains half guard.
Kazimierz is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazimierz is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Kazimierz being controlled here, momentarily.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kazimierz working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily. #SUB2#
Kazimierz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mata is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Mata has gone for a leg lock! Kazimierz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mata's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (2) Kazimierz#T10#
Kazimierz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kazimierz looking to sit in guard and control but Mata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (2) Kazimierz
Mata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (13) vs (2) Kazimierz
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kazimierz has escaped the position, nice work there. #T11#
Kazimierz is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Kazimierz tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.
Mata works to advance to full mount. Kazimierz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (15) vs (2) Kazimierz
Kazimierz can't escape the position. #SUB#
Mata has hold of Kazimierz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kazimierz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mata manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kazimierz to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (18) vs (2) Kazimierz#T12#
Mata controlling from the back.
Mata looking to hold on to the position here but Kazimierz rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kazimierz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazimierz, not yet.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (18) vs (4) Kazimierz
Kazimierz postures up. #T13#
Mata is really struggling to control Kazimierz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Mata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Kazimierz trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata looking to control but Kazimierz passes into half guard. #T14#
Kazimierz wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.
Mata is pressing down on Kazimierz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazimierz trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata wants to sweep here but Kazimierz controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

172 cm
45 yrs
145 lbs

166 cm
32 yrs
149 lbs

Pavlov

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 27 wins and 20 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mata.
Mata shoots in but Pavlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pavlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mata.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Mata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mata shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mata.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mata (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov won't allow Mata to pass to mount. #T2#
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mata is staying active.
Mata not doing much here.
Pavlov keeping control of the position.
Mata prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it. #SUB#
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pavlov sees it coming and defends easily.
Mata wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (7) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov is not content to let Mata control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?#T4#
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mata off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (7) vs (4) Pavlov
Mata can't escape the position.
Good control from Pavlov.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mata's body. #SUB2#
Mata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pavlov.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Pavlov gets his hands free as Mata looks to control.
Mata tries to escape the position.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Mata is staying busy.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mata trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Mata do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mata tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Pavlov.
Mata is really stuck here.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Mata turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (9) vs (4) Pavlov#T7#
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov 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: Mata (9) vs (6) Pavlov#T8#
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov not doing much here. #SUB2#
Pavlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T9#
Mata gets full guard.
Pavlov pushes down on Mata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mata!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (9) vs (9) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Pavlov moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (9) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the action.
It looks like Pavlov 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.#T11#
Pavlov avoiding Mata 's attempts to control his hands.
Mata turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (11) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov 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: Mata (11) vs (14) Pavlov
Mata is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Mata is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov stalling.
Mata wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (11) vs (17) Pavlov
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata can't escape the position.
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (11) vs (20) Pavlov
Pavlov has good solid back control here. #T14#
Mata is really stuck here.
Mata is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More stalling from Pavlov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 20 to 11.
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.

Event: CACC 110
Date: Aug 01, 2020

179 cm
41 yrs
157 lbs

172 cm
44 yrs
145 lbs

Holzken

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata leaves Holzken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Holzken shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mata is trying to defend but Holzken finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (0) Mata
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Mata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mata 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Mata wants to get back to full guard but Holzken has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (0) Mata
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Mata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holzken controlling from the full mount.
Mata is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Holzken manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mata to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (8) vs (0) Mata
Mata is keeping busy.
Mata can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Mata right now.
Mata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holzken's guard. Nice work there by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (8) vs (2) Mata
Mata advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (8) vs (5) Mata#T3#
Holzken wants to control but Mata postures up.
Mata trying to control the position but Holzken is working away. #SUB2#
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!
Holzken is not content to let Mata control the position.
Holzken prevents Mata from moving into mount. #T4#
Holzken can't do much from the bottom here.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holzken knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mata tries to advance position but instead Holzken slips a leg back in to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Mata trying to work for an americana but Holzken has managed to regain full guard.
Holzken is pulling down on Mata's head. It's preventing any offense from Mata, at least for the moment.
Mata trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom. #T6#
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata won't allow Holzken to sweep him here.
Mata trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Mata passes Holzken's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mata is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Holzken reverses the position - he's now on top in Mata's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (10) vs (5) Mata#T7#
Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata looking to control.
Holzken won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
Mata is looking to sweep but instead, Holzken has passed into half guard.
Holzken keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Holzken sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mata gets full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Mata working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Holzken has passed into half guard! #T9#
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mata looking for subs from the bottom but Holzken mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (13) vs (5) Mata
Mata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holzken tries to control but Mata wriggling away. #T10#
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mata 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: Holzken (13) vs (7) Mata
Holzken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
Holzken has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mata wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Holzken seems keen to control Mata's posture.#T12#
Mata wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Holzken looking for a sweep. Not yet Holzken, not yet.
Holzken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (15) vs (7) Mata
Mata looking to control.
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.#T13#
Holzken looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mata throws his legs up looking for a submission but Holzken uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (18) vs (7) Mata
Mata is looking to regain half guard here but Holzken keeps moving and retains side control.
Mata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holzken off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (18) vs (11) Mata
Mata is riding his opponent, not letting Holzken buck him off. #SUB2#
Mata is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Holzken is defending well though. Mata let's go of the attempt for now.#T14#
Holzken is trying to break free.
Holzken is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mata working for a choke but Holzken is defending well.
Holzken prevents Mata from getting a body triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 18 to 11.
Rodney Holzken retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Rodney Holzken thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020

172 cm
44 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
43 yrs
143 lbs

Ward

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 27 wins and 18 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Mata as Ward shoots in.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mata drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ward sprawls and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Mata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dado Mata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ward.#TD#
Mata drives through with a takedown into Ward's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Ward
Ward has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Mata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Mata uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Ward
Ward looks to move to half guard but instead Mata has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Ward
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata content just to control the position here. #T1#
Mata tries to control but Ward wriggling away.
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.
Ward is looking to improve his position but Mata isn't that keen on the idea.
Mata trying to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Mata wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Mata maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is controlling an arm, preventing Mata from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T3#
Mata can't control as he wanted to and Ward manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mata defends well.
Mata 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. #SUB2#
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Ward throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mata escapes and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (10) vs (0) Ward
Mata trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Mata staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Mata moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ward sneaks back into half guard.
Ward wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Mata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward trying to control but Mata postures up.
Mata wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ward still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ward has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (10) vs (4) Ward
Mata is not content to let Ward control the position.
My spies in Torcida MMA inform me that Ward has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Mata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mata tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Mata is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ward 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. #T8#
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mata is keeping the position for now.
Ward postures up.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Ward wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Ward works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Mata wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Mata gets full guard.
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.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (12) vs (4) Ward
Ward looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mata puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Mata passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (15) vs (4) Ward
Ward tries to hold on but Mata postures up.
Ward is trying to escape the mount but Mata keeps good control and instead manages to take Ward's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (18) vs (4) Ward#SUB#
Ward preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mata.
Ward breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (18) vs (6) Ward
Ward passes Mata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata moves into full guard.
Ward advances to half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
Mata is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mata defends it well.
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (20) vs (6) Ward
Mata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12#
Ward is trying to hold Mata in close to prevent damage but Mata has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Ward is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mata is tapping! Great win for Ward!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

175 cm
36 yrs
161 lbs

172 cm
44 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mata avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
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: Pancake (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake is trying to keep Mata in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard.
Mata stalling.
Mata moves into full mount! Pancake won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) Mata#T1#
Pancake wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata fails to take his opponent's back.
Pancake working to try and regain half guard.
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.
Mata content just to control the position here. #T2#
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape.
Pancake tries to hold on but Mata postures up.
Pancake is trying to escape the mount but Mata keeps good control and instead manages to take Pancake's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (8) Mata#T3#
Mata trying to control.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Mata has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pancake turns into Mata and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (8) Mata
Pancake preventing the sweep.
Pancake pushing down on Mata's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.
Pancake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pancake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Mata trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Mata wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata looking to control. #SUB2#
Mata is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Pancake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pancake has managed to get both his arms back between Mata's legs - danger averted.
Pancake trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake passes into half guard.
Pancake prevents Mata from improving his position.#SUB#
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
Mata tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
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 is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pancake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pancake's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (2) vs (12) Mata
I really don't envy Pancake right now.
Mata controlling the position well here. Pancake rolled but Mata kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pancake is trying to break free. #T8##SUB2#
Mata has the hooks in. Pancake is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mata passes his arm under Pancake's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Pancake taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:25 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.

Event: CACC 95 CORONA 2ND RD
Date: May 30, 2020

172 cm
43 yrs
145 lbs

163 cm
31 yrs
153 lbs

Anton

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 18 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tim Anton!

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mata wants it to stay on the feet.
Mata stuffs the takedown attempt from Anton. Anton gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Mata shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Anton
Anton 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.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mata controlling the action here.
Anton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anton is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Anton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mata is trying to control. Anton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anton is looking to improve his position.
Mata is keen to just control but Anton is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Mata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.
Anton tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Anton is working away. #T2#
Mata is pressing down on Anton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anton is holding on for now.
Anton 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: Mata (2) vs (4) Anton
Mata can't escape the position.
Anton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Mata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anton. #SUB2#
Mata defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anton's arms. #SUB2#
Anton looking to break Mata's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mata remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mata turns into Anton and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (4) Anton#T3#
Anton looking for a sweep. Not yet Anton, not yet.
Mata trying to control but Anton is working from the bottom.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anton 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.
Mata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anton is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Anton working a defensive guard but Mata manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (7) vs (4) Anton
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anton keeps working. #T4#
Mata working away.
Mata gets to mount! Anton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (9) vs (4) Anton
Anton controls the position.
Anton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anton has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (12) vs (4) Anton
Anton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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.
Mata trying to control the action but Anton is working from the bottom. #T5#
Anton wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Anton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Anton is keeping the position.
Mata wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving.
Anton pulls Mata in close to his closed guard and prevents Mata from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Anton keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anton holds on and takes a little breather.
Anton looking for a sweep. Not yet Anton, not yet.
Mata postures up.
Anton has control of Mata's left arm, preventing Mata from doing any damage.
Mata won't allow Anton to sweep him here.
Anton controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Anton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anton wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Anton is retaining full guard. #T7#
Mata trying to control but Anton is working from the bottom.
Mata pushes down on Anton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anton is trying to get back to full guard.
Anton trying to control but Mata postures up.
Anton gets full guard.
Mata passes into half guard.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Anton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anton wants to control but Mata is keeping busy. #T8#
Mata prevents Anton from improving his position.
Anton is not content to let Mata control the position.
Anton wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Anton is trying to control but can't.
Anton tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Mata wants to control but Anton is keeping him busy.
Anton wants to get back to full guard.
Mata passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (15) vs (4) Anton
Anton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anton manages to get to full guard. #T9#
Anton keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Anton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (15) vs (6) Anton
Anton is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Anton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.
Mata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anton passes Mata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anton trying to advance position but Mata counters by regaining guard. #T10#
Anton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anton tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
Mata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (17) vs (6) Anton
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Anton.#T11#
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Anton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata won't allow Anton to sweep him here.
Anton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mata advances to half guard.
Mata wants to control but Anton is keeping him busy.
Anton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anton is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata is thwarting Anton's attempts to control the position.
Anton tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.#T12#
Mata moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (20) vs (6) Anton
Mata has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (22) vs (6) Anton
Mata wants to take Anton's back here but Anton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anton is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Anton tries to reverse the position but Mata maintains control.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Anton gets back to half guard.
Anton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Anton defends it.
Anton is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mata looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Anton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Anton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anton looking to control.
Mata wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Anton keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
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.

Event: CACC 88
Date: May 10, 2020

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 1100 p4p, 134 weight class) and Kron Silva (ranked 1206 p4p, 146 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kron Silva was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

172 cm
43 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

Silva

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 24 wins and 18 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Kron Silva!
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.

Mata shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Mata finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Silva
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva wants to sweep but Mata has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Silva
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mata is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Silva
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Mata maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva gets back to half guard.

Mata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Well, if Mata 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.
Silva 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.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full 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.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata prevents Silva from improving his position.
Mata wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mata passes into half guard.
Mata moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (10) vs (0) Silva
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mata takes Silva's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silva is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (13) vs (0) Silva
Mata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Mata is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Mata. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mata's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (13) vs (2) Silva
Silva wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.

Mata has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mata controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Mata isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks Mata 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 Silva!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (13) vs (5) Silva
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva wants to control for a moment but Mata uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is trying to control. Mata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Mata is defending the position.
Silva wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Mata 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: Mata (17) vs (5) Silva
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mata pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Mata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva has given up his back. Will we see Mata going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (20) vs (5) Silva
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Mata has the hooks in. Silva is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mata passes his arm under Silva's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Silva taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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.

Event: CACC 82
Date: May 02, 2020

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Charles (ranked 1595 p4p, 185 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 1084 p4p, 129 weight class). Charles comes to the ring accompanied by Renegades Of Funk - Rage Against The Machine. Mata is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

175 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs

172 cm
43 yrs
145 lbs

Charles

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Mike Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Mata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Charles quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata is trying to control. Charles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Charles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mata jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (5) Mata
Charles's coaches at Gorilla Kingz 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.
Charles is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata tries to move to mount but Charles blocks the move with his legs.
Charles is trying to work for a sweep but Mata has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (0) vs (7) Mata
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Charles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata tries to control but Charles wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata avoids the attempt from Charles to control.
Charles is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
Charles tries to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata looking to control but Charles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Charles is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.

Mata looking for a guillotine from mount but Charles is having none of it.
Charles tries to reverse the position but Mata maintains control.
Mata looking to control but Charles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles tries to hold on but Mata postures up.
Mata moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (0) vs (10) Mata
Charles trying to control the position but Mata manages to sink in the hooks.

Mata is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Charles wants to escape the position.

Charles 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 Mata gets his way!

Mata is cranking Charles's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Charles! He's tightened the choke and Charles is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1705 p4p, 94 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 1071 p4p, 133 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 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!

182 cm
31 yrs
146 lbs

172 cm
43 yrs
145 lbs

Morrison Jr.

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 27 wins and 10 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Mata or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison Jr., which made it look bad.
Morrison Jr. changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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.

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: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata 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. (2) vs (2) Mata
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison Jr. has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Morrison Jr. is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mata moves into full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (2) Mata
Morrison Jr. taking a breather here.
Mata looking for a sweep but Morrison Jr. has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (2) Mata

Morrison Jr. moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mata has worked his arm free - good work by Mata!
Morrison Jr. gets to mount! Mata was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (2) Mata
Mata 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison Jr. controlling the position easily from mount.

Morrison Jr. jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mata is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mata and Morrison Jr. has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Mata looking for a sweep but Morrison Jr. has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (2) Mata
Mata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata 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. (11) vs (4) Mata

Morrison Jr. working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Mata passes Morrison Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mata puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mata is keen to just control but Morrison Jr. is a slippery customer.
Mata is stalling here. Morrison Jr. is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mata seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morrison Jr. has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (15) vs (4) Mata
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Mata tries to buck Morrison Jr. off but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Mata trying to remain calm as Morrison Jr. controls from the top position.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison Jr.'s best efforts.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mata wants to control but Morrison Jr. passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (18) vs (4) Mata
You can see the frustration on Mata's face as Morrison Jr. controls the position.
Mata is looking for a sweep.

Morrison Jr. is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mata tries to buck Morrison Jr. off but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. takes a little break here. Mata wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.

Morrison Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mata sees it coming and defends easily.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but Mata is working away.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Morrison Jr. is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mata is trying to push Morrison Jr. off with his feet but Morrison Jr. grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Mata's ankles and Mata is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). David Morrison Jr.!
A very excited looking David Morrison Jr. 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.

