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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Ways (ranked 5470 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Sajko (ranked 5651 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Ways!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Sajko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ways tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sajko defends well and Ways ends up having to push Sajko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sajko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sajko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ways tries to clinch up.
Ways takes the fight into the clinch.
Sajko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ways drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sajko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sajko clinches up with Ways and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ways manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Sajko lands.
Ways clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sajko missing with knees to the body.
Sajko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sajko is trying to pull guard but Ways turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sajko is looking for a takedown.
James Ways has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sajko.
Ways turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ways manages to end up in side control.
Ways wants to stand but Sajko has his arm trapped.
Ways is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sajko has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sajko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ways staying calm.
Sajko is looking for a sweep.
Sajko is trying to control Ways's posture but Ways avoids it.
Sajko is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sajko keeps trying to improve his position.
Ways tries to stand but Sajko is controlling his head.
Sajko being controlled for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ways misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ways stuffs the takedown.
Sajko looks winded!
Ways clinches with his opponent.
Sajko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ways moves into the clinch.
Ways breaks from the clinch.
Sajko tries to sprawl but Ways drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sajko pushes Ways off and gets back to his feet.
Sajko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sajko tries to sprawl but Ways drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sajko is staying active underneath Ways, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ways moves into full mount! Sajko won't be happy about that!
Ways working Sajko over with strikes here.
Sajko tries to reverse the position but Ways maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Ways will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Sajko.
Sajko misses with a double jab
and Ways counters by moving into the clinch.
Ways manages to break the clinch.
Sajko tries to close the distance and clinch but Ways swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ways shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James Ways overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sajko looking to control but Ways passes into half guard.
Ways is looking to take a break and control but Sajko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sajko trying to control from the bottom.
Sajko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ways trying to control the action but Sajko is working from the bottom.
Sajko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ways landing some decent shots from guard.
Ways trying to control the position from guard on top but Sajko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sajko looking to control.
Ways has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ways wants to control from the top but Sajko keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ways moves into the clinch.
Sajko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ways tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sajko smiles and moves away.
Sajko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ways tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sajko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sajko feints the counter takedown.
Ways clinches with his opponent.
Ways breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sajko or perhaps it was just good defense by Ways, which made it look bad.
Ways lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sajko gets tackled into the cage by Ways. Ways maintains the clinch.
Ways stalling against the cage.
Sajko breaks from the clinch.
Ways throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ways closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sajko did well to prevent Ways getting side control.
Sajko tries to kick Ways off in order to stand up. Ways Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ways trying to control the action but Sajko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sajko tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ways lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sajko down.
Ways is looking to take a break and control but Sajko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ways is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sajko can do to turn this around?
Ways working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ways trying to control the position but Sajko is working away.
Sajko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ways dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ways misses with a wild body shot.
Sajko avoids the head kick by Ways.
Sajko is looking for the big counter here.
Ways moves into the clinch.
Sajko is trying to break the clinch but Ways is controlling him.
Sajko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ways has a closed guard, preventing Sajko from standing up.
Sajko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ways will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ways is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sajko stops Ways from standing up.
Sajko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ways is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sajko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sajko content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Sajko.
Ways tries to clinch but Sajko is having none of it.
Ways lands with a right hand.
Ways shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sajko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sajko tries to improve position but can't.
Sajko sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ways seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sajko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ways stalling.
Ways is keen to just control but Sajko is a slippery customer.
Sajko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ways pulls his head out easily.
Sajko trying to hold on to Ways's head to control him but Ways postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ways is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sajko!
Ways postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sajko looks a forlorn figure.
Sajko throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ways pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sajko flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ways working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ways looking to secure an arm triangle but Sajko defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sajko tries to improve his position but instead Ways has taken his back!
Ways has the hooks in. Sajko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sajko wants to control his opponent's hands but Ways gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ways working for a choke but Sajko is defending well.
Jesus Sajko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Ways is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sajko is trying to get back to his feet but Ways has full control of the position and if anything, Sajko has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Ways showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ways, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ways!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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