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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 9 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Matariki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Matariki is controlling the pace.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T1#
Matariki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is holding on to half guard well.
Matariki not doing much here.
Matariki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Matariki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matariki trying to control the pace.
Matariki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Kersikov trying to control but Matariki postures up.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Matariki trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Matariki advancing to mount. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Matariki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov 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.
Matariki avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.#T6#
Matariki fails to advance to Kersikov's back.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matariki'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.
Matariki fails to take his opponent's back.
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Kersikov tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Matariki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matariki controlling from mount.
Kersikov 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: Matariki (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Matariki wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Matariki there! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (5) Kersikov#T10#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Matariki is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Matariki is trying to reverse the position but instead Kersikov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (5) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kersikov is hanging on to Matariki's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Matariki wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
I really don't envy Matariki right now.
Matariki is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Matariki's body.
Matariki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
I really don't envy Matariki right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Matariki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 5.
Roman Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 9 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias tries to clinch but Matariki is having none of it. #CL2#
Matariki clinches up against the cage.
Gracias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matariki walks away with a smile on his face. Gracias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Matariki has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Matariki has picked Gracias up - he's going for a ride! Matariki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Matariki
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matariki content to control rather than advance.
Gracias has a hand on Matariki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Matariki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Matariki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracias wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (8) Matariki
Gracias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Matariki doesn't have the hooks in and Gracias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (8) Matariki
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Matariki is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Matariki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Matariki has control of Gracias's left arm, preventing Gracias from doing any damage.
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Matariki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matariki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias forces his way into half guard.
Matariki wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matariki keeps working.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Matariki keeping control of the position.
Matariki is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matariki is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
Gracias is trying to control. Matariki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
Gracias is controlling the pace.
Matariki is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Matariki is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracias from advancing position.
Matariki is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matariki has a hand on Gracias's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracias takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (8) Matariki
Matariki is working to get back to half guard.
Gracias controlling his opponent.
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.#T7#
Matariki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Matariki is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Matariki regains half guard.
Matariki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracias is taking a breather. Matariki 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.
Matariki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Matariki is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
Matariki has his hands clasped together around Gracias's back. He's all about the action.
Matariki tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg. #T10#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
Matariki controlling the position well.
Matariki is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Gracias is looking to advance position but Matariki won't allow it.
Gracias prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Matariki is not content to let Gracias control the position.
Matariki wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
Matariki trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matariki keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can.
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Matariki trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Matariki is defending the position.
Gracias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (8) vs (8) Matariki#T14#
A lull in the action here as Gracias stalls from top position.
Matariki is looking to reverse the position.
Matariki is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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! Gracias is heads and Matariki is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Matariki wins on points by 9 to 8.
A very excited looking Mapuche Matariki 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sauli Somelainen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 9 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Somelainen takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Matariki tightens his grip and picks Somelainen up, before dumping him to the ground. Somelainen manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Somelainen (0) vs (2) Matariki
Somelainen trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Somelainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Somelainen looking for subs off his back but Matariki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Somelainen is trying to control but Matariki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Somelainen (0) vs (5) Matariki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki takes Somelainen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Somelainen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Somelainen (0) vs (8) Matariki
Matariki controls the position.#T1#
Matariki has the hooks in. Somelainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Somelainen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Well, with Matariki on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Somelainen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Somelainen trying to control the action but Matariki just sinks the hooks in.
Matariki has the hooks in. Somelainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki 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.
Matariki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Somelainen trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matariki controlling the positon.
Somelainen tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Somelainen.
Somelainen is trying to break free.
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Let's hope that Matariki 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.#T3#
Matariki has the hooks in. Somelainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki is not going to allow Somelainen to sit and survive in this position.
Somelainen can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki is not going to allow Somelainen to sit and survive in this position.
Matariki is hanging on to Somelainen's back as he tries to escape.
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Somelainen rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Somelainen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Matariki is hanging on to Somelainen's back as he tries to escape.
Somelainen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Matariki 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.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Somelainen tries to break free.
Somelainen trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
You can see the frustration on Somelainen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Somelainen's body.
Somelainen tries to break free.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Matariki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Somelainen is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Somelainen.
Somelainen trying to control the position but Matariki manages to sink in the hooks.
Somelainen tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
#T6#
Somelainen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
Matariki gets his hands free as Somelainen looks to control.
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Somelainen has hold of Matariki's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Somelainen rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Matariki biding his time, controlling Somelainen.
You can see the frustration on Somelainen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Somelainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Somelainen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Somelainen (2) vs (8) Matariki
Somelainen content to stall in guard here.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Somelainen from controlling successfully. #T8#
Somelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Somelainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matariki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matariki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matariki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Somelainen (2) vs (12) Matariki
Somelainen is trying to control Matariki's posture but Matariki avoids it. #T9#
Somelainen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Somelainen tries to buck Matariki off but Matariki is having none of it.
Somelainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Somelainen tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.
Somelainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Matariki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Somelainen 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.#T10#
Somelainen wants to hit a sweep here but Matariki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Somelainen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Somelainen (2) vs (15) Matariki
Matariki avoids the attempt from Somelainen to control.
Somelainen is working to get back to half guard.
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Somelainen tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Matariki controlling his opponent. #T11#
Somelainen tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Somelainen has given up his back here. Will Matariki look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Somelainen (2) vs (18) Matariki
Matariki is not going to allow Somelainen to sit and survive in this position.
Matariki controls the action.
Somelainen is in bad spot here.
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Somelainen's body.
Matariki is not going to allow Somelainen to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Matariki gets his hands free as Somelainen looks to control.
Somelainen is in bad spot here.
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Somelainen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Matariki 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.
#T13#
Somelainen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Somelainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Somelainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Somelainen is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Somelainen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Somelainen (2) vs (21) Matariki
Somelainen trying to control but not successfully.
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Somelainen wants to escape the position.
Matariki not allowing Somelainen to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Somelainen can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 21 to 2.
A victorious Mapuche Matariki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 396
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Le Boulder leaves Matariki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matariki tries for a takedown but Le Boulder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mapuche Matariki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Le Boulder has closed the distance and engaged Matariki in a clinch.
Le Boulder has Matariki pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Matariki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matariki can't get the takedown.
Bob Le Boulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mapuche Matariki.
Le Boulder stops a takedown attempt from Matariki.
Le Boulder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matariki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matariki goes for a takedown attempt but Le Boulder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matariki fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Matariki drives through and clinches with Le Boulder against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki is trying to drag Le Boulder to the mat but Le Boulder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Matariki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Le Boulder is defending well.
Le Boulder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matariki tries for a takedown but Le Boulder manages to get underhooks.
Matariki wants a takedown.
#T1#
Matariki has Le Boulder pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Le Boulder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Le Boulder is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Matariki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matariki has Le Boulder pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Le Boulder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Le Boulder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matariki pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Le Boulder gets a clinch.
Matariki is pressed up against the ropes. Le Boulder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matariki down to the mat. Matariki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Le Boulder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matariki swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Matariki gets a double leg takedown into Le Boulder's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (2) Matariki
Matariki trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here.
Le Boulder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Le Boulder 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##SUB#
Le Boulder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matariki is aware though and is defending well.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Matariki postures up.
Le Boulder wants to improve his position but instead Matariki has moved into half guard.
Le Boulder is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canucks Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
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.
Matariki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Le Boulder tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.
Le Boulder manages to get to full guard.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Le Boulder is adopting a defensive guard.
Matariki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Le Boulder trying to control the position.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Le Boulder is keeping the position.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Matariki postures up.
Le Boulder is looking to sweep but instead, Matariki has passed into half guard.
Le Boulder is trying to control but can't.
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Le Boulder wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Matariki seems content to control.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep. Matariki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
Le Boulder trying to control here.
Le Boulder is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Matariki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matariki is thwarting Le Boulder's attempts to control the position.
Matariki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Le Boulder tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.#T6#
Well, if Matariki 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.
Le Boulder controlling the position well.
Le Boulder is looking to get back to full guard here but Matariki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (5) Matariki
Le Boulder is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matariki is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Le Boulder (0) vs (7) Matariki
Le Boulder is working to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Le Boulder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matariki is trying to take his opponent's back.
Le Boulder tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matariki prevents Le Boulder from getting the reversal.
Le Boulder regains half guard.
Le Boulder is looking to improve his position.
Matariki is thwarting Le Boulder's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Le Boulder is trying to get back to full guard.
Matariki passes into side control, despite Le Boulder's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (10) Matariki
Le Boulder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.
Matariki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Le Boulder trying to control here.
Le Boulder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Le Boulder wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Le Boulder holds on and takes a little breather.
Matariki trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Boulder managing to control the position.
Matariki content to stall in guard here.
Le Boulder looking to control.
#T10#
Matariki won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here.
Matariki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (13) Matariki
Matariki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Boulder keeps working.
Le Boulder looking for a sweep but Matariki has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Le Boulder (0) vs (15) Matariki
Le Boulder 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.
Matariki wants to take a breather but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Matariki controlling the pace.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Le Boulder pulls Matariki in close to prevent any damage.
Le Boulder trying to control the position.
Le Boulder wants to sweep but no luck.
Matariki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Boulder is keeping the position for now.
Le Boulder working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (15) Matariki
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.#T12#
Matariki controlling the position.
Matariki is trying to keep Le Boulder in close.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Boulder is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Le Boulder has gone for a leg lock! Matariki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Le Boulder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (17) Matariki#T13#
Matariki won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here.
Matariki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Boulder is keeping the position for now.
Le Boulder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T14#
Le Boulder wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Matariki is now in half guard.
Le Boulder wants to improve his position but Matariki is controlling well.
Le Boulder is trying to control but can't.
Matariki trying to control from half guard but Le Boulder is working away.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Le Boulder is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 17 to 2.
Our winner, Mapuche Matariki, 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. |
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Event:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 9 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Matariki closes the distance and clinches.
Matariki tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
Matariki can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Matariki is trying to trip Hall. He has hold of a leg but Hall is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matariki persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Matariki
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.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Matariki from controlling successfully.
Matariki preventing the sweep.
Hall wants to hit a sweep here but Matariki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hall there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Matariki
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall regains half guard.
Hall tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.
Matariki wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it. #T1#
Hall has his hands clasped together around Matariki's back. He's all about the action.
Matariki tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hall moves into full guard.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Matariki is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#T2#
Hall has control of Matariki's left arm, preventing Matariki from doing any damage.