Event: CACC 70
Date: Mar 28, 2020

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 2223 p4p, 217 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 1069 p4p, 124 weight class). Mata is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

170 cm
31 yrs
154 lbs

172 cm
43 yrs
145 lbs

Huhrera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata shoots in looking for a takedown but Huhrera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Huhrera with that takedown attempt.

Mata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huhrera sprawls well initially but Mata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) Mata
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huhrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Huhrera 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Huhrera trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mata trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huhrera looking to control.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata passes Huhrera 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Huhrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily.
Huhrera is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata is pushing down on Huhrera 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huhrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata prevents Huhrera from improving his position.
Mata wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working.
Mata wants to advance to full mount but Huhrera doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera looking to control.

Mata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huhrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mata has managed to get both his arms back between Huhrera 's legs - danger averted.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Huhrera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mata has picked Huhrera up and slammed him! Huhrera can't keep hold of the triangle and Mata manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (5) Mata
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to control for a moment but Huhrera uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huhrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Huhrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is trying to control but can't.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Huhrera defends it.
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Huhrera wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Huhrera wants to sweep but Mata has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (8) Mata
Huhrera struggling a bit here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Huhrera 's legs.
Huhrera is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Huhrera is looking to regain half guard here but Mata keeps moving and retains side control.
Mata trying to control the action but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mata's best efforts.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Mata is looking for a kimura here.
Huhrera is controlling Mata's trapped leg to prevent Mata from advancing to side control.
Mata is trying to control. Huhrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata is trying to control. Huhrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huhrera trying to control here.
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
Huhrera 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: Huhrera (4) vs (8) Mata
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Huhrera 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mata tries to roll but Huhrera sticks to his back.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Mata trying to control the hands but Huhrera won't let him.
Mata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but not successfully.

Huhrera is looking for a choke. Mata gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Mata manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (4) vs (10) Mata
Huhrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Huhrera , not yet.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata postures up.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Huhrera looking to control.
Mata trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera trying to control the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Huhrera managing to control the position.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Huhrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata 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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera has his hands on Mata's head, controlling the position.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera looking to control.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Huhrera wants to control the position but Mata says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Huhrera keeping control of the position.

Mata is trying to work for a kimura but Huhrera is defending well.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata controlling the action here.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mata trying to control the action but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Huhrera gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 10 to 4.
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 64
Date: Mar 07, 2020

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 2121 p4p, 221 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 1068 p4p, 132 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
31 yrs
154 lbs

172 cm
42 yrs
145 lbs

Huhrera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Mata gets tackled into the ropes by Huhrera . Huhrera maintains the clinch.
Huhrera wants a takedown but no success here.

Huhrera has clasped his hands together around Mata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Huhrera (4) vs (0) Mata
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Mata is working away.
Mata prevents Huhrera from moving into 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.
Huhrera passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mata!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (6) vs (0) Mata
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huhrera controlling from the full mount.
Huhrera prevents Mata from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Mata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Huhrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Huhrera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (9) vs (0) Mata

Huhrera has control of Mata's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mata regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera controlling from mount.
Huhrera is stalling here but it's allowed Mata to get half guard.
Mata wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
Huhrera controlling the action here.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it.
Mata is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (12) vs (0) Mata
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Huhrera wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.

Huhrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mata defends it well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Huhrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huhrera is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it.
Mata 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.

Mata is defending against the submission attempts here by Huhrera .
Mata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huhrera is working away from the top position though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera moves into full mount! Mata won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (15) vs (0) Mata
Mata working to try and regain half guard.

Huhrera wants to finish this one by submission but Mata is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Huhrera .
Huhrera controlling from the full mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huhrera trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Mata is desperately trying to improve his position but Huhrera has a good base and remains in mount.
Huhrera tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Huhrera prevents Mata from getting the reversal.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Huhrera passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (18) vs (0) Mata
Huhrera looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huhrera content just to control the position here.
Huhrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mata is looking to escape.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Huhrera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mata is surviving well by controlling Huhrera 's body position as best he can.
Huhrera content just to control the position here.
Mata slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mata tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Mata is trying to control but can't.
Mata is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Huhrera is staying active.
Mata won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Huhrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Huhrera is trying to work for a kimura but Mata is defending well.
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Huhrera is trying to control. Mata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata trying to control but Huhrera postures up.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.

Huhrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huhrera .
Mata tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera uses his free foot to push down on Mata's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mata.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (21) vs (0) Mata
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Huhrera is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mata has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mata!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (21) vs (2) Mata
Mata pushing down on Huhrera 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huhrera keeping hold of Mata's head, controlling as best he can.
Mata moves into full mount! Huhrera won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (21) vs (5) Mata

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Huhrera is looking to get to half guard.
Mata with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mata is stalling here but it's allowed Huhrera to get half guard.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huhrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata controlling the action here.
Huhrera is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Huhrera is looking to improve his position.
Huhrera is trying to control but can't.
Mata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Huhrera !
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (21) vs (8) Mata

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huhrera is looking to escape.
Mata controlling from the full mount.

Mata looking to secure an arm triangle but Huhrera defends it well.

Mata looking for a guillotine from mount but Huhrera is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata avoids the attempt from Huhrera to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 21 to 8.
After the fight, Julio Valeron Huhrera 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.

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 Dado Mata (ranked 1059 p4p, 124 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 798 p4p, 90 weight class). Mata's entrance music is 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

172 cm
42 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs

Ky Jr

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 22 wins and 15 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ky Jr.
Mata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ky Jr tries to avoid it but Mata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ky Jr to the ground. Ky Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ky Jr has a takedown stuffed.

Mata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ky Jr's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
Mata is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Mata wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr is controlling Mata's posture.
Ky Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Mata has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Mata is looking to advance position but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ky Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Ky Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata uses his free foot to push down on Ky Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ky Jr.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Mata has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mata prevents Ky Jr from getting the reversal.
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Ky Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ky 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: Mata (5) vs (2) Ky Jr
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr 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.

Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ky Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Ky Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr passes Mata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ky Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (5) Ky Jr
Mata is trying desperately to improve position.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Ky Jr controlling from mount.
Ky Jr tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Ky Jr controlling from the full mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mata is looking to escape.
Mata holds on, trying desperately to control.
Ky Jr controlling the pace for now.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ky 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.
Mata is trying to escape the mount.
Ky Jr content just to control the position here.
Mata tries to hold on but Ky Jr postures up.
Mata is desperately trying to improve his position but Ky Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mata can't escape the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to lock up and control but Ky Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ky 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.
Ky Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mata is looking to escape.
Ky Jr controlling the pace for now.
Mata is looking to improve his position but Ky Jr isn't that keen on the idea.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata gets back to half guard.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr uses his free foot to push down on Mata's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mata.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (8) Ky Jr
Ky Jr content just to control the position here.
Mata is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Mata regains half guard.

Mata actively working from the bottom here.
Ky Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ky Jr passes Mata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ky Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Mata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Ky Jr not doing much here.
Mata won't allow Ky Jr to pass to mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.
Ky Jr works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (11) Ky Jr
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mata is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is desperately trying to improve his position but Ky Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Ky Jr controlling from mount.
Ky Jr trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Ky Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ky Jr prevents Mata from getting the reversal.
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Mata to get half guard.
Ky Jr controlling the pace.
Mata is in trouble now - Ky Jr has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (14) Ky Jr
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Ky Jr.
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ky Jr wins on points by 14 to 5.
Gaia Ky Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020

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!

170 cm
30 yrs
146 lbs

172 cm
42 yrs
145 lbs

Charles

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.

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 1020 p4p, 115 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 15659 p4p, 472 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Holzken has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

172 cm
42 yrs
145 lbs

179 cm
38 yrs
157 lbs

Holzken

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 21 wins and 14 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Holzken shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (0) vs (2) Holzken
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Holzken slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Holzken has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (5) Holzken
Mata is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Holzken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holzken tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (0) vs (8) Holzken
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!
Mata breaks Holzken's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (8) Holzken
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Holzken is retaining full guard.
Holzken is adopting a defensive guard.
Holzken being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holzken holds on and takes a little breather.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Mata trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Mata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holzken swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mata trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Mata sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata passes Holzken's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mata is stalling here. Holzken is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mata seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Holzken has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (2) vs (12) Holzken
Mata is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mata is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
Mata 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: Mata (2) vs (15) Holzken
Holzken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata is trying desperately to improve position.
Mata slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control from the bottom.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Mata wants to get back to full guard but Holzken has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (2) vs (18) Holzken
Holzken tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mata looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (2) vs (21) Holzken

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to escape the position.
Holzken is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Holzken. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Holzken's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (21) Holzken
Holzken is controlling Mata's posture.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata controlling from the top position.
Holzken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Holzken 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: Mata (4) vs (23) Holzken

Mata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holzken slows the pace down in half guard.
Mata tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Holzken has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (4) vs (26) Holzken
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Mata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holzken controlling from the full mount.
Mata can't escape the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata holds of for dear life.
Holzken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken wins on points by 26 to 4.
An out of breath Rodney Holzken thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 1022 p4p, 115 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 492 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Lee has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

172 cm
42 yrs
145 lbs

181 cm
37 yrs
158 lbs

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 20 wins and 14 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mata.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mata as he avoids it easily.

Mata feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Mata changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Lee
Mata is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lee 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.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Mata stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Lee
Mata tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Lee tries to improve his position but Mata has taken his back! Mata has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lee tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mata pushes Lee away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Able Archer (ranked 4806 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 980 p4p, 110 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Dado Mata is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

168 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs

172 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and William Gold.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Mata tries to keep at a distance but Archer has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mata turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mata manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Mata
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Archer's legs.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.

Mata looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mata goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Archer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mata but great work by Archer.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (4) Mata
Mata is looking to reverse the position.
Mata struggling a bit here.
Archer laying and praying for a moment but Mata takes advantage and regains half guard.
Archer is taking a breather. Mata 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.

Mata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Archer wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mata being controlled here, momentarily.
Mata keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer pushing down on Mata's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Archer is looking to stall here but Mata recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata being controlled here, momentarily.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Mata keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer won't allow Mata to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.

Archer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mata dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (6) Mata
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer wants to control but Mata passes easily into half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata moves into full mount! Archer won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (9) Mata
Mata wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer gets back to half guard.
Mata is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (12) Mata
Archer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mata off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (8) vs (12) Mata
Mata can't escape the position.

Archer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mata has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Archer 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Archer keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free.
Mata prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.

Archer looking for the choke from the back.
Mata tries to break free.
Mata tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata regains half guard.
Archer controlling the action here.
Mata 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.
Mata trying to control but Archer postures up.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Archer is looking for a kimura but Mata is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Archer to get the leverage.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer controlling from the top position.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Archer passes into half guard.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.

Mata is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Archer is tapping! Great win for Mata!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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.

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.

172 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

177 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

Wasa

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.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2267 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 944 p4p, 107 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

175 cm
35 yrs
167 lbs

172 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

Berhardt

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Winslow Berhardt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Mata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mata lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berhardt (0) vs (2) Mata
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berhardt is keeping the position for now.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Berhardt is looking for a triangle but Mata pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata wants to control from the top but Berhardt keeps moving.
Mata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berhardt is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt seems keen to control Mata's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Mata is pushing down on Berhardt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berhardt is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've been hearing good reports from Berhardt'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.
Mata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berhardt is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is defending well.
Mata prevents Berhardt from improving his position.
Berhardt 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: Berhardt (4) vs (2) Mata
Mata can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Berhardt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Berhardt keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free.

Berhardt looking for the choke from the back.
Mata trying to control the hands but Berhardt breaks the grip.

Berhardt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Berhardt has the hooks in. Mata is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mata prevents Berhardt from getting a body triangle.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Berhardt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Berhardt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berhardt (4) vs (4) Mata
Mata content to stall in guard here.
Mata wants to control from the top but Berhardt keeps moving.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata passes into half guard.
Berhardt wants to get back to full guard.
Berhardt won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Berhardt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Berhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berhardt (6) vs (4) Mata
Berhardt won't allow Mata to sweep him here.

Mata throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berhardt uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (9) vs (4) Mata
Mata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berhardt (9) vs (6) Mata
Mata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (9) vs (9) Mata
Berhardt is letting Mata control him for a moment.
Mata trying to control the action but Berhardt is working from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berhardt trying to control from the bottom.
Berhardt is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata is just content to waste time from the top position. Berhardt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Berhardt keeps moving.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Mata passes Berhardt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata is trying to control. Berhardt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata stalling away here and it's allowed Berhardt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Berhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berhardt (11) vs (9) Mata
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 eleven minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt postures up.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata is still trying to improve position.
Mata is adopting a defensive guard.
Mata wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment.
Berhardt trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt 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.
Berhardt looking to pass the guard.
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.
Berhardt trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Well,Berhardt 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.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berhardt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berhardt (11) vs (11) Mata
Berhardt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berhardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata pushes down on Berhardt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mata works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (11) vs (14) Mata

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Mata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berhardt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berhardt prevents Mata from moving into mount.

Mata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berhardt tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 14 to 11.
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.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 451 p4p, 68 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 945 p4p, 108 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dado Mata enters the cage!

188 cm
35 yrs
187 lbs

172 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

Hunt

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 0 wins and 1 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt dives in for a single leg takedown but Mata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mata defends it nicely.

Mata closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunt to the mat! Hunt manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Mata
Mata tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Mata moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hunt tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Mata thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mata's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mata! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hunt has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dado Mata!
During a confident post fight interview, Dado Mata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 888 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 904 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakhbulatov comes to the cage accompanied by Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mata's choice of entrance music: 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

178 cm
34 yrs
170 lbs

172 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

Shakhbulatov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rustam Shakhbulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shakhbulatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Shakhbulatov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shakhbulatov.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shakhbulatov (2) vs (0) Mata
Mata keeping moving, preventing Shakhbulatov from controlling successfully.

Mata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakhbulatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shakhbulatov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shakhbulatov (2) vs (2) Mata
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shakhbulatov (2) vs (5) Mata
Shakhbulatov is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mata moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mata trying to control the position but Shakhbulatov is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov tries to buck Mata off but Mata is having none of it.
Shakhbulatov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shakhbulatov (4) vs (5) Mata
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to get back to full guard but Shakhbulatov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shakhbulatov (7) vs (5) Mata
Mata is looking to reverse the position.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Shakhbulatov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shakhbulatov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mata is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shakhbulatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shakhbulatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mata 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to reverse the position.
Mata gets back to half guard.
Mata trying to control here.
Mata wants to improve his position but Shakhbulatov is controlling well.
Shakhbulatov trying to control from Mata's half guard. Mata has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shakhbulatov passes Mata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Mata looking for submissions off his back.
Mata won't allow Shakhbulatov to pass to mount.
Mata wants to improve his position but Shakhbulatov is controlling well.

Shakhbulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov is taking a breather. Mata 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.
Shakhbulatov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Shakhbulatov.
Mata manages to get to full guard.
Shakhbulatov postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shakhbulatov (7) vs (7) Mata
Shakhbulatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Shakhbulatov is defending the position.
Mata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Mata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Mata trying to work for an americana but Shakhbulatov has managed to regain full guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Shakhbulatov keeps moving.
Shakhbulatov trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Shakhbulatov 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov 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.
Shakhbulatov keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata pushes down on Shakhbulatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mata seems content to control.
Shakhbulatov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mata jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shakhbulatov (7) vs (10) Mata
Mata working away.
Mata content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mata tries to move to mount but Shakhbulatov blocks the move with his legs.
Mata 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 Shakhbulatov's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Shakhbulatov is trying to improve his position.
Shakhbulatov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mata off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shakhbulatov (11) vs (10) Mata
Mata tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shakhbulatov is stalling here but it's allowed Mata to get half guard.

Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mata wants to improve his position but Shakhbulatov is controlling well.
Mata wants to control but Shakhbulatov is keeping busy.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Shakhbulatov has control of the leg.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Shakhbulatov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mata is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shakhbulatov jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shakhbulatov (14) vs (10) Mata

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Shakhbulatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
Mata stops Shakhbulatov from passing to mount.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to regain half guard here but Shakhbulatov keeps moving and retains side control.
Mata is not content to let Shakhbulatov control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shakhbulatov's best efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shakhbulatov takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Rustam Shakhbulatov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 27, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 880 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1615 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

172 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
30 yrs
185 lbs

Dravezesdi

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 16 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Mata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mata trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mata has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mata looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mata is looking to work his way around to Dravezesdi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Mata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Mata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dravezesdi!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi 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: Mata (8) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Mata 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Dravezesdi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mata is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Dravezesdi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dravezesdi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Mata wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Mata stands and throws Dravezesdi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (13) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Mata trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mata in particular looking to stall.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Mata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dravezesdi!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (16) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mata tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
Mata controlling the position easily from mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mata trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dravezesdi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mata manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (19) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi turns into Mata and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (19) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Mata working a defensive guard here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi stalling.
Mata wants to control but Dravezesdi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (19) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Mata tries to improve position but can't.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is staying tight to Mata's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but Mata denies him.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Dravezesdi taking a breather here.
Mata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dravezesdi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mata stops Dravezesdi from passing to mount.
Mata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Mata won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (19) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Mata is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dravezesdi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Mata actively working from the bottom here.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mata trying to control from the bottom.
Mata keeping hold of Dravezesdi's head, controlling as best he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mata is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Mata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi 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 is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Mata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mata is holding on for now.
Dravezesdi works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (19) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Mata is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 19 to 13.
An out of breath Dado Mata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 872 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Gniewek (ranked 3257 p4p, 282 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Julian Gniewek was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

172 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

181 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs

Gniewek

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 15 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Julian Gniewek!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gniewek is looking to clinch but Mata is avoiding it.
Gniewek is looking to clinch.

Mata closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mata (4) vs (0) Gniewek
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.
Gniewek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Gniewek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily.
Gniewek is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata is pressing down on Gniewek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gniewek is holding on for now.
Mata prevents Gniewek from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gniewek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gniewek moves into full guard.
Gniewek has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mata has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (7) vs (0) Gniewek

Mata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gniewek, who protects the arm well.
Gniewek tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gniewek's legs.
Gniewek is looking to reverse the position.
Gniewek is being controlled here.

Mata tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gniewek tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek struggling a bit here.
Gniewek tries to improve position but can't.
Gniewek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mata trying to control the action but Gniewek is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gniewek looking for a sweep but Mata has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (9) vs (0) Gniewek
Gniewek 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: Mata (9) vs (2) Gniewek

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Gniewek trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata controlling the position.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gniewek's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (11) vs (2) Gniewek
Mata advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (14) vs (2) Gniewek
Gniewek prevents Mata from improving position.
Mata staying calm.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mata is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (16) vs (2) Gniewek
Gniewek is desperately trying to improve his position but Mata has a good base and remains in mount.
Mata trying to control but Gniewek is having none of it.
Mata controlling the position easily from mount.
Gniewek is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek regains half guard.
Gniewek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.
Mata frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (19) vs (2) Gniewek
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gniewek slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.

Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gniewek is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold.
Mata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Gniewek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gniewek is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gniewek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gniewek is looking to improve his position.

Gniewek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mata wants to take a breather but Gniewek is having none of it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (22) vs (2) Gniewek
Gniewek tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gniewek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata tries to control but Gniewek wriggling away.

Mata looking to secure an arm triangle but Gniewek defends it well.
Mata prevents Gniewek from getting the reversal.
Gniewek wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (25) vs (2) Gniewek

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek tries to escape the position.
Mata is not going to allow Gniewek to sit and survive in this position.
A lull in the action here.

Mata has got one arm under Gniewek's chin. This could be trouble... Gniewek trying to control the other hand but Mata gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Gniewek has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ADWGC 11
Date: Mar 30, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 800 p4p, 91 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 3213 p4p, 303 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

172 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

177 cm
28 yrs
151 lbs

Tori

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 14 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Mata scores with a takedown into Tori's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Tori
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.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Tori working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is really struggling to control Tori but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Tori
Tori tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.

Mata goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tori rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mata's guard! Nice work there by Tori!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (5) vs (2) Tori
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tori wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Mata looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tori puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.
Tori content to control rather than advance.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is not content to let Tori control the position.
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.
Tori looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tori postures up.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tori has managed to get both his arms back between Mata's legs - danger averted.
Tori stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.

Mata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tori working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mata wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 five minutes gone in the round.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Mata working a defensive guard here.

Mata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mata has an active guard here but Tori has managed to pass into half guard.
Mata trying to hold on to Tori's head to control him but Tori postures up.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Tori is working for a kimura but Mata is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Mata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tori's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (9) vs (2) Tori

Mata has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mata gets his hands free as Tori looks to control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to control the position but Tori frees himself and scrambles - Mata manages to regain control in side control.
Tori is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata takes a little break here. Tori wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tori is not content to let Mata control the position.
Tori manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tori is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata is looking to stall here but Tori recovers full guard.

Tori working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mata has passed into half guard!
Tori is not content to let Mata control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Tori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mata is trying to control. Tori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata trying to control from Tori's half guard. Tori has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
Tori looking to control but Mata passes into half guard.
Mata trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to pass Tori's guard but actually Tori recovers to full guard.
Tori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Tori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mata defends well.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mata trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tori is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Mata prevents Tori from improving his position.
Tori moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tori working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Dado Mata retains his featherweight title!
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ADWGC 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 774 p4p, 92 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 747 p4p, 89 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

172 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

171 cm
40 yrs
156 lbs

Gracie

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 12 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Mata is avoiding it.

Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Mata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Gracie
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Gracie controlling Mata's posture.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
Mata won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has his hands on Mata's head, controlling the position.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mata defends well.
Mata passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping hold of Mata's head, controlling as best he can.
Mata moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mata wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to control here but Gracie has managed to regain half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Mata is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.

Mata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mata moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (0) Gracie

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What's Gracie going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Mata tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Mata moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (10) vs (0) Gracie
Mata trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mata wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie tries to hold on but Mata postures up.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Mata pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mata trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stops Mata from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mata wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie tries to control the position but Mata now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (13) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Mata working for the choke.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mata.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mata.
Mata is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Mata is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.

Mata has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie 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.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie 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: Mata (13) vs (2) Gracie
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control the position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mata is keeping the position for now.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (15) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mata has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (18) vs (2) Gracie
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie stops Mata from passing to mount.
Mata wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.

Mata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to take a breather but Gracie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mata.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (18) vs (4) Gracie
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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Dado Mata retains his featherweight title!
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.

Event: ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 767 p4p, 87 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 7409 p4p, 425 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. This should be a great matchup!

172 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
32 yrs
149 lbs

Shui

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 12 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Shui pushes Mata up against the cage in a clinch.
Mata is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shui is defending well.

Shui gets control of Mata's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shui will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mata trying to control but Shui is working from the bottom.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shui has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Shui throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mata escapes and throws Shui's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (3) vs (0) Shui

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui can't do much from the bottom here.
Mata wants to control but Shui is keeping him busy.
Shui is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shui keeps working.
Mata 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 Shui's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mata working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mata working away.
Shui manages to get back to half guard.
Shui wants to get back to full guard.

Mata is working for a kimura but Shui is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata is keen to just control but Shui is a slippery customer.
Shui keeping hold of Mata's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shui for as long as he can get away with.
Shui gets full guard.
Shui wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Shui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Shui 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.
Mata content to stall in guard here.
Shui is trying to keep Mata in close.

Shui is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shui has control of Mata's left arm, preventing Mata from doing any damage.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
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.
Shui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shui looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shui is pulling down on Mata's head to control his posture.
Mata trying to control but Shui is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Mata advances to half guard.
Shui is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata is really struggling to control Shui but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shui wants to get back to full guard but Mata has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (6) vs (0) Shui
Mata tries to move to mount but Shui blocks the move with his legs.
Mata tries to advance to mount but Shui instead regains half guard.
Shui is holding on to half guard well.
Shui 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.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shui.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shui can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shui won't allow Mata to pass to mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shui managing to control the position.
Mata passes into half guard.
Shui keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui controlling the position well.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Shui is defending well.
Shui is trying to get back to full guard.
Shui is not content to let Mata control the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mata passes into side control, despite Shui's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (9) vs (0) Shui
Mata advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (11) vs (0) Shui
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Mata avoids the attempt from Shui to control.
Shui keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mata avoids the attempt from Shui to control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata can't control as he wanted to and Shui manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Mata has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (14) vs (0) Shui
Mata looking to control but Shui is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Shui defends it.

Mata 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.
Shui desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Shui defends it.
Mata is thwarting Shui's attempts to control the position.
Shui manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Dado Mata is the new featherweight champion!
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.

Event: ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019

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.

173 cm
36 yrs
160 lbs

172 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

Aoki

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.

Event: GRAPPLEMANIA PPV
Date: Feb 01, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 746 p4p, 90 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 682 p4p, 85 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rollo Gracie enters the cage!

172 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

171 cm
39 yrs
156 lbs

Gracie

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 10 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Mata's takedown attempt.
Mata wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mata is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mata (0) vs (4) Gracie
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie 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 Mata's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
A control attempt from Mata but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (0) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Mata wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mata tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (0) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mata doesn't escape.
Mata looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.

That's three 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.
Mata rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Mata right now.

Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (9) Gracie

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his hands on Mata's head, controlling the position.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is trying to keep Mata in close.
Gracie has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mata's best efforts.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mata is now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mata in particular looking to stall.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.

Mata 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. Mata eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Gracie controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.

Mata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is letting Mata control him for a moment.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mata moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (10) vs (9) Gracie
Mata looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Mata is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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: Mata (10) vs (13) Gracie
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Mata is defending it well.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (12) vs (13) Gracie

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata advances to half guard.

Mata is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is not content to let Mata control the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie 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.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (15) vs (13) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
Our winner, Dado Mata, 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.

Event: TWGC 24 (135lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 1772 p4p, 88 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 753 p4p, 87 weight class). Brah comes to the cage accompanied by Dropped by Smoke Serpent. Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 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!

173 cm
25 yrs
141 lbs

172 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

Brah

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 2 wins and 1 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Mata shoots in and bounces Brah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (0) vs (2) Mata
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah looking to control.
Mata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brah keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Brah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata passes Brah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mata trying to control from Brah's half guard. Brah has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Brah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (2) Mata
Brah wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Brah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Mata looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (2) Mata
Mata is trying to escape the position but Brah is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata prevents Brah from moving into mount.
Mata gets back to half guard.
Mata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brah stands and throws Mata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (2) Mata
You can see the frustration on Mata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah trying to control the action but Mata is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brah is trying to get an arm triangle but Mata is defending well.

Brah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata 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.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Mata is defending well.
Mata is staying active underneath Brah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata moves into full guard.

Mata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to sit in guard and control but Mata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (8) vs (4) Mata
Brah controlling the position.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Brah wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah 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: Brah (10) vs (4) Mata
Mata tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.

Mata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Mata is working away.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah wants to pass to mount but Mata is defending the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Mata is defending well.
Mata moves into full guard.
Mata has control of Brah's left arm, preventing Brah from doing any damage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Mata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brah is looking to pass into half guard but Mata pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mata is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (10) vs (6) Mata
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (10) vs (9) Mata
Brah tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.

Mata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brah has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Brah (10) vs (11) Mata
Brah wants to control but Mata is having none of it.
Mata wants to take Brah's back here but Brah is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Brah is trying desperately to improve position.
Mata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mata prevents Brah from getting the reversal.

Mata swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brah 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: Brah (12) vs (11) Mata

Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brah preventing the sweep.

Mata looking for a guillotine here but Brah defends easily.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brah is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Brah has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mata is defending against the submission attempts here by Brah.

Mata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah stalling away here and it's allowed Mata to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (12) vs (13) Mata
Mata trying to move into half guard but instead Brah has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (14) vs (13) Mata
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.
Brah advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (17) vs (13) Mata
Mata being controlled for a moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata struggling a bit here.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata tries to buck Brah off but Brah is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 17 to 13.
Edgy Brah took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 18, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 712 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 2614 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

172 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
35 yrs
137 lbs

Santos

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 10 wins and 10 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata has a takedown stuffed.
Santos tries to clinch up but Mata circles away and keeps his distance.
Mata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Mata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is looking for a takedown.

Mata wants the takedown. Santos is fighting it off but Mata persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Santos's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Santos
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos controlling Mata's posture.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Mata is fighting to break Santos's control of his arms but Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to control.
Mata trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.

Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mata is aware though and is defending well.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Mata wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos 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.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Mata wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Mata is pushing down on Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Santos
Santos tries to improve position but can't.

Mata goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mata's guard! Nice work there by Santos!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (5) vs (2) Santos
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.

Mata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mata is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.

Mata throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (5) Santos
Mata is trying to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to escape the position but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos tries to advance to mount but Mata denies him.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mata is not content to let Santos control the position.
Santos tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Santos is keen to just control but Mata is a slippery customer.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos is controlling the pace.
Santos wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Santos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata is looking to get back to full guard here but Santos has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (8) Santos
Mata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Santos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (5) vs (10) Santos
Mata gets back to half guard.
Santos prevents Mata from improving his position.
Mata trying to get back to full guard but Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (13) Santos
Santos controlling his opponent.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Santos 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.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata 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.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos trying to pass the guard but Mata defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (16) Santos
Mata gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (5) vs (18) Santos
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos wins on points by 18 to 5.

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daichi Kishimoto (ranked 468 p4p, 15 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 713 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

170 cm
23 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

Kishimoto

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Daichi Kishimoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Mata gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kishimoto (0) vs (4) Mata
Mata working away.
Mata wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping him busy.
Kishimoto tries to buck Mata off but Mata is having none of it.
Kishimoto is working hard here to advance position.
Kishimoto looks to move to half guard but instead Mata has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kishimoto (0) vs (6) Mata
Mata trying to control but Kishimoto is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kishimoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishimoto wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Kishimoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kishimoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Mata working for a submission but Kishimoto is keeping him at bay.
Mata controlling his opponent.
Kishimoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mata looking to control but Kishimoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mata is trying to control here but Kishimoto has managed to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.
Kishimoto wants to get back to full guard but Mata has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kishimoto (0) vs (9) Mata
Mata forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Kishimoto (0) vs (12) Mata
Kishimoto is in bad spot here.

Kishimoto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mata.

Kishimoto fending off the submission attempt from Mata.
Kishimoto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping busy.
Mata just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Kishimoto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mata is looking to control Kishimoto but Kishimoto is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Mata sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kishimoto taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Our winner, Dado Mata, 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.
In defeat, Daichi Kishimoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Forgot to cancell my auto flight, now I faught on low energy'.

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3033 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 715 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dado Mata was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

173 cm
32 yrs
153 lbs

172 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

Joey

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Joey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mata pinned against the cage. Mata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joey moves in looking to clinch but Mata pushes him off.

Mata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Joey (0) vs (4) Mata
Joey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mata slows the pace down in half guard.

Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Joey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Joey trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mata manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (0) vs (7) Mata
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey tries to hold on but Mata pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mata working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Joey'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Mata content just to control the position here.
Joey regains half guard.
Joey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mata is keen to just control but Joey is a slippery customer.
Joey is doing well to control the position and prevent Mata from advancing to side control.
Mata wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Mata seems content to control.
Joey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mata wants to take a breather but Joey is having none of it.
Mata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata trying to pass the guard but Joey defending well.
Joey is holding on to half guard well.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.

Joey looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata passes Joey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joey wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.

Mata is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.

Joey actively working from the bottom here.

