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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 451 p4p, 68 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 945 p4p, 108 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dado Mata enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt dives in for a single leg takedown but Mata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mata defends it nicely.
Mata closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunt to the mat! Hunt manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata 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.
Mata trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Mata
Mata tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Mata moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hunt tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mata thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mata's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mata! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hunt has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dado Mata!
During a confident post fight interview, Dado Mata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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