Matariki wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall is controlling Matariki's posture.
Matariki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (5) Matariki
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Matariki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Hall stays in close to Matariki's body and controls the position.
Matariki pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Hall trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Matariki is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Matariki is adopting a defensive guard.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Matariki.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Hall wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Hall is really struggling to control Matariki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Matariki has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Matariki is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall stands and throws Matariki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (5) Matariki
Matariki is being controlled here. #T9#
Matariki is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall trying to control the position but Matariki is working away. #T10#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hall trying to control the position but Matariki is working away.
Hall looking to control but instead Matariki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Matariki defending well.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matariki wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
Hall is stalling here. Matariki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Matariki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (5) vs (9) Matariki#T11#
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Matariki gets to mount! Hall was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (5) vs (11) Matariki
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Matariki wants to take Hall's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall is just holding on here. Matariki manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (5) vs (14) Matariki
Hall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Matariki maintains control.#T13#
Matariki controlling from the full mount.
Hall can't escape the position.
Matariki tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Hall tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matariki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall can't escape the position.
#T14#
Hall wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Matariki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall working to try and regain 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!
Matariki wins on points by 14 to 5.
Mapuche Matariki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 389
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 8 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 38 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Matariki fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Priest gets a double leg takedown into Matariki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest postures up.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Matariki.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki is trying to keep Priest in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard. #T1#
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
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.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Matariki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Matariki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Matariki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Matariki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest just content to control the position.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Matariki tries to bench press Priest off him but Priest keeps the position.
Priest tries to advance to mount but Matariki denies him.
Matariki is trying to improve his position.
Priest passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Matariki! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (0) vs (7) Priest
Priest trying to control but Matariki is having none of it. #T5#
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest prevents Matariki from getting the reversal.
Priest content just to control the position here.
Matariki is controlling an arm, preventing Priest from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T6#
Matariki tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matariki is looking to escape.
Priest is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (0) vs (10) Priest#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Matariki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Priest go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Matariki right now.
Matariki is keeping busy.
#T9#
Priest controlling well, preventing Matariki from escaping the position.
Priest not allowing Matariki to control his hands. #SUB2#
Priest working for the choke.
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and Matariki manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (10) Priest
Priest 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.#T10#
Matariki wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #SUB2#
Priest working for a triangle but Matariki defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matariki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matariki pushing down on Priest's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Priest is staying active underneath Matariki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest trying to hold on to Matariki's head to control him but Matariki postures up.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Matariki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matariki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Matariki from controlling successfully.
Priest pulls Matariki in close to his closed guard and prevents Matariki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest 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: Matariki (2) vs (12) Priest#T13#
Priest wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matariki is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matariki avoid being mounted?
Matariki tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it. #T14#
Matariki tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest is trying to control. Matariki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is taking a breather. Matariki 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath Judas Priest thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Matariki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camara looking for a takedown.
Matariki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Camara pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Matariki moves into range and clinches up with Camara.
Camara is looking for a takedown.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Matariki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Camara can't fight it off and eventually Matariki manages to take the fight to the floor. Camara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Matariki
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.#T1#
Matariki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Camara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Matariki has picked Camara up and slammed him! Camara can't keep hold of the triangle and Matariki manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Matariki
Matariki laying and praying for a moment but Camara takes advantage and regains half guard.
Camara moves into full guard.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
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.#T2#
Matariki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (8) Matariki
Matariki staying calm.
Matariki trying to control the position but Camara is working away. #T3#
Matariki controls the position.
Camara trying to control but Matariki flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (0) vs (11) Matariki
I would not like to be Camara right now.
#T4#
Camara trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Camara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Camara trying to hold on to Matariki's head to control him but Matariki postures up.
#T5#
Matariki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (14) Matariki
Camara can't escape the position.
Matariki wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Camara wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara is desperately trying to improve his position but Matariki has a good base and remains in mount.
Matariki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Camara is desperately trying to improve his position but Matariki has a good base and remains in mount.
Matariki wants to control but Camara has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matariki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camara pulls Matariki in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Matariki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Matariki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Matariki wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Camara working for a triangle but Matariki defends it easily.
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#T10#
Matariki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Camara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matariki uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (17) Matariki
Matariki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Matariki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T11#
Matariki advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (0) vs (19) Matariki
Camara wants to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount.
Matariki wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Camara to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (0) vs (22) Matariki
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matariki controlling the positon.
Matariki controlling well, preventing Camara from escaping the position.
#T13#
What can Camara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Well,Camara is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Matariki trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Camara rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
#T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Matariki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Camara trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
Matariki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki tries to get the hooks in deep but Camara pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 22 to 0.
A relieved looking Mapuche Matariki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Matariki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matariki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lavicci tries for a takedown but Matariki manages to get underhooks.
Matariki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lavicci is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matariki wants a takedown.
Anthony Lavicci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mapuche Matariki.
Lavicci stops a takedown attempt from Matariki.
Matariki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matariki is trying to drag Lavicci to the mat but Lavicci just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matariki can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking for a takedown.
Matariki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matariki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lavicci after a bit of a struggle.
Lavicci is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Matariki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lavicci clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Matariki
Matariki biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Matariki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Matariki biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
Well, with Matariki on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lavicci is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Matariki just sinks the hooks in.
Matariki controlling from the back.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Let's hope that Matariki 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Matariki.#T3#
Lavicci rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Lavicci looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Lavicci tries to buck him off.
It looks like Matariki 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#
Lavicci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lavicci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Matariki prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Lavicci 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: Lavicci (0) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki is hanging on to Lavicci's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Matariki.#T6#
I really don't envy Lavicci right now.
Good control from Matariki.
Lavicci wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T7#
Matariki biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki gets his hands free as Lavicci looks to control.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Lavicci tries to break free.
#T8#
Good control from Matariki.
Lavicci trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Matariki doesn't have the hooks in and Lavicci manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki being controlled here, momentarily.
Matariki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Matariki wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard. #T10#
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Matariki managing to control the position.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.#T11#
Matariki 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: Lavicci (2) vs (9) Matariki
Lavicci keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
Matariki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (12) Matariki#T12#
Matariki controlling from mount.
Lavicci tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (2) vs (15) Matariki
Matariki controls the action.
Matariki has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Lavicci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
Yet more stalling tactics from Matariki.
Matariki tries to get the hooks in deep but Lavicci pushed the leg off.
Lavicci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
#T14#
Matariki is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Matariki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lavicci doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 15 to 2.
Our winner, Mapuche Matariki, 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. |
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Event:
CWC 379
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 7 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki clinches with his opponent.
Matariki prevents the takedown attempt.
Camara 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.
Camara stops a takedown attempt from Matariki.
Camara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matariki pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Matariki rushes Camara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Camara lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Matariki
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Matariki is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki is trying to control but can't.
Matariki wants to get back to full guard but Camara has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Matariki
Camara controlling from mount. #T1#
Matariki is trying to reverse the position but instead Camara has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (8) vs (0) Matariki
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Camara's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Camara is persistently looking for the submission but Matariki is defending it well.
Camara controlling well, preventing Matariki from escaping the position.
Matariki prevents Camara from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Camara trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Matariki doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Camara is hanging on to Matariki's back as he tries to escape.
Camara controlling the position well here. Matariki rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Matariki 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.
Matariki wants to escape the position.
Matariki trying to control the hands but Camara breaks the grip. #T5#
Camara controlling well, preventing Matariki from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Camara tightening his grip on Matariki, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Camara looking for the choke but no joy.
Matariki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6#
Well, if Camara 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.
Matariki keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.#T7#
Camara is trying to control. Matariki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
Camara controlling the pace.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matariki for as long as he can get away with.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matariki is concentrating on defense, preventing Camara from advancing position. #T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Matariki is defending well.
Matariki is pressing down on Camara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.
Camara won't allow Matariki to sweep him here.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matariki has Camara pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Matariki looking for a sweep. Not yet Matariki, not yet.
Camara 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.
Matariki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Camara trying to control the pace. #T11#
Camara is pressing down on Matariki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matariki is holding on for now.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Matariki is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matariki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camara trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Matariki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Camara is now in half guard.
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camara uses his free foot to push down on Matariki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matariki. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (11) vs (0) Matariki#T14#
Matariki is desperately trying to improve his position but Camara has a good base and remains in mount.
Matariki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara controlling his opponent.
Matariki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (14) vs (0) Matariki
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Camara's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 6 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matariki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matariki wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Matariki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (0) vs (4) Matariki
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matariki's best efforts.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Matariki has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (7) Matariki
Rolla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LéCrucible, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Matariki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (10) Matariki
Matariki is looking to control Rolla but Rolla is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rolla is in bad spot here.
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rolla tries to escape the position.
#T2#
What can Rolla do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla wants to control his opponent's hands but Matariki gets his hands free.
Matariki controls the action.
Rolla wants to escape the position.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rolla doesn't escape.
Matariki controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
#T3#
Rolla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matariki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matariki controlling from mount. #T4#
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount.
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
Matariki tries to control but Rolla wriggling away.
Rolla is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rolla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.
Matariki wants to take Rolla's back but he can't do it this time.
Rolla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Matariki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
Matariki fails to move to back control.
Rolla manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8##SUB#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Matariki has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (13) Matariki
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rolla can't escape the position.
#T9#
Matariki looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (16) Matariki
Matariki controls the action.
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Rolla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (19) Matariki#T10#
Matariki has the hooks in. Rolla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki trying to control.
Rolla can't escape the position.
Matariki controlling from the back.
Rolla tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Rolla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rolla doesn't escape.
Rolla wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rolla doesn't escape.
Will Matariki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Matariki has the hooks in. Rolla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (19) Matariki
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Matariki controlling Rolla's posture.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully. #T13#
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla pushing down on Matariki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Rolla in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Matariki tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rolla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 6 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 33 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Matariki tries to sprawl but Lo drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (0) vs (2) Lo
Lo prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Matariki is controlling Lo's trapped leg to prevent Lo from advancing to side control.
Lo controlling the pace.
Matariki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matariki (4) vs (2) Lo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo is really stuck here.
#T1#
Matariki gets his hands free as Lo looks to control.
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lo's body.
Lo tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matariki controlling the position well here. Lo rolled but Matariki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Lo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (4) vs (4) Lo#T2#
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matariki is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lo controls the pace.
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.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lo controls the pace.
Matariki trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Matariki looking to control.
