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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 707 p4p, 33 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 18992 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gaia Ky Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Mata. No joy for Ky Jr on that attempt.
Ky Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mata pinned against the cage. Mata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mata trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Mata's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr is looking for a triangle here but Mata uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Ky Jr
Mata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ky Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata working away.
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ky Jr's legs.
Mata advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Ky Jr
Mata wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.
Mata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Ky Jr working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr reaches up and holds on to Mata to control the position.
Ky Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Mata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ky Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Ky Jr is defending the position.
Ky Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Ky Jr has a hand on Mata's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mata takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (10) vs (0) Ky Jr
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ky Jr is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ky Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mata (13) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr can't escape the position.
Ky Jr breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (13) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mata trying to keep a closed guard but Ky Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Mata working for a triangle but Ky Jr defends it easily.
Mata pulls Ky Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Ky Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Ky Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Mata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ky Jr controls the pace.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Ky Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mata holds on and takes a little breather.
Ky Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Mata can't keep his opponent in guard - Ky Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Mata trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr prevents Mata from improving his position.
Ky Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.
Mata is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Mata wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Ky Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Ky Jr working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mata's thigh. Mata counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.
Ky Jr is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Ky Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Mata is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Ky Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Ky Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Ky Jr controlling the action here.
Mata manages to get to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata has control of Ky Jr's left arm, preventing Ky Jr from doing any damage.
Ky Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr passes Mata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata is positioning himself well to prevent Ky Jr advancing to mount.
Ky Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Mata trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2454 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 703 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa's entrance music is Welcome To The Jungle. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Keosayan
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Keosayan is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura but Keosayan is defending well.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Keosayan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan gets back to full guard.
Keosayan pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Keosayan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Keosayan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wasa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Wasa'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.
Keosayan is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
Wasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keosayan looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Keosayan wants to control the position but Wasa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Keosayan is not content to let Wasa control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan keeping control of the position.
Well, if Wasa 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.
Keosayan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keosayan controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan looking for subs off his back but Wasa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Keosayan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Keosayan defends it.
Wasa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keosayan keeps working.
Keosayan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa wants to control but Keosayan is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to get back to full guard.
Keosayan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wasa is working for a kimura but Keosayan is defending it quite comfortably.
Keosayan is looking to get back to full guard here but Wasa has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan sneaks back into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Keosayan wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Keosayan is having none of it.
Wasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keosayan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Keosayan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Wasa uses his free foot to push down on Keosayan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Keosayan. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (0) Keosayan
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keosayan is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan regains half guard.
Wasa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Keosayan has recovered full guard.
Keosayan keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (2) Keosayan
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Keosayan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Keosayan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (5) Keosayan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Keosayan controlling the position from side mount.
Keosayan wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Keosayan tries to move to mount but Wasa blocks the move with his legs.
Keosayan 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.
Keosayan controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Wasa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is staying tight to Wasa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wasa is looking to reverse the position.
Wasa regains half guard.
Wasa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keosayan is working away from the top position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keosayan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wasa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wasa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wasa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (12) vs (5) Keosayan
Keosayan is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Keosayan prevents Wasa from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
A very excited looking Masa Wasa 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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