Mata seems to be working for a kimura but Joey defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata is keen to just control but Joey is a slippery customer.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
Joey controlling the position for now.
Mata is trying to control the action in half guard but Joey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joey trying to control but Mata postures up.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Mata works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (0) vs (10) Mata
Mata controlling from the full mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joey is looking to escape.
Mata prevents Joey from getting the reversal.
Mata tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Joey is desperately trying to improve his position but Mata has a good base and remains in mount.
Mata is looking to work his way around to Joey's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

Mata with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mata trying to control but Joey is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey working to try and regain half guard.
Joey tries to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Joey is looking to improve his position but Mata isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Joey gets back to half guard.
Joey is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey'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.
Joey is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Joey is controlling Mata's posture.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Mata is looking to advance position but Joey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joey (4) vs (10) Mata
Mata looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Joey (7) vs (10) Mata
Mata is trying to break free.
Joey controls the position.
Joey trying to control momentarily.
Mata is trying to break free.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Mata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Joey.

Mata defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Joey controlling well, preventing Mata from escaping the position.

Joey 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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Joey is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mata knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mata for a finish.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mata's body.
Mata is in bad spot here.
Mata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Joey's guard. Nice work there by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (7) vs (12) Mata
Mata looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joey holds on and takes a little breather.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Mata 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (9) vs (12) Mata
Joey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey 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.
Joey trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Joey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joey manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (9) vs (14) Mata
Joey controlling Mata's posture.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control but Mata postures up.
Joey is concentrating on defense, preventing Mata from advancing position.
Mata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mata trying to control the action but Joey is working from the bottom.
Mata passes into side control, despite Joey's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (9) vs (17) Mata
Joey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey seems a little lost for a moment, as Mata dominates the positioning.
Mata trying to control the position but Joey is working away.
Joey tries to improve position but can't.
Mata taking a breather here.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Joey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey tries to buck Mata off but Mata is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 17 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.

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 708 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 3671 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Dado Mata had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

172 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
37 yrs
143 lbs

Ward

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 7 wins and 10 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Mata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mata showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Ward
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward moves into full guard.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ward gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Ward working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.

Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mata defends well.
Mata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward trying to control the position.
Mata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Mata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mata trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward looking to control.
Mata wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.

Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mata passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Mata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata advances to half guard.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.

Mata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mata trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (2) Ward
Ward wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.

Ward has gone for a leg lock! Mata slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ward's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (2) Ward

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward 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: Mata (4) vs (4) Ward
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it.

Ward 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.
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Mata defends it.
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.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Mata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mata reverses the position - he's now on top in Ward's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (6) vs (4) Ward
Mata trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.

Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mata is aware though and is defending well.
Mata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ward has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Mata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mata has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.

Ward looking for subs off his back but Mata has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ward!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (9) vs (4) Ward

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ward is trying to escape the mount but Mata keeps good control and instead manages to take Ward's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (12) vs (4) Ward
Mata trying to control momentarily.
Ward looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ward breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (12) vs (6) Ward
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Mata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (14) vs (6) Ward
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Ward looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
Ward is trying to keep Mata in close.
Mata wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.

Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mata defends it easily.
Mata trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ward is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (14) vs (8) Ward

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Dado Mata, 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.

Event: MMMA 82 Qasi Vs McKane
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Mata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tiili is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mata throws a low kick, looking for Tiili's leg but Tiili calmly moves out of range.
We've been informed that Mata has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tiili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiili takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiili misses with a straight right.
Mata lands with a nice body punch.
Tiili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiili motions for Mata to come forward. Tiili throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili misses with a hook.
Tiili lands an overhand right.
Tiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mata.
Mata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiili punishes Mata's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiili fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiili misses the shot to the body.
Mata throws a front kick aimed at Tiili's knee but Tiili avoids it well. #T1#
Tiili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Tiili closes the distance and clinches.
Mata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Tiili misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Mata controls his hands. #BC#
Tiili manages to break the clinch.
Mata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiili finds it's way round the side to connect with Mata's head.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Tiili lands but Mata takes it in his stride.
Tiili's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mata under the eye.
Roko Tiili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiili is looking to clinch.
Tiili feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mata's calf.
Tiili defending well as Mata loads up on a big left hand.
Tiili thuds a left hand into Mata's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili misses with an uppercut
and Mata counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiili lands a body shot.
Tiili moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Mata misses the target.
Tiili avoids the body shot from Mata.
Tiili wants to slow Mata down by chopping away at his legs.
Mata cracks Tiili with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiili misses the shot to the body.
Tiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mata.
Mata swings widly with a right hand
and Tiili counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiili is looking to wear down Mata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mata blocks a low kick nicely.
Tiili misses with a body kick.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiili is just out of range.
Tiili scores with a head kick. Mata tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tiili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tiili throws a front kick aimed at Mata's knee but Mata avoids it well.
Mata jabs Tiili right on the nose. Tiili blinks but takes it well.
Mata sizes up Tiili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiili just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Mata misses with a body shot.
Mata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Mata is rocked!
Tiili just misses with a punch to the body.
Mata is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiili finish him?
Mata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mata seems to have recovered his senses.
Tiili just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiili throws a leg kick but Mata checks it.
Mata walks into a jab.
Nice body kick there by Tiili.#CL#
Tiili clinches up with Mata and pushes him back against the cage.
Mata tries to throw a body punch but Tiili avoids it by throwing Mata back against the cage.
Mata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiili throws a head punch that misses.
Tiili prevents a body shot from Mata.
Mata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Mata breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mata takes a swing at Tiili's ribcage but misses.
Mata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Mata cracks Tiili with a good jab.
Mata connects with a solid leg kick.
Mata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tiili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mata.
Tiili throws a wild body kick that Mata sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Tiili.
Tiili throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tiili just misses with a punch to the body.
Mata throws a front kick aimed at Tiili's knee but Tiili avoids it well.
Tiili throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mata misses with a straight right.
Tiili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good exchange - Mata coming out on top.
Mata moves out of range as Tiili strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiili manages to avoid it.
Tiili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mata scores with a nice right hand.
Mata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiili misses with a wild body shot.
Mata dips to his left and cracks Tiili with an uppercut!
Tiili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roko Tiili is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiili walks into a jab.
Mata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mata ducks under a wild hook from Tiili.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata blocks a head kick by Tiili.
Tiili throws a jab when Mata was well out of range.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiili manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiili.
Mata just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mata throws a body punch but Tiili moves out of range.
Tiili cracks Mata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiili with a jab.
Mata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Mata lands but Tiili takes it in his stride.
Tiili tries to clinch up
letting Mata counter with a right hand.
Tiili tries a head kick but it misses.
Mata blocks a head kick by Tiili.
Mata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Tiili clinches with his opponent.
Mata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mata scores with a shot to the side of Tiili's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mata.
A head punch on the inside from Mata fails to land. #T2#
Tiili throws a head punch that misses.
Mata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Mata lands a left hand.
Tiili has a couple of punches blocked by Mata.
Mata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow.
Mata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mata blocks a body shot from Tiili.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiili lands a hook that snaps the head of Mata backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili. #BC2#
Mata breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Mata shoots in and gets a takedown into Tiili's guard.
Tiili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiili swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tiili holds on and takes a little breather.
Tiili trying to control the position.
Mata's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tiili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard. #REVR#
Tiili working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata controls Tiili momentarily but Tiili frees himself.
Tiili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mata is keeping the position for now.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiili is one step ahead there.
Tiili sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4##SUB2#
Mata looking for a guillotine here but Tiili defends easily.
Tiili tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Tiili stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Tiili has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Tiili stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dado Mata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tiili avoids the head kick by Mata.
Tiili looks to score with a jab to the body but Mata is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mata! But no joy.
Tiili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mata throws a head kick but Tiili moves out of range.
Tiili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiili. Tiili obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Tiili does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Tiili was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mata.
Mata throws a low kick but Tiili avoids it.
Mata swings for the body but Tiili moves out of range.
Tiili throws a chopping leg kick but Mata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mata moves out of range as Tiili throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiili throws a good cross that connects.
Tiili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tiili takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Tiili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mata avoids a kick to the body.
Mata throws out a counter right but Tiili avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Mata.#TD2#
Tiili gets caught flat footed, as Mata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tiili pulls Mata in close to his closed guard and prevents Mata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tiili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tiili lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Tiili with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dado Mata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiili controlling Mata's posture.
Mata is pushing down on Tiili's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiili is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiili has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Tiili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Tiili is looking to improve his position.
Tiili wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Tiili is trying to control but Mata manages to pass to mount! #SUB2#
Mata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tiili is desperately trying to improve his position but Mata has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Mata trying to control but Tiili is having none of it.
Tiili is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tiili bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tiili's guard. #REVB#
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Tiili looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiili, not yet.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Tiili is keeping the position.

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 Roko Tiili.
I think Tiili has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dado Mata!
An out of breath Dado Mata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA Fright Night 5
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Mata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Mata avoids it well and moves away.
Mata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mata scores with a jab. Jokinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mata cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mata as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mata throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Mata slips the punch.#T1#
Mata throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Mata.
Jokinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mata cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
A cross from Mata lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mata 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.
Mata misses the jab.
Jokinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mata throws a right hand that misses
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mata connects with a solid leg kick.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Jokinen tries to sprawl but Mata drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokinen defends it well. #SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Mata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jokinen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jokinen is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Mata is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mata.
Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
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.
Jokinen seems keen to control Mata's posture.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mata gets a double leg takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jokinen'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.
Mata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mata defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Mata trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mata misses with a looping left.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mata can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mata, right into the meat. #TD2#
Mata closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jokinen to the mat! Jokinen manages to get full guard. #T2#
Jokinen controlling the position.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata pushing down on Jokinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jokinen is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold.
Mata passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jokinen is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jokinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Mata has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Jokinen wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Mata has control of Jokinen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jokinen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mata looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mata throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Mata misses with a straight right.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Mata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mata digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata's corner calls for a 1-2. Mata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mata misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Jokinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Mata.
Nice uppercut there from Mata.
Mata misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Mata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Mata misses
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Mata lands a nice shot to the body.
Mata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dado Mata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mata as he avoids it easily.
A cross from Mata lands.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Mata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Mata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mata wants it to stay on the feet.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mata throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mata as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ori Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mata lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased. #T3#
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mata.
A big left from Mata misses.
Mata looks to throw a body kick
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen throwing a counter right hand but Mata manages to avoid it.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Mata throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Mata throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Jokinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Mata blocks it.
A jab from Mata finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Jokinen walks into a left hand. #T4#
Mata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up with Mata, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes Mata against the cage but Mata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mata.
Ori Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dado Mata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mata scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dado Mata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mata 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dado Mata!
Dado Mata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMMA 73 Fortune vs Qasi
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1#
Mata thumps Shot with a low kick.#TD#
Mata looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Mata has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shot defend it? Mata steps over the head and cranks it - Shot is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mata!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dado Mata!
A victorious Dado Mata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA Fright Night 3 HH rd 2
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Mata works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
Mata throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Mata scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mata misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Mata.
Kersikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kersikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Dado Mata has been cut.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mata is just out of range.
Mata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Mata is rocked!
Kersikov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mata right on the button. Mata goes down! Kersikov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kersikov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyko Kersikov!
A very excited looking Boyko Kersikov 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.

Event: MMMA 66 Heavy Hitters Rd 1
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Monteban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monteban.
Mata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Monteban is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Monteban misses the target.
Mata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mata loads up on a big right hand but Monteban slips the punch.
Monteban tests Mata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monteban wants to clinch
and Mata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monteban digs a good hook to Mata's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban throws an overhand right that lands on Mata's shoulder, as Mata tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Mata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Monteban throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mata tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monteban is in Mata's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteban scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Monteban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monteban preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monteban accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Mata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monteban defends it easily.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Monteban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Monteban landing with the ground and pound.
Mata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monteban.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Mata wants to control from the top but Monteban keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Monteban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monteban has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mata trying to control but Monteban is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteban keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Monteban escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monteban seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monteban's guard. #SUB2#
Mata 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. #SUB#
Monteban is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mata is tapping! Great win for Monteban!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Monteban!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Monteban thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 726 p4p, 37 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 812 p4p, 103 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. This should be fireworks!

172 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

169 cm
35 yrs
151 lbs

Keosayan

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 7 wins and 9 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Mata manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keosayan on his heels. He'll look to pass Keosayan's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Keosayan
Mata wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
Keosayan wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Keosayan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mata 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 Keosayan.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Keosayan
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keosayan keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keosayan's legs.
Mata trying to control the action but Keosayan is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Keosayan!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan is working to get back to half guard.

Mata wants to finish this one by submission but Keosayan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mata.
Keosayan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (10) vs (0) Keosayan

Mata has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Mata looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata doesn't have the hooks in and Keosayan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (2) Keosayan

Mata has his foot on Keosayan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keosayan works his way back into a safe position though.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Mata wants to sweep here but Keosayan controlling him for the moment.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Keosayan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keosayan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keosayan trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keosayan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Keosayan preventing the sweep.
Mata keeping full guard, as Keosayan tries to pass.

Mata working for a triangle but Keosayan defends it easily.
Keosayan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Keosayan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keosayan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (12) vs (2) Keosayan
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (15) vs (2) Keosayan
Mata trying to control the position but Keosayan is working away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Keosayan but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (17) vs (2) Keosayan

Mata moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Keosayan has worked his arm free - good work by Keosayan!
Mata advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (19) vs (2) Keosayan
Keosayan working to try and regain half guard.
Mata controlling from the full mount.
Keosayan gets back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to control the action in half guard but Keosayan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mata is really struggling to control Keosayan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mata passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (22) vs (2) Keosayan
Keosayan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Keosayan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily.
Mata passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (25) vs (2) Keosayan

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan 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: Mata (25) vs (4) Keosayan
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
Keosayan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard.
Keosayan is still trying to improve position.
Keosayan keeps trying to improve his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan preventing the sweep.
Keosayan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mata has his foot on Keosayan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keosayan works his way back into a safe position though.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keosayan pushes down on Mata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keosayan prevents Mata from improving his position.
Mata is pressing down on Keosayan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keosayan trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keosayan preventing the sweep.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.

Mata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keosayan defends it easily.
Mata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Keosayan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (25) vs (7) Keosayan
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard.
Keosayan trying to control the position but Mata is working away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Keosayan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keosayan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Keosayan just content to control the position.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keosayan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keosayan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (25) vs (10) Keosayan

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling the position easily from mount.
Keosayan trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Keosayan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mata tries to improve his position but Keosayan has taken his back! Keosayan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mata tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Keosayan pushes Mata away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Keosayan!
A relieved looking Sergey Keosayan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 724 p4p, 38 weight class) and William Dewey (ranked 2050 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

172 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

167 cm
28 yrs
150 lbs

Dewey

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 6 wins and 9 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; William Dewey!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dewey is looking to clinch.
Dewey is looking to clinch.
Mata fails with a takedown attempt.
Dewey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dewey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mata shoots for a double leg takedown but Dewey sprawls well. He's pushed Mata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Dewey moves into range and clinches up with Mata.
Dewey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mata avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mata tries to score a body lock takedown but Dewey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Mata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dewey wants a takedown.
Dewey is looking for a takedown.

Mata gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dewey regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Dewey
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dewey is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mata trying to control but Dewey is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dewey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
Mata passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Dewey
Dewey is looking to regain half guard here but Mata keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mata goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dewey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mata's guard! Nice work there by Dewey!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (5) vs (2) Dewey
Mata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dewey controls the pace.
Dewey tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dewey's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (7) vs (2) Dewey
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mata wants to control from the top but Dewey keeps moving.
Dewey trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Mata advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (10) vs (2) Dewey
Dewey is not content to let Mata control the position.
Dewey is looking to regain half guard here but Mata keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dewey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mata tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dewey 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.
Mata 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 Dewey's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dewey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (12) vs (2) Dewey
Dewey tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dewey is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dewey wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (15) vs (2) Dewey
Mata tries to get the hooks in deep but Dewey pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata is hanging on to Dewey's back as he tries to escape.

