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CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 34 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mata gets a double leg takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Mata
Aoki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looking to control.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki has his foot on Mata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mata works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Mata
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to get back to full guard but Aoki has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Mata
Aoki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mata has worked his arm free - good work by Mata!
Mata prevents Aoki from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aoki wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aoki's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mata won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Mata is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (2) Mata
Aoki content just to control the position here.
Aoki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mata is surviving well by controlling Aoki's body position as best he can.
Aoki is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (8) vs (4) Mata
Mata passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (7) Mata
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki is looking to reverse the position.
Mata working away.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (8) vs (9) Mata
Mata controlling from mount.
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mata wants to control but instead Aoki manages to regain half guard.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mata pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (10) vs (9) Mata
Mata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (10) vs (11) Mata
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mata passes into half guard.
Mata is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Aoki working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (12) vs (11) Mata
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (12) vs (13) Mata
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has his foot on Mata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mata works his way back into a safe position though.
Mata wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Aoki has his foot on Mata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mata works his way back into a safe position though.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Mata stands and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (12) vs (16) Mata
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mata's best efforts.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki looking to control but Mata passes into half guard.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mata to get the leverage.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki gets full guard.
Mata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki is trying to keep Mata in close.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Mata is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 16 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Dado Mata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '. |
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