Lo is stalling in the full guard.
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Lo stays in close to Matariki's body and controls the position.
Lo is pushing down on Matariki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matariki is fighting to maintain full guard but Lo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Matariki trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
Matariki is doing well to control the position and prevent Lo from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Lo seems content to control.
Matariki is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Lo trying to advance position but Matariki counters by regaining guard.
Matariki pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lo stays in close to Matariki's body and controls the position.
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Matariki is working hard here to advance position.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matariki pulls Lo in close to prevent any damage.
Lo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matariki working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Matariki is controlling Lo's posture.
Lo looking to pass the guard.
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Matariki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matariki holds on and takes a little breather.
Lo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matariki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lo is now in half guard. #T12#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matariki is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matariki avoid being mounted?
Matariki tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Matariki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Matariki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Matariki trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
Lo wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki is concentrating on defense, preventing Lo from advancing position.
Matariki tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo is pressing down on Matariki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matariki is holding on for now. #T14#
Matariki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.
Lo is thwarting Matariki's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
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! Matariki is heads and Lo is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Mapuche Matariki, 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. |
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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 6 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasselach fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Matariki has Wasselach up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Matariki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wasselach regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (0) Wasselach
Wasselach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matariki is one step ahead there.
Wasselach looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Matariki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wasselach for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasselach is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Matariki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matariki continues to stall.
Matariki looking to pass the guard.
Wasselach pulls Matariki in to control the position. #T3#
Matariki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wasselach looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matariki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Matariki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matariki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (0) Wasselach
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Wasselach manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matariki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matariki 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 Matariki.#T5#
Wasselach won't allow Matariki to pass to mount.
Matariki prevents Wasselach from improving his position.
Wasselach trying to control here.
Wasselach is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Wasselach won't allow Matariki to pass to mount.
Wasselach is pressing down on Matariki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matariki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasselach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasselach can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matariki controls the pace.
Matariki trying to move into half guard but instead Wasselach has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (5) vs (2) Wasselach
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasselach is one step ahead there. #T7#
Matariki is pulling down on Wasselach's head to control his posture.
Matariki wants to hit a sweep here but Wasselach passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Matariki there! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (5) Wasselach
Matariki tries to lock up and control but Wasselach gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wasselach wants to control the pace but Matariki is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Wasselach content just to control the position here.
Matariki tries to reverse the position but Wasselach maintains control.
Matariki is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Wasselach tries to control but Matariki wriggling away.
Wasselach sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wasselach with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Matariki is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Wasselach controlling from the full mount.
Matariki tries to lock up and control but Wasselach gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wasselach takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matariki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matariki has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Wasselach's lack of action.
#T11#
Wasselach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
Wasselach seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Matariki gets back to full guard.
Wasselach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matariki controlling the position.
Matariki trying to keep a closed guard but Wasselach is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Matariki looking to control but Wasselach passes into half guard.
Matariki tries to get to full guard but Wasselach has control of the leg.
Matariki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Matariki trying to control but Wasselach postures up.
#T14#
Wasselach content to control rather than advance.
Matariki is controlling Wasselach's trapped leg to prevent Wasselach from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wasselach in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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! Matariki is heads and Wasselach is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A victorious Mapuche Matariki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 358
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 35 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Matariki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Priest is trying to defend but Matariki 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: Priest (0) vs (2) Matariki
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Matariki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Priest 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.
Priest controlling the position for now.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Priest wants to control but Matariki is keeping busy.
#T1#
Matariki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.
Matariki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest is not content to let Matariki control the position.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Matariki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Matariki seems content to control.
Matariki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Priest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Matariki has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Matariki
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Priest looking for a sweep but Matariki has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (7) Matariki
Priest tries to reverse the position but Matariki maintains control.#T4#
Priest reaches up to try and control the position but Matariki seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Priest rolls and tries to escape and now Matariki has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (10) Matariki
Priest trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Matariki is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
Matariki 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.
#T5#
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Matariki biding his time, looking for the opening.
Priest tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Priest breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (10) Matariki#T6#
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matariki holds on and takes a little breather.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Matariki pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matariki is trying to keep Priest in close.
Priest trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Priest controlling from the top position.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Priest is fighting to break Matariki's control of his arms but Matariki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matariki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Priest is now in half guard. #T9#
Matariki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Matariki is looking to get back to full guard here but Priest has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (10) Matariki
Priest has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Matariki! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (7) vs (10) Matariki
Matariki tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Matariki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Priest is staying active.
Priest content just to control the position here. #T10#
Priest tries to control but Matariki wriggling away.
Matariki tries to control Priest's body but Priest pushes him off. Matariki squirms to his side and now Priest has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (10) vs (10) Matariki
Matariki 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.
Matariki is really stuck here.
Matariki is keeping busy.
Priest has good solid back control here. #T11#
Matariki wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
I would not like to be Matariki right now.
#T12#
Priest tries to keep control of the position but Matariki is staying busy.
Priest controlling the position well here. Matariki rolled but Priest kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Matariki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Priest trying to control the action but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Matariki trying to control here.
#T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.
Matariki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Matariki defends it. #T14#
Matariki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Priest is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest prevents Matariki from improving his position.
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! Priest is heads and Matariki is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Priest takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Judas Priest retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Judas Priest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 354
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 5 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Matariki takes the fight into the clinch.
Matariki 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.#TD#
Matariki lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias seems keen to control Matariki's posture.
Matariki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matariki tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki 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. #T1#
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Matariki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Matariki's head. It's preventing any offense from Matariki, at least for the moment.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet.
Matariki is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias 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#
Matariki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matariki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ozymandias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matariki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Matariki's head. It's preventing any offense from Matariki, at least for the moment.#T3#
Matariki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ozymandias looking to control.
Matariki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ozymandias has his hands on Matariki's head, controlling the position.
Matariki won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here. #T4#
Ozymandias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ozymandias looking to control.
Matariki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matariki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (0) Ozymandias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (7) vs (0) Ozymandias#T5#
Ozymandias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (10) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is in bad spot here.
Ozymandias is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Matariki controlling well, preventing Ozymandias from escaping the position.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ozymandias doesn't escape.
Matariki controlling well, preventing Ozymandias from escaping the position.
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Matariki just sinks the hooks in.
Ozymandias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matariki 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.
Ozymandias manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Ozymandias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (10) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Matariki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ozymandias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias looking to sit in guard and control but Matariki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (12) vs (2) Ozymandias#T8#
Ozymandias working a defensive guard but Matariki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (15) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is trying to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Matariki stalls from top position.
Ozymandias struggling a bit here.#T9#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Matariki tries to move to mount but Ozymandias blocks the move with his legs.
Ozymandias is letting Matariki control him for a moment.
Matariki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ozymandias tries to control but Matariki manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (18) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tries to break free.
#T10#
What can Ozymandias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Matariki keeps control of the position as Ozymandias tries to break free.
I would not like to be Ozymandias right now.
Matariki is hanging on to Ozymandias's back as he tries to escape.
Matariki biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11#
Matariki'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.
Ozymandias tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Matariki is not going to allow Ozymandias to sit and survive in this position.
Ozymandias rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ozymandias looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12#
Ozymandias is trying to break free.
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.
Ozymandias tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Matariki not allowing Ozymandias to control his hands.
Ozymandias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
Matariki controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Matariki.
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
Ozymandias 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: Matariki (18) vs (4) Ozymandias
Matariki seems keen to control Ozymandias's posture.#T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matariki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (20) vs (4) Ozymandias
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
Ozymandias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matariki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias is trying to keep Matariki in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position but Matariki postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Mapuche Matariki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 350
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 31 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel looks for a takedown but Matariki sprawls well.#TD#
Matariki shoots in and bounces Diesel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (0) Diesel
Matariki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Diesel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Diesel is trying to keep Matariki in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matariki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.#SUB2#
Diesel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matariki escapes and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel gets back to half guard.
Matariki slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Matariki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diesel for as long as he can get away with.
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel is not content to let Matariki control the position.
Diesel has a hand on Matariki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Matariki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (8) vs (0) Diesel#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matariki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Matariki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel is not content to let Matariki control the position.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matariki pulls his head out easily.
Diesel tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Matariki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matariki is controlling the pace.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Diesel is pressing down on Matariki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matariki postures up.
Matariki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matariki'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.#SUB2#
Diesel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matariki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Matariki tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Matariki is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matariki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matariki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (8) vs (2) Diesel#T9#
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matariki tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Matariki is concentrating on defense, preventing Diesel from advancing position.
Diesel prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Matariki defends it.
Matariki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Diesel prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matariki wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Matariki defends it. #T12#
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel stalling.
Matariki tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T13#
Matariki trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Matariki is trying to control but Diesel passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (8) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel controlling from side mount. #T14#
Matariki is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A victorious Mapuche Matariki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 344
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 4 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Matariki moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Jello pulls guard effortlessly.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matariki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Matariki
Matariki working a defensive guard but Jello manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Matariki
Matariki 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.
Matariki is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
You can see the frustration on Matariki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Matariki
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.#T1#
Matariki prevents Jello from taking his back.
Matariki wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Matariki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Matariki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matariki working to try and regain half guard.
Jello tries to control but Matariki wriggling away.
Matariki is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matariki is looking to escape.
Matariki tries to control Jello's body but Jello pushes him off. Matariki squirms to his side and now Jello has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (0) Matariki#T4#
Matariki wants to escape the position.
Jello controls the position.
Matariki tries to break free.
#T5#
Jello has good solid back control here.
Matariki controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
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.
#T6#
Matariki tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matariki is still trying to improve position.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Matariki tries to buck him off.
Matariki tries to break free.
#T7#
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Matariki's body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello has the hooks in. Matariki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki turns into Jello and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Matariki
Jello keeping full guard, as Matariki tries to pass. #T8#
Jello is trying to keep Matariki in close.
Matariki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Matariki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello trying to control the position here. #T9#
Matariki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matariki slips nicely into half guard.
Jello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Matariki is looking to stall here but Jello recovers full guard.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Matariki is proving a slippery customer.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Matariki from controlling successfully. #T11#
Jello wants to sweep here but Matariki controlling him for the moment.
Matariki looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (2) Matariki
Jello trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Jello advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (2) Matariki
What's Matariki going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Matariki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (15) vs (4) Matariki
Matariki controlling the pace. #T13#
Matariki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jello's thigh. Jello counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T14#
Jello trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Moldy Jello retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 340
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 33 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Priest drives through with a takedown into Matariki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Matariki
Priest sitting in guard here, content to control.
