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CWC 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest 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 25 wins and 20 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuronoa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fiso lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Kuronoa
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Kuronoa defends it.
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Kuronoa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiso haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Kuronoa looking to control.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso passes Kuronoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Kuronoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
Kuronoa wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kuronoa tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuronoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Fiso is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuronoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuronoa! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Kuronoa
Fiso wants to control the pace but Kuronoa is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Kuronoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kuronoa is holding on tight.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso prevents Kuronoa from getting the reversal.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is just holding on here. Fiso manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (8) vs (0) Kuronoa
Fiso controls the action.
Fiso is hanging on to Kuronoa's back as he tries to escape.
Kuronoa keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kuronoa tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
Kuronoa is looking to control the hands but Fiso breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malaki Fiso!
During a confident post fight interview, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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