PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AkoSii KuyaJobert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Falichov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

KuyaJobert
vs
Falichov

150 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AkoSii KuyaJobert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Falichov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falichov slaps away a takedown attempt from KuyaJobert, before circling back to the center of the mat.

KuyaJobert moves into the clinch successfully.
Falichov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables KuyaJobert to keep the fight standing.
Falichov throws an elbow that misses.
KuyaJobert really is a fat lump.

KuyaJobert lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Falichov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. KuyaJobert is working away from the top position though.
KuyaJobert is looking to advance position but Falichov won't allow it.
Falichov is not content to let KuyaJobert control the position.

KuyaJobert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like KuyaJobert is going to stand back up.

Falichov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Falichov gets the takedown into side control.

Falichov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on KuyaJobert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
KuyaJobert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Falichov decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

KuyaJobert has Falichov up against the cage in a clinch.
Falichov gets underhooks to prevent KuyaJobert's takedown attempt.
Falichov avoids the elbow strike from KuyaJobert, against the cage.
KuyaJobert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falichov's efforts to push away.
KuyaJobert has Falichov pressed against the cage, preventing Falichov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falichov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables KuyaJobert to keep the fight standing.

KuyaJobert breaks from the clinch.
Falichov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falichov has a takedown stuffed.
AkoSii KuyaJobert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Falichov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from KuyaJobert.

KuyaJobert fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Falichov to the ground. KuyaJobert is now in Falichov's guard.
KuyaJobert looking to sit in guard and control but Falichov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Falichov wants to control from the top but KuyaJobert keeps moving.
KuyaJobert is looking to stand up but Falichov isn't so interested in that idea.
Falichov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falichov wants to stand but KuyaJobert is controlling his posture from full guard.
Falichov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KuyaJobert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
KuyaJobert working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Falichov was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Falichov gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KuyaJobert tries to escape but Falichov is in control.
KuyaJobert is breathing heavily.
Falichov controls the position.
Falichov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Martin Falichov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

KuyaJobert shoots in for a takedown but Falichov shows good takedown defense.
Falichov moves in looking to clinch but KuyaJobert pushes him off.
KuyaJobert punishes Falichov's body with a nice straight punch.

KuyaJobert has closed the distance and engaged Falichov in a clinch.
KuyaJobert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falichov smiles and moves away.
Falichov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

KuyaJobert looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Falichov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. KuyaJobert is aware though and is defending well.
KuyaJobert looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falichov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
KuyaJobert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Falichov striking from his own guard.
Martin Falichov has got the better of the ground game so far.
KuyaJobert preventing the sweep.
KuyaJobert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

AkoSii KuyaJobert has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A punch combination from Falichov misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KuyaJobert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falichov is looking to clinch but KuyaJobert is avoiding it.
Falichov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
KuyaJobert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KuyaJobert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

KuyaJobert throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Falichov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. KuyaJobert is in Falichov's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Falichov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! KuyaJobert escapes and throws Falichov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KuyaJobert in the domination position with Falichov hanging on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falichov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but KuyaJobert presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KuyaJobert landing strikes, looking to finish!
Falichov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
KuyaJobert is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Falichov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falichov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Falichov looking for submissions off his back.
KuyaJobert wants to pass the guard but Falichov is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falichov wants to get back to his feet.
KuyaJobert trying to control from half guard but Falichov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that AkoSii KuyaJobert will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Falichov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Falichov tries to close the distance and clinch but KuyaJobert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

KuyaJobert gets caught napping as Falichov dives in and scores a takedown. KuyaJobert manages to retain guard.
Falichov looking to pass the guard.
Falichov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
KuyaJobert working a defensive guard but Falichov passes into half guard.
Falichov stalling.
Falichov is looking to take a break and control but KuyaJobert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falichov prevents KuyaJobert from improving his position.
Falichov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Falichov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
KuyaJobert wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

KuyaJobert is defending against the submission attempts here by Falichov.
Falichov wants to stand up but KuyaJobert is controlling the position.
KuyaJobert is trying to control but Falichov passes into side control!
Falichov is staying tight to KuyaJobert's torso, preventing him from escaping.
KuyaJobert tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Falichov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falichov avoids the attempt from KuyaJobert to control.
KuyaJobert regains half guard.
Falichov wants to pass to mount but KuyaJobert is defending the position.

Falichov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
KuyaJobert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Falichov gets a takedown into half guard.
Falichov content to control rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Falichov stands up from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falichov pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Falichov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Falichov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Martin Falichov!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Martin Falichov!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Martin Falichov!

Martin Falichov wins by unanimous decision!