Priest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Priest 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.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Matariki pulls Priest in close to his closed guard and prevents Priest from doing any damage or advancing position.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Matariki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Priest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Matariki is controlling Priest's posture.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Priest passes Matariki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Priest is thwarting Matariki's attempts to control the position.
Matariki controlling the position for now.
Matariki 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#
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Matariki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest controlling the pace. #T6#
Matariki wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Matariki is still trying to improve position.
Matariki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Priest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matariki for as long as he can get away with.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matariki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass. #T9#
Matariki looking to control.
Matariki 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: Priest (2) vs (2) Matariki
Priest trying to control here.
Priest keeping hold of Matariki's head, controlling as best he can.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matariki in particular looking to stall.
Priest tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.#T10#
Matariki trying to control the pace.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matariki slips nicely into half guard.
Priest has a hand on Matariki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Matariki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (5) Matariki
Priest tries to hold on but Matariki postures up.#T11#
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Matariki stalling.
Priest tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.#T12#
Priest is not content to let Matariki control the position.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Matariki controlling the pace.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Matariki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Priest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Priest has Matariki pulled in close to control his posture.
Matariki advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (8) Matariki
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Priest 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 8 to 2.
Mapuche Matariki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 336
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Perez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Perez stops a takedown attempt from Matariki.
Perez stops a takedown attempt from Matariki.
Perez prevents the takedown attempt.
Matariki 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mapuche Matariki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matariki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matariki goes for a takedown attempt but Perez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Matariki drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
Matariki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perez prevents it.
#TD2#
Perez has hold of one of Matariki's legs. Matariki is fighting the takedown attempt but Perez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (0) vs (2) Perez
Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matariki trying to keep a closed guard but Perez is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki has control of Perez 's left arm, preventing Perez from doing any damage.
Perez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is fighting to break Matariki's control of his arms but Matariki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matariki trying to keep a closed guard but Perez is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Perez stays in close to Matariki's body and controls the position.
Matariki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Perez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Perez is fighting to break Matariki's control of his arms but Matariki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matariki continues to stall.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.#T3#
Matariki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass. #T4#
Perez is pushing down on Matariki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matariki is fighting to maintain full guard but Perez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perez trying to pass the guard but Matariki defending well.
Perez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Perez is trying to control. Matariki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matariki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez .
Matariki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T5#
Perez wants to control but Matariki is keeping him busy.
Matariki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matariki pulls Perez in close to his closed guard and prevents Perez from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Perez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perez trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom. #T6#
Perez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki is pulling down on Perez 's head. It's preventing any offense from Perez , at least for the moment.
Perez wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Matariki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (2) Perez #T7#
Matariki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matariki stays in close to Perez 's body and controls the position.
Perez controlling Matariki's posture. #SUB2#
Perez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Matariki has passed into half guard!
Matariki controlling the pace. #T8#
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez is not content to let Matariki control the position.#SUB2#
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matariki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matariki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (2) Perez
Perez tries to reverse the position but Matariki maintains control.#T9#
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount.
Perez regains half guard.#SUB2#
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Perez is trying to maintain the position but Matariki is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Matariki is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perez trying to control but Matariki postures up.
Matariki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Perez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Matariki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Perez holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Perez has an active guard here but Matariki has managed to pass into half guard.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Well, if Matariki 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.
#SUB2#
Matariki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Perez . Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (8) vs (2) Perez
You can see the frustration on Perez 's face as Matariki controls the position.
Perez is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#T13#
Matariki'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.
You can see the frustration on Perez 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perez looks to move to half guard but instead Matariki has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (10) vs (2) Perez
Perez is desperately trying to improve his position but Matariki has a good base and remains in mount.
Perez tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Perez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Perez tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Perez is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Perez regains half guard.
Matariki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Perez trying to hold on to Matariki's head to control him but Matariki postures up.
#SUB2#
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matariki pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Matariki 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Mapuche Matariki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 5
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nickal swats away the attempt to clinch by Matariki.#TD#
Nickal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Matariki
Matariki is looking for a sweep.
Matariki 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki gets back to half guard.#T1#
Matariki is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matariki is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal stays in close to Matariki's body and controls the position.
Nickal 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.#T2#
Matariki is adopting a defensive guard.
Nickal 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.
Matariki has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage. #T3#
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matariki looking for a sweep. Not yet Matariki, not yet.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (7) vs (0) Matariki#T5#
Matariki struggling a bit here.
Matariki tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
Nickal has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Matariki! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (9) vs (0) Matariki
Matariki is working to get back to half guard.
Matariki stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Matariki is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Nickal content just to control the position here.
Nickal'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.#T7#
Nickal wants to control the pace but Matariki is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Matariki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickal controlling the pace for now.
Matariki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matariki tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.#T9#
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matariki is trying to escape the mount.
Matariki is still trying to improve position.
Nickal content just to control the position here. #T10#
Nickal looking to control but Matariki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matariki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matariki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matariki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matariki wants to get back to full guard.
Matariki wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Matariki is controlling Nickal's trapped leg to prevent Nickal from advancing to side control.#T14#
Nickal trying to control the pace.
Matariki won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nickal is working for a kimura but Matariki is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Bo Nickal retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, 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. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Prelims
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki clinches up with Laitila and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Matariki has clasped his hands together around Laitila's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Matariki
Laitila is being controlled here.
Laitila tries to buck Matariki off but Matariki is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matariki's best efforts.#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Matariki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Matariki is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matariki in particular looking to stall.
Laitila trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matariki moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Matariki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom here.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Laitila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (7) Matariki
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Matariki defends it. #SUB#
Laitila wants to work for an arm triangle but Matariki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Laitila is working for a submission of some sort.
Matariki 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.
Laitila is just content to waste time from the top position. Matariki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T5#
Laitila trying to move into half guard but instead Matariki has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (9) Matariki
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Matariki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (12) Matariki
Matariki 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 Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom here.
Matariki tries to advance to mount but Laitila denies him. #T6#
Matariki staying calm.
Matariki tries to advance to mount but Laitila denies him.
Laitila is trying to control Matariki's posture but Matariki avoids it.
Laitila is letting Matariki control him for a moment. #T7#
Laitila prevents Matariki from improving position.
Laitila trying to remain calm as Matariki controls from the top position.
It looks like Matariki 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.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Matariki 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 Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
Laitila tries to bench press Matariki off him but Matariki keeps the position.
Laitila trying to remain calm as Matariki controls from the top position.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Matariki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Laitila gets back to half guard.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Laitila trying to get back to full guard but Matariki takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (15) Matariki
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Matariki controlling from mount.
Laitila is looking to get to half guard.
Matariki controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Laitila tries to hold on but Matariki postures up.
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laitila to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (18) Matariki
Laitila trying to control the action but Matariki just sinks the hooks in.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laitila doesn't escape. #T13##T14#
Laitila is really stuck here.
Matariki doesn't have the hooks in and Laitila manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (18) Matariki
Laitila trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Laitila pushes down on Matariki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 18 to 4.
A relieved looking Mapuche Matariki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 17 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Matariki rushes Merel and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Matariki wants the takedown. Merel is fighting it off but Matariki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Merel's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (0) Merel
Matariki won't allow Merel to sweep him here.
Matariki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (0) Merel
Merel is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel keeps trying to improve his position.
Merel prevents Matariki from moving into mount. #T1#
Matariki takes a little break here. Merel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Matariki tries to move to mount but Merel blocks the move with his legs.
Merel tries to bench press Matariki off him but Matariki keeps the position.
Matariki 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 Merel's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Merel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matariki is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (7) vs (0) Merel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Matariki controlling from mount.
Merel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matariki controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Merel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matariki controlling from mount.
Merel is desperately trying to improve his position but Matariki has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Matariki wants to take Merel's back but he can't do it this time.
Matariki content just to control the position here.
Matariki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Merel holds on, trying desperately to control.#T6#
Matariki controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel is trying to escape the mount.
Merel is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Matariki has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (10) vs (0) Merel
Merel tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Merel tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matariki controlling the positon.
Merel tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Merel doesn't escape.
Matariki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merel for as long as he can get away with.
Merel is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Matariki 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.
Matariki has the hooks in. Merel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Merel tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
#T10#
Matariki 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.
Merel tries to break free.
Matariki 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.
Merel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T11#
Merel rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Merel.
Matariki'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.
I really don't envy Merel right now.
Merel 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.#T12#
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Matariki has the hooks in. Merel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Merel doesn't escape. #T13#
Merel can't escape the position.
Good control from Matariki.
Merel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Merel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (10) vs (2) Merel#T14#
Merel wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Merel won't allow Matariki to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matariki has Merel pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Mapuche Matariki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 16 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Matariki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Matariki tightens his grip and picks Nickal up, before dumping him to the ground. Nickal manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (0) Nickal
Matariki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matariki'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.
Matariki looking to pass the 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (2) Nickal
Matariki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nickal is now in half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matariki's coaches at SSJ 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.
It looks like Nickal 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.
Matariki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matariki (6) vs (2) Nickal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki controls the action.
Matariki is hanging on to Nickal's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Nickal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Matariki controls the position.
Nickal prevents Matariki from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Nickal trying to control the hands but Matariki won't let him.
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Matariki gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nickal is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Matariki gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control.
Nickal breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (6) vs (4) Nickal
Matariki is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.#T6#
Nickal is continuing to stall.#T7#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal won't allow Matariki to sweep him here.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Matariki.
Nickal trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Nickal passes Matariki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matariki trying to control from the bottom.
Matariki is trying is best to control the position here.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
Matariki wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T10#
Nickal controlling the action here.
Matariki is controlling Nickal's trapped leg to prevent Nickal from advancing to side control.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Matariki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matariki (10) vs (4) Nickal#T11#
Nickal tries to break free.
Matariki not allowing Nickal to control his hands. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nickal.
Nickal tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Matariki controlling from the back.#T13#
Nickal tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickal wants to control his opponent's hands but Matariki gets his hands free.
Nickal wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Nickal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matariki.
#T14#
Nickal is really stuck here.
Matariki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matariki gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control.
Matariki controlling well, preventing Nickal from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
An out of breath Mapuche Matariki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki instigates a clinch.
