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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Matariki is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matariki is aware though and is defending well.
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
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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