PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Falichov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AkoSii MangJose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Falichov
vs
MangJose

199 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Falichov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AkoSii MangJose!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MangJose lands a slapping body shot.

MangJose looking to score a takedown here. Falichov is defending well but MangJose drives through and ends up in Falichov's guard.
MangJose trying to control but Falichov is working from the bottom.
Falichov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falichov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MangJose postures up.
Falichov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Falichov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MangJose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falichov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Falichov working a defensive guard but MangJose passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MangJose connects with a nice short shot to Falichov's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MangJose tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Falichov.
Falichov gets full guard.
Falichov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MangJose passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Falichov is trying to control MangJose's posture but MangJose avoids it.
Falichov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MangJose tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
MangJose trying to control the position but Falichov is working away.
Falichov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MangJose trying to control the position but Falichov is working away.
Falichov isn't going anywhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MangJose slows the pace down.
MangJose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
MangJose sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Falichov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
MangJose tries to stand but Falichov controls the position and pulls MangJose into his guard.
Falichov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MangJose is controlling him.

Falichov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MangJose defends it easily.
MangJose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MangJose throwing strikes but missing.
Falichov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and MangJose is now in half guard.
Falichov trying to control here.
MangJose tries to stand but can't do so whilst Falichov controls his leg.
MangJose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falichov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falichov manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but AkoSii MangJose will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

MangJose moves into the clinch.

MangJose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falichov leaves MangJose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MangJose shoots in for a takedown but Falichov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MangJose throws a head kick but Falichov moves out of range.

Falichov tries to keep at a distance but MangJose has taken the fight into the clinch.

MangJose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Falichov tries for a takedown but MangJose circles away easily

and MangJose counters with a single leg into guard. Falichov didn't expect that.
Falichov working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MangJose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Falichov controlling the position.
MangJose preventing the sweep.

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

Falichov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Falichov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falichov controls MangJose momentarily but MangJose frees himself.
MangJose trying to control the position from guard on top but Falichov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. AkoSii MangJose hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Falichov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Falichov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

MangJose clinches with his opponent.
MangJose is stalling here.
Falichov jumps guard but MangJose stands there with Falichov around his waist. Falichov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
MangJose lands a nice elbow.
MangJose leaning against his opponent.

MangJose gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Falichov regains guard.
Falichov working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Falichov has his feet on MangJose's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
MangJose shoots in for a takedown but Falichov shows good takedown defense.
Martin Falichov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AkoSii MangJose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falichov gets underhooks to prevent MangJose's takedown attempt.
MangJose is breathing heavily.
MangJose digs a right hand into Falichov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falichov's gas tank.

MangJose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MangJose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Falichov throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AkoSii MangJose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

MangJose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MangJose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falichov.
Martin Falichov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falichov checks a leg kick.

Falichov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Falichov wants to lay and pray for a moment but MangJose keeps working.
Falichov moves nicely into side control.
MangJose tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Falichov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falichov trying to control but MangJose is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MangJose can do anything to dispel that myth.
MangJose bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falichov is looking to stand up but MangJose isn't so interested in that idea.
Falichov seems keen to control MangJose's posture.
Falichov looking to hit a scissor sweep but MangJose is one step ahead there.
Falichov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MangJose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falichov is keeping the position for now.
Falichov 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Martin Falichov just wasn't active enough.
Falichov is trying hard to land a takedown here. MangJose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

MangJose scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MangJose wants to stand but Falichov is controlling his arm.
MangJose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An elbow from MangJose crashes against the mat.
Falichov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falichov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Falichov is trying to stand.
Falichov tries to roll over but MangJose keeps him under control.
MangJose uses his free foot to push down on Falichov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Falichov.
Falichov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MangJose wants to get back to his feet but Falichov is holding on tight.
MangJose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falichov is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MangJose lands a big elbow.
Falichov is looking to get to half guard.
Martin Falichov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falichov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falichov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Falichov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falichov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Falichov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MangJose 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for AkoSii MangJose!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Martin Falichov!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for AkoSii MangJose!

AkoSii MangJose wins by split decision!