Maximus is trying to drag Matariki to the mat but Matariki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maximus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matariki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Matariki has clasped his hands together around Maximus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (0) vs (4) Matariki
Maximus is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Maximus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.
Matariki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Matariki has control of the leg.
Maximus is concentrating on defense, preventing Matariki from advancing position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matariki is pressing down on Maximus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus is holding on for now.
Matariki prevents Maximus from improving his position.#T2#
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki wants to free his trapped foot but Maximus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Matariki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Maximus is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Matariki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Matariki content to control rather than advance.
Maximus tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.#T4#
Maximus gets back to full guard.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Matariki postures up.
Matariki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maximus holds on and takes a little breather.
Matariki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Matariki tries to pass.
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Matariki is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Matariki stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Matariki controlling him for the moment.
Matariki content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Maximus has control of Matariki's left arm, preventing Matariki from doing any damage.
Maximus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Matariki is now in half guard.
Matariki prevents Maximus from improving his position.
Maximus has his hands clasped together around Matariki's back. He's all about the action.
Matariki wants to free his trapped foot but Maximus is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.
Maximus is looking to get back to full guard here but Matariki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (7) Matariki
Maximus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Matariki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (0) vs (9) Matariki
Matariki content just to control the position here. #T10#
It looks like Matariki 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.
Matariki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki content just to control the position here.
Matariki is continuing to stall.#T11#
Maximus is just holding on here. Matariki manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (0) vs (12) Matariki
Matariki keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
Maximus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Maximus right now.
#T12#
Maximus trying to control the action but Matariki just sinks the hooks in.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matariki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Matariki is hanging on to Maximus's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maximus.
Maximus trying to control the position but Matariki manages to sink in the hooks.
Maximus tries to escape the position.
Matariki not allowing Maximus to control his hands.
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.
#T14#
Maximus tries to escape the position.
Maximus just trying to survive but Matariki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Maximus tries to buck him off.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 12 to 0.
Mapuche Matariki is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mapuche Matariki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Matariki gets a clinch. #TD2#
Matariki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Matariki
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.
Matariki 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.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matariki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but instead Matariki has moved into half guard.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Matariki
Nogueira is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Nogueira tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Matariki easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nogueira (0) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nogueira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nogueira is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Matariki controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira is trying to reverse the position but instead Matariki has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (0) vs (10) Matariki
Nogueira wants to escape the position.
What can Nogueira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nogueira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I would not like to be Nogueira right now.
Matariki gets his hands free as Nogueira looks to control.
Matariki has the hooks in. Nogueira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Nogueira trying to control but not successfully.
Nogueira rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Matariki biding his time, controlling Nogueira.
Nogueira rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
#T5#
Matariki controls the action.
Matariki is not going to allow Nogueira to sit and survive in this position.
What can Nogueira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nogueira tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matariki 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.
Nogueira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Nogueira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (10) Matariki#T6#
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
Matariki pulls Nogueira in close to prevent any damage.
Nogueira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nogueira trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Nogueira is looking to advance position but Matariki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nogueira (2) vs (14) Matariki
Nogueira is trying to reverse the position but instead Matariki has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (2) vs (17) Matariki#T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Matariki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Matariki is hanging on to Nogueira's back as he tries to escape.
Nogueira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Nogueira tries to break free.
I would not like to be Nogueira right now.
Nogueira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
I really don't envy Nogueira right now.
Nogueira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nogueira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matariki gets his hands free as Nogueira looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nogueira rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Nogueira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matariki controlling well, preventing Nogueira from escaping the position.
#T9#
Nogueira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
Nogueira tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matariki controlling the positon.
Nogueira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nogueira is looking to get to half guard.
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Nogueira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (2) vs (20) Matariki
Matariki trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Matariki is not going to allow Nogueira to sit and survive in this position.
Matariki has the hooks in. Nogueira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Nogueira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matariki controlling his opponent.
Matariki trying to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nogueira has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (2) vs (23) Matariki
I would not like to be Nogueira right now.
#T12#
Nogueira is trying to break free.
Matariki controlling the position well here. Nogueira rolled but Matariki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nogueira tries to escape the position.
Matariki controlling from the back.
Nogueira rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Nogueira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nogueira tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matariki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matariki is hanging on to Nogueira's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Nogueira trying to control the hands but Matariki won't let him.
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Nogueira tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 23 to 2.
Mapuche Matariki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gotan Wasselach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wasselach forces Matariki back against the cage and clinches.
Matariki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wasselach tries for a takedown but Matariki manages to get underhooks.
Matariki is working for takedown but Wasselach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wasselach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matariki.
Wasselach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matariki.
Gotan Wasselach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mapuche Matariki.
Wasselach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wasselach can't get the takedown.
Wasselach is pressed up against the cage. Matariki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wasselach down to the mat. Wasselach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Wasselach gets tackled into the cage by Matariki. Matariki maintains the clinch.
Wasselach can't get the takedown.
Wasselach tries to score a body lock takedown but Matariki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wasselach prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach has Matariki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matariki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wasselach tries to score a body lock takedown but Matariki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matariki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wasselach drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matariki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Matariki has hold of one of Wasselach's legs. Wasselach is fighting the takedown attempt but Matariki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasselach (0) vs (2) Matariki#T1#
Matariki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wasselach looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matariki 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.
Wasselach trying to control the position here.
Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wasselach controlling Matariki's posture.
Matariki wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Wasselach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matariki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet. #T3#
Wasselach working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki being controlled here momentarily.
Matariki trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Wasselach is trying to control the position but Matariki postures up.
Wasselach has Matariki pulled in close to control his posture.
Wasselach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matariki is one step ahead there.
Wasselach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matariki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Wasselach trying to control the position.
Wasselach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wasselach trying to control the position.
Matariki is fighting to break Wasselach's control of his arms but Wasselach is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasselach is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (2) vs (2) Matariki
Wasselach sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Wasselach from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matariki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (2) vs (4) Matariki
Wasselach looking to control.
Wasselach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matariki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Matariki forces his way into half guard.
Matariki is pressing down on Wasselach's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wasselach is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wasselach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wasselach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasselach seems keen to control Matariki's posture.
Wasselach wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasselach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Wasselach.#T7#
Matariki looking to pass the guard.
Wasselach is adopting a defensive guard.
Matariki forces his way into half guard.
Matariki controlling the action here.
Wasselach moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matariki 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.
Wasselach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Matariki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasselach is keeping the position for now.
Wasselach controlling the position.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Wasselach is keeping the position.
Matariki 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.
Wasselach looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matariki preventing the sweep. #T9#
Wasselach is trying to keep Matariki in close.
Wasselach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matariki postures up.
Wasselach wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasselach has control of Matariki's left arm, preventing Matariki from doing any damage.
Matariki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasselach is keeping the position for now.
Wasselach working a defensive guard here.
Wasselach is really struggling to control Matariki but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T10#
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Matariki tries to pass.
Matariki content to stall in guard here.
Matariki tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasselach is retaining full guard.
Matariki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wasselach is controlling Matariki's posture.
Matariki controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Matariki forces his way into half guard.
Wasselach tries to get to full guard but Matariki has control of the leg.
Wasselach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasselach.
Wasselach trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wasselach holds on and takes a little breather.
Matariki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Matariki being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Wasselach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matariki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matariki is stalling in the full guard.
Wasselach wants to sweep here but Matariki controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Wasselach pulls Matariki in close to prevent any damage.
Wasselach is trying to keep Matariki in close.
Matariki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wasselach pulls Matariki in close to prevent any damage.
Wasselach trying to control the position.
Wasselach looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Wasselach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasselach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matariki is one step ahead there.
Matariki postures up.
Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet.
Matariki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasselach pulls Matariki in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Mapuche Matariki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Matariki moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
Matariki prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGuire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGuire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Matariki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (0) McGuire
Matariki slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
McGuire 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.#SUB2#
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki controlling the pace.
Matariki 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.#T1##SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Matariki seems content to control.
Matariki works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (0) McGuire
Matariki works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (8) vs (0) McGuire#T2#
Matariki keeps control of the position as McGuire tries to break free.
McGuire is still trying to improve position.
What can McGuire do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Matariki not allowing McGuire to control his hands. #T3#
Matariki controlling from the back.
McGuire is in bad spot here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matariki controls the action.#T4#
Matariki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Matariki keeps control of the position as McGuire tries to break free.
#T5#
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McGuire's body.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matariki controls the position.
McGuire tries to escape the position.
#T6#
McGuire turns into Matariki and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (8) vs (2) McGuire
Matariki keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Matariki wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully. #T7#
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Matariki.#SUB2#
McGuire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matariki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (10) vs (2) McGuire#SUB2#
Matariki got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matariki has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Matariki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Matariki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Matariki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Matariki.#T9##SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matariki tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
Matariki stands and throws McGuire's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (13) vs (2) McGuire
McGuire is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Matariki working away.
McGuire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matariki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuire wants to control but Matariki postures up.
Matariki advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (15) vs (2) McGuire
Matariki moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (18) vs (2) McGuire
McGuire just looking to survive in the bad position.
Matariki is riding his opponent, not letting McGuire buck him off. #T11#
McGuire rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
McGuire trying to control but not successfully.
McGuire breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (18) vs (4) McGuire
Matariki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matariki continues to hold on tight.
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12#
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matariki has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Matariki pulls McGuire in close to his closed guard and prevents McGuire from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Matariki'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.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Matariki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (20) vs (4) McGuire
Matariki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McGuire working for submissions but it's allowed Matariki to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking Mapuche Matariki 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. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jonny Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bar fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Matariki moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Matariki has picked Bar up - he's going for a ride! Matariki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Matariki
Bar is looking for a sweep. Matariki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bar manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bar is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matariki escapes and throws Bar's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (0) vs (5) Matariki#T1#
Bar tries to bench press Matariki off him but Matariki keeps the position.
Matariki has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bar (0) vs (7) Matariki
Bar is trying to escape the mount.
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matariki stalling.
Bar is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Bar actively working from the bottom here.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Bar is defending well.
Bar is trying to get back to full guard.
Matariki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (0) vs (10) Matariki
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bar (0) vs (13) Matariki
Bar tries to escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Matariki controls the position.
Bar wants to escape the position.
Matariki controls the action.
Bar is trying to break free.
Bar is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki controls the action.
Matariki controlling well, preventing Bar from escaping the position.
#T4#
Matariki is riding his opponent, not letting Bar buck him off.
Bar rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
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.
