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CWC 297 - Pavlov vs Cosades 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Wamberto Boaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiso.
Boaz stuffs the takedown.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fiso is in Boaz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boaz (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Fiso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiso is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaz is keeping the position for now.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso trying to control but Boaz is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso stays in close to Boaz's body and controls the position.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaz is keeping the position for now.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Boaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Boaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso 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.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiso pushing down on Boaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boaz is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boaz trying to control here.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fiso is looking for a kimura here.
Boaz trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso trying to control from Boaz's half guard. Boaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Boaz is keeping the position.
Boaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boaz working a defensive guard here.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boaz keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boaz's guard.
Fiso wants to control but Boaz is keeping him busy.
Boaz is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boaz avoid being mounted?
Fiso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boaz is looking to escape.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Boaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Boaz to control.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boaz prevents Fiso from taking his back.
Boaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fiso trying to control but Boaz is having none of it.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Boaz to control.
Boaz just holding on.
Boaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Boaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso looking to control but Boaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso tries to control but Boaz wriggling away.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Boaz is squirming around nicely.
Fiso wants to take Boaz's back here but Boaz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Fiso might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiso tries to control but Boaz wriggling away.
Boaz wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso looking to control but Boaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 5 to 0.
Malaki Fiso is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Malaki Fiso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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