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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 29 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (0) vs (4) Mata
Mata has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (0) vs (6) Mata
Mata wants to take Fiso's back but he can't do it this time.
Fiso wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Fiso is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (0) vs (9) Mata
Good control from Mata.#SUB2#
Fiso won't enjoy being in this position. Mata looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Fiso is tapping - it's over boys! Mata picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Our winner, Dado Mata, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rene Neri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Neri pulls guard.
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.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Neri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neri keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi 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.
Neri is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up. #T1#
Neri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Neri is keeping the position.
Takahashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Neri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Neri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takahashi content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Neri has locked up a guillotine! Neri's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Takahashi is holding on here and Neri must be using up a lot of energy. Takahashi has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Neri gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rene Neri!
Rene Neri 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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