I really don't envy Bar right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki doesn't have the hooks in and Bar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (13) Matariki
Bar tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matariki holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
Bar tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matariki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bar has Matariki in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (15) Matariki#SUB#
Bar looking for subs off his back but Matariki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bar looking for submissions off his back.
Matariki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6##SUB#
Bar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matariki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bar tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.
Bar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bar.#SUB#
Bar working for submissions but it's allowed Matariki to get to half guard.
#T7#
Matariki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (2) vs (18) Matariki
Bar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matariki controlling the pace for now.
Bar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bar (2) vs (21) Matariki
Bar turns into Matariki and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (21) Matariki#T8#
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bar is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matariki holds on and takes a little breather.
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bar is one step ahead there.
Matariki can't keep his opponent in guard - Bar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matariki is just riding it out for now. Bar eventually gives up the hold. #T9##SUB#
Matariki is defending against the submission attempts here by Bar.
Bar wants to pass the guard but Matariki is defending well. #SUB#
Bar is looking for a kimura here.
Matariki 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#
Bar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matariki sees it coming and defends easily.#T10#
Matariki gets full guard.
Matariki pulls Bar in to control the position. #SUB#
Bar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matariki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matariki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matariki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (4) vs (25) Matariki
Bar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matariki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Matariki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Matariki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bar is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Bar is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Bar's face as Matariki controls the position. #T11#
Bar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Matariki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bar (4) vs (27) Matariki
Bar can't escape the position.
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bar (4) vs (30) Matariki
Bar tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bar's body.
I really don't envy Bar right now.
Matariki controlling from the back.
Bar tries to break free.
#T12#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matariki controlling the positon.
Bar tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Matariki is trying to stick to Bar's back but Bar is turning into Matariki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Matariki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (6) vs (30) Matariki
Matariki has his hands on Bar's head, controlling the position.
Bar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matariki can't keep his opponent in guard - Bar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matariki sees it coming and defends easily.
Matariki tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Matariki is positioning himself well to prevent Bar advancing to mount.
Bar is pressing down on Matariki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matariki is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T14##SUB#
Bar seems to be working for a kimura but Matariki defends the submission attempt.
Matariki gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matariki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (6) vs (32) Matariki#SUB#
Bar is looking for a triangle but Matariki pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki stays in close to Bar's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bar has an active guard here but Matariki has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 32 to 6.
After winning the bout, Mapuche Matariki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 46
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Matariki tries to sprawl but Ozymandias drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (0) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance.
Matariki 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.
Ozymandias prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Matariki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ozymandias is controlling the pace.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (0) vs (5) Ozymandias#T1#
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matariki tries to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozymandias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matariki tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias tries to control but Matariki wriggling away.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here. #T3#
Ozymandias is looking to work his way around to Matariki's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Ozymandias looking to control but Matariki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matariki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Matariki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here. #T4#
Matariki regains half guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Matariki defends it.
Matariki is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias wants to free his trapped foot but Matariki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias keeps trying to improve his position.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (0) vs (8) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Ozymandias wants to take Matariki's back but he can't do it this time.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ozymandias can't control as he wanted to and Matariki manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Matariki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matariki wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matariki is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matariki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ozymandias is thwarting Matariki's attempts to control the position.
Matariki won't allow Ozymandias to pass to mount. #T7#
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Matariki defending well.
Matariki is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozymandias wants to control but Matariki is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matariki keeps working.
Ozymandias controlling the action here. #T8#
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Matariki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matariki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matariki regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass.
Ozymandias preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Matariki pulls Ozymandias in to control the position.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (8) Ozymandias#T11#
Matariki content to stall in guard here.
Ozymandias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matariki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (8) Ozymandias
Matariki taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
Ozymandias wants to control but Matariki postures up.#T12#
Matariki trying to control the position but Ozymandias is working away.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
Matariki tries to advance to mount but Ozymandias denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Ozymandias but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (7) vs (8) Ozymandias
Ozymandias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T13#
Matariki trying to control the pace.
Ozymandias has his hands clasped together around Matariki's back. He's all about the action.
Matariki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.#T14#
Matariki is thwarting Ozymandias's attempts to control the position.
Matariki is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now.
Matariki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ozymandias is controlling Matariki's trapped leg to prevent Matariki from advancing to side control.
Matariki prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Ozymandias trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias tries to get to full guard but Matariki has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 8 to 7.
A very excited looking Cyrus Ozymandias 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. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 41
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Matariki darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Matariki into the cage.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Matariki clinches up against the cage.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Matariki manages to get underhooks.
Matariki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Matariki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barnes regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Matariki
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes 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.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Matariki has moved into half guard.
Barnes is trying to control but Matariki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Matariki#T1#
Matariki prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matariki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Matariki controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Matariki fails to take his opponent's back.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount.
Matariki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Matariki.
Matariki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Barnes stops Matariki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matariki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki content just to control the position here. #T5#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matariki controlling from mount.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control the action here but instead Matariki manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Matariki#T6#
Matariki controlling his opponent.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
It looks like Matariki 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.
Matariki with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Barnes wants to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Barnes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8#
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mentor Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Barnes tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (11) Matariki
Barnes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matariki is continuing to stall.#T9#
Barnes tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Matariki is trying to stick to Barnes's back but Barnes is turning into Matariki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Matariki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (11) Matariki
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Matariki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Matariki managing to control the position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving. #T11#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Matariki has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Matariki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (15) Matariki#T12#
Barnes wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki controlling his opponent.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matariki content just to control the position here. #T13#
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (18) Matariki
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Barnes tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Barnes tries to break free.
#T14#
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Matariki controlling the position well here. Barnes rolled but Matariki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Barnes is in bad spot here.
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki controlling the position well here. Barnes rolled but Matariki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Mapuche Matariki 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. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Matariki gets a clinch.
Matariki is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Matariki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Matariki
Hall trying to hold on to Matariki's head to control him but Matariki postures up.
Matariki prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matariki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matariki's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (4) vs (2) Matariki
Matariki 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.
Hall controlling from the back.
Hall has the hooks in. Matariki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.
Hall 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 Hall.
Matariki wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Hall biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hall'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.#T3#
Hall keeps control of the position as Matariki tries to break free.
Hall is not going to allow Matariki to sit and survive in this position.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Further stalling from Hall.#T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matariki for as long as he can get away with.
Hall continues to stall.#T5#
Matariki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Matariki's body.
#T6##T7#
More hug and hope from Hall.
Matariki trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
Matariki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall biding his time, controlling Matariki. #T8#
Matariki wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Hall controlling well, preventing Matariki from escaping the position.
Hall has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB#
Hall is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Matariki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.#T10#
Matariki can't escape the position.
Hall controlling from the back.
Matariki turns into Hall and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (4) Matariki
Matariki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall 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.
Hall pulls Matariki in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Matariki looking to pass the guard.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matariki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (4) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki working away.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Hall wants to control but Matariki postures up.
Hall is trying to work for a sweep but Matariki has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (4) vs (9) Matariki
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Hall tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hall (4) vs (12) Matariki#T13#
Hall wants to escape the position.
Matariki is riding his opponent, not letting Hall buck him off.
Matariki controlling well, preventing Hall from escaping the position.
Matariki doesn't have the hooks in and Hall manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (12) Matariki
Hall wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Matariki is controlling Hall's posture.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Hall postures up.
Matariki is pulling down on Hall's head to control his posture.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (9) vs (12) Matariki
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Matariki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Matariki is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 12 to 9.
After winning the bout, Mapuche Matariki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki moves into the clinch successfully.
Mamontov prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mamontov has Matariki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mamontov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Matariki tumbling to the mat - Mamontov dives into Matariki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (0) Matariki
Mamontov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamontov'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.
Mamontov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard.
Mamontov preventing the sweep.
Mamontov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard. #T1#
Matariki pulls Mamontov in close to prevent any damage.
Mamontov pushing down on Matariki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (0) Matariki
Matariki is controlling an arm, preventing Mamontov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Matariki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Matariki defends it. #T2#
Matariki is doing well to control the position and prevent Mamontov from advancing to side control.
Mamontov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matariki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mamontov is working for a kimura here but Matariki manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mamontov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (5) vs (2) Matariki
Matariki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mamontov keeping full guard, as Matariki tries to pass.
Mamontov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Matariki being controlled here momentarily.
Matariki 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.
Mamontov is trying to keep Matariki in close.
Mamontov is really struggling to control Matariki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mamontov wants to sweep here but Matariki controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Matariki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matariki passes Mamontov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
Mamontov is looking to get back to full guard here but Matariki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (5) Matariki
A lull in the action here as Matariki stalls from top position.
Mamontov is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Mamontov is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Mamontov prevents Matariki from moving into mount.
Mamontov looking for a sweep but Matariki has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamontov (5) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki fails to move to back control.
Matariki controlling the pace for now.
Matariki prevents Mamontov from getting the reversal.
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away. #T6#
Mamontov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Mamontov is trying to reverse the position but instead Matariki has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (5) vs (10) Matariki
Mamontov rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Mamontov trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Mamontov tries to buck him off.
#T7#
I really don't envy Mamontov right now.
Matariki controls the action.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Mamontov tries to break free.
Matariki controls the action.
Matariki is not going to allow Mamontov to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Mamontov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mamontov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matariki avoiding Mamontov 's attempts to control his hands.
Mamontov tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mamontov rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Well, with Matariki on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mamontov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Matariki is riding his opponent, not letting Mamontov buck him off.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
Matariki 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.
Mamontov tries to break free.
Matariki controls the position.#T10#
Mamontov just trying to survive but Matariki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Matariki wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy.
Mamontov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Mamontov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (7) vs (10) Matariki
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving. #T11#
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck.
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamontov controls the pace.
Matariki is trying to control the position but Mamontov postures up.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass.
Matariki looking to control.
Matariki looking for a sweep. Not yet Matariki, not yet. #T12#
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Mamontov passes Matariki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Matariki is defending well.
Matariki is staying active underneath Mamontov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamontov is pressing down on Matariki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matariki is holding on for now.
Matariki keeping hold of Mamontov's head, controlling as best he can.
Matariki 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.#T13#
Matariki is not content to let Mamontov control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamontov in particular looking to stall.
Mamontov wants to pass to mount but Matariki is defending the position.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matariki has his hands clasped together around Mamontov's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Mamontov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Matariki to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T14#
Matariki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamontov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matariki seems keen to control Mamontov's posture.