Mata working for the choke.
Dewey prevents Mata from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Dewey'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.

Mata is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dewey is defending well though. Mata let's go of the attempt for now.
Dewey trying to control the hands but Mata breaks the grip.

Mata is persistently looking for the submission but Dewey is defending it well.
Dewey trying to control but not successfully.
Dewey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mata haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Dewey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mata.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dewey tries to escape but Mata has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Dewey 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 Mata gets his way!

Dewey fending off the submission attempt from Mata.
Mata tries to get the hooks in deep but Dewey pushed the leg off.
Dewey tries to break free.
Mata is not going to allow Dewey to sit and survive in this position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Dewey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mata.
Good control from Mata.
Dewey is trying to break free.
Dewey is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mata off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mata's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mata is hanging on to Dewey's back as he tries to escape.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dewey wants to control his opponent's hands but Mata gets his hands free.

Dewey defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Mata working for the choke.
Mata is not going to allow Dewey to sit and survive in this position.

Mata working for a choke but Dewey is defending well.
Dewey is trying to break free.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dewey keeps trying to improve his position.

Mata patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Mata working for a choke but Dewey is defending well.
Dewey trying to control the hands but Mata breaks the grip.
Mata controlling the position well here. Dewey rolled but Mata kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Mata is looking for the choke from the back position but Dewey is controlling his hands well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Mata.
Dewey is keeping busy.
Dewey is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mata.

Dewey fending off the submission attempt from Mata.
A lull in the action here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dewey just trying to survive but Mata is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mata is looking to control Dewey but Dewey is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Dewey defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (15) vs (4) Dewey
Mata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dewey manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (17) vs (4) Dewey
Mata pushing down on Dewey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mata passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (20) vs (4) Dewey
Dewey keeping his opponent close.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Dewey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dewey is looking to regain half guard here but Mata keeps moving and retains side control.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Dewey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dewey!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (22) vs (4) Dewey

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata content just to control the position here.

Mata goes for an armbar but Dewey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dewey.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (22) vs (6) Dewey
Dewey looking to sit in guard and control but Mata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (24) vs (6) Dewey
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Dewey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dewey wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewey looking to control.
Mata pushes down on Dewey's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 24 to 6.
Dado Mata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMMA 58 Bestarsson vs Man
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Harrass dives in and grabs Mata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mata pushes down on Harrass's head and hops out.
Harrass misses with a series of wild punches.
Mata feinted with a counter takedown.
Mata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Mata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harrass misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mata counters with a left to the body.
Mata works Harrass's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Harrass is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mata's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harrass performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Mata is looking for a sweep. Harrass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harrass landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mata is pressing down on Harrass's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harrass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harrass looking to pass the guard.
Harrass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harrass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mata looking to control.
Harrass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving. #SUB#
Harrass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Harrass from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch lands to the side of Harrass 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Harrass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dado Mata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Harrass.
Harrass closes the distance and clinches up with Mata, looking for a takedown. Harrass pushes Mata against the cage but Mata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harrass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mata defends it nicely.#TD2#
Harrass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Harrass looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Mata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harrass working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mata wants to sweep here but Harrass controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mata wants to control from the top but Harrass keeps moving.
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 Dado Mata will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrass moves away.
Harrass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mata throws a sloppy body shot
and Harrass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Harrass.
Mata avoids the head kick by Harrass.
Mata scores with a spinning back kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mata.
Mata fakes the leg kick and cracks Harrass in the body.
Harrass slips under a jab from Mata.
Mata takes a swing at Harrass's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata defending well as Harrass loads up on a big left hand.
Mata swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mata scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Mata moves into the clinch.
Harrass swings wildly with an uppercut but Mata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mata working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A short right from Harrass on the inside.
Mata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mata lands a nice uppercut.
Mata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mata prevents the takedown attempt.
Mata lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrass.
Mata throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrass.
Mata digs a right hand underneath Harrass's ribcage. Harrass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrass can do to turn this around?
Mata throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrass.
Mata tries to throw a body punch but Harrass avoids it by throwing Mata back against the cage.
Harrass is trying to push Mata away but Mata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mata works on Harrass's body with a couple of short punches.
Mata blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Harrass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A jab from Harrass misses.
Mata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrass counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrass walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mata's sensitive parts.
Nice sprawl there from Mata as Harrass shoots in.
Harrass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mata throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Mata
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrass misses with an uppercut
and Mata counters with a right hand to the body.
Harrass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harrass.
Mata throwing a counter right hand but Harrass manages to avoid it.
Dado Mata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Harrass.
Mata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Mata there.
Harrass tries to close the distance and clinch but Mata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Mata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrass scores with a sloppy right hand. Mata should have avoided that one.
Harrass throws the kick towards the body but Mata avoids it.
Mata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harrass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrass throws a leg kick but Mata checks it.
Harrass slips under a jab.
Mata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harrass takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harrass throws a chopping leg kick but Mata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mata connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Harrass is rocked!#CL#
Mata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harrass is still on wobbly legs! Can Mata finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mata misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Harrass is trying to drag Mata to the mat but Mata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrass blocking some punches.
Mata working aggressively here.
Mata misses with the head strike.
Mata throws a head punch that misses.
Mata blocks a body shot from Harrass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrass.
Harrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Mata.
Mata pushes Harrass against the cage. Mata is working some dirty boxing. Mata pushes off with a quick right hook! Harrass goes down! Harrass tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mata moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

Event: MMMA 56 Spector vs Mata 2
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Mata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spector blocks a head kick by Mata.
Spector misses with a jab to the body
letting Mata counter with a right hand.
A jab from Spector misses.
Mata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mata connects with a right hand. Spector shakes it off.
Mata has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spector walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Mata swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Spector throws an overhand right that lands on Mata's shoulder, as Mata tries to avoid the shot.
Mata throws a lazy right hand but Spector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spector swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Spector is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mata drops his hands momentarily and Spector takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Mata swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Mata swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Mata blocks a head kick by Spector.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spector!
A swing and a miss from Spector.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Spector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Mata misses.
The fighters circling - Mata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Spector's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Spector fakes the leg kick and cracks Mata in the body.
Mata takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Spector takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Spector looks to land a left hand but Mata moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spector throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spector tried to counter with a leg kick but Mata avoided it.
Mata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spector pinned against the cage. Spector gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spector shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Mata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mata.
Marc Spector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mata.#T3#
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Mata blocks the leg kick.
Spector lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spector displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mata misses with a hook. Spector ducked under it nicely.
Mata throws a jab when Spector was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Mata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mata 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.
Spector lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spector.
Spector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spector is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spector throws a wild body kick that Mata sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Mata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mata.
Mata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spector throws a shot from downtown. Mata moves away and avoids it.
Mata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Mata is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mata.
Mata missing with a left hand there. Spector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Mata as he connects with a hook.
Mata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mata throws a sloppy head kick
and Spector counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spector throws an overhand right that lands on Mata's shoulder, as Mata tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Mata misses.
Mata swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Spector misses the shot to the body.
Mata with a jab.
Mata lands a glancing blow to the side of Spector's head.
Spector misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Mata.
Mata looks to land a body kick but Spector moved away.
Spector connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mata with a nice cross.
Mata misses with a takedown
and Spector counters with a three punch combo that has Mata backing up. Mata nods at Spector to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Dado Mata has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spector checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mata throws a right hand that misses
and Spector counters with a left to the body.
Spector motions for Mata to come forward. Spector throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Mata misses with a hook. Spector ducked under it nicely.
Spector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spector throws a sloppy body shot
and Mata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Mata.
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Spector wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dado Mata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spector stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mata.
Spector throws a leg kick
and Mata counters with a nice uppercut.
Mata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spector. Spector obviously looking to wear him down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spector might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spector throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Spector is just out of range.#T2#
Spector shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mata throws a head kick that misses.
Spector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spector lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Spector tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Mata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spector doesn't seem phased though.
Mata cracks a nice hook into Spector's ribs.
Mata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spector has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spector there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spector scores with a leg kick.
Spector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Mata. That snapped Spector's head back.
Spector throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spector throws out a loose jab but Mata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spector scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spector throws a right hand that Mata ducks under and follows up with a left that Mata also avoids with ease.
Mata throws out a counter right but Spector avoids it with no problem.
Spector throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mata counters with a takedown into side control.
Spector wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Spector's legs.
Mata happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Spector is looking to reverse the position.#ES#
Spector explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata tests Spector's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mata throws a hook but Spector avoids it easily.
Mata takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dado Mata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dado Mata's cut.
That's time! Spector's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Spector.
Mata misses with a double jab.
Mata connects with a leg kick. Spector looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Mata.
Mata scores with a jab to the body.
Spector tries a low kick but Mata avoids it.
Mata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spector counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Mata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector blocks the body kick.
Mata takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Mata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spector throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Mata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spector moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Spector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spector has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mata.
Spector throws a poor cross that misses
and Mata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spector really felt that one!
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spector moves away.
Mata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spector counters with a stiff right hand.
Mata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Spector 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.
Good work by Mata as he checks the leg kick.
Spector with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mata to score with a decent uppercut.
Spector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Spector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mata feints the counter takedown.
Spector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Spector.
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!
Spector avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mata takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Mata tried to score with a low kick but Spector checks it.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spector manages to avoid it.
Spector tried to counter with a leg kick but Mata avoided it.
Spector tries a head kick but it misses.
Spector fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Mata lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spector with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spector paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spector tried to counter with a leg kick but Mata avoided it.
Spector throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mata to counter with a crisp jab.
Spector shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spector feints and then cracks Mata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mata down.
Nice jab there from Spector.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Spector counters with a quick kick to the body but Mata blocks it.
Mata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Mata checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Mata releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mata throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Spector tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spector looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mata lands with a hook. Spector tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spector throws a chopping leg kick but Mata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spector lands a nice looking body kick.
Mata throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mata.
Spector lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mata at a distance.
Mata lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dado Mata just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dado Mata's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Spector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spector fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mata checks it well.
Spector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Spector slips under a jab.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Spector there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spector.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector misses with a jab to the body
and Mata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mata cracks Spector with an open hand slap.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spector moves out of range of the body kick from Mata. #T1#
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Mata is just out of range.
Mata scores with a nice right hand.
Spector scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mata misses with a looping right.
Spector thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spector throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spector backing away here, and Mata unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spector bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mata throws a leg kick but Spector sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mata lands a body shot.
Mata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spector.
Spector fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mata checks it well. #T2#
Mata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spector lands a front kick.
Mata checks a leg kick.
Spector goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata misses with an uppercut. Spector saw that one coming.
Mata throws a hook but Spector avoids it easily.
Spector throws a leg kick that misses.
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Mata takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Spector works Mata's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Spector misses with a low kick.
Spector lands a jab.
Spector avoids the body shot from Mata.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Spector is just out of range.
Spector throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spector tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spector darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector throws a jab when Mata was well out of range.
Spector with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mata to score with a decent uppercut.
Spector moves out of range of the body kick.
Spector feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Mata with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spector to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Mata is rocked!
Mata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spector finds it's way round the side to connect with Mata's head.
Mata is still on wobbly legs! Can Spector finish him?
Spector lands with a good body shot.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mata ducks right into an uppercut from Spector.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Mata with that takedown attempt.
Mata is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spector throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spector circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mata to the canvas! Mata doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Spector keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Spector!
Marc Spector retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Spector thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 2366 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 726 p4p, 39 weight class). 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!

173 cm
32 yrs
169 lbs

172 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

Robinson

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 10 wins and 5 losses; Timothy Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Mata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mata dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Mata's head and hops out.

Mata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Mata is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robinson keeping hold of Mata's head, controlling as best he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Robinson'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.

Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily.
Mata is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to advance position but Robinson counters by regaining guard.
Robinson has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robinson's guard.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.

Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mata is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mata is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Robinson gets full guard.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Robinson working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mata wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mata sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.

Mata seems to be working for a kimura but Robinson defends the submission attempt.
Mata controlling the action here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata stalling away here and it's allowed Robinson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mata trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Mata stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (5) Mata
Mata tries to advance position but instead Robinson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Robinson gets back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (5) Mata
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is really struggling to control Mata but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
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.
Robinson stands and throws Mata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (5) Mata

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controls the position from side control.

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!
Mata manages to work his way to half guard, despite Robinson's best efforts.
Mata is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mata!
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (8) vs (5) Mata

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson can't control as he wanted to and Mata manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.

Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mata gets back to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (8) vs (7) Mata
Robinson wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Timothy Robinson is the new lightweight champion!
Timothy Robinson made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 729 p4p, 39 weight class) and Daniel Brown (ranked 3861 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Daniel Brown acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

172 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
38 yrs
165 lbs

Brown

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 8 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Daniel Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Mata dives in and scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Brown
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mata has passed into half guard!
Brown trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mata manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Brown
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown wants to control but Mata is having none of it.
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Mata seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brown is holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Mata is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown gets full guard.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mata is aware though and is defending well.
Mata passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mata works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (0) Brown
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown gets back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to advance to full mount but Brown doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Brown controlling the position.
Mata advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (11) vs (0) Brown
Brown tries to buck Mata off but Mata is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown stops Mata from passing to mount.
The referee asks Mata politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mata prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brown struggling a bit here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata taking a breather here.
Mata tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Mata swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mata's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (11) vs (2) Brown
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Mata working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Mata controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata controlling the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mata looking to control.
Mata is adopting a defensive guard.
Mata wants to hit a switch here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mata there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (11) vs (5) Brown
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mata is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mata avoid being mounted?

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.
Mata is trying to control but can't.
Mata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mata is keeping the position for now.
Brown trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata is trying to keep Brown in close.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.

Mata throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Mata's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (11) vs (8) Brown
Brown trying to control the action but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Brown 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. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Mata won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.
Brown has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outer Heaven Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Mata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (13) vs (8) Brown
Mata postures up.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Mata pushes his legs off easily.
Mata pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mata seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Mata'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.
Mata is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.

Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mata manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (16) vs (8) Brown
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to hold on but Mata postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
An out of breath Dado Mata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Daniel Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'XxX'.

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 Dado Mata (ranked 729 p4p, 39 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 2126 p4p, 94 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gustavo Santos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

172 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
31 yrs
137 lbs

Santos

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 8 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Mata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Santos
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Mata'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.
Santos wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.

Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mata uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Santos
Mata wants to control but instead Santos manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Santos is looking to get back to full guard here but Mata has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (0) Santos

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Mata content to control rather than advance.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Mata.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata slows the pace down in half guard.
Mata frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (11) vs (0) Santos
Mata wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to work his way around to Santos's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mata wants to take Santos's back but he can't do it this time.
Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos is still trying to improve position.
Santos has given up his back here. Will Mata look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (14) vs (0) Santos

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mata tightening his grip on Santos, looking for the choke.

Mata is looking for the choke from the back position but Santos is controlling his hands well.

Mata looking for the RNC.
Santos wants to escape the position.
Santos breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (14) vs (2) Santos

Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata controlling Santos's posture.
Mata is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Mata is pulling down on Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Santos, at least for the moment.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Santos is looking to advance position but Mata has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (18) vs (2) Santos
Santos has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (21) vs (2) Santos
Santos is keeping busy.
Santos rolls, trying to escape but Mata keeps control of the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Santos fending off the submission attempt from Mata.
Santos controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Santos is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to break free.

