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CWC 321 - Fiso vs Jan 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 33 wins and 24 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Jan
Fiso is pushing down on Jan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jan is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Jan defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.
Jan is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Jan is defending well.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Jan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiso prevents Jan from improving his position.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Jan is defending well.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Jan defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fiso works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Jan
Fiso takes a little break here. Jan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Jan is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Jan is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso wants to control but Jan is keeping him busy.
Fiso happy to just control the position for now.
Jan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fiso taking a breather here.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jan keeps working.
Fiso staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jan trying to control but Fiso flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (8) vs (0) Jan
Jan tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jan for as long as he can get away with.
Jan tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
Fiso working for a choke but Jan is defending well.
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jan.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jan is trying to break free.
Jan keeps trying to improve his position.
Jan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
Jan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fiso off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jan rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
Fiso is not going to allow Jan to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Jan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Fiso.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fiso is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
What can Jan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jan tries to break free.
Fiso controls the action.
Jan trying to control the hands but Fiso won't let him.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiso doesn't have the hooks in and Jan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (2) Jan
Fiso pulls Jan in to control the position.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (10) vs (2) Jan
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (13) vs (2) Jan
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiso passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (15) vs (2) Jan
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Jan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso prevents Jan from getting the reversal.
Jan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jan trying to control here.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Jan is defending well.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Jan wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jan wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Jan actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Jan is defending well.
Jan is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jan being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso passes Jan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jan is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiso prevents Jan from improving his position.
Jan trying to control here.
Jan wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Jan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Malaki Fiso retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Malaki Fiso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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