Mamontov trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamontov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Mapuche Matariki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 29
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matariki slaps away a takedown attempt from Kersikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Kersikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matariki on his heels. He'll look to pass Matariki's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Matariki
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Matariki is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.#T2#
Matariki managing to control the position.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Matariki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Matariki
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Matariki is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov looking to control but Matariki passes into half guard.
Matariki is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Matariki stalling.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.#T4#
Still in half guard, Matariki seems content to control.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Let's hope that Matariki 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.#SUB#
Kersikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matariki slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Matariki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Matariki controlling the action here.
Matariki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Matariki
Kersikov tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Kersikov regains half guard.#T6#
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matariki in particular looking to stall.
Matariki prevents Kersikov from improving his position.#T7#
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matariki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (8) Matariki
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matariki controlling the pace for now.
Matariki prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Kersikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matariki controlling the pace.
Kersikov is trying to control but Matariki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (11) Matariki
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Matariki maintains control.#T10#
Kersikov wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matariki controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Matariki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matariki controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kersikov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (2) vs (14) Matariki
Kersikov is really stuck here.
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.
#T12#
Kersikov trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Matariki controls the action.
Kersikov tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
#T13#
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Matariki on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kersikov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T14#
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matariki trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Matariki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Matariki is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 14 to 2.
Mapuche Matariki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 28
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Matariki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ozymandias regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Matariki
Ozymandias is pulling down on Matariki's head to control his posture.
Matariki preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ozymandias seems keen to control Matariki's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias'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.
Matariki won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Matariki's head. It's preventing any offense from Matariki, at least for the moment.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet. #T1#
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias pulls Matariki in to control the position.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matariki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Matariki
Ozymandias 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.
Matariki managing to control the position.
Ozymandias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matariki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Matariki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Ozymandias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Matariki
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matariki keeps working.
Matariki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ozymandias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (6) Matariki
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matariki controlling the positon.#T4#
Ozymandias looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ozymandias tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ozymandias.
Ozymandias is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Ozymandias right now.
#T5#
Ozymandias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Matariki is not going to allow Ozymandias to sit and survive in this position.
Ozymandias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Matariki 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.
I really don't envy Ozymandias right now.
#T6#
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ozymandias's body.
Matariki not allowing Ozymandias to control his hands.
Ozymandias is trying to break free.
Ozymandias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matariki is not going to allow Ozymandias to sit and survive in this position.
Ozymandias tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Ozymandias trying to control but not successfully.
Ozymandias is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ozymandias trying to control the position but Matariki manages to sink in the hooks.
Ozymandias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ozymandias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matariki avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.#T8#
Matariki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozymandias is looking to get to half guard.
Matariki content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias can't escape the position.
Ozymandias tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matariki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Ozymandias is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Matariki postures up.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matariki is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ozymandias is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (5) vs (9) Matariki
Matariki controlling from the back.
Matariki has the hooks in. Ozymandias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
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.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Ozymandias tries to break free.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ozymandias doesn't escape.
Ozymandias turns into Matariki and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (9) Matariki
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Matariki seems keen to control Ozymandias's posture.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Matariki.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T12#
Matariki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard.
Matariki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Matariki 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.
Matariki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias won't allow Matariki to sweep him here. #T14#
Ozymandias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 9 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Mapuche Matariki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 25
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 11 losses; Juanito Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cortez clinches with his opponent.
Matariki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cortez has Matariki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matariki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cortez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matariki.
Matariki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cortez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matariki 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mapuche Matariki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matariki is looking to counter the offense by Cortez and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Cortez rushes Matariki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cortez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matariki tries for a takedown but Cortez manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Cortez has Matariki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cortez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Matariki tumbling to the mat - Cortez dives into Matariki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (0) vs (2) Cortez#SUB2#
Cortez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matariki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cortez has Matariki in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (2) Cortez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cortez wants to improve his position but instead Matariki has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cortez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matariki is one step ahead there.
Matariki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cortez trying to keep a closed guard but Matariki is proving a slippery customer.
Matariki stays in close to Cortez's body and controls the position.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matariki is one step ahead there. #T2#
Matariki advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez is letting Matariki control him for a moment.
Matariki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (7) vs (2) Cortez
Matariki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cortez is looking to get to half guard.
Cortez is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cortez tries to reverse the position but Matariki maintains control.
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matariki takes Cortez's back. Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (10) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (10) vs (4) Cortez#SUB2#
Cortez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matariki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matariki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matariki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matariki (14) vs (4) Cortez
Cortez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Cortez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matariki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matariki (14) vs (8) Cortez
Matariki trying to control the hands but Cortez breaks the grip.
Cortez has the hooks in. Matariki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Cortez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Matariki breaks Cortez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (16) vs (8) Cortez
Cortez is controlling Matariki's posture.
Matariki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matariki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cortez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matariki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (19) vs (8) Cortez#T5#
Cortez wants to control but Matariki postures up.
Matariki has control of an arm but Cortez manages to advance to Matariki's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matariki (19) vs (12) Cortez
Matariki wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cortez looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Matariki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cortez. #SUB2#
Cortez working for a choke but Matariki reverses nicely into Cortez 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (21) vs (12) Cortez
Matariki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matariki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Matariki tries to pass to full mount but Cortez defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki controlling the action here.
Cortez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Matariki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (24) vs (12) Cortez
Cortez is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Cortez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (27) vs (12) Cortez
Matariki avoiding Cortez 's attempts to control his hands.
Matariki biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cortez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cortez doesn't escape.
Matariki is hanging on to Cortez's back as he tries to escape.
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
Matariki'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.
Cortez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matariki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cortez is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Further stalling from Matariki.
Matariki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cortez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Matariki avoiding Cortez 's attempts to control his hands.
Cortez is really stuck here.
Cortez trying to control but not successfully.
Cortez is really stuck here.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cortez.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Cortez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cortez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
Cortez wants to escape the position.
Cortez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Matariki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cortez trying to control the action but Matariki just sinks the hooks in.
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cortez's body.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Matariki is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
Cortez is trying to break free.
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.
Cortez is trying to break free.
Matariki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cortez wants to escape the position.
Matariki biding his time, controlling Cortez.
Cortez 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.
Cortez wants to escape the position.
#T13#
I would not like to be Cortez right now.
Cortez trying to control the action but Matariki just sinks the hooks in.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cortez doesn't escape.
Cortez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cortez tries to escape the position.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cortez.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Good control from Matariki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 27 to 12.
A relieved looking Mapuche Matariki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Juanito Cortez spoke after the fight, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 22
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Veigar Kujawski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Matariki closes the distance and pushes Kujawski back into the cage.
Matariki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kujawski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Kujawski has clasped his hands together around Matariki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kujawski (4) vs (0) Matariki
Kujawski looking to control but instead Matariki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Kujawski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matariki is just riding it out for now. Kujawski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kujawski is working for a submission of some sort.
Matariki is positioning himself well to prevent Kujawski advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Kujawski is trying to work for a kimura but Matariki is defending well.
#SUB#
Kujawski is working for a kimura but Matariki is defending it quite comfortably.
Matariki has his hands clasped together around Kujawski's back. He's all about the action.
Matariki tries to roll over but Kujawski keeps him under control.#T2#
Matariki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kujawski is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Matariki to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kujawski has gone for a leg lock! Matariki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kujawski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (4) vs (2) Matariki#SUB#
Kujawski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kujawski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Matariki 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 Kujawski. Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (4) vs (5) Matariki#T3#
A lull in the action here as Matariki stalls from top position.
Kujawski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matariki is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kujawski (4) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kujawski tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Kujawski reaches up to try and control the position but Matariki seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kujawski rolls and tries to escape and now Matariki has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kujawski (4) vs (10) Matariki
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kujawski trying to control the hands but Matariki won't let him. #T4#
Matariki has the hooks in. Kujawski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki gets his hands free as Kujawski looks to control.
Kujawski tries to escape the position.
Kujawski trying to control the hands but Matariki won't let him. #T5#
Good control from Matariki.
Kujawski tries to break free.
Matariki is not going to allow Kujawski to sit and survive in this position.
Kujawski is trying to break free.
Matariki controlling the position well here. Kujawski rolled but Matariki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kujawski is trying to break free.
#T6#
I would not like to be Kujawski right now.
Kujawski can't escape the position.
Kujawski trying to control the position but Matariki manages to sink in the hooks.
Kujawski is in bad spot here.
What can Kujawski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Matariki 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.
Kujawski tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Kujawski is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Kujawski tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Kujawski rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki 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.
Kujawski trying to control the hands but Matariki won't let him.
What can Kujawski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kujawski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Matariki controlling from the back.#T8#
Kujawski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Kujawski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (6) vs (10) Matariki
Kujawski trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Matariki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kujawski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (9) vs (10) Matariki
Matariki regains half guard.
Kujawski trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away. #SUB#
Kujawski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matariki sees it coming and defends easily.#T9#
Kujawski controlling the action here.
Kujawski prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Matariki is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matariki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Kujawski from controlling successfully.
Kujawski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matariki pulls Kujawski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kujawski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Matariki is continuing to stall.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Matariki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving. #T11#
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kujawski is one step ahead there.
Matariki trying to control the position.
Kujawski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matariki's guard. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a kimura here.
#T12#
Kujawski wants to pass to mount but Matariki is defending the position. #SUB#
Kujawski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matariki sees it coming and defends easily.
Kujawski wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matariki defends it well. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kujawski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T13#
Kujawski wants to control but Matariki is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kujawski is trying to work for a kimura but Matariki is defending well.
Matariki has his hands clasped together around Kujawski's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Kujawski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (12) vs (10) Matariki#SUB#
Kujawski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matariki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kujawski's guard! Nice work there by Matariki! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (12) vs (12) Matariki#SUB#
Kujawski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Matariki has picked Kujawski up and slammed him! Kujawski can't keep hold of the triangle and Matariki manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (12) vs (15) Matariki
Matariki taking a breather here.
Kujawski is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 15 to 12.
Mapuche Matariki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 17
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Matariki takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Matariki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Mason successfully pulls guard.
Matariki stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mason has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Matariki 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 Mason. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (3) vs (0) Mason
Mason is trying to escape the position but Matariki is controlling the position. #T1#
Matariki working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Matariki taking a breather here.
Matariki'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.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matariki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason is trying to control Matariki's posture but Matariki avoids it.
