PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caloy Iblasin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Watson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Iblasin
vs
Watson

169 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q159 Rec/Stamina

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caloy Iblasin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Watson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson throws an off balance right hand

so Iblasin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Watson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Watson managing to control the position.
Iblasin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Iblasin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iblasin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Iblasin throws a strike but Watson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Watson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Iblasin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Iblasin has escaped and now he's on top!
Iblasin throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Iblasin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iblasin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iblasin throwing strikes but missing.
Watson is controlling Iblasin's posture.
Iblasin throws a strike but Watson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Iblasin pushes Watson off and gets back to his feet.
Watson throws a right hand that misses

and Iblasin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Iblasin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson managing to control the position.
Iblasin stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Watson is trying to control the position but Iblasin postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Iblasin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iblasin postures up in Watson's guard and throws a big left but Watson blocks it.
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iblasin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Iblasin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iblasin pushing down on Watson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Iblasin seems to be looking for submissions.
Iblasin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Watson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Watson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Iblasin!

Watson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Iblasin turns into him and now he's in Watson's guard.
Iblasin is looking to work some ground and pound but Watson has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iblasin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Watson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Iblasin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Watson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Watson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Watson!

Watson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Iblasin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Watson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Iblasin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Watson but great work by Iblasin.
Watson is trying to buck Iblasin off.

Iblasin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Watson misses with a hook to the body

and Iblasin counters with a single leg into guard. Watson didn't expect that.
Iblasin preventing the sweep.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Watson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Iblasin is looking to improve his position but Watson isn't that keen on the idea.
Watson wants to control the pace but Iblasin is squirming around nicely.
Iblasin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watson throws a wild left hand from mount and Iblasin manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Iblasin is not content to let Watson control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Watson is looking to advance position but Iblasin won't allow it.
Watson trying to control from half guard but Iblasin is working away.
Iblasin is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Watson tries to take Iblasin's back but instead Iblasin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Watson wants to control but Iblasin is keeping him busy.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Watson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iblasin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Watson.
Iblasin tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Watson wants to take a breather but Iblasin is having none of it.
Watson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Iblasin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caloy Iblasin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Watson throws a series of punches but Iblasin moves out of range.
Watson misses with an uppercut

and Iblasin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Iblasin is working for a submission of some sort.
Watson is looking for a sweep. Iblasin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson trying to control from the bottom.

Iblasin is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iblasin misses with a head shot. Watson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Watson pulls Iblasin in close to his closed guard and prevents Iblasin from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iblasin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iblasin has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.

Iblasin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Watson wants to sweep here but Iblasin controlling him for the moment.
Watson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Watson holds on and takes a little breather.
Iblasin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Iblasin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Watson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Iblasin, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watson trying to control but Iblasin is working from the bottom.
Watson looking to sit in guard and control but Iblasin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Iblasin has gone for a leg lock! Watson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Iblasin's guard.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iblasin keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iblasin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Watson trying to control but Iblasin is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Watson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Iblasin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Watson swings widly with a right hand

and Iblasin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Watson!
Iblasin looking to ground and pound but Watson is blocking nicely.
Iblasin prevents Watson from getting the reversal.
Iblasin avoids the attempt from Watson to control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Iblasin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Watson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Watson and Iblasin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Iblasin working away.
The ground and pound from Iblasin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Iblasin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Watson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Iblasin connects with a decent elbow.
Watson struggling a bit here.

Iblasin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Watson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Watson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Iblasin.
Watson manages to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Iblasin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Watson.
Watson manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watson is on top in guard.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iblasin is keeping the position for now.
Iblasin keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Iblasin keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to control from the top but Iblasin keeps moving.

Watson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Iblasin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Iblasin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Iblasin!
Watson tries to buck Iblasin off but Iblasin is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The strikes coming from Iblasin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Watson is looking to reverse the position.
Watson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Iblasin.
Watson is trying to control Iblasin's posture but Iblasin avoids it.

Iblasin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Watson is looking for a sweep.
Iblasin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Watson can't do much from the bottom here.
Watson regains half guard, as Iblasin was trying to land strikes.
Iblasin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Iblasin lands with a punch from half guard.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Iblasin has control of the leg.
Watson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Watson is looking to control Iblasin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watson avoid being mounted?

Iblasin is looking for a kimura but Watson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Iblasin to get the leverage.
Caloy Iblasin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iblasin.
Iblasin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watson defending well though.
Watson is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iblasin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caloy Iblasin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Iblasin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Caloy Iblasin!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Caloy Iblasin!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Caloy Iblasin!

Caloy Iblasin wins by unanimous decision!