Santos fending off the submission attempt from Mata.
Santos tries to escape the position.
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Mata gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to escape the position.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Mata is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Santos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Santos for a finish.
Mata struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mata really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Santos.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mata's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata controlling the position well here. Santos rolled but Mata kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Mata working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mata is riding his opponent, not letting Santos buck him off.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to break free.

Mata looking for the choke but no joy.
Mata is trying to stick to Santos's back but Santos is turning into Mata. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mata's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (21) vs (4) Santos
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mata is pulling down on Santos's head to control his posture.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mata there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (21) vs (7) Santos
Mata is trying to escape the mount.
Santos looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata regains half guard.
Mata is trying is best to control the position here.
Mata wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.

Mata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos is keen to just control but Mata is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
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.

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 Dado Mata (ranked 707 p4p, 33 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 18992 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gaia Ky Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

172 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
26 yrs
147 lbs

Ky Jr

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 8 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Mata. No joy for Ky Jr on that attempt.
Ky Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mata pinned against the cage. Mata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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: Mata (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata 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.
Mata trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Mata'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ky Jr is looking for a triangle here but Mata uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Ky Jr

Mata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ky Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata working away.
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ky Jr's legs.
Mata advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Ky Jr
Mata wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.

Mata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Ky Jr working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr reaches up and holds on to Mata to control the position.
Ky Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.

Mata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ky Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Ky Jr is defending the position.
Ky Jr 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.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Ky Jr has a hand on Mata's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mata takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (10) vs (0) Ky Jr
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ky Jr is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ky Jr to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (13) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr can't escape the position.
Ky Jr breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (13) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mata trying to keep a closed guard but Ky Jr is proving a slippery customer.

Mata working for a triangle but Ky Jr defends it easily.
Mata pulls Ky Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Ky Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr 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.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Ky Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Mata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ky Jr controls the pace.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Ky Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mata holds on and takes a little breather.
Ky Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Mata can't keep his opponent in guard - Ky Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Mata trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr prevents Mata from improving his position.
Ky Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.
Mata is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Mata wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Ky Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Ky Jr working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mata's thigh. Mata counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.
Ky Jr is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Ky Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Mata is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Ky Jr 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.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Ky Jr controlling the action here.
Mata manages to get to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata has control of Ky Jr's left arm, preventing Ky Jr from doing any damage.
Ky Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr passes Mata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata is positioning himself well to prevent Ky Jr advancing to mount.
Ky Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Mata trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

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 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!

178 cm
24 yrs
160 lbs

172 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

Magomedov

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'.

Event: MMMA 48 Alatalo vs Moors
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Mata misses with a looping right.
Monteban fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monteban scores with a jab to the body.
Mata throws a hook but Monteban blocks it.
Mata dodges the punch combination from Monteban.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monteban was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
Mata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mata throws a right hand that misses
and Monteban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mata is looking to land body kicks.
Mata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata swings for the body but Monteban moves out of range.
Monteban misses with a body shot.
Mata misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Monteban darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mata is staying active underneath Monteban, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Monteban is thwarting Mata's attempts to control the position.
Monteban trying to control from half guard but Mata is working away.
Monteban not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Monteban is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monteban working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Monteban thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mata's head.
Monteban landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Monteban is looking to control the position but Mata frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Monteban grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Mata there - Monteban really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 23
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Spector on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spector scores with a decent looking hook.
Mata misses with a body shot.
Spector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mata throws a hook but Spector blocks it.
We've been informed that Mata has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed right hand from Spector misses the target.
Mata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Spector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spector on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mata misses with a jab to the body
and Spector counters with a nice leg kick.
Spector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mata.
Spector takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mata misses with a looping right.
Mata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spector.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Mata.
Spector seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mata throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.
Spector staying out of range there.#T1#
Spector ducks under a wild hook from Mata.
Spector scores with a jab to the head.
Mata digs a good body shot into Spector's ribs.
Marc Spector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mata moves out of range of the body kick.
Mata shoots in but no luck this time.
Mata misses with a body shot.
Mata scores with a body shot.
Spector chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spector gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spector lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mata blocks a jab.
Spector scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Spector tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Spector jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spector scores with a punch to the head.
Spector throws a body punch but Mata moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spector doesn't seem phased though.
Mata avoids the body shot from Spector.
Mata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mata thuds a left hand into Spector's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mata.
Mata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mata lands a jab to Spector's midsection.
Spector on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mata misses with a wild body shot.
Mata lands an overhand right.
Mata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
A jab from Mata finds it's way through Spector's defenses.
Mata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spector.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mata.
Mata misses with a jab to the body
and Spector counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mata's knee momentarily.
Spector thows a leg kick but Mata checks it
and Mata counters with a left to the body.
Mata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marc Spector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dado Mata.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spector.
Spector was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spector fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mata.
Spector throws a push kick but Mata slaps the foot to one side.
Mata fails with a takedown attempt.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Spector is just out of range.
Mata blocks a jab.#T4#
Mata misses with a body shot
and Spector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mata. Mata obviously looking to wear him down.
Mata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spector pinned against the cage. Spector gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Spector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mata misses with a hook.
Spector quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spector missing with a left hand there. Mata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mata misses with a wild body shot.
Mata is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spector had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Mata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spector.
A shot in the inside from Spector.
Mata can't find room to land a body shot as Spector controls the action.
Spector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spector lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Spector slips a jab from Mata.
Mata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mata jabs at Spector's body.
Mata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spector counters with a good low kick that Mata was not able to check.
Spector connects with a solid leg kick.
Spector looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mata misses with a body kick.
Mata throws a front kick aimed at Spector's knee but Spector avoids it well.
Spector throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata misses with a takedown attempt - Spector sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spector feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spector. #T1#
Mata avoids the body shot from Spector.
Mata scores with a sloppy right hand. Spector should have avoided that one.
Mata takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Spector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spector smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Mata.
Mata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spector.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spector, right into the meat.
Spector sizes up Mata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Mata is rocked!
Mata lands a jab to the nose.
Mata is still on wobbly legs! Can Spector finish him?
Mata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spector rather than just go for the knockout.
Whack! Spector lands a heavy head kick that drops Mata. The ref tackles Spector to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mata was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Marc Spector!
Marc Spector retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Marc Spector, 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.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 18
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Mata lands with a nice body punch.
Eugemia scores with a jab.
Eugemia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eugemia moves out of range of the body kick from Mata.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eugemia moves away from the strike by Mata.
Mata misses with a straight left.
Mata misses with a right hand
and Eugemia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mata misses with a shot to the body
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eugemia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mata.
Mata just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugemia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mata with a jab.
Eugemia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mata swings for the body but Eugemia moves out of range.
Eugemia drops his hands momentarily and Mata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Mata misses with a body shot.
Mata misses with a left hand
and Eugemia counters with a stiff right hand.
Eugemia throws a right and a left that Mata avoids nicely. #T1#
Eugemia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Mata misses.
Mata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Eugemia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eugemia connects with a body shot that sends Mata's belly button to the back.
Mata throws the left hand but Eugemia avoids the punch easily.
Eugemia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Eugemia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Mata. That snapped Eugemia's head back.
A combination from Eugemia does no damage.
Mata misses with a hook
and Eugemia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mata thinking.
Eugemia works Mata's body with a nice hook.
Mata stuns Eugemia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mata misses with a hook
and Eugemia counters with a good low kick that Mata was not able to check. #T2#
Mata misses with a jab to the body
and Eugemia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mata slips under a jab from Eugemia.
Mata throws a leg kick but Eugemia moved away.
We've been informed that Mata has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Eugemia misses with a wild body shot.
Mata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eugemia tries to close the distance and clinch but Mata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eugemia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Eugemia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mata lands a nice shot that snaps Eugemia's head back.
Eugemia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eugemia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eugemia moves away.
Eugemia throwing a counter right hand but Mata manages to avoid it.#T3#
A shot to the body from Mata misses
enabling Eugemia to counter with a crisp jab.
Mata misses the jab.
Mata lands with an overhand left.
Eugemia blocks a jab.
Eugemia tries to clinch but Mata is having none of it.
Mata misses with a body shot
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eugemia digs a good body shot into Mata's ribs.
Mata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mata throws a body punch but Eugemia moves out of range.
Eugemia drops his hands momentarily and Mata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Mata.
Mata misses with a hook. Eugemia ducked under it nicely.
Eugemia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eugemia works Mata's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Mata gets the takedown into side control.
Eugemia striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Eugemia tries to control but Mata manages to take his back.
Eugemia trying to control the hands but Mata won't let him.
Eugemia tries to break free. #SUB2#
Mata is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Mata has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Eugemia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugemia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugemia misses with a body shot
letting Mata counter with a right hand.
Mata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eugemia counters with a two punch combo.
Mata throws a right hand that misses
enabling Eugemia to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugemia throws a body shot but no joy.
Eugemia moves out of range of the strikes.
Mata throws a sloppy body shot
and Eugemia counters with a one-two to the body.
Eugemia misses the shot to the body.
Eugemia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Eugemia.#TD2#
Mata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eugemia's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Mata is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Eugemia to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Eugemia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mata escapes and throws Eugemia's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Mata goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Eugemia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mata's guard! Nice work there by Eugemia! #SUB2#
Mata throws his legs up looking for a submission but Eugemia uses it to pass to side control. #T2##SU#
Eugemia decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mata to his feet.
Eugemia misses the jab.
John Eugemia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mata swats away the attempt to clinch by Eugemia.
Mata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eugemia counters with a nice uppercut.
John Eugemia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mata misses with a left hand
and Eugemia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mata misses with a body shot.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mata throws an off balance right hand
and Eugemia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mata throws a hook to the side of Eugemia's head but Eugemia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugemia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Eugemia tries to clinch but Mata moves out of range.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugemia manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Eugemia. No joy for Mata on that attempt.
Eugemia misses with a leg kick.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Eugemia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mata is looking to land body kicks.
Mata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eugemia slips under a jab.
Mata throws a body punch but Eugemia moves out of range.
Mata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eugemia counters with a left and a right that stings Mata.
Eugemia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mata lands a jab to Eugemia's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Eugemia as Mata shoots in.#T4#
Mata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugemia wants to slow Mata down by chopping away at his legs.
Mata lands with a shot to the body.
Eugemia avoids the body shot from Mata.
It looked like Eugemia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dado Mata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eugemia ducks under a wild hook from Mata.
It looked like Eugemia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eugemia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Mata misses with an uppercut. Eugemia saw that one coming.
Eugemia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eugemia as he avoids it easily.
John Eugemia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dado Mata.
Eugemia throws a right and a left that Mata avoids nicely.
Mata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Eugemia will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mata misses with a wild body shot.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugemia was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
Eugemia moves to clinch but Mata breaks away
and Mata counters with a nice body shot.
Mata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eugemia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugemia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mata throws an overhand right that lands on Eugemia's shoulder, as Eugemia tries to avoid the shot.
Mata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eugemia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is looking to land body kicks.
Mata scores with a nice right hand.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Mata throws a shot to the body.
Mata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eugemia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mata.
Eugemia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugemia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Mata.
Mata lands a body shot.
Mata loads up on a big right hand but Eugemia slips the punch.
Mata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eugemia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eugemia cracks Mata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugemia tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Mata looks to land a left hand but Eugemia moved out of range nicely.
Mata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eugemia doesn't seem bothered though.
Mata throws out a powerful jab.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eugemia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mata manages to avoid it.
Mata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eugemia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mata throws a lazy right hand but Eugemia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Mata misses.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugemia was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
Eugemia throws a big counter combination but Mata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mata throws an overhand right that lands on Eugemia's shoulder, as Eugemia tries to avoid the shot.
Eugemia lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Eugemia lands with a shot to the body.
Eugemia defending well as Mata loads up on a big left hand.
Eugemia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Mata with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Eugemia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mata catches Eugemia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mata misses with a body shot. #CL#
Eugemia gets a clinch.
Mata misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mata.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eugemia. #CUT#
It looks like Dado Mata has been cut.
Mata can't find room to land a body shot as Eugemia controls the action.
Mata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mata can't find room to land a body shot as Eugemia controls the action. #T4##BC#
Eugemia breaks from the clinch.
Mata scores with a hook to the body. Eugemia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eugemia throws a series of punches but Mata avoids them all with ease.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugemia.
Eugemia moves away from the strike by Mata.
Mata throws a big shot that misses.
Eugemia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eugemia throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eugemia counters with a right hand to the body.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eugemia throws a shot from downtown. Mata moves away and avoids it.
Mata throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Mata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eugemia doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dado Mata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mata has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dado Mata!
A victorious Dado Mata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA 32: Maia vs Garbutt
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Stoic looks for a takedown but Mata sprawls well.
Mata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Stoic 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.
Stoic stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Mata looking to control.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoic is one step ahead there.
Stoic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stoic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Mata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stoic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Stoic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata wants to sweep here but Stoic controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoic trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Mata has his foot on Stoic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoic works his way back into a safe position though.
Stoic stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Mata is pulling down on Stoic's head. It's preventing any offense from Stoic, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Stoic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stoic trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoic is one step ahead there.
Stoic is looking to work some ground and pound but Mata has wrist control.
Stoic scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stoic is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stoic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Mata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stoic wants to stand but Mata is controlling the position.
Stoic is trying to keep Mata in close.
Stoic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stoic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Stoic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stoic manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stoic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mata seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura but Stoic is defending well.
Stoic tries to kick Mata off but Mata keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stoic trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
Mata moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Mata thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Mata is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stoic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Mata looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mata advances nicely into full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stoic is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mata looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata dominated that round.
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#
Stoic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoic is just out of range.
Stoic fails with the takedown
and Mata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Mata.
Mata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoic can do to turn this around?
Stoic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mata is fending him off so far but Stoic persists. Nope, Mata circles away and we're back to standing.
Dado Mata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stoic.
Stoic has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Mata does no damage.
Stoic fails with the takedown
and Mata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mata with a hook.#ROC#
Stoic is rocked!
Mata drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Stoic right on the button. Stoic goes down! Mata follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mata gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMMA 26: Fist of Fury
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Mata throws a hook but Harrass blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Harrass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harrass moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harrass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harrass misses with an uppercut. Mata saw that one coming.
Harrass slips under a jab from Mata.
Harrass tries a low kick but Mata avoids it.
Mata throws an off balance right hand
and Harrass counters with a nice uppercut.
Mata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Dado Mata has been cut.
Mata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Harrass slips a straight right by Mata.
Mata defending well as Harrass loads up on a big left hand.
Mata throws an off balance right hand
and Harrass counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Mata is rocked!
Harrass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Mata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Mata misses its intended target.
Mata moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrass cracks Mata on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mata falls backwards against the cage. Harrass follows up with more strikes that drop Mata to his knees. Harrass keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mata! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Harrass!
Phil Harrass bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: USFC 155
Date: May 09, 2017