Mason manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matariki's best efforts.
Mason wants to get back to full guard but Matariki has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (6) vs (0) Mason#T3#
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matariki avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Matariki wants to take his opponent's back but Mason doesn't allow it.
Matariki controlling from mount. #T5#
Mason is trying to escape the mount but Matariki keeps good control and instead manages to take Mason's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (9) vs (0) Mason
Matariki keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
What can Mason do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Mason trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape.
Mason trying to control the position but Matariki manages to sink in the hooks.
Mason is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Matariki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mason tries to escape the position.
Matariki controls the position.#T7#
Matariki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mason for as long as he can get away with.
Matariki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Matariki is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
Mason trying to control but not successfully.
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.
#T8#
Matariki keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
Mason is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
Mason looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Matariki is riding his opponent, not letting Mason buck him off.
Mason breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (9) vs (2) Mason
Mason won't allow Matariki to sweep him here.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Matariki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (11) vs (2) Mason
Matariki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10##SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matariki 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.
Mason looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mason isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Matariki stacks Mason 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 Matariki! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (14) vs (2) Mason
Matariki taking a breather here. #T11#
Matariki advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (16) vs (2) Mason
Matariki content just to control the position here.
Mason wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (19) vs (2) Mason
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Mason trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
What can Mason do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mason.
Mason tries to break free.
#T13#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Mason do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mason tries to escape the position.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mason.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Mason's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Mapuche Matariki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 14
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamontov is defended easily by Matariki.#CL2#
Matariki forces Mamontov back against the cage and clinches.
Matariki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mamontov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mamontov fails to pull guard.
Mamontov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slon Mamontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matariki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mamontov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Matariki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (0) vs (2) Matariki
Mamontov seems keen to control Matariki's posture.#SUB#
Mamontov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matariki defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamontov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matariki uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (0) vs (5) Matariki
Mamontov is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Mamontov is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Mamontov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Matariki 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamontov'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.
Mamontov tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Mamontov looks to move to half guard but instead Matariki has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamontov (0) vs (7) Matariki
Mamontov is working to get back to half guard.
Mamontov wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki controlling from the full mount.
Mamontov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Matariki avoids the attempt from Mamontov to control.
Mamontov is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Matariki avoids the attempt from Mamontov to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamontov tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (0) vs (10) Matariki
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
Matariki is hanging on to Mamontov's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Matariki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
Matariki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Matariki not allowing Mamontov to control his hands. #T5#
Mamontov holding on to Matariki's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Mamontov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Mamontov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (10) Matariki
Mamontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Mamontov won't allow Matariki to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Mamontov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard. #T6#
Mamontov is fighting to break Matariki's control of his arms but Matariki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamontov is one step ahead there.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matariki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (12) Matariki
Mamontov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matariki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Mamontov.#SUB#
Mamontov has an active guard here but Matariki has managed to pass into half guard.
Mamontov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Matariki jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (2) vs (15) Matariki
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mamontov is trying to get back to half guard.
Matariki gets to mount! Mamontov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamontov (2) vs (17) Matariki
Mamontov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (2) vs (20) Matariki#T8#
Matariki controlling from the back.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Mamontov breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (4) vs (20) Matariki
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamontov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass.
Mamontov is pushing down on Matariki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matariki is fighting to maintain full guard but Mamontov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matariki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamontov.
Matariki is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but Matariki defending well.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Mamontov seems to be looking for submissions.
Mamontov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matariki keeping hold of Mamontov's head, controlling as best he can.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Matariki is defending well. #T10#
Well, if Mamontov 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.
Matariki wants to improve his position but Mamontov is controlling well.
Matariki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Matariki is trying to control but can't.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Matariki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matariki tries to roll over but Mamontov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mamontov 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.
Matariki 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.#T12#
Mamontov is thwarting Matariki's attempts to control the position.
Matariki is pressing down on Mamontov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamontov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mamontov trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom. #T13#
Matariki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamontov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (4) vs (22) Matariki#SUB#
Mamontov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Matariki is defending well. Mamontov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Matariki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mamontov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slon Mamontov! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 13
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Pinales. No joy for Matariki on that attempt.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Matariki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinales is fending him off so far but Matariki persists. Nope, Pinales circles away and we're back to standing.
Matariki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinales. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (0) vs (2) Pinales
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mapuche Matariki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2#
Pinales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matariki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (2) Pinales#SUB2#
Pinales looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Matariki has picked Pinales up and slammed him! Pinales can't keep hold of the triangle and Matariki manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (2) Pinales
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales trying to remain calm as Matariki controls from the top position.
Pinales is looking to reverse the position.
Pinales is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Matariki controlling the position from side mount.
Pinales is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matariki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Matariki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (8) vs (2) Pinales
Pinales wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Matariki has a good base and remains in mount.
Matariki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Matariki 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.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
Pinales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matariki wants to take his opponent's back but Pinales doesn't allow it.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Pinales is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Pinales tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (11) vs (2) Pinales
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matariki controlling the positon.
Pinales is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Pinales is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
Pinales tries to escape the position.
Pinales keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
Matariki has the hooks in. Pinales is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Pinales manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Pinales.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (11) vs (4) Pinales
Matariki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinales's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (13) vs (4) Pinales#SUB2#
Pinales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matariki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pinales working for a triangle but Matariki defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Pinales isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Matariki stacks Pinales 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 Matariki! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (16) vs (4) Pinales
Pinales manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (16) vs (6) Pinales#T6##SUB2#
Pinales is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matariki sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pinales's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pinales's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matariki (20) vs (6) Pinales
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pinales turns into Matariki and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (20) vs (8) Pinales#T7#
Matariki is pulling down on Pinales's head. It's preventing any offense from Pinales, at least for the moment.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Pinales tries to pass.
Pinales postures up.
Matariki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Pinales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matariki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pinales has Matariki in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (22) vs (8) Pinales#T8#
Matariki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matariki passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matariki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Pinales is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Matariki jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (25) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales tries to improve position but can't.
Matariki controls the position.
Pinales is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matariki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matariki pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Matariki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Matariki prevents Pinales from improving his position.
Matariki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matariki pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for a kimura from the bottom but Matariki passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (28) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales looks winded!
Pinales seems a little lost for a moment, as Matariki dominates the positioning.
Pinales tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matariki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pinales is trying to work for a sweep but Matariki has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (30) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales is trying desperately to improve position.
Matariki content just to control the position here. #T11#
Pinales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pinales gets back to half guard.
Matariki wants to pass to mount but Pinales is defending the position. #SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Matariki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matariki pulls his head out easily.
Matariki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Matariki moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (33) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matariki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pinales is trying to work for a sweep but Matariki has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (35) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales gets back to half guard.
Matariki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matariki pulls his head out easily.
Matariki slows the pace down in half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Matariki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pinales. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (38) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matariki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matariki controlling the action here.#T14#
Pinales is looking to get back to full guard here but Matariki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (41) vs (8) Pinales
Matariki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pinales will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pinales is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matariki is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (43) vs (8) Pinales
Pinales is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Matariki content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 43 to 8.
Mapuche Matariki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bellicose 96
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Hakimi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matariki checks a leg kick.
Matariki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been informed that Hakimi 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.
Hakimi looks to land a left hand but Matariki moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Matariki - just one landing.
Matariki checks the leg kick.
Hakimi lands with a right hand.
Hakimi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matariki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Matariki misses the target.
Matariki feints and then cracks Hakimi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hakimi down.
Hakimi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matariki.
Matariki throws a shot from downtown. Hakimi moves away and avoids it.
Matariki slips a straight right by Hakimi.
Matariki throwing a counter right hand but Hakimi manages to avoid it.
Matariki throws a jab when Hakimi was well out of range.
Matariki connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matariki throws out a loose jab but Hakimi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakimi misses the shot to the body.
Hakimi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matariki. Matariki obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakimi misses with a body kick.
Matariki is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Hakimi. #T1#
Hakimi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hakimi loads up on a big right hand but Matariki slips the punch.
Hakimi throws a poor cross that misses
and Matariki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakimi.
Matariki blocks a head kick by Hakimi.
Jab from Matariki.
Matariki lands with a shot to the body.
Hakimi loads up on a big right hand but Matariki slips the punch.
Hakimi looks to land a combination but Matariki avoids it well.
Hakimi misses with a hook to the body
and Matariki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakimi misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Matariki misses its target.
Matariki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakimi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matariki drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hakimi right on the button. Hakimi goes down! Matariki follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Matariki gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mapuche Matariki!
After winning the bout, Mapuche Matariki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CDFC 35:Tarver vs Valle 2
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Matariki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matariki, as that shot connected.
Matariki with the inside leg kick.
Musaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Musaga lands with a nice body punch.
Musaga digs a good hook to Matariki's body.
Matariki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Musaga throws a hook but Matariki avoids it easily.
Musaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matariki has time to react.
Musaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matariki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matariki lands a nice looking body shot.
#KD2#
Musaga drops Matariki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Matariki looks back up at him and smiles so Musaga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Matariki is rocked!
Matariki gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Musaga points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Matariki wakes up just in time to hear Musaga thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dogo Musaga! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki closes the distance and pushes Cartwright back into the cage.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Matariki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Matariki has Cartwright pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matariki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cartwright tumbling to the mat - Matariki dives into Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Matariki
Cartwright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matariki trying to move into half guard but instead Cartwright has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (2) Matariki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Cartwright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Matariki is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Matariki is controlling Cartwright's trapped leg to prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.
Matariki wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matariki trying to control here.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Cartwright is pressing down on Matariki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matariki is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Matariki keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Cartwright prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matariki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Matariki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cartwright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cartwright's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (2) vs (6) Matariki#T5#
Cartwright holding on to Matariki's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Matariki not allowing Cartwright to control his hands.
Cartwright breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (4) vs (6) Matariki
Matariki controlling Cartwright's posture.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Matariki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (4) vs (10) Matariki
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cartwright is trying to control but Matariki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (4) vs (13) Matariki
Cartwright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well. #T7#
Cartwright is controlling Matariki's trapped leg to prevent Matariki from advancing to side control.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright is trying to hold Matariki in close to prevent damage but Matariki has managed to pass into half guard.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Matariki has control of the leg.
Cartwright keeping hold of Matariki's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Matariki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matariki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matariki wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #SUB#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matariki is aware though and is defending well.
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.#SUB#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Matariki should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Matariki should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carr Cartwright! |
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