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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 29 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gardet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardet stops a takedown attempt from Mata.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mata has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mata has Gardet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gardet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gardet drags the fight down to the ground.
Mata pushes down on Gardet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mata is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gardet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mata.
Gardet is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardet avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gardet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Foundry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata controlling the action here.
Mata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Gardet is working away.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Gardet is trying to control but Mata manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (3) Mata
Gardet is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardet wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata trying to control but Gardet is having none of it.
Mata with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gardet has given up his back. Will we see Mata going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (0) vs (6) Mata
Mata has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gardet! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mata gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
A victorious Dado Mata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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