#R1#
Mata throws a lazy uppercut
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Mata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banks misses with a hook
and Mata counters with a straight right hand.
Mata lands the left hand.
Mata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Mata drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Banks scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Banks misses.
Mata is looking to counter punch.
Mata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banks defending well as Mata loads up on a big left hand.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mata is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Banks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Banks takes a swing at Mata's ribcage but misses.
Banks throws an off balance right hand
and Mata counters with a stiff right hand.
Mata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A right-left combo lands from Mata.
Mata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mata throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mata stuns Banks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mata misses with an uppercut
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab.
Banks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks connects with a body shot that sends Mata's belly button to the back.#T2#
Mata misses with a straight left.
Mata lands with a good body shot.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Mata misses
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mata cracks Banks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Mata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Mata finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Banks has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.#T3#
Banks controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself. #SUB#
Mata thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mata is controlling him.
Mata is pushing down on Banks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banks is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mata prevents Banks from improving his position.
Mata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Banks!
Mata tries to control but Banks wriggling away.
Banks prevents Mata from taking his back.#T4#
Banks is trying to escape the mount.
Banks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata won't let Banks get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Banks is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Mata fails to move to back control.
Banks tries to control the position but Mata now has his back.
Banks is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Mata working for a choke but Banks is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mata looks to land a left hand but Banks moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banks's corner calls for a 1-2. Banks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mata counters with a nice body shot.
Mata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mata cracks Banks with an open hand slap.
Mata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Banks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dado Mata is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mata.
Banks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mata connects with a body shot that sends Banks's belly button to the back.
Mata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A jab from Banks misses.
Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mata throws out the jab.
Mata throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks.
Mata misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.
Mata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mata throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mata misses with a shot to the body
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mata misses with a jab to the body
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mata misses with a body shot
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Mata connects with a single shot there.
Banks misses with a combination
and Mata counters with a stiff right hand.
Mata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banks is fending him off so far but Mata persists. Nope, Banks circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata misses the body punch
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks moves away from the strike by Mata.
A lazy left from Mata finds it's target.
Mata throws a sloppy body shot
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mata misses with a straight left.
Mata throws a right hand that misses
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mata misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Banks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A shot to the body from Mata misses
and Banks counters with a left to the body.
Banks connects with a single shot there.
Banks avoids the body shot from Mata.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
Mata throwing a counter right hand but Banks manages to avoid it.
Mata throws a hook but Banks blocks it.
Mata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banks but Banks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Mata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mata misses with a right hand
and Banks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banks feints a jab promting Mata to slip. Banks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mata slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Banks connects with a jab.
Mata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata throws a head kick that misses
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mata misses with an uppercut
and Banks counters with a right hand to the body.
Mata misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks slips under a jab from Mata.
Mata misses with a takedown
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Banks throws out a counter right but Mata avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Mata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nash Banks 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#
Mata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mata blocks a jab.
Mata misses with a body shot
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
Banks blocks a jab.
Banks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Banks throws out a leg kick but Mata moves out of range and Banks only half commits.
Mata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Banks lands a jab to Mata's midsection.
A big right from Banks misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata lands with a kick to the temple. Banks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Mata has Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mata.#T1#
Mata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banks blocks a body shot from Mata.
A short body shot lands from Mata as the two fighters clinch.
Mata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mata misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mata as the two fighters clinch.
Mata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mata.
Mata misses with a body punch.
Banks wants to break free but Mata has control.
Banks can't break the clinch. #T2#
Mata lands with a light punch inside.
Mata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banks blocks a body shot from Mata.
A short left from Mata.
Mata struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Banks blocks a body shot from Mata.
Mata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banks wants to get back to striking at distance but Mata won't allow it. #BC2#
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks lands a jab-cross combination.
Mata jabs Banks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks misses with a combination
and Mata counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Banks works Mata's body with a nice hook.
Mata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks lands with a hook. Mata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mata lands a nice looking body shot.
Mata looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.
Mata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mata drops his hands momentarily and Banks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mata misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banks! But no joy.
Mata missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Mata throws a looping overhand right but Banks ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Banks misses.
Mata swings widly with a right hand
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mata misses with a left hand
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Mata slips a straight right by Banks.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Mata's shoulder, as Mata tries to avoid the shot.
Nash Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Mata misses its intended target. #CL#
Mata rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mata lands a left hand. #BC2#
Banks manages to break the clinch.
Mata connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Mata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Banks's half guard.#ES2#
Banks has one foot on Mata's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nash Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: USFC 146
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Brooks thows a leg kick but Mata checks it
and Mata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks fails to land with a series of punches.
Brooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mata.
Mata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
It looked like Mata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brooks.
Mata throws a shot to the body.
Mata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brooks works Mata's body with a nice hook.
Brooks throws a wild body kick that Mata sees coming a mile off.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mata lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mata blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Mata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mata takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
Mata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brooks. Brooks obviously looking to wear him down. #T1##TD#
Mata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brooks sprawls well initially but Mata persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brooks is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brooks sees it coming and defends easily.
Brooks won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brooks is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Mata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brooks 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.#SUB#
Mata seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brooks trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Brooks defends it. #SUB#
Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Mata.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mata is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mata moves out of range of the leg kick from Brooks.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks.
Brooks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brooks misses with a straight left.
Mata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brooks moves to clinch but Mata breaks away
and Mata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mata defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Mata misses with a few strikes there.
Reginald Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks misses with a double jab.
Mata just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks wants to counter with a clinch but Mata pushes him away.
Mata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mata throws a lazy right hand but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mata lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brooks lands a nice hook to Mata's body. Mata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mata misses with an uppercut. Brooks saw that one coming.
Mata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Brooks lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Mata shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brooks is trying to defend but Mata finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brooks wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brooks trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mata is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brooks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mata.
Brooks tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Mata.
Brooks manages to get to full guard.
Brooks can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooks is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brooks controlling the position well.
Brooks won't allow Mata to pass to mount. #SUB#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brooks has his hands clasped together around Mata's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura but Brooks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mata to get the leverage. #T3#
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Mata wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mata trying to advance position but Brooks counters by regaining guard.
Brooks working a defensive guard here.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mata cracks Brooks with a good jab.
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brooks misses with the body kick
and Mata counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Mata throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mata is in Brooks's guard.#T4#
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brooks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks trying to control the position.
Mata wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mata stalling. #SUB#
Mata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Mata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Mata.
Mata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Mata is working for a submission of some sort.
Brooks gets full guard.
Brooks trying to control the position here.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brooks controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Reginald Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Brooks working a defensive guard here.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brooks trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brooks walks into a jab.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Mata.
Good work by Mata as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Brooks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mata with a jab.
Brooks connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Dado Mata has been cut.#TD#
Mata shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brooks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brooks can't do much from the bottom here.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Mata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brooks, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mata looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Mata trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Mata tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mata tries to move to full mount but Brooks actually manages to regain half guard.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.
Brooks won't allow Mata to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dado Mata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mata 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dado Mata!
A victorious Dado Mata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: USFC 135
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mata.
Shui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shui.
Mata moves out of range of the body kick.
Mata lunges at Shui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shui's hand.
A jab from Mata finds it's way through Shui's defenses.
Mata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shui.
Shui throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mata looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shui lands with an uppercut that bounces Mata off the cage and back into range.
Shui takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shui throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mata swings for the body but Shui moves out of range.
Shui takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Mata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shui doesn't seem phased though.
Shui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Shui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shui at a distance.
Mata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shui was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
It looks like Mata has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mata counters with a low kick, right behind Shui 's knee.
Nice body punch from Mata.
Nice jab there from Mata.
Shui misses with a hook to the body
and Mata counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Mata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mata scores with a jab to the body.
Shui with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mata to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
No joy there for Shui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shui tries to clinch but Mata is having none of it.
Mata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Mata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shui was covering up waiting for the punch and Mata finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) inform us that Shui has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shui looking for a sweep. Not yet Shui, not yet.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui is retaining full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata pushing down on Shui's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shui wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well. #SUB#
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shui is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Mata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mata is working for a kimura but Shui is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata works his way into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata advances to mount.
Shui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mata wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mata trying to control but Shui is having none of it.
Shui looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Shui 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 Mata gets his way! #SUB#
Mata is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata dominated that round.
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#
Shui throws a right and a left that Mata avoids nicely. #TD#
Mata shoots in and gets a takedown into Shui's guard.
Mata trying to control but Shui is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mata postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shui is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mata, into his guard. #REVB#
Shui connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Mata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata is trying to keep Shui in close.
Mata wants to improve his position but instead Shui has moved into half guard.
Shui is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it. #T1#
Mata tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
Shui is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shui prevents Mata from improving his position.
Shui is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shui can do to turn this around?
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Shui looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shui breaks from Mata's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Shui raining down shots from the mount!
Mata regains half guard.
Mata gets back to full guard.
Shui trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shui landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shui passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Mata is trying to control Shui's posture but Shui avoids it.
Mata gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shui connects with a nice short shot to Mata's temple.
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Shui wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Shui advances position into side control!#T4#
Mata is trying to control Shui's posture but Shui avoids it. #SUB2#
Shui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shui lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mata is trying to control Shui's posture but Shui avoids it.
Mata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lin Shui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shui avoids the body shot from Mata.
Shui throws a right hand that Mata ducks under and follows up with a left that Mata also avoids with ease.
Shui misses with a hook
and Mata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shui lands a body shot.
Shui tries to close the distance and clinch but Mata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mata misses with a looping right.
Shui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dado Mata is winning the standup battle so far.
Shui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mata cracks Shui with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata lunges at Shui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shui's hand.
Mata ducks under a wild hook from Shui.
Mata thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Shui throws a big shot that misses.
Shui tries to work over Mata's front leg with a kick but Mata checks it.
Mata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shui darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Shui drives through and clinches with Mata against the cage. #BC2#
Shui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mata misses the jab.
Shui throws a body punch but Mata moves out of range.
Mata throws a body punch but Shui moves out of range.
Mata throws a shot from downtown. Shui moves away and avoids it.
Shui's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shui scrambles back to his feet.
Mata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Shui is rocked!
Shui throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mata counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Shui out cold! What a finish! Mata is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Lin Shui stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone knows my opponent here has a very bad habit of testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a 'No-Contest.''.

Event: USFC 130
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mata - the referee stops the clock and Uru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mata. Uru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Uru leaves Mata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mata throws a sloppy body shot
and Uru counters with a one-two to the body.
Mata throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a one-two to the body.
Uru misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mata to counter with a crisp jab.
Uru slips under a jab from Mata.
Mata throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a right hand to the body.
Mata swings widly with a right hand
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mata.
Mata looks to throw the jab but Uru is out of range.
A left and a right from Uru both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Mata lands a nice shot to the body.
Mata has a takedown stuffed.
Mata backing away here, and Uru unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uru dodges the punch combination from Mata.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mata misses with a straight left.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uru takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mata swings widly with a right hand
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mata lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Mata throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Uru counters with a nice leg kick.
Uru cracks the inside of Mata's front leg.
Mata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Mata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Urus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Mata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Uru throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Mata.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Uru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Uru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mata will feel that in the morning.
Mata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the body from Mata misses
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uru leaves Mata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Mata manages to step out the way in time.
Uru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mata with a nice cross.
Mata misses with a wild body shot.
Mata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uru on the side of the head.
Mata misses with a hook.#T4#
Mata misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mata shoots for a takedown but Uru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uru throws out a counter right but Mata avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Mata misses
and Uru counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uru as he jumps to the side.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uru tries a quick counter leg kick but Mata is wise to it.
Mata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yas Uru will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mata misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a nice body shot.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Mata.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mata cracks Uru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata throws out a loose jab but Uru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mata misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata throws a lazy body kick
and Uru counters with a right hand to the body.
Uru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mata misses with a lunging right hand
and Uru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mata really felt that one!#T1#
Uru blocks a jab.
Uru flicks out a counter leg kick but Mata steps away.
Uru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mata scores with a nice right hand.
Uru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mata missing with a left hand there. Uru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mata lands a nice looking body shot.
Mata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mata is defended easily by Uru.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Mata misses with a hook.
Mata misses with a left hand
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mata looks to land a left hand but Uru moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Mata.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Mata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uru unleashes a big counter combination but Mata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Uru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uru.
Mata throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mata throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mata misses.
Mata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Mata finds it's target.
Uru looks to throw the jab but Mata is out of range.
Mata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uru slips a straight right by Mata.
Uru throws out a counter right but Mata avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Uru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mata.
Mata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uru looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mata lands with a hook. Uru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Uru enables Mata to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Uru manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Uru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Uru is retaining full guard.
Uru wants to stand up but Mata is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Uru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Mata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mata blocks it well.
Mata misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uru tries a quick counter leg kick but Mata is wise to it.
Mata misses with a body punch
and Uru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mata thinking.
Mata misses the body punch
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mata looks for the body kick but Uru saw that one coming.
Uru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Mata backing away here, and Uru unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Uru has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.#T1#
Mata fails to land the takedown.
Mata throws a jab but it's blocked by Uru.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mata.
A big left from Uru misses.
Uru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mata misses with a looping left.
A big left from Mata misses.
Uru throws a counter combo.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mata scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
A slow jab from Mata misses its intended target.
Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mata avoids the body shot from Uru.
Mata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mata misses with an uppercut
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uru takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Uru lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
A jab from Mata misses.
Mata misses with a hook to the body
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
Uru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mata throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Mata scores with a body shot.
Mata scores with a hook to the body. Uru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mata misses the body punch
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mata misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Mata misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Mata misses.
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mata.#T4#
A shot to the body from Mata misses
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uru avoids the body shot from Mata.
Mata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mata shoots in looking for a takedown. Uru tries to sprawl out of it but Mata 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.
Uru throws a fast counter high kick but Mata manages to duck under it in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mata scores with a body shot.
Mata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yas Uru.
I think Uru has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yas Uru!
Yas Uru 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.

Event: USFC 124
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Darrow digs a good hook to Mata's body.
Darrow throws an overhand right that lands on Mata's shoulder, as Mata tries to avoid the shot.
Darrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darrow but Darrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing reports that Darrow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Mata dives in and scores a takedown into Darrow's guard.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darrow is keeping the position for now.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow controlling Mata's posture.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darrow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mata is looking to work some ground and pound but Darrow has wrist control.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Darrow is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata throws an elbow that misses. Darrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mata's guard. Nice move by Darrow!#REVR##SUB2#
Darrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darrow has managed to get both his arms back between Mata's legs - danger averted.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mata working for a triangle but Darrow defends it easily.
Darrow postures up.
Mata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darrow's guard. #REVB##T3#
Darrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mata manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Darrow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Darrow preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Mata looking for a guillotine here but Darrow defends easily.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow is really struggling to control Mata but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mata isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Darrow stacks Mata 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 Darrow!
Mata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dado Mata will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mata catches Darrow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darrow jabs Mata right on the nose. Mata blinks but takes it well.
Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Mata.
Mata misses the jab.
Darrow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Darrow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mata eats them both and turns towards Darrow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Mata scores with a body shot.
Balfour Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mata misses with a takedown attempt - Darrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mata was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
A little jabbing left from Mata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Darrow scores with a shot to the body.
Darrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mata manages to avoid it.
Mata looks to land a right hand but Darrow moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Darrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mata throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Darrow scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Mata finds it's way through Darrow's defenses.
Mata throws a push kick but Darrow slaps the foot to one side.
Mata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Darrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darrow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mata manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
That kick from Darrow tenderised Mata's leg. Mata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mata lands a jab to Darrow's midsection.
Balfour Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow tries to counter by clinching up but Mata breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Mata misses. #CL#
Darrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mata misses with the head strike.
Mata is trying to drag Darrow to the mat but Darrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mata works on Darrow's body with a couple of short punches.
Mata misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Mata tightens his grip and picks Darrow up, before dumping him to the ground. Darrow manages to land in guard.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darrow is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Mata is looking to advance position but Darrow has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mata is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata tries to hold on but Darrow pushes him away.
Mata is looking to improve his position but Darrow isn't that keen on the idea.
Darrow avoids the attempt from Mata to control.
Darrow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mata 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.#T4#
Darrow stalling.
Mata wants to improve his position but Darrow is controlling well.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Darrow trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it. #SUB2#
Mata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mata wants to improve his position but Darrow is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balfour Darrow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Mata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darrow throws a head kick but Mata moves out of range.
It seemed like Mata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darrow sizes up Mata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Dado Mata has been cut.
Mata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Darrow momentarily.
Mata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Darrow.#ROC#
Mata is rocked!
Darrow throws a nice looking combination but Mata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mata is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Darrow lands the left hand.
Mata shoots in and drives through. Darrow sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow drops Mata with a big left hand! Mata is injured, injured bad! Darrow jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balfour Darrow!
Balfour Darrow retains his bantamweight title!
Balfour Darrow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PF 18 - Darrow vs Wasa 2
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Mata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Mata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jay momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Mata.
Mata misses with a right hand
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mata misses with a takedown attempt - Jay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Mata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Mata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mata dips to his left and cracks Jay with an uppercut!
Jay misses with a low kick as Mata jumps back.
That kick from Jay tenderised Mata's leg. Mata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Mata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Jay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mata. That did some damage!
Jay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mata 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.
Jay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mata to score with a decent uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Mata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jay under the eye.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mata defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Mata throws out a loose jab but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mata lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay wants to slow Mata down by chopping away at his legs.
Jay tried to score with a low kick but Mata checks it.
It looked like Mata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jay circles away quickly and effectively.
Jay tries a quick counter leg kick but Mata is wise to it.#T2#
Mata connects with a crisp jab.
Jay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mata throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
Mata lands with a right hand.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jay wants it to stay on the feet.
Mata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
Jay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mata.
Jay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Mata shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Jay wriggles free and stands up.
Mata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jay.#T3#
Mata stuns Jay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jay scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Mata misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mata scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Mata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jay throws a leg kick which misses Mata's front leg but catches the back leg as Mata tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mata. That snapped Jay's head back.
Mata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mata.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Mata slips the punch.#T4#
Jay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jay.
Mata misses the jab.
Jay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mata in his tracks.
Mata lands a glancing blow to the side of Jay's head.
Mata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jay counters with a low kick, right behind Mata 's knee.
Jay moves away from the strike by Mata.
Jay lands with a nice combination. Mata backs away looking to recover.
A big left from Jay misses.
Mata works the jab nicely.
Mata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mata just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jay misses the target.
Mata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jay can pounce on him.
Mata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jay.
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 Dado Mata will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab from Mata.
Mata feints a jab promting Jay to slip. Mata then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slow jab from Mata misses its intended target.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Crunch! Jay slams his shin into Mata's torso.
That kick from Jay tenderised Mata's leg. Mata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mata throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
Mata jabs Jay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dado Mata is winning the standup battle so far.
Jay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mata moves out of range as Jay strikes.
Mata checks a leg kick.
Mata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mata misses with a body shot.
Mata checks a leg kick nicely.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mata throws a poor cross that misses
and Jay counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay throws a big counter head kick but Mata avoids it with no problem.
Bee Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay thumps Mata with a low kick.
Jay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jay needs to keep his hands up - Mata had a free shot at his head there.
Jay lands a leg kick that knocks Mata off balance momentarily.
Jay misses with a combination
and Mata counters with a nice uppercut.
Mata checks a leg kick.
Jay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mata is out of range.
Mata misses with a wild body shot.
Jay misses with a low kick as Mata jumps back.
Mata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mata lands a jab to the nose.
Jay moves away from the strike by Mata.
Jay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mata misses with a jab to the body
and Jay counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Jay is predictable there
and Mata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jay cracks the inside of Mata's front leg.
Jay thuds his shin into the meat of Mata's side.
Jay moves out of range of the strikes.
Jay wants to counter with a clinch but Mata pushes him away.
Mata checks a leg kick.
Mata misses with a straight right.
A jab from Mata misses.
Jay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mata's sensitive parts.
Jay wants to slow Mata down by chopping away at his legs.
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Jay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jay misses with a low kick.
Jay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jay connects with an inside leg kick.
Jay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mata misses with a looping right.#T3#
Mata moves out of range of the body kick from Jay.
Mata misses with a wild body shot.
Mata throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jay thumps Mata with a low kick.
Mata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Jay scores with a leg kick.
Mata misses with a series of wild punches.
Jay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jay lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mata just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Mata misses with a lunging right hand
and Jay counters with a low kick, right behind Mata 's knee.
Mata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Jay throws a front kick aimed at Mata's knee but Mata avoids it well.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
Mata throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jay.
Jay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mata checks a low kick from Jay.
It looked like Mata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
Mata checks a leg kick.
Mata misses with an uppercut.
Jay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jay.
An inside leg kick lands from Jay.
Mata lands a nice hook to Jay's body. Jay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Mata misses
and Jay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mata's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dado Mata will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mata tries to score with a low kick but Jay moves his leg out of the way.
Jay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mata to score with a decent uppercut.
Mata misses with a looping left.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay moves out of range as Mata strikes.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mata lands with a right hand.
Mata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jay.
Jay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata checks a low kick from Jay.
Jay throws a push kick but Mata slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Mata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jay connects with a leg kick. Mata looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mata misses with a looping right.#T1#
Jay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mata moves out of range of the leg kick from Jay.
Jay is looking to chop away at Mata's legs.
Mata thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jay connects with a looping right hand.
Mata misses with a jab to the body
and Jay counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jay, right into the meat.
Jay throws a leg kick but Mata moved away.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Mata.
Mata ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Jay swings widly with a right hand
and Mata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mata works Jay's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jay.
Jay avoids the body shot from Mata. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jay lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mata lands a jab to Jay's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay tries a head kick but it misses.
Jay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jay throws a leg kick but Mata checks it. #TD#
Mata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jay sprawls well initially but Mata persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jay sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata is trying to control the action in half guard but Jay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jay defends it well.
Jay preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jay is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jay holds on and takes a little breather.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jay's head.
Mata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mata postures up.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
Mata has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Jay is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Jay tries to kick Mata off but Mata keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jay actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Jay defends it.
Bee Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dado Mata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jay is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.

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 Dado Mata.
Well Mata 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dado Mata!
Dado Mata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PF 16 - Stewart vs Terror
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Queen misses with a takedown
and Mata counters with a stiff right hand.
Mata scores with a three punch combo!
Queen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Queen connects with a nice looking jab.
Mata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mata throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Queen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Mata.
Mata thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen shoots in for a takedown but Mata shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Queen tries to sprawl but Mata drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mata 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.
Queen is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Queen avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Mata is working for a kimura but Queen is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Queen defends it well.
Queen tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Queen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Queen tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Queen 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!
Mata turns into Queen and is now in his guard.
Mata trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Queen looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily. #SUB2#
Queen looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
Queen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Queen can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Queen is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Queen defends it well. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura here.
Queen wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mata is thwarting Queen's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mata wants to take a breather but Queen is having none of it. #SUB#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura but Queen is defending well. #SUB2#
Queen actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mata is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Mata is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Mata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mata connects with a body shot that sends Queen's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Queen.
Queen takes one to the chin there.
Mata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Queen on the side of the head.
Mata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Queen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mata somewhat.
Queen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Mata.
Mata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Queen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mata throws an off balance right hand
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Queen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mata misses the target.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Mata.
Mata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Queen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mata.
Queen throws a nice looking combination but Mata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mata or perhaps it was just good defense by Queen, which made it look bad.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Queen finds it's way round the side to connect with Mata's head.
Mata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Queen has time to react.
Queen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Mata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mata scores with a jab. Queen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mata staying out of range there.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Queen misses the jab.#TD#
Mata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Queen's half guard.
Queen tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Queen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Queen wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well. #T3#
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Queen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Queen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen moves into full guard.
Mata stands and throws Queen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mata tries to advance to mount but Queen denies him.
Queen is not content to let Mata control the position.
Queen tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Mata is trying to get an arm triangle but Queen is defending well.
Queen is looking to regain half guard here but Mata keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Mata is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Queen is trying to escape and Mata transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Queen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mata! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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.

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata and Jason Mewes. Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

172 cm
28 yrs
145 lbs

181 cm
31 yrs
146 lbs

Mewes

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 7 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jason Mewes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Mewes 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: Mata (0) vs (2) Mewes
Mewes is thwarting Mata's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mewes trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it.
Mata tries to roll over but Mewes keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mewes uses his free foot to push down on Mata's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mata.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (5) Mewes
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mewes controlling from the full mount.
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mata slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mata manages to get to full guard.
Mewes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (5) Mewes

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mewes keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mewes is trying to keep Mata in close.
Mata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mewes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mewes is keeping the position for now.

Mata drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mata jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mata is fighting to break Mewes's control of his arms but Mewes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mata 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.
Mewes is pulling down on Mata's head to control his posture.
Mewes is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mewes is controlling Mata's posture.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mewes is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mewes won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.

Mata seems to be looking for submissions.

Mata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mewes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Mewes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mewes defends it well.
Mata slows the pace down in half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mewes is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.
Mewes is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Mewes is working away.
Mewes controlling the position for now.
Mewes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mewes is controlling Mata's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Mewes is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mata is looking for submissions but instead, Mewes has regained full guard.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mewes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mewes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mewes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (7) Mewes
Mewes preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata working a defensive guard here.
Mewes being controlled here momentarily.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (7) Mewes
Mata wants to control from the top but Mewes keeps moving.
Mata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Mewes is retaining full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mewes pulls Mata in close to his closed guard and prevents Mata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mewes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mewes being controlled here, momentarily.
Mewes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Mewes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (9) Mewes

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Mata has his foot on Mewes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mewes works his way back into a safe position though.

Mata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mewes defends it easily.
Mata is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Mata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mewes is aware though and is defending well.
Mata keeping full guard, as Mewes tries to pass.
Mata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mewes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (6) vs (9) Mewes

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mewes controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Mewes keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata trying to control but Mewes is working from the bottom.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mewes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mewes pulls Mata in close to his closed guard and prevents Mata from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mewes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mewes has his hands on Mata's head, controlling the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mewes keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Mewes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mewes wins on points by 9 to 6.
A very excited looking Jason Mewes 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.

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vincent Oketch and Dado Mata. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mata's choice of entrance music: 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
27 yrs
134 lbs

172 cm
27 yrs
145 lbs

Oketch

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 0 wins and 0 losses; Vincent Oketch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Oketch takes the fight into the clinch.
Oketch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mata prevents it.
Oketch has Mata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Oketch has hold of one of Mata's legs. Mata is fighting the takedown attempt but Oketch gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oketch (2) vs (0) Mata
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oketch (2) vs (2) Mata
Mata is looking to pass into half guard but Oketch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Oketch is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oketch (4) vs (2) Mata

Mata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oketch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mata has an active guard here but Oketch has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Oketch has control of the leg.
Oketch slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Mata 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.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Mata gets full guard.
Mata controls Oketch momentarily but Oketch frees himself.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
Oketch looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mata isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Oketch stacks Mata 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 Oketch!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oketch (7) vs (2) Mata
Mata is trying to get back to half guard.
Oketch gets to mount! Mata was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Oketch (9) vs (2) Mata
Mata is trying to escape the mount.
Mata reaches up to try and control the position but Oketch seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mata rolls and tries to escape and now Oketch has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Oketch (12) vs (2) Mata
Oketch is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Oketch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oketch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oketch (12) vs (4) Mata

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mata puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mata content to control rather than advance.
Oketch wants to get back to full guard.
Oketch wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Oketch is defending the position.
Mata is trying to control. Oketch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oketch is looking to improve his position.
Mata is pressing down on Oketch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oketch is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mata is working for a kimura but Oketch is defending it quite comfortably.

Oketch is defending against the submission attempts here by Mata.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oketch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oketch sees it coming and defends easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control the action but Oketch is working from the bottom.
Mata works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oketch (12) vs (7) Mata
Oketch working to try and regain half guard.
Mata wants to take Oketch's back but he can't do it this time.
Oketch regains half guard.
Mata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Oketch gets full guard.
Oketch wants to improve his position but instead Mata has moved into half guard.
Oketch gets back to full guard.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mata drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oketch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mata has Oketch in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oketch (14) vs (7) Mata
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: Oketch (14) vs (9) Mata

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Mata seems to be working for a kimura but Oketch defends the submission attempt.

Mata is working for an americana but Oketch has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mata was thinking about the submission.
Mata trying to control but Oketch is working from the bottom.
Oketch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Oketch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oketch (16) vs (9) Mata
Oketch has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Mata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oketch stays in close to Mata's body and controls the position.

Mata has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Oketch 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 Mata.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oketch (19) vs (9) Mata
Oketch tries to move to mount but Mata blocks the move with his legs.
Oketch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Oketch working away.
Oketch is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata is trying to work for a sweep but Oketch has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Oketch (21) vs (9) Mata
Mata 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.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Oketch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mata has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mata controls Oketch momentarily but Oketch frees himself.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Mata has an active guard here but Oketch has managed to pass into half guard.
Mata tries to roll over but Oketch keeps him under control.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Oketch slows the pace down in half guard.
Mata is not content to let Oketch control the position.
Oketch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mata gets back to full guard.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Oketch 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.

Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oketch slips nicely into half guard.
Oketch uses his free foot to push down on Mata's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mata.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oketch (24) vs (9) Mata
Mata reaches up to try and control the position but Oketch seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mata rolls and tries to escape and now Oketch has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Oketch (27) vs (9) Mata
Oketch 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.
Mata wants to escape the position.

Oketch 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.
Oketch wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Mata tries to break free.
Mata wants to control his opponent's hands but Oketch gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Mata right now.

Oketch is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mata is defending well though. Oketch let's go of the attempt for now.
Mata wants to escape the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Oketch is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Mata won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Oketch off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vincent Oketch!
A relieved looking Vincent Oketch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thor Berserk and Dado Mata. Mata is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stranglehold. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
37 yrs
140 lbs

172 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

Berserk

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 2 wins and 2 losses; Thor Berserk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berserk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Berserk takes the fight into the clinch.

Berserk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berserk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Berserk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berserk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Berserk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
Berserk gets full guard.
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Berserk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk is looking to improve his position.
Berserk is not content to let Mata control the position.
Berserk 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.
Mata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Mata is looking for submissions but instead, Berserk has regained full guard.

Mata drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berserk dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berserk (2) vs (0) Mata

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk postures up.
Berserk wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Mata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berserk won't allow Mata to sweep him here.

Mata looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berserk passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berserk (5) vs (0) Mata
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata looks to move to half guard but instead Berserk has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Berserk (7) vs (0) Mata
Mata is just holding on here. Berserk manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Berserk (10) vs (0) Mata
Mata wants to escape the position.
Mata 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.
Mata turns into Berserk and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berserk (10) vs (2) Mata
Mata trying to control but Berserk is working from the bottom.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berserk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Berserk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berserk (12) vs (2) Mata

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berserk's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berserk (12) vs (4) Mata
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Berserk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berserk (14) vs (4) Mata
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berserk is one step ahead there.
Mata working a defensive guard here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Mata isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Berserk stacks Mata 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 Berserk!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berserk (17) vs (4) Mata
Mata gets back to half guard.

Mata actively working from the bottom here.
Mata is refusing to be controlled, as Berserk sits in half guard.
Mata regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata seems keen to control Berserk's posture.
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.
Mata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berserk wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mata looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berserk passes into half guard.
Mata wants to improve his position but Berserk is controlling well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berserk trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Berserk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but Berserk postures up.
Mata is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Berserk jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berserk (20) vs (4) Mata
Mata can't do much from the bottom here.
Mata is looking to regain half guard here but Berserk keeps moving and retains side control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Mata being controlled for a moment.
Mata tries to improve position but can't.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Berserk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Berserk (22) vs (4) Mata
Mata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mata tries to hold on but Berserk pushes him away.
Mata is working to get back to half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata regains half guard.
Mata is trying to maintain the position but Berserk is very close to passing his half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Mata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berserk pulls his head out easily.
Mata trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Berserk manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berserk (25) vs (4) Mata
Mata is looking to improve his position but Berserk isn't that keen on the idea.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Berserk controlling from the full mount.
Berserk trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Mata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.

And that's the end of the fight!
Berserk takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Thor Berserk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata and Igydo Dall. Mata comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold. Dall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blue Ice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

172 cm
25 yrs
145 lbs

177 cm
24 